I love brunch. And when one of my dearest friends was here visiting in the fall I found a new place to love. Not only that but it is a place that has these great big waffles that my son loves too. Everybody wins.

Oh how I love a nicely styled cupcake shot. I have been working on the set up & styling of the food I have been photographing this year. For this shot I pulled out the china coffee cups, the sterling silver from my grandmother, and the family antique cake plate. Using those pieces and thinking of family just makes it that much sweeter.

I have come across some really inspiring food bloggers, food stylists, and food photographers over the last few months since I joined up with a group of photographers all looking to learn more about food photography & styling. One thing I have learned {which seems really simple when I think about it} is that the light is just as important with food photography as it is with all other photography. Unfortunately, it seemed liked the time of day I had the food ready {trying to make it to photograph + eat for dinner} the natural light is gone. In this shot I noticed the late afternoon light coming in the window & hitting the dining room table at the same time I was cooking an artichoke to share with my son. Ah, the light. Hello.

Edited with CM Film Art Preset, Pewter.