Colle McVoy hired me to capture images for their client Dairy Queen’s summer value meal campaign. This exciting project included lighting and shooting on studio sets, as well as capturing talent on motion sets. I really enjoyed working on a project with such a talented team and vibrant creative direction!

To bring the an organic juice vision to life, the client and I cast five beautiful and diverse models from Los Angeles, through social media outreach, and photographed them throughout a stunning mid-century modern Peerspace home filled with natural light and endless creative possibilities. The location gave us an incredible range of environments to work with all in one place, from a sunny outdoor patio and modern kitchen to a bamboo-lined deck, outdoor dining setup, cozy archway, and clean interior dining spaces.

It was a total joy collaborating with Esmeralda, the designer for Vallarta Supermarkets, on a vibrant summer campaign that will appear in signage across more than 60 of their stores. The project began with a creative test focused on an unusual visual idea—photographing food against a water backdrop. To help bring the concept to life, I built a small studio test using layered props, reflective water surfaces, and real Mexican dishes. These early images gave Esmeralda something tangible to present to her team as they explored the direction for the campaign.

Summer shoots just hit different. ☀️🍔🔥

We spent the day creating a new grilling video inspired by the ultimate fast food meal, complete with smoky burgers, crispy fries, ice-cold drinks, and all the summer vibes. The concept was all about friends hanging out, playing games, laughing between takes, and soaking up a beautiful sunny day together.

This shoot was also our testing ground for a brand new set, updated lighting setups, fresh macro shots, motion experiments, and new recipes we’ve been developing in the studio. There’s nothing better than seeing the food sizzle on camera while the crew collaborates and pushes ideas further with every setup.

Days like this are why we love creating. Great food, great light, and a team that genuinely has fun making it all come to life. 🎥🌭🍟

It was a treat to photograph the exciting Menu Masters Cooking Collaboration by Nations Restaurant News at the Culinary Institute of America's Copia campus in Napa, CA. Ventura Foods presented a nice donation to their students and four teams of winning chefs each designed 2 appetizers that will be served at the National Restaurant Show in Chicago. Here are a few highlights.

We just produced our capability brochure for Spring of 2026 - it highlights a few products that illustrate how we make engaging digital libraries for brands. Check it out now on Canva or scroll through the deck below. The shareable link is on the bottom left of our website, too.