top of page
Blog
Find my delicious, easy-to-follow recipes using fresh seasonal ingredients


Behind the lens: a day in the life of a food photographer
Food photography is more than just snapping beautiful images - it's a blend of storytelling, sensory detail and creative intuition. A...
Semla Studio
Jun 103 min read
Â
Â
Â


Understanding Food Photography Pricing
What goes into the cost of food photography? When it comes to food photography, the final images may look effortless, but there’s an...
Semla Studio
Jan 223 min read
Â
Â
Â


How to Create the Perfect Christmas Wreath Grazing Platter
The holidays are a feast for the senses, and as a food photographer and stylist, there's no better excuse to craft show-stopping...
Semla Studio
Nov 19, 20242 min read
Â
Â
Â


Creating seasonal food content for summer
Why stunning seasonal food photography and styling matter for your brand Summer in New Zealand is a season that brings a wave of vibrant...
Semla Studio
Oct 23, 20243 min read
Â
Â
Â


Fennel & ricotta stuffed pasta shells
Don't get me wrong, I love the change of season from winter to spring... but sometimes the spring evenings can still be a little bit...
Semla Studio
Sep 29, 20241 min read
Â
Â
Â


Harnessing the power of original recipe content for your food brand
Why original recipe content is a powerful promotional tool for food brands In the competitive world of food marketing, standing out is...
Semla Studio
Sep 20, 20243 min read
Â
Â
Â


Wine photography case study: crafting compelling visuals for a new product launch
Project overview When Giesen Winery , a Marlborough-based New Zealand winemaker, approached me to work with them on the launch of their...
Semla Studio
Aug 5, 20242 min read
Â
Â
Â


Easy banoffee blondie
While I like blondie, I would hands down (and do!) choose brownie over blondie in every situation. Blondie is just a little underwhelming...
Semla Studio
Jul 14, 20241 min read
Â
Â
Â


Green shakshuka with avocado
Shakshuka is such a great weekend breakfast, and let's face it - a much easier way to poach eggs than fussing around with them in water...
Semla Studio
Jul 8, 20241 min read
Â
Â
Â


Mini sticky date puddings
I am very firmly in the pudding camp - if there is one... It's the kind of camp I most definitely want to be a part of, because deep in...
Semla Studio
Jul 4, 20241 min read
Â
Â
Â


Easy cauliflower and coconut dahl
I love an easy one-pot winter meal that is packed full of seasonal veges - and if I can serve a side of bread alongside for mopping or...
Semla Studio
Jun 23, 20241 min read
Â
Â
Â


Roast tomato, chorizo & chickpea soup
As an absolute 'soup nut', I have a lot of favourite recipes, and my roast tomato, chorizo & chickpea soup is right up there. It's ALL...
Semla Studio
Jun 13, 20241 min read
Â
Â
Â


7 creative ways to generate ideas for food photography
In the world of marketing a food or beverage product, stunning imagery that tantalizes the taste buds and captivates the eyes is an...
Semla Studio
May 21, 20243 min read
Â
Â
Â


So what's it really like to work with a food photographer?
Collaboration, vision and visual storytelling come together to bring your brand to life In today's digital age, where marketing is ALL...
Semla Studio
Apr 12, 20242 min read
Â
Â
Â


Grilled pineapple with salted caramel
There's something about pineapple that instantly transports me to somewhere hot and relaxed, where work is far from the front of my...
Semla Studio
Mar 25, 20241 min read
Â
Â
Â


Berry and banana chia puddings
Weirdly, chia pudding for breakfast seems decadent and indulgent to me, but they're actually really super-nutritious and fantastically...
Semla Studio
Mar 7, 20241 min read
Â
Â
Â


Essential equipment for great food photography and food styling
In the visually captivating world of food photography and styling, the right equipment makes all the difference between a stunning shot...
Semla Studio
Feb 29, 20243 min read
Â
Â
Â


Speedy eggplant parmigiana
I love a vege bake, and eggplant parmigiana is having a bit of a moment right now... so I decided to indulge. As the end of summer draws...
Semla Studio
Feb 15, 20241 min read
Â
Â
Â


Tomato, peach & burrata salad with thyme croutons
I'm normally disappointed by summer fruit - as much as I love it, it just never seems to taste as good as I expect it will and live up to...
Semla Studio
Feb 12, 20241 min read
Â
Â
Â


Espresso chocolate mousse
Looking for a rich, indulgent dessert that's quick and easy to make? My espresso chocolate mousse recipe combines the bold flavors of...
Semla Studio
Feb 10, 20241 min read
Â
Â
Â
bottom of page
.png)