Over the years, my work in F&B has afforded me the opportunity to photograph (and at times, enjoy) many delicious meals and beverages. Safe to say, Heirloom at the 1907 has always been on my bucket list but try as I might, I just couldn't ever seem to score the tickets. My bad luck finally switched to good fortune when…

It’s been a busy few months for the fine folks at Blake Street House. In recent weeks, they’ve managed to revamp, rework and launch three new internal food and beverage concepts for members and guests. And I can safely say that all three are delicious and exciting.

Happy April 1st.

PLEASE NOTE that the following collection of images represents REAL WORK with REAL CLIENTS and is meant to draw attention to some of our recent projects and not to confuse or mislead anyone. Included in this post are recent images for the following clients. Check them out as they’re really cool and really fun to work with.

Urban Land Institute
Buf Studio
Black Apple Hard Cider
University of Arkansas School of Art
Marsouls
Blake Street House
H Club
Arkansas Times
Crafton Tull
Ecological Design Group
Lighthouse Financial 

Enjoy!

Say hello to Spring and to Fox Trail Distillery’s new Spring/Summer menu of delicious cocktails (non-alcoholic ones available as well.) (Yes, they’re delicious.) As usual, the staff have all contributed to the creation of these drinks and they have of course, exercised maximum creativity in their endeavors.

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This week on the blog, we’re featuring some recent Commercial photography work for Ella’s Table, the delicious restaurant located on the University of Arkansas campus in the Inn at Carnall Hall. Over the years, we’ve had the pleasure of working with Charlestowne Hotels and Ella’s Table, to capture the new and exciting dishes and beverages they’ve come up with. This menu update includes items for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For more information or to make reservations, visit Ella’s Table online.

It is now November and the last time we updated the blog was after weeks and weeks of busyness and travel. It’s safe to say that aside from constant travel, things haven’t changed much. And for the most part, we’re not complaining. In fact recently, we had a first for the studio…live music. And that was so fun, we’ll be doing it again. But consistent photoshoots and video shoots followed by editing and managing those aforementioned shoots does create difficulties in keeping up with the normal, everyday tasks of managing and marketing a business. But today, we’re making time and space to share some images from the recent weeks. We sincerely hope that everyone is able to make some space to enjoy the cooler temperatures, the changing leaves, and life in general.

Happy Fall, Y’all.

From the same brilliant minds that brought you Bar Cleeta comes a new restaurant concept called The Big Lieutenant. While the two concepts are totally different, they are in fact somewhat alike. Bar Cleeta and The Big Lieutenant are both BEAUTIFUL spaces, well thought out, and tastefully decorated. And both Bar Cleeta and The Big Lieutenant have some of the most delicious food I’ve ever tasted. But the similarities end there. (Click to read more)

Spend enough time in Northwest Arkansas and you’re bound to hear someone mention Fox Trail Distillery. They’ll probably mention that Fox Trail is the only distillery in this area. And in the same breath, you’ll also probably hear that their drinks are delicious. And this person would be right on both accounts. What you may or may not hear from this person however, are some other subtle details which in my opinion, make Fox Trail even more of an experience than just a place to “grab a drink”. (Click to Read More).

Today on the blog: Recent work for Ella’s Table and their new fall menu options. Located at The Inn at Carnall Hall, Ella’s has been a Fayetteville and University of Arkansas institution for some time and as the world is figuring out how to navigate a worldwide pandemic, it was nice to see people once again enjoying the restaurant. As a food photographer, I have to try and remain an impartial judge when it comes to favorite dishes. But if you were to ask my opinion as a lowly patron and customer, I’d say that the pizza has literally “got it goin on”.

You’re welcome.

Cheers, friends.

Today on the blog: Recent promotional and marketing imagery for the Rogers Arkansas location of Ruth’s Kris Steakhouse. While a majority of this shoot was focused on their outdoor patio, there were additional interior photos, some lifestyle, some food and some beverage images that the client requested. All in all, it was a fun day of creating and interacting with the wonderful and hospitable staff. If you haven’t been here, I would highly recommend it based on the staff alone, not to mention the delicious food and drink options. Cheers!

One of the silver linings of having so much time at home is the opportunity to read more books. And of course, the resourceful folks at the Fayetteville Public Library have established a workaround to allow their patrons to access resources and content from the library without setting foot inside the actual space :

>> The Fayetteville Public Library Virtual Library

So even though you can’t sit and read and…(click to read more)

By now, most everyone has heard of Sai Wok. If you haven’t, you’re welcome for the introduction. There’s really no other way to describe this place other than to say it’s super delicious and dangerously addicting. Of course, this whole corona virus pandemic is really cramping everyone’s eating out style. Fortunately, Sai Wok like many other local businesses is open for pickup and delivery. There’s really not a bad item on the menu, just make sure that you’re prepared to withstand spice if you ask for it. Bonus…their food is wonderful leftover so order more and spread it out for multiple meals.

For a menu or to place an order, click here.

Has Quarantine made you sick and tired of your current home decorating situation? Are you tired of looking at the same old Knick Knacks and feel that it’s time to buy new ones? Or are you bored and just need to window shop without actually getting out in all of this #covidcrap? If any of that is true, I suggest you check out our business neighbor, The Rusty Chair. Specializing in “Antiques and Cool Stuff”, this little shop is…

Beloved by many and known all over the country, Ozark Beer Company is somewhat of an institution in the craft beer world. From their humble beginnings in a nondescript warehouse on 1st street, to their current location in the heart of Downtown Rogers, Ozark Beer has been turning out some of the state’s (and the nation’s) most interesting and most delicious beer. They are known for their famous bourbon aged stouts, their ability to collaborate with local businesses and institutions to produce specialty beers based on everything from locally grown and available produce to art installations and music festivals. Their taproom was a busy gathering place for regulars, Downtown Rogers Farmer’s Market goers, weekend shoppers, cyclists from Lake Atalanta and curious out-of-towners who were undoubtedly directed there by some article they read in a publication.

Recently affected by the Covid 19 Pandemic, they like many others, have been forced to shut down their tap room and scale back their staff. But they are still hard at work, producing their beer for store distribution and for drive thru pickup at their facility. Next time you’re forced to go the store, please consider supporting them, either by looking for their products on the store shelves or picking up some 6 packs at the brewery.

Cheers, Friends

If being stuck at home has you in the routine of expanding your cooking and baking skills, you’re not alone.

If delicious food and carefully curated wines to go are what you are craving, you really should check out Bar Cleeta. Located off the square in Bentonville Arkansas, Bar Cleeta is one of those wonderful little places that we are all missing right about now. They typically offer…

If you do not yet know them as the only distillery in Rogers, you’ll soon know them as the distillery that shifted to making hand sanitizer and distributing it during these crazy days of quarantine. Recognizing a growing need created by the growing world-wide pandemic and the freakishly apocalyptic shopping habits of the masses, the kind folks at Fox Trail Distillery…