Inspirational Margarita Cocktail Series

How did my love affair with cocktail and drink photography start?⁠⁠

I fell in love with drink photography early on, but I didn't have the skills to make a simple cocktail impactful. After much practice what I found is that making cocktails is an art form. The attention to detail and technique is unforgivable. 

It reminded me so much of photography. It takes a lot of little things, done well, all coming together.⁠⁠ When you create from the heart, it shows.

I'm so grateful that brands and clients now reach out to me about creating more beverage content.⁠⁠ So my message for you today is, photograph the subjects you're most excited about.⁠⁠

I thought about doing a pink margarita, but it felt too obvious. Having a classic margarita with a pink salt rim was more of a challenge and I love how it turned out. I also turned an almost clear liquid cocktail into something truly remarkable!⁠

It's all in the light.

Beautifully Bold Martini Photography

I love tweaking my cocktail photography. Typically, my style is high impact, high contrast. Which I achieve through strategic lighting. 

I decided to challenge myself with a clear liquid, for the gin martinis, rather than relying on colour, to ensure I focused on light.⁠ 

The goal was to photograph drinks in a beautiful, bold and interesting lighting.  The challenge for me here was to have low contrast and soft light, but still, have that powerful light I'm drawn to.

I like to elevate my cocktail photos by using my secret weapon...garnishes! They are a simple way to add interest.⁠⁠ 

I like using garnishes that you don’t see very often, like pink pickled onions. They can elevate your cocktail photos.

Fun Fact: Did you know that a martini with a pickled onion garnish is called a Gibson?⁠⁠