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Best of 2025

Here is a roster of some of our favorite food and beverage cpg photography projects for 2025.

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Holiday Indulgence from Vallarta Supermarkets

It's officially Christmas cookie time, but we're dreaming of the incredible, beautiful, and absolutely delicious holiday treats we recently shot for Vallarta Supermarkets! From fluffy Conchas to the festive Rosca de Reyes and warming Ponche, everything was a feast for the eyes and the palate. The best part? Vallarta makes and sells all these authentic specialties, so you can skip the baking mess and get straight to the deliciousness. We highly recommend visiting your nearest Vallarta to try these must-have holiday treats!

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☕️ Stovetop Luxury: The Dolce & Gabbana Moka Pot Ritual

Forget the complicated machines—today, we're making espresso the old-fashioned way right on the stove, and it's a true indulgence. There's nothing quite like the ritual of the moka pot, especially when the pot itself is this gorgeous! Our new Dolce & Gabbana Moka Express brings a taste of Italian high-fashion and tradition to every decadent cup.

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Creamiest Cheesecake

We whipped up this incredibly creamy cheesecake right in the Instant Pot—making holiday baking fast and easy! To get that perfect festive look, we topped it generously with a cascade of fresh red fruit. Serving smaller slices means you get that ideal, decadent treat without a lot of guilt. It's the perfect easy-bake dessert for your next holiday gathering!

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Reel’s In! White Chocolate Bark

Make the most delicious white chocolate bark in under a minute! Forget tempering—you only need two ingredients. Our secret? Melting Ghirardelli’s white dipping chocolate, spreading it thin, and instantly topping it with crushed peppermint candies. It's a super easy escape from holiday cookie stress, or a beautiful, quick addition to your seasonal treats!

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Pure Protein Soft Bar Delicious Launch

Pure Protein Soft Baked Bars are new, and we enjoyed working on this super delicious, creative asset project for a brilliant creative team. The idea was to show them being baked in a toaster and served with coffee, plus capture delicious top-line flavor cues. And the morning fun vibe created with the toaster gif was very fun!

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Snow Globe Mocktail

This Snow Globe Mocktail is perfect for any time of the day. We froze fresh cranberries and a sprig of rosemary in lime-aid in a stemless wine glass, then added San Pellegrino Mineral water and some edible glitter sugar for sparkly snow.

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Making the Crackers the Star

Making crackers the star! This project shows how we created a fun charcuterie board for @partnerscrackers, featuring a star shape of their Snack Crackers. 'Tis the season for entertaining!

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Purr-fection Captured: Birdie & Louie's New Cat Food Library

We are thrilled to unveil a gorgeous new asset library for Birdie & Louie, the pet food company dedicated to fueling discerning cats with wholesome, delicious meals!

This visual refresh captures the essence of their premium canned cat food, which boasts authentic seafood paired with digestion-protective heroes like papaya, olives, and pineapple.

The imagery is designed to be as appealing to humans as the food is to felines. We've introduced charming new pantry props and bright, creative styling to showcase the ingredients' quality and the brand's commitment to health. Take a look at these stunning shots—they truly capture the healthy, happy spirit of Birdie & Louie!

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Black Friday Shopping: Indulge

The warm, Mediterranean sun streamed through the kitchen window, perfectly illuminating the star of our latest culinary shoot: the vibrant Staub Cast Iron and Enamel Tomato Dutch Oven. Its deep, glossy red finish and intricate stem-and-leaf handle brought a playful yet elegant touch to the rustic scene, which was completed by a generous helping of bright, flavorful pasta a la fresca resting inside. This isn't just about food—it's about the feeling of effortless summer cooking, and the heirloom quality of a piece of cookware that will last a lifetime. As you finalize your holiday shopping list, remember that the best Black Friday buys aren't just gadgets and clothes; treat yourself or a loved one to this kind of indulgent culinary utensil that elevates every meal and photograph!

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Happy Thanksgiving

We admit it: this year, we took the easy way out for the Thanksgiving centerpiece, and honestly, we have no regrets! We opted for simplicity and pure delight. Our table is now graced by a stunningly beautiful, enormous milk chocolate turkey from Williams Sonoma. It's a gorgeous, sculptural showpiece that not only looks incredible, with its intricate feathers and proud posture, but also promises the perfect, sweet finish to our feast. Sometimes, the most beautiful solutions are the ones that let you relax and enjoy the holiday—and we can't wait to crack into this one later!

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Winter Squash Galette

Olive oil pie crust, winter squash, goat cheese, herbs, garlic and go-mingled olive oil make this galette a table centerpiece. It was made and shot for Edible East Bay. Shown on the cover and inside!

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