Minimalist Watermelon Photo Series

Minimalism isn't about limiting yourself to one subject, or styling with one prop. It's about creating without excess, and the best part is you get to define what that truly is for you.

Planning is key for the success of a photoshoot. 

Shooting a series does require some planning in terms of composition techniques, variety of shots, angles and stories, plus using common elements to tie it all together.

I couldn't photograph a watermelon series without shooting a watermelon granita. The simple goodness of fresh watermelon juice, lime juice + sugar! Heaven.

My favourite drink when I lived in Melbourne, Australia was the watermelon jalapeno margarita from Arbory Eatery. HANDS DOWN. Gosh, I miss it!⁠⠀

I decided to shoot super shallow at f/2.2, which I NEVER do. Using my 85mm to capture a soft food portrait. It was the perfect angle and subject to explore something a little shallower than I am used to.

Enjoy! 

Delicious Fall Pumpkin Squash Photo Series

I know, it seems obvious to do a pumpkin/squash series in the Fall... But there is a reason I wanted to photograph this subject.⁠⠀⁠⠀

Being an Aussie, I am not familiar with the array of squash in North America. Nor did I grow up with a 'pumpkin spice' culture. It felt foreign to me, to be honest.

I wanted to get acquainted with the subject by immersing myself in one of the stars of the autumn season.

Two of my favourite recipes in this series. Pumpkin Pie Martini - was one of those! (Um hello… A graham cracker crust rim. Do I need to say more?) YUM!

Along with the perfect pumpkin pie slice, but In the end, I simply had a blast capturing this wonderful pie in a number of different ways. 

Be sure to check out the other recipes. Roasted Winter Squash with Kale Pipian by ⁠@danielasotoinnes published in Bon Appetit in 2019.

@southernlivingmag Pumpkin Soup recipe (which was a total crowd-pleaser by the way).