Meringue

Wow, it's been a long time since I have posted on my blog! Well, this is officially the first photography blog post I've done since moving to Prague, and it felt good to shoot creatively for myself again. There are a lot of great bake shops here in Prague, so I'm sure I'll be shooting plenty of beautiful goodies to come.

When I saw this in the bake shop today, I couldn't resist making it my subject. It's just so lighthearted and fun. I am also SO over winter and am finding any excuse to feel Spring time in my veins. I hope you enjoy!

Farmer's Market Fun

I'm lucky enough to live about a mile away from one of the best farmer's markets in Orange County. It runs from 9 -12pm on Saturdays near Old Towne Orange and Chapman University. Here are some beautiful and delicious finds from this week's market (including those rad oversized dandelion looking flowers called "green mist"!).

Blood Oranges

Strawberries

Dia de Campo

 I never really know what I'm walking into when I get assignments from Travelzoo, however this restaurant turned out to be an exquisite exception. This little gem is called Dia de Campo, located in Hermosa Beach, CA. 

Maybe this place makes me happy because it reminds me of my home-away-from-home, Austin, and I felt like I got to escape the grip of LA for a few hours. Whatever the case, I'm obsessed with the decor, I'm obsessed with the food presentation, and I'm obsessed with how this all came together. And I hope you're a little obsessed with it too.

Now go buy the Travelzoo deal for this place and treat yourself to a wonderful weekend brunch!

http://www.travelzoo.com/local-deals/Beach-Cities/Restaurant/161883

 #sorrynotsorry for all of the pictures of that incredible pancake.

Watermelon Kiwi Popsicles

What says "summertime" more than popsicles, watermelon, and kiwis?

It was my first time photographing popsicles, and it was actually easier than I anticipated (way easier than ice cream in fact). I didn't get to eat these beauties after I was done photographing them because I am allergic to both watermelon and kiwi, but my family members said they were delicious. I can at least vouch for them being super easy to make! Just puree some watermelon in a food processor, cut up some kiwis, and arrange in popsicle molds.

Enjoy!

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Kaleidoscope carrots, fresh strawberries, and caramelized blood oranges

Kaleidoscope Carrots

Fresh Strawberries

Caramelized Blood Oranges 

Special thanks to my sister for lending me her tiny hands. ;) 

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French Macarons

It's funny how inspiration can find you in the most random places. I was shopping at Nordstrom's Rack last night and stumbled upon these adorable trinket dishes. It had "food prop" written all over it so I quickly snatched them up. It wasn't too long before macarons became the obvious subject matter due to their colorful aesthetic.  The only bummer is I can't eat any of these sweets (gluten and nut allergy--boo)! 

Props: Rosanna Inc. (dishes), tabletop (handmade by me)

Sweets: Merely Sweets in Brea, CA {macaron flavors: raspberry(pink), beige(green tea), blue (vanilla bean), yellow(lemon), green(pistachio)},Raspberry Windsor Cookie 

Flowers: Chamomile from Trader Joe's 

Enjoy!

-Kailey

Peaches and Tomatillos

Peaches and Rosemary

Saturn Peaches

Saturn Peaches

Tomatillos

Tomatillos

Tomatillos

Mini Lemon Tarts

Heirloom Tomatoes

Heirloom Tomatoes

Rainer Cherries

It's summer time! And you know what the means: lots of tasty fruit is in season!

 Rainer Cherries

Special thanks to Chris Profera for modeling his handsome hands ;) 

Cookies and Milk

Blueberry cream cheese cookies 

Gumdrops, Raspberry Bars, Bread, and Apple Pie.

Can't find backgrounds that you like? Make your own! 

The background in the first two pictures is a simple un-sanded wooden 2x2 square from Home Depot with a interior stain on it. 

The white background is the same 2x2 wooden plank that has been painted with watered down white paint to let the natural texture of the wood show through. 

Enjoy and go be creative!

Tangelos & Mandarins

Citrus and Fresh Mint

Quinoa Slaw with Mandarin Oranges

Spoons and Spices

These spoons have a funny little story. I found these in an antique store in the small town of Muenster, Texas while Chris and I were on our way to Colorado. If we hadn't got lost along the way, got caught in a rain storm so bad that we had to pull over in the little town of Muenster, right in front of an antique shop, I don't know if I ever would have discovered this great set of spoons. Got to love life's little suprises!

Thank you to photogroup austin for making this shoot a success :)

Enjoy,
Kailey 

Pomegranate

Yummy, juicy pomegranates.

I have been wanting to photograph one for a while and finally found one at the store today. It made me think of springtime, even though it is the dead of winter. Hope it makes you think of sunnier days as well.

Enjoy.

Food Shots Lately...

Here are some shots I have been working on lately for food class....hope you like!

Enjoy