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.

Last weekend was a crowning achievement for the University of Arkansas’s School of Art. What started out as an idea, turned into a rather large grant (the largest in the history of universities, save athletic programs). And along with that huge grant, came plenty of meetings, lots of plans, the reworking of those plans, even more meetings and the collective support of the faculty and students. And now, a major milestone has been achieved: The Grand Opening of the Windgate Studio + Design Center.

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Christmas is coming. But for the students at the University of Arkansas School of Art, Christmas will come BIGTIME in January 2023, when the Windgate Art + Design Studio officially opens its doors. For years, the University’s Art Program has been expanding and as a result, the University has found all sorts of nooks and crannies in which to house and educate their students.

The Windgate Art + Design Studio is anything but a nook or cranny. This brand new building is a full-on multi-use center for a majority of the art students to call home. We were tasked with creating a short video to highlight the brand new building.

Today on the blog: Recent food and beverage photography for Fayetteville Arkansas’s own Ella’s Table. We’ve worked with them for a few years now and without a doubt, this restaurant along with their chef, William Mauk turns out some of the most delicious food we’ve had the privilege to photograph. (And taste, of course). So without further adieu, enjoy.

Today on the blog, we sharing some recent portrait work. Portrait photography for us ranges from our typical commercial clients, to high school seniors and families (especially in the fall months). Today’s blog post is made up of University of Arkansas School of Art Faculty members, insurance brokers, lawyers, families, high school seniors, individuals featured in AY Magazine, investment firm associates, a couple celebrating their 25 year wedding anniversary and new associates for Marlon Blackwell Architects. Although most of the stuff we share through our social media channels is commercial work, we feel it is important to note that with regards to portrait photography, we love to work with families, high school seniors and other individuals as well.

Cheers, friends!

Today on the blog: new work for The Center for Arkansas Farms and Food. For this feature, we paid a visit to Appel Farms. Located in Springdale Arkansas and Veteran owned and operated, Appel Farms offers a variety of produce as well as free range chicken eggs and pasture-raised pork. And for those of you looking for a pumpkin patch option for the fall, they have one of those too. For more information on Appel Farms, visit their facebook page here.

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.

One of the most dramatic changes brought about by the rise of Covid-19 was in the everyday life of students. Right around the week of Spring Break, schools of all levels began preparations to…

How do you compile a decade’s worth of images and stories into a single blog post? If you ever figure it out, please let me know. In the meantime, this a best attempt at highlighting some of the ongoing clients, fun jobs and unique ingredients that have compiled the last 10 years of Novo Studio.

Enjoy.

Today on the blog: Some recent work for the University of Arkansas School of Art. It’s always inspiring to work among these up and coming art students and with the rapid growth of the program, the School of Art is busier than ever with new students, new faculty and in time, new facilities. It is truly an exciting time to be an art student at the University of Arkansas.

Over the past few months, we’ve had the opportunity to contribute to the editorial imagery of AY Magazine. Based out of Little Rock but covering the entire state, AY Magazine is Arkansas' top resource guide for food, travel, arts, entertainment, music, culture and living. Here’s a few recent images. Enjoy.

Another recent project from this month was spending some quality time with the talented and ambitious students from the University of Arkansas Honors College. It never ceases to amaze me the level of thinking and dedication these students apply to their lives and to their learning. I spent the day hearing about how they are trying to make the world a better place while also photographing them in their natural environments. It’s days like this that remind me why I love my job so much.

Cheers.

I have always enjoyed working with the University of Arkansas’s Art Department so when the fine folks who head up the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences asked me to spend a couple days photographing the facilities and student life, my answer was an enthusiastic yes. I’m always fascinated by the quality of the education here in our area and I’m very grateful to be a small part of it.

Congratulations to George and Bea on their recent engagement. During last weekend's Holi Festival in Fayetteville Arkansas, George proposed to Bea where they actually met years ago. Amidst loud dance music and colored powder flying everywhere, George got down on one knee and asked Bea to marry him. 

I was in a tricky situation, because...

A heartfelt thank you to all of my friends and clients who made 2017 such a memorable year. This blog post contains some of my favorite commercial and lifestyle images from 2017. I couldn't pick just a few favorites, so there's a lot. Send me your medical bills for injuries related to excessive scrolling and Have a Happy New Year. 

I've had the honor and privilege of working with the University of Arkansas Art Department for a few years now. But it was only this week that I learned just how some of the images I've created for them over those past few years have been used...

Another post from the unpublished drafts section of the blog: These are from a commercial project creating imagery for the University of Arkansas Art Department. Enjoy!

Another blog post from the unpublished drafts section of the blog: These images were created at an event held last December by the University of Arkansas Art Department in collaboration with Arsega's at the Depot. All of the design elements (including menus, place settings, bowls, plates and glasses) were created by university students and the menu was prepared by Chef Patrick Lane, Head Chef at the restaurant. The event was a fundraiser for the Art Department and it was a huge success. 

It's that time of year again; The time of year where I try to recap an entire year's worth of photography work in a couple of blog posts and by doing so, post WAY too many photos. First up, a look back at my year in Lifestyle and Commercial Photographs. Enjoy.