Last Sunday I had the pleasure of working with the talented Rachel Grunig, a food and prop stylist based in Seattle. Both of us had decided we wanted to go with a more moody setting, since fall is on its way, with coffee and pastries the central theme. Since most of my photography is light and airy I really wanted and opportunity to do something a little more dark, and of course, it's not even that dark...ha ha.
It was unbelievably nice to work with a stylist. After so many shoots of coordinating the food, and props, and shot list, I was so happy when Rachel showed up with the pastries, flowers, coffee and a plan. It was amazing! I couldn't believe all the shots we got in a little under 4 hours. It was a pleasure to work with her, and I hope to be able to work with her again. Her styling and choices of props really helped create the perfect mood. Here is a link to her website www.rachelgrunig.com
The cookies & macarons were purchased at Bakery Nouveau and the bundt cake recipe was from Smitten Kitchen. Except Rachel used mini bundt pans, and added ginger and cinnamon to the cake.
As far as what has been going on with me lately, well I am very much looking forward to going to visit my brother, sister in-law and niece this week in Phoenix. One last summer trip, and I can't wait to spend some time with them. I also just finished with a few magazine shoots, which will come out the next few months. I will be sure to post them as they are published. And it was my birthday just a few weeks ago. I didn't feel like doing anything elaborate this year, so I celebrated in a kind of quiet way, having a few dinners with close friends, but we did go a on a small canoeing trip around the arboretum... which was really fun and funny, since my friends are hysterical. I was happy to be able to do one last group summer activity with some very old friends.
Enjoy the photos!
