Food, Wine & Photography

This shoot kicked off this year into high gear!

It all started with a phone call from Scott Smith, catering director for Chartwell's at CSU Stanislaus. He was interested in doing a creative collaboration with me and his extremely talented Executive Chef, Connie Bearden.  He asked me if I do food photography and I said absolutely!

We had a blast on this shoot! Chef Connie created their popular dishes and a few of her specialties for the shoot and we got to sample every dish, let me tell you, not only does her food look beautiful it tasted incredible too!!

I highly recommend Chartwell's for your dining and catering needs (small or large functions), they go above and beyond the call of duty for their clients.

Bon Appetit!

  Crab Salad with Avocado & Mango Vinaigrette    Mixed greens with Roasted Grapes, Almonds & Chevre  Cured Salmon with Creme Fraiche on Potato Blini with Capers  Tri-tip with Red Wine reduction & Chicken Marsala with Mashed Potatoes  (Left)Stuffed Chicken with Sun-dried tomatoes & Spinach & Goat Cheese with blood orange Beurre Blanc & Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes(Right)Filet Mignon with Cabernet Reduction
 (Left) English Trifle with custard, berries & sponge cake(Right) Strawberry Shortcake
 Strawberry Shortcake   Popular wine offerings at Chartwell's: Louis M. Martini, Cabernet Sauvignon;         William Hill, Chardonnay; Apothic Red, Winemaker's Blend