
I have to tell you, I have a new love. No, it’s not a sweet someone or a cute furry little friend. It’s photographing food. Ohhhh…love it! So much so, that I just got a new book about food styling and photography the other day and I can’t wait to devour all the words of wisdom it holds inside.
Today, I thought I’d combine my love of food and flowers into a photo frenzy of pretty, purple profusion. Try saying that three times fast! A few weeks ago, my Jackmanii clematis was laden with blooms…just look at them all.

Wanting to make use of their prettiness, I paired them with some deliciously plump blueberries. Together, they felt so summery. I took these photos when it was so hot, hot, hot outside and since the berries were frozen, they thawed out and got all nice and frosty in no time.

My sister, the baker extraordinaire, whipped up these yummy little blueberry-topped cheesecakes for birthday week. Don’t they look delicious?! It was my mom’s, dad’s and brother-in-law’s birthdays, all just a few days apart. I think I gained a few pounds on the day we celebrated since she also made strawberry shortcake and chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches. Sometimes I just can’t control myself.
Well, sweet friends, that’s all I got for ya today. Hope you’re having a great week.
Until next time…
xo Tricia
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Sarah @ Modern Country Style says
Gorgeous Tricia,
These photos are HEAVENLY!! I want to gobble it all up – yes, and the clematis!!! *That's* how good they are!!
Sarahxx
once in a blue moon says
gorgeous combo, my clem blooms is april so i never get to combine you wonderful meal for the soul~
sarah atmyyellowhouse says
find some more to give us tomorrow … these are beautiful!!! This is definately your calling. You are amazing with your camera!
Hope you're having fun…looks like you are. 🙂
Páginas de Rose says
I love photography too. Your photos are beautiful!
Imagine if this land was all just beautiful …
One day will be, and so together we can enjoy its beauty.
Thank you for sharing your love.
Bj
Rose
http://amigasqueengordam.blogspot.com/
Jaymi says
beautiful pics, you are REALLY good at food photography. I just bought a book on food photography too! Was it the one mentioned on Pioneer Woman? haha 🙂
Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal says
What a great combination! They are all so gorgeous. I miss my clematis I used to have. I'd love to learn more about food photography. Does this mean I'd have to cool more? 😉 I know the lighting is very important. Otherwise the food is not very appetizing!
Rachel Noelle says
You have some serious talent Tricia~ 😉 You make everything look beautiful and that isnt easy..xo Rachel
Deanna says
Your series on blueberries and clematis is supurb. Love the combination of the two together.
julie - eab designs says
Was your new book "Plate to Pixel" by any chance? I have that title on my Christmas wish list. I'm trying to be good and not purchase it before then.
Evelyn S. says
I truly believe that you could do food photography as a profession! Actually, you could do any photography as a profession, Tricia. Amazing!!!
Lynda says
Love the frosty blueberries! Have fun with your food styling & photography … you're off to a great start!
Barb says
Oh, I'm drooling . . . your photography is to die for!
Ashley Sisk says
You're such a natural too…these are beautiful.
letrecivette says
These photos are fantastic!
Monica
Kristiana says
Lovely!!!!! Oh sooo lovely!!! Gorgeous photography!!
I am currently saving up for my very own camera and was curious as to what kind you have?
Many Blessings!
~Kristiana
Lara says
Hi Tricia 🙂
You got it! Yay! Isn't it just the best book? I am so happy I bought it; I have learned so much about natural lighting from it. Your photos are so beautiful and charming.. love the blueberries! The muffin looks incredible! You know something? I am falling a little in love with food photography, too. Not so much the cooking/baking part, but assembling and the colors. I think my future holds a little bit of exploring food photography. I keep checking out all the up-to-date cookbooks.. Donna Hay.. Martha.. ect.. I can not stop soaking in all the gorgeous food photographs! Your clematis plant is vibrant! It looks so good in the pics!
Lara
Kaitlyn says
Well, you are definitely good at it!!!!
In our sea of love
Deborah says
Wow!!
You are doing fantastic at photographing food and everything else I might add!
I ama fan of photographing food too, but mine dont look like this!! 🙂
Beautiful berries and blooms Tricia and the cheesecakes are calling me!!
Yumm-yum!
Lol
Hugs xo
Deborah xoxoxoox
LeeAnn@Encouragement Is Contagious says
Wowsie! Tricia these photos are spectacular and the food looks delicious. You just might be sought out one day to do photography for a magazine. You definitely have been gifted!! You are good at so many things girl!
Your clematis are so beautiful!!!! I love the color.
I think I am going to the fridge to eat the blueberries I have in there now!
♥Lee Ann
A Cozy Cottage in the City says
Your photography is always so breathtaking! Amazing to say the least!!! 😉 Wonderful color fusion, and lovely clematis blooms!
XO's,
Jessie
pudding 'n lace says
lovely photos. keep up the great work.
http://www.puddingandlace.blogspot.com
Kathy says
What a lovely photo, I felt I could reach out and touch. Great photography. First time visitor and fairly new to blogging, so happy I found you. Kathy
Dawna says
Love the frost on the blueberries! What wonderful pictures you take,,,everytime!! Maybe I will have to go and experiment with some blueberries!!
Mary @ Redo 101 says
And very gifted you *are* at photographing food – wow! Great pictures!
Linda says
OH this post is gorgeous! A book on food styling? How fun!
Amy Kinser says
Your pictures are just amazing! I totally love everything you do!
Lounging with a Latte says
Your photos are beautiful as always. You have a great talent and eye for bringing it all together. Enjoy reading the book!
Olga says
These pictures are just stunning! I love them all!
missing moments says
outstanding food photos!!!!
Pat says
Your pictures are glorious. I love how you set up each shoot.
Nadege, says
You have an amazing eye for your subject. I think you will be very successful at this as you are with your other projects. Stunning images.
Ann says
And you are so good at it…
You make your photos come alive ♥
lisa says
Photographing food is something I have never tried Tricia, and yours are absolutely wonderful! Also, I do not think I have ever seen that many blooms on a clematis. Surely not mine anyway 🙂
Have a fantastic weekend!
Sandra van Doorn says
your photos are wonderful i love photographing food too; (it drives my husband crazy!!) xo sandra
Tanya Anurag says
The flowers and berries look so pretty on that white plate. I liked the spoon-picture too. The photographs are very beautiful.
Saw your link on 'French Country Cottage'. I am hosting my first Link-up party – Tea Time Thursdays. Would be glad to see some of your awesome posts there. Hope to see ya at the party 🙂
http://tanyaanurag.blogspot.com/2011/08/celebrating-one-party-time.html
Kelly says
What a beautiful set. LOVE the tones on them. I just ordered a food styling book as well….It's something I REALLY want to "focus" on….never a pun intended! You are a whiz w/your camera & i'm always inspired after looking at your thread. It's like a daily dose of inspiration!
Kia says
Oh so lovely, gorgeous photographs 🙂
The food looks delicious (I am drooling here, LOL!) and the tones are awesome. 🙂
hootnonny says
Your future in food photography has arrived! Love that you mixed it with floral photography!
Kristi R Artisan Jewelry says
oh my gosh Trish, I really do think you have a gift for photography. I don't know why you ever question your obvious talent…I really mean it. Especially when you love it the way you do!
Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage says
Just lovely, Tricia! The multiple hues contrasting against the stark white is beautiful. You PLAY with your food nicely. 😉
I would love to have you link to my party. Just click the button in my sidebar to find it.
Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/
Gail Dixon (Louisiana Belle) says
You're off to a great start! Love the combination of flowers with food. Especially berries and flowers. Nice exposure on all of these. 🙂
jessica says
Tricia, you are such an amazing photographer!! I love looking at food probably more than anything else…well almost!! lol Great job! You can really 'taste' the photos…. 🙂
Have a wonderful weekend.
Hugs,
Jessica
Sweet Young Journey says
Oh Tricia, no matter what you photograph it's going to be beautiful. You have a special gift! I can't wait to see what new book you are reading.
Oh, I wouldn't be able to control myself either around those delicious cupcakes!
Hugs, Cheryl
Teresa says
I just love all those pictures~love the way you pair the food and flowers.
Faded Charm says
And your so good at it too. I don't think you could take a bad photo of anything Tricia…you are sooo talented and I'm always inspired when see your posts:-)
Enjoy your weekend.
xoxo
Kathleen
elizabeth says
Oh I love looking at and trying my hand at food photography. I am getting the book! Lara blogged about it today.
elizabeth says
Your photos are always AMAZING by the way! You are my inspiration. 🙂
Hearing protection peltor says
Your arrangement is wonderful and great combination of colours. They are all so gorgeous. I miss my clematis I used to have. I also too much crazy for taking photographs of nature.
Cedar says
Gorgeous, gorgeous shots! Fantastic combination of flower and blueberries! Really sweet!
Cindy says
You amaze me! Your photos are heavenly! love the colors..
Castles Crowns and Cottages says
Sweet Tricia!
First of all, thank you so much for visiting me last night! I do NOT believe we have met, and I see you are from MINNESOTA TOO??? I am in the Twin Cities. Your post is absolutely stunning. I love good photography and I wish I could take good pictures! Your kind comments are truly appreciated and I hope to see more of your work! YOu capture the lovely hues of summer in a memorable way.
ENJOY THE SUMMER! Anita
Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says
Wow, what gorgeous photos. I need to learn how to make the photos bright like that. I love how the color pops. Thanks so much for your comment. Coming from a pro that means a lot.
Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage says
Hi Tricia! I love your take on blueberries! That lead photo is delicious in every way.
Chic Homeschool Mama says
SO GORGEOUS! You did a lovely job & I am sitting here in awe! Very nicely done!
Rosemary Aubut says
Great photography, yum. The clarity in your photos is such a joy to view. Love them all.
lila Check says
Amazing…what a fabulous work!!!!
xxx
lila
K @ Aurora Blythe says
Your clematis is so thick and full! Ours is still trying in earnest to grow that big.
Valerie@chateaualamode.typepad.com says
It's such a joy to stop in and visit your prettiness. Love your blueberry pictures, they are amazing!
bikim says
gorgeous pics!
lovely post!
happy weekend,
Rosa
Sara says
Love them, you really are a style extraordinaire!
Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says
Gorgeous photos Tricia~ and oh my does the food look fantastic!! You are such a great photographer! Thanks for sharing at my party! 🙂
A Brush with Color says
We have that exact same clematis, and I think it's so dramatic and stunning when it blooms. Lovely with the blueberries! I once posted on my blog that my boyfriend never remembers the name 'clematis.' He always says, "you know, that 'clitoris' plant."
Right…
Gail @ Victorian at Heart says
Your photos are breathtaking. You should write the book. Your photos show your love. Keep up the beautiful photos and inspiration. I'm now a follower.
Henrietta says
My gosh how beautiful set up. Good thinking to put clematis and blueberries together, I love them:)
alicia says
This looks almost too beautiful to eat. Just gorgeous. You should share some tips for food photography. I don't do it so well. Thanks so much for joining our Crazy Days of Summer Photo Challenge! Yum!
Kristi {at} Live and Love...Out Loud says
Every single shot in this collection is on point! Love them all. Also, I want blueberries now. 😉
Thanks for joining Alicia and me in the Crazy Days of Summer Photo Challenge. I hope you'll be back again on Friday when we move on to a new theme, "fun with friends". Have a great day. 🙂
Karen says
Dear Tricia,
I'm your newest follower. I followed a link from Modern country style and I love your blog. Cherries are in season here in Australia too, so I have been inspired to buy some for the family today too.
Elena says
Gorgeous pics and oh so yummy! I love a good blueberry!