Featured Project •The Tomato Products: Healthy, Affordable, Delicious Cookbook

As a Los Angeles–based cookbook photographer, I had the privilege of photographing The Tomato Products: Healthy, Affordable, Delicious Cookbook, an inspiring collection of globally influenced, budget-friendly recipes developed by a team of registered dietitians. This project showcases the power of professional food photography to elevate healthy, accessible recipe content through vibrant color, intentional styling, and clear, inviting visuals.

My approach to cookbook photography blends clean, bright lighting with natural, true-to-life food styling-creating images that support both editorial storytelling and practical cooking guidance. From ingredient flatlays to step-by-step visuals and finished recipe spreads, every photograph is designed to help readers connect with the food, understand the method, and feel inspired to cook.

Working in partnership with Tomato Wellness, this cookbook celebrates the versatility of tomato products and the cultural diversity of home cooking. These images were created to serve cookbook publishers, food brands, nutrition organizations, and culinary professionals who value strategic, high-quality recipe imagery for print, digital publications, and marketing campaigns.

If you’re looking for a Los Angeles cookbook photographer who specializes in food photography, recipe development imagery, and healthy lifestyle branding, this featured project highlights the level of quality, consistency, and detail I bring to every cookbook assignment.

Explore the full cookbook here and discover how professional food photography can transform your next publishing or recipe project.

Explore the full cookbook here, created in partnership with Tomato Wellness and a team committed to making healthy eating both delicious and accessible.

Flat-lay food photography of fresh tomatoes, tomato paste, and herbs for a healthy cookbook recipe from The Tomato Products: Healthy, Affordable, Delicious.
Tomato-rich spaghetti dish served with whole-grain bread, photographed to showcase healthy, affordable pasta recipes in the Healthy and Delicious cookbook.
Tomato-based baked casserole topped with fresh herbs, photographed for a healthy and affordable cookbook featuring nutritious tomato recipes.
Healthy English muffin pizzas topped with tomato sauce and melted cheese, photographed for a family-friendly, affordable tomato recipe collection.
Tomato corn salsa served with tortilla chips, photographed for an approachable, affordable recipe collection.
Open cans of whole, diced, and crushed tomatoes highlighting pantry staples for healthy cooking.
Oven-baked beans made with canned tomatoes, styled with bread for a comfort-food cookbook recipe.
Bowl of tomato-based chicken curry styled with herbs and spices, photographed for a budget-friendly, dietitian-created cookbook promoting healthy tomato recipes.
Assortment of canned tomato products including diced, whole, paste, and sauce displayed for an educational cookbook on nutritious and budget-friendly tomato ingredients.
Skillet of tomato and vegetable stir-fry served with whole grains, styled for a dietitian-created cookbook celebrating culturally inspired tomato dishes.
Dutch oven filled with hearty tomato stew served alongside homemade cornbread, styled for a nutritious, budget-conscious cookbook developed by dietitians.
Vibrant tomato pilaf with herbs photographed for a healthy, dietitian-approved cookbook.
Tomato rice bowl with herbs and naan photographed for an affordable global recipe cookbook.
Sheet pan roasted chickpeas and tofu served with grains and tomato sauce, photographed for a plant-forward cookbook.
Colorful tostada board with salsa, tomatoes, lime, eggs, and toppings, captured for a multicultural tomato recipe in a nutritious and affordable cookbook.
Fresh chopped salad topped with avocado, vegetables, and tomato vinaigrette, styled for a dietitian-developed recipe in a healthy tomato-focused cookbook.
Flat-lay of canned tomato varieties, pasta, grains, and pantry ingredients for healthy global recipes showcased in a budget-friendly tomato cookbook.
Bowls of tomato-based noodle soup with mushrooms and vegetables, photographed for a globally inspired, wellness-focused tomato cookbook.
Tomato baked pasta topped with fresh herbs, styled for a nutritious family-friendly cookbook.
Three bowls of vegetable tomato soup styled with rustic bread for a cozy cookbook recipe spread.
Cover photo of tomato lentil spaghetti from The Tomato Products Wellness Council Cookbook Healthy and Delicious, styled for healthy affordable family recipes.

Los Angeles-based branding, food, and portrait photographer creating timeless, natural images that feel authentic and elevated. I specialize in capturing layered visuals for creative businesses, restaurants, and personal brands - images that tell your story and support your growth across web, social, and print.

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