Cookbook & Editorial Food Photographer
Hi! I’m Laura.
I’m a Chicago-based cookbook photographer and commercial food photographer, specializing in narrative, story-driven imagery for cookbooks, publications, and food brands.
Over the past decade, I’ve photographed food stories for CPG brands, restaurants, and cookbook authors, with work featured in Midwest Living, Simply Recipes, Esquire, Eater, and Edible Chicago. My photography appears in Enzo’s Kitchen, The Hoosier Mama Book of Breakfast Bakes, How to Drink Natural Wine, and other forthcoming cookbooks. I’ve also been a finalist (twice) for the Food Photography Award from the International Association of Culinary Professionals.
I work collaboratively with authors, editors, and creative teams to provide photography that uses light, color, and texture to tell an unforgettable story. My portfolio of cookbook photography and narrative food imagery spans editorial projects as well as commercial food photography for brands and campaigns.
Location
I’m based in Chicago and work from a home studio designed for cookbook and editorial projects. I regularly shoot remotely with clients and travel for on-location assignments, bringing a consistent, place-driven approach to every project.
Services
I’m a cookbook and editorial food photographer working across commercial and editorial projects for food brands, publishers, and publications. I take a hands-on, end-to-end approach that often includes food and prop styling, art direction, and post-production, helping ensure consistency across cookbooks, editorial features, and brand campaigns.
Collaborative Work
I work seamlessly with both small teams and larger creative groups. Having collaborated with authors, editors, publishers, designers, and agency partners, I’m comfortable adapting to different production structures while keeping projects organized and on track. Clear communication and mutual trust are central to how I work.
Psst!
Once upon a time, this website was a food blog. I still write recipes, but they’re all shared on my Substack. You can follow me there (and on all of these other platforms!) for more delicious content.
