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.

For the past couple of years, we have been working with the University of Arkansas’s Center for Farms and Food (CAFF) to document and promote the work they are doing. CAFF was developed to strengthen and expand the area’s food and farming system, enhance local communities, and provide opportunities for farmers, food entrepreneurs and food system leaders. Combining traditional and experiential learning opportunities, their Farm School and Apprenticeship programs teach the production and business skills to develop resilient and sustainable businesses.

As Spring approaches and our schedules are once again getting filled up with photo and video work for CAFF, we thought we would share a few images from our work with them last year. For more information on CAFF or to apply for one of their programs, visit their website.

Enjoy!

Hello and welcome to the last blog post of 2021. Traditionally, we have shared our favorite images from the past year. Of course, we have a lot of favorites and so our posts have pretty much been a photodump smorgasbord from the past year. This year, challenged ourselves to find and share 21 photos from the past year, along with a short blurb or story behind each one. So without further adieu, here they are. Enjoy.

Philip & Jared / Novo Studio

The following is a bold but accurate statement: If you want an egg roll that will change your life, look no further than the BBQ Eggroll from Smith & Betts BBQ.

We recently had the opportunity to sample these delicious creations as well as some of their other deliciousness while photographing their current menu items and creating some additional lifestyle marketing images for them. And while all of it was good, it was the egg rolls that left their culinary mark on our soul. Apparently, these are very…(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.

With the seasons changing and the status of restaurants slowly but surely allowing some outdoor and indoor seating, it was time an updated menu at Bar Cleeta. If their new menu looks delicious, that’s because it is; speaking from firsthand experience.

Bon Appetit, Cheers and remember to support your local restaurants.

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!

Today on the blog, new work for the University of Arkansas’s Center for Farms and Food. For this photoshoot, we visited a small family-run, certified organic farm atop a beautiful hill outside of Westfork Arkansas. The farm is simply known as the dH farm and they offer everything from fresh vegetables and flowers, to meats and eggs. Frank, the resident intern at the farm (as well as the rest of the family), took us on a tour of the grounds and introduced us to all the animals including their two dogs, Naomi (pictured above) and Rex, a little floppy-eared brute. For more information on dH farm’s products, visit their Fayetteville Farmer’s Market Website vendor page here.

Today on the blog, new work for the University of Arkansas’s Center for Farms and Food. For this photoshoot, we payed a visit to the farm at Red Barn in Bentonville, the first official residential community with an operational farm on the property. This model of living is known as an agrihood and Red Barn is the first of its kind in the state of Arkansas. Among its fresh food amenities, Red Barn also boasts beautiful living spaces, indoor/outdoor community gathering spaces and direct access to Bentonville’s nearby mountain biking trails. And of course, residents (and non-residents alike) have the wonderful, year-round, farm-to-table experience of knowing EXACTLY where their produce comes from. For more information, visit their website here.

Happy Taco Tuesday everyone. Today on the blog, we’re sharing some semi-recent work from Yeyo’s new location in our very own Downtown Rogers. Earlier this year, we were hired to create some images for High Street Development’s work on the renovated 1907 building and the new Yeyo’s was among the spaces we spent some time in. The physical space achieves the sense of being small and neighborly while the abundance of natural light, tall ceilings and the realization that there is a mezzanine with additional seating above your head gives you the feeling that you have plenty of room to breathe and enjoy your meal.

And I promise….you will enjoy your meal.

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

This whole social distance thing is hard for a number of reasons. Sure, our work has slowed down but it’s also tough when you don’t get to work with the fun people you typically get to work with. For us, one such person is food stylist Ashley Henderson.

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…