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I Photographed A Cookbook!

July 25, 2016

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Photographing a cookbook has been on my career dream list since I first picked up a camera. I was so honored when Taylor of Simply Taylor asked me to photograph her amazing creations. Back in June, we shot for five straight days (16 recipes per day!) at our studio.

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The cookbook, Real Food, Real Simple, doesn’t come out until January 3, 2017 but you can pre-order it now! I can’t wait to have it in my hands!

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  1. Kate Burgener says

    July 25, 2016 at 7:29 AM

    That’s so exciting! I love cookbooks and really beautiful food photography really draws me in and makes me want to try recipes more than just text. (It’s why I dig food blogs, so I can see some process, though I don’t necessarily need a photo of each step unless it’s a tricky technique.) Glad you got to take on a project that has always been your dream! I would love to do layout for a cookbook some day, that’s definitely on my own list of dream projects!

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    • Allison says

      July 25, 2016 at 11:06 AM

      I do too! I bought a cookbook once that had no photography in it and I never use it. Food blogs are like pieces of art, in my opinion.

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  2. Emily says

    July 25, 2016 at 8:59 AM

    Wow, those pictures are gorgeous! And how exciting for you! I’ll definitely be keeping my eyes open for this cookbook come next January!

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    • Allison says

      July 25, 2016 at 11:06 AM

      Thanks Emily! It was such a blast.

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  3. Kim says

    July 25, 2016 at 1:40 PM

    These pictures are amazing! I love cookbooks that have beautiful photography – makes me more motivated to cook. Great work.

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    • Allison says

      July 25, 2016 at 10:22 PM

      Thanks Kim! It’s so great to hear from you!! And thank you so much. Her recipes are so simple – I’ve loved trying them and eating them too.

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  4. Ashley Mathieu says

    August 1, 2016 at 12:46 PM

    Those pictures are gorgeous!!! Congrats, Allie! Also – totally random – but what kind of tether/program do you use to see your SOOC pictures in real time on your iMac? Been looking for that kind of setup so any info is helpful! :)

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  • I’m teaming up with @thewildflowerenthusiast and we’re hosting a Flower Crown Portrait Day on April 6th! You’re a piece of art, you might as well document it. Who knows, maybe you’ll end up in the Met if I do my job right. Limited slots - link in bio!
  • *and grew up in a supportive home, had family that helped put me in semi-private art lessons or buy my art supplies, had parents who never put pressure on me to be something I wasn’t, had a grandpa who helped put me through college, married a feminist who later became my business partner, is surrounded by a team / friends / clients who support me and in a city that allows for it all. But, yes, I am self-made in that I don’t have a trust fund or have needed to seek investors or a business loan. I’m thankful for my privilege and work hard as hell.
  • I’m co-hosting an event with @achearedd of @realgirlsfart here at @thewonderjam on Saturday February 23rd. I’ll be on a panel alongside @dejacierston + @chanelleredman of @bereplenish and @native_mama__ + @lovey_doves_ of @nativecoldpressed. I’ll ALSO be taking portraits of individuals and best friends. The most affordable portrait price I’ll ever offer :) $35 for one ticket or $60 for a pair. Link in bio.
  • I’ve been a godparent for over a month and have already cheered about a poopy diaper. 2019 is shaping up to be one of my favorite years already.
  • Representation matters - and that includes photos of you circulating in this big world of ours. I have a fun portrait project up my sleeve and it involves photographing people who can’t afford it, who don’t see themselves in pop culture or someone who hides in the shadows. And not just women! I’m accepting applicants for this one. Link in bio. And you can nominate someone by filling it out for them or sharing the link with them!
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Recent portrait work from this month. Thank you, beautiful people, for letting me take your photo!

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