Flavor Bombs

Evi Abeler August 12, 2019

For her book Flavor Bombs, food stylist Charlotte Omnes and I brought to life Chef Giovannina Bellino’s “flavor bombs”—frozen cubes of intense sauce or stock that home cooks can add to dishes. Every photo is loaded with visual interest, dynamically placed ingredients, and a little bit of messiness. Shot by Evi Abeler, New York based Food and Cookbook Photographer.

Tofu Tacos with Avocado, Carrots, and Radishes — Eat With Intention

**Creative Direction:** Cassandra Bodzak’s new book, *Eat with Intention*, not only presents recipes for nourishing dishes, but also shares the importance of eating with intention. She emphasizes whole ingredients and nutrition-packed recipes prepared vegan and gluten-free, as a way of eating healthfully without sacrificing the pleasure of food. I established the book’s loose, in-the-moment visual style, working with Cassandra over a week-long shoot to capture her lifestyle and her recipes. It was such a delight to work with such beautiful, fresh ingredients—and with such a talented author.
**Crew:** Art Director, Editor, Food Stylists, Food Assistant, Photo Assistant

Eat With Intention

Evi Abeler August 12, 2019

Cassandra Bodzak’s new book, Eat with Intention, emphasizes whole ingredients and nutrition-packed recipes prepared vegan and gluten-free, as a way of eating healthfully without sacrificing the pleasure of food. I established the book’s loose, in-the-moment visual style, working with Cassandra over a week-long shoot to capture her lifestyle and her recipes.

Purple Turnips with Roots and Leaves — Candice
Kumai

**Creative Direction:** As a widely followed food/lifestyle blogger and author, Candice already had an established brand identity. So, for her fourth cookbook, *Clean Green Eats* (Harper Collins), I supported her visual style with lush photographs shot in natural light. We shot in two locations—my studio and at the Culinary Vegetable Institute in Ohio.
**Crew:** Food Stylist, Prop Stylist, Fashion Stylist, Hair/Makeup, Photo Retoucher, Photo Assistants, Food Assistants, Production Coordinator

Candice Kumai

Evi Abeler August 12, 2019

For food/lifestyle blogger and author Candice Kumai’s fourth cookbook, Clean Green Eats, I supported her visual style with lush photographs shot in natural light.

Peppery Egg Bowl Colorful Fresh Veggies — Hannah Bronfman

**Creative Direction:** I loved working with lifestyle influencer and brand ambassador Hannah Bronfman, because she is so in touch with current trends. Hannah is all about balance, seeking out the health benefits of food while still finding the pleasure in eating. She gave us total creative freedom in making photos for her new recipe and lifestyle book with Harper Wave, titled *Do What Feels Good*. Hannah is friendly, approachable and ready for anything. In creating this book, we came up with a fun, fresh look that also feels a little indulgent—all in keeping with her brand. Our entire team had such a wonderful time during this shoot, both in her home and in the studio.
**Crew:** Harper Wave (Publisher), Editorial Director, Food Stylist, Food Prop Stylist, Lifestyle Prop Stylist

Hannah Bronfman

Evi Abeler July 9, 2019

Lifestyle influencer and brand ambassador Hannah Bronfman gave us total creative freedom in taking photos for her new recipe and lifestyle book with Harper Wave, Do What Feels Good. In creating this book, we came up with a fun, fresh look that also feels a little indulgent—all in keeping with her brand. Shot by Evi Abeler, New York based Food and Cookbook Photographer.*