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All the Flavor, All the Protein: Bringing Pure Protein’s New Ammaze Bars to Life

We had an absolute blast creating crave-worthy, decadent imagery for Pure Protein’s new Ammaze Peanut Butter S’more Bars and Ammaze ChocoChip Ice Cream Sandwich cookies—where indulgence meets serious protein power. The goal was simple: dial up the flavor cues until you could practically taste them through the screen. We built mountains of toasted marshmallow swirls, molten chocolate drips, cookie crumbles, creamy peanut butter ribbons, and ice cream scoops in mid-melt to amplify every delicious detail. Each set was layered with texture and movement, from stacked treats bursting with gooey centers to dynamic stop-motion sequences of the bar breaking and being devoured bite by bite. The result? Bold, high-energy visuals that celebrate all the decadence of a dessert while reinforcing that these bars and cookies deliver on protein just as much as they deliver on flavor.

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Give Me S’more: A Gooey Test Kitchen Adventure

S’mores Test Day: From Classic Campfire to Marshmallow Stretch Pizza 🔥🍫

Some test days are about precision.
Some are about lighting.
And some… are about gooey, sticky, chocolate-covered joy.

This week in the studio, we dedicated a full test session to the ultimate comfort dessert: the s’more. But not just one version. We pushed flavor, texture, and motion — building four different variations and capturing everything from the perfect golden toast to an epic marshmallow stretch pull straight from the outdoor pizza oven.

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SUPES CUTE

A few test shots and reels came to life for our social channel for Valentine and Galentine’s Day.

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I Will Make Better Choices

It was a delight to shoot this artist’s book and I highly recommend buying a copy for yourself or a super creative friend!

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Building a CPG Content Library That Converts: Tosi Edition

“We love building CPG asset libraries that tell a delicious, on-brand story—and this shoot with the Tosi team was so much fun it didn’t feel like work. This is just a sneak peek, so keep an eye on their channels for more! Tosi’s high-protein bars are made with all-natural ingredients like coconut, cashews, almonds, berries, peanuts, and chocolate… and they look as good as they taste.” 📸✨

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Date Night Vibe with Bondolio

There is something deeply therapeutic about slowing down to style a scene where the ingredients are allowed to speak for themselves. In the studio, we often work with complex setups, but tonight’s personal shoot was all about simplicity, light, and one very specific star: Bondolio Olive Oil.

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Joshua Tree: The Golden Hour Edit

As the sun began its slow descent, my drive through the park transformed into a gallery of desert gold, captured in three unforgettable moments. The first image showcases a solitary Joshua Tree standing in perfect defiance, its twisted limbs beautifully enveloped by a cluster of massive, weathered monzogranite boulders. Moving further down the road, the light shifted to a brilliant amber, allowing for a shot in which the low-slung sun pierces directly through the spiky leaves of a tree, creating a natural starburst that feels like the heartbeat of the Mojave. Finally, I pulled over to witness the rugged backside of Cap Rock, where the desert floor had been transformed into a lush, green velvet carpet thanks to the recent rains—a vibrant contrast to the ancient stone glowing in the twilight.

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California Pizza

This fun test shoot was inspired by California-style pizza, a genre known for its thin, crisp crust and inventive toppings. From BBQ chicken and spicy pepperoni to colorful vegetarian combinations, California pizza is all about creativity and breaking tradition. Our inspiration came from a deeper dive into foods born in California—and, admittedly, from the very practical excuse of bringing home a new outdoor pizza oven and putting it to work.

Test shoots like this also give my team a chance to jump in as models for both video and stills, experiment with new lighting ideas, and build fresh party-style scenes straight from our prop room. It’s creative play with purpose—and delicious results. 🍕

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Crisp Imagery: The Bacon Bits Package Photography

I’m thrilled to share this recent food photography project featuring Fresh Gourmet Bacon Pieces, a crave-worthy ingredient that instantly elevates everyday dishes. With their rich flavor and satisfying crunch, these bacon pieces are a dream to style and photograph, adding texture, warmth, and indulgence to any scene. They are perfect inspiration for true bacon lovers!

In the first image, the bacon pieces crown a comforting twice-baked potato, highlighting how a simple addition can transform a classic into something extra special. (Recipe linked here.)

The second shot showcases the bacon paired with roasted Brussels sprouts, where savory notes and golden caramelization create a bold, modern side dish that feels both wholesome and indulgent. (Recipe linked here.)

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Born in California

Here is a personal project titled Born in California. It is still in progress. The goal is to highlight all of the iconic foods that were born in California!

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