March 2013

Hey guys! Since it is the end of March, I thought I’d share a bit of what I’ve been up to this month.

I was lucky enough to be the photographer for Midnight Moon Moonshine’s new campaign. The masculine, vintage, and textured asthetic they asked for was music to my ears. This was the result.

Midnight Moon Product Shot, by Vanessa Rees of V.K.Rees Photography
Cranberry Midnight Moon Moonshine product shot by Vanessa Rees of V.K.Rees Photography
Midnight Moon Moonshine by Vanessa Rees of V.K.Rees Photography
Midnight Moon Moonshine Product Photography by Vanessa Rees of V.K.Rees PhotographyMidnight Moon Moonshine mood shot by Vanessa Rees of V.K.Rees PhotographyMidnight Moon Moonshine mood shot by Vanessa Rees of V.K.Rees PhotographyMidnight Moon Moonshine by Vanessa Rees of V.K.Rees Photography
Midnight Moon Moonshine by Vanessa Rees of V.K.Rees Photography

I was recently commissioned to take photos for what will become the packaging for 3 different products: olive oil, seed oils (sesame and flax seed), and a box of herbs and spices. The oils and spices being sold are artisan products from Jordan. It was important that the images convey that these are handmade and unique items- not your average bottle of oil.

I’m going through a gold phase so I couldn’t help myself…

Seed Oil by Vanessa Rees of V.K.Rees Photography
Seed Oil by Vanessa Rees of V.K.Rees Photography

Finally, the cover of Isa’s new book Isa Does It came out! The photo was taken by me and the design was done by the talented folks over at Little, Brown & Co. This photo shoot with Isa was crazy fun.

Isa Does It book cover, Photo by Vanessa Rees of V.K.Rees Photography

Are you guys on Behance? I’ve been on it for awhile but haven’t been great about updating it. I’m trying to get better about it. Follow me and I’ll follow you back!

Sarah C - I love that you used books as props! Gorgeous photos, all of them.

Amey - oooh, I love the goldie ones! I like gold too. what’s not to like??

Amy | Minimally Invasive - Wow, wow, wow. Love the Midnight Moon photos! Did you do the styling yourself? I find it difficult to do it all myself, usually.

Jackie @ Vegan Yack Attack! - I’m consistently blown away by your work.

Heather - I am impressed with the gold photo. I find it such a challenging color to shoot with. By any chance have you tasted the moonshine? I am curious.

February 2013

This is another “this is what I’ve been up to” post. I promise to create new content for the blog soon!

First of all, I did some photos that will become the packaging for herbs, spices, and oils. I can’t wait to share the end product!




I’ve been wrapping up a few images from Isa Chandra’s new cookbook “Isa Does It”



And finally, a few of my photos are in the March/April issue of VegNews magazine. Here is two of them. Check out the issue if you get a chance. =)


Thanks for reading! You guys rule.

Jen @ Savory Simple - These are all so beautiful! Is there a way to get new posts from your site delivered by email? I’m not seeing the option in feedburner.

Elodie (Framing Plates) - I can’t get enough of your photographs Vanessa! They are absolutely stunning, as always. You are a true inspiration.

Roberta - Wow! you work as a photographer is stunning! Thanks for sharing!Roberta

Roberta - Wow you work as a photographer is stunning! Thanks for sharing!

Kiran @ KiranTarun.com - Absolutely in love with your photography — and can wait to get my hands on Isa’s book!!

Allison F. - Whoops- egg article, I should say!

Allison F. - I don’t normally comment, but your photos are SO striking. There’s nothing I love more than amazing colors popping off a black background. Fantastic! I can’t wait for Isa’s new book, and I’m definitely intrigued by this vegan egg book, as well! Keep up the great work, please, for all of us :)

Jennifer - love love love the spice shot so dramatic it’s great!

Lillian - Your spice photographs are superb, I love how you have just highlighted the spices on the spoons
Lillian Spibey Photography

Emily {Jelly Toast} - I love your ‘what I’ve been up to’ posts! Your work is incredible and I am very excited to see the spice packaging that these photos are for. Beautiful!

FoodFeud - That caper (?) shot with the mist is gorgeous!

Amy | Minimally Invasive - I’d buy any spice, herb or oil that was packaged with such stunning photos! Beautiful work all around, as always. Did you do all of the food & prop styling yourself, too?

Evan - So beautiful! Isa’s cookbook is going to be a work of art

Jes - I love the moody spice shots–great work!

Ashley - That olive photo! All of these photos! I can never get enough of your photography. You are something else, Vanessa! xo

January 2013 – Whew!

Hello everyone! Happy 2013! Wow, this year could not have started off any better. Once again, I’ve been too swamped with work to create content for the blog so I thought I’d share what I’ve been up to lately.

First, some exciting news! I’ve been nominated for Best Food Photographer by the [Framed] Awards. Today is the last day to vote. Take a minute to vote if you feel like it. =) Be sure to spend some time looking at the featured artists. Some incredible talent here.

Most of January was dedicated to finishing up the photographs for Isa Chandra’s new cookbook “Isa Does It.” I’ve had so much fun working on her cookbook. I’m sad that the project is coming to an end. Here are a few of my favorite shots:







I also squeezed in a shoot for a flower and candy company called H.Bloom. Imagine these photos as the background of an iPhone application. =)


I did a shoot for a magazine but they ended up not being able to use this image because of a concept change. I’m bummed about it so I’m going to share it here to try to make up for it. =)

And finally, here is a photo of mine that is in the most recent issue of BUST magazine.

I think I’m going through and overhead photo phase…

Till next time! xo.

 

ナイキ エアマックス - I’d have to check with you here. Which is not something I usually do! I enjoy reading a post that will make people think. Also

Liren - Clearly, you’ve been up to some beautiful things! Gorgeous work, truly.

Reem | Simply Reem - Beautiful Pictures Vanessa!
These pics are just so gorgeous!

Ashley - Look at all of your incredible work! What an amazing January you’ve had. Wow. I’m continually impressed by what you do. A true talent!

Linnea - I am so inspired by your work! I actually just saved the macaron/flower image as my phone’s background. I love it!

Hannah - Thoroughly loving your overhead shots here- Not an easy perspective to pull off. I was just wondering, if I might be so bold to ask, if you use a special rig or tripod to accomplish them? I’ve always just done the step ladder and hand-holding approach, and end up with shaky shots or tilted angles as a result. I’d love to get some recommendations for the “correct” method…

Sarah - WOW. You certainly have earned that nomination. Good luck!

Angela - What an honour to be nominated! I voted for you. :) While I love so many of the nominees, your veggie inspired photography will always win my heart. Goodluck!

Oh and the shots of Isa’s recipes look incredible. So excited for this book. I can relate to the overhead shots thing too. I’m shooting the photography for my cookbook and I find overhead shots seem to work so well for this type of publication.

Emma - This post just proves why you deserve that nomination- seriously beautiful photographs! Congratulations!
Excited for Isa’s cookbook too…

Kierstan - Loving all the shots of the soups/stews! On a day like today, everyone needs to have a pot of whatever those are bubbling away on their stove!

Beautiful shots.

Jes - I’m loving the shots you did for Isa’s new book–incredible!

Michelle - You have a beautiful talent. These are stunning photos!

Caitlin - gorgeous photos, vanessa! congratulations on all your successes! you are incredibly talented.

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