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My Food Photography Equipment

So let me guess. You’re here because you love to cook and now you want your photos to be stunning.

Food photography equipment is slightly different than portrait or landscape photography because the subjects are all so different. Whether you’re a professional or a food photography newbie, this list is a great start for diving into taking delicious food photos!

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my food photography equipment - list of all the equipment i use to take food photos…

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Classic Three Bean Salad (Naturally Vegan and GF!)

This classic three bean salad is all in the name – three beans! Kidney beans, chickpeas, and green beans tossed in a refreshingly light dressing. Perfect for potlucks, cookouts, or simply an easy side dish for dinner.

bowl of three bean salad on blue napkin

I’m kicking off Summer with a classic. Something I grew up eating and if you didn’t, well you’re about to!

Let’s just start with the things that I love about three bean salad:

  • Healthy
  • Super EASY to make
  • Cheap ingredients
  • Refined sugar-free
  • Great for cookouts or BBQs
  • Perfect make-ahead recipe
  • Naturally gluten-free and vegan
  • Freakin’ delicious

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Summer Rhubarb Galette {Vegan!}

Sweetened rhubarb wrapped in a deliciously flaky vegan pie crust, this rhubarb galette is to die for. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a mouth-watering dessert recipe.

vegan rhubarb galette on light blue napkin on pink background

Rhubarb is an underrated Summer fruit in my opinion. I never actually ate it growing up, but I was rummaging through my grandma’s recipes when I came across her rhubarb pie. Being a major galette fan, I thought I’d improvise her recipe. Thanks, Grandma ;)…

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Quick & Easy Vegan Tacos!

Lentils, walnuts, chipotles OH MY! Yes, this “meat” is the perfect filling for vegan tacos! Add all the toppings and turn dinner into a fun plant-based taco night!

What makes these vegan tacos so great?

Lentil and walnut taco meat
Red cabbage
Diced tomatoes
Corn
{vegan} sour cream

All wrapped in a romaine lettuce cup! Sounds delicious right?…

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