I constantly ask myself this question when shooting food photography: “How on earth can food be so darn gorgeous?” Here’s how — so much of it has to do with the chef behind it, and Tara of Dandelion Catering is an absolute magician when it comes to her food’s beauty and taste. Both are divine! We had such a great time during Dandelion Catering’s spring food photography in Missoula Montana, and we even got to create some business branding imagery, too.

Dandelion Catering’s space is cozy, light, and bright, and immediately inviting. And for good reason — you will 100% want to hang out a while and let the delicious aromas waft over you as you grab some of Tara’s seriously incredible soups (I’ve tasted them…they are so, SO good), or treat yourself to a grazing box (hello YUM!). (Speaking of grazing boxes, you can check out more of that imagery and Tara’s catering spread, from our shoot this past summer.)

As we were making these springtime images, it was so fun to laugh over the little “soup party” we were creating. The blessing (and curse) of being a food photographer is that it all smells so mouth-wateringly good, it can be difficult to resist sneaking a spoonful. (Tara was wonderfully kind and sent me home with delicious samples — thank you!) I love how she served her soups in mugs, which she told me was inspired by her grandma. (Soup in a mug, yes please!) Another standout detail about Dandelion Catering is that Tara works with locally sourced ingredients, and they’re healthy and flavorful.

But. Here I am, chatting away, when really we should let Dandelion Catering’s creations speak for themselves. Onwards to the photos! Thank you again, Tara, for a fantastic session! It’s always a pleasure getting to work with you. :)

On the docket:

Portraits, editorial work, and weddings! Stay tuned!

Cheers,

-Kristine

It’s no secret that I absolutely love food photography, and getting to document beautiful baked goods for a Whitefish Montana food photography branding shoot was every bit as delightful as I expected it would be.

The sweet treats I photographed were “bite-sized sweets to celebrate with,” and feature lavish, spirit-infused sweets. In fact, the cupcakes are inspired by cocktails! (And I can attest to the fact that they are absolutely delicious!)

The goal was to convey more of a moody, intimate look in the images we created for the brand. Lots of greens and jewel tones emphasized the standout quality of the baked goods created for the shoot, and highlighted the richness of the colors in the confections.

We had such a great time during our shoot, and I had a blast styling the food with all the amazing props and servingware that were on hand!

I also photographed the shop’s presence at The Market Beautiful in Whitefish. It was a hot, hot day, but thankfully we found a spot of shade, and the huckleberry macarons were the perfect remedy for the heat! The cake cups (a reversed cupcake!) were also super popular during the day’s events.

On the docket:

More branding sessions, portraits, and elopements! Stay tuned!

Cheers,

-Kristine

I was so excited to hear from Tara of The Dandelion Catering that she needed some Missoula food photography for her new business venture, for a couple reasons: 1) Because she is just about the most awesome person ever and 2) I knew her food would be incredible and so much fun to photograph.

Our shoot day rolled around, and thankfully we were set to shoot in the morning, because Missoula was in the process of being plagued by a ridiculously long stretch of 90+ degree temps. And, if you’ve ever cooked in hot weather before, you’ll understand why we were hoping beyond hope that Tara and her team would be treated to a day that wasn’t roasting hot.

We lucked out and had such a great morning to make our images (and the food starring in them, of course!). Tara and her team are superheroes, and I was blown away by the spread they put together. If only I could incorporate the incredibly tantalizing aromas emanating from each of these dishes (my stomach legit started rumbling as I wrote those last words).

Let’s just say, run, don’t walk, to purchase anything and everything The Dandelion Catering offers. The team was so kind to treat me to a delicious sampling after the shoot, and every single morsel I tasted was packed with flavor, completely unique, truly delightful, and had me wanting more. Seriously. SO GOOD. (Understatement!)

Tara, thank you again for such a wonderful shoot, and for sharing your talents with me! I absolutely loved getting to make these images for you, and I’m so excited for your business to bloom! Cheers to you all!

On the docket:

Personal branding photography, elopements, and portraits! Stay tuned!

Cheers,

-Kristine

From the moment Lynn contacted me about making images for her new Missoula business, “On the Summit,” I knew we’d have a great time. She wanted natural images that speak to who she is and her love of the outdoors, and I think we captured that pretty darn well during her On the Summit Personal Branding Session in Missoula….and we had a heckuva lot of fun doing it!

From giggling downtown whilst drinking coffee, to traipsing through wildflower fields, to splashing cool creek water, we had such a pleasant time capturing Lynn in some of her happiest places. Her husband, Juan, tagged along too, and could seriously have a side job as photo-assistant-extraordinaire. :)

I’m always so excited to see fellow Missoulians strike out in the entrepreneurial spirit (since I’ve been there and AM there!), and I’m really looking forward to seeing Lynn’s vision blossom and her business grow. If you’d like to learn more about Lynn and her business, On the Summit, you can read more at her website, which you can find here: http://onthesummit.com/

Lynn! And Juan! Thank you again for such a fabulous, fun session! It’s an understatement to say just how much a pleasure it was to make these images for you! Here’s to a great start to your new pathway in life!

On the docket: portraits and weddings – stay posted!

Cheers,

-Kristine