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Hi! I’m Moriah, and I’m so excited you’re here.
I’m a photographer, creative entrepreneur, author, solo traveler, and mom to the most amazing dog. My work has been featured by brands such as Anthropologie, The Today Show, Material Kitchen, True Food, and Simple Mills.
This is a space devoted to those wanting to find the good in the everyday, and create it where they can. I write mostly about creative business and food photography, but I also share the recipes that got me started photographing food.
It’s a wild, crazy ride being a creative, and I’m so glad we have this space to connect on it together!
My Book is Here!
Big news guys: my first cookbook is officially here! It’s a collection of recipes that I believe make everyday cooking just a bit more special, and if you are gracious enough to open it, I hope it reminds you that there is art in so many little moments of life (even...
My Biggest Photography (and Business) Lessons in 2021
Wow, it feels like I just finished writing the post on my top lessons from 2020! At the same time, there was so much that happened this year that I can't even believe it all managed to fit in 12 months. It was my first full year in NYC, which brought a lot of big...
My Favorite Hand Crafted Ceramics for Food Photography
Good dishes are crucial to great food photography. It's worth it to invest in beautiful ceramics that add to a photo without overpowering it. One of my biggest pieces of prop advice is to always go for the nicer, more expensive prop, even if it means you get less....
5 Ways to Be Better at the Business of Photography
Creatives of any kind tend to be more comfortable with the artsy side of things than with the business end of the deal--and that's ok! Enough practice and experience tend to sharpen our business skills and help us develop a better intuition for dealing with things...
Crispy Salmon with Horseradish Gremolata
This post is sponsored by Bubbies. All text and opinions are 100% my own. Thank you for continuing to support the brands who help make this blog possible! Making weeknights flavorful and fun with this buttery roasted salmon and a bright and zesty horseradish...
Better Minimalist Food Photography
If you’ve been following along with me on Instagram you know I spent the beginning of the year in a study of minimalist food photography. Even though my study ended and I’ve moved on to another series, I still find myself coming back to minimalist shots on a weekly...