I have been a Michigan food stylist, based in the Detroit area, for more than twenty years. I began my career as a costumer in the theatre, but filled my daytime hours as a hand model. After working as a hand model on several shoots that included food, I was intrigued by the work of the food stylists on set.
Once the theatre where I was employed closed, and I had a lot of free time, I began assisting food stylists and apprenticing as needed.
After my son was born, that’s when my love of food, beautiful food, began. I realized I could no longer just make a salad for dinner. A friend gave me a cookbook explaining how to make my own baby food. I never knew that was possible! (This is coming from the same person who, after she had gotten married, had to call her grandmother to ask her how to make a hot dog for her new husband!) I was not a life long cook!
Once I learned the art of food styling, it’s not just about the cooking, but the beauty and art of arranging food so that the important elements tell the story, I found a new career that has been just as fulfilling and joyful as was the theatre.
A beautiful shot is not just about the food styling. Like in theatre, it is a team effort. The perfect steak is only perfect if someone can see it. It takes beautiful lighting, a talented photographer, creative director and assistants to help the client make his product a success.
Past Clients
AchatzALDIArt Van FurnitureAwrey’s BakeryBagger Dave’sBall ParkBest BrandsBd’s Mongolian BBQBig BoyBig Y Foods, Inc.Bosco Pizza CompanyBurger KingChampion FoodsChrysler CorpCountry CrockDairy QueenDawn FoodsDodge TruckEckrichEssence of Maines5 Hour EnergyFord Motor CompanyFrank’s Nursery
Freakin’ BurgerGeneral MotorsGrobbel’sHalo BurgerHeinz KetchupHenry Ford Health SystemsHickory FarmsHiram WalkerHoneyBaked HamIsle of Capri CasinosJaguarJiffy MixJogue, Inc.KFCKelloggKlavon’s PizzaKmartLibby GlassLindsayLipariKmartLibby GlassLindsay
LipariLittle Caesar’s PizzaMoo Moo’s CuisineOlga’sOlympia EntertainmentOrville RedenbacherOwens CorningPanini PressPapa Vino’s Italian KitchenPromise MargarinePure MichiganQuality DiningReinhartSandersSchnucks Grocery StoreSharper ImageSherwood Food DistributorsSoaring Eagle CasinoStrohTaste of HomeTaubman MallsWest Virginia Brand HamWinkelman’sZoup!