You also have a passion for the culinary world. Can you give us some tips for styling and shooting food?
Yes, very much so. A few simple pointers would be to shoot in daylight, with any ambient lighting off. Shooting overhead tends to be foolproof and is most broadly attractive for photographing dishes. If it’s dark in a restaurant, forget it and enjoy it.
Are you a handy chef? What’s your go-to recipe?
I’m a complete food nerd, the kitchen is a place I feel really comfortable. I enjoy going to the farmers market each week, selecting the produce myself, talking with my farmers and getting excited for what’s to come. I take great pride in the artistry of cooking and the skills at hand. I have total respect for the ingredients and the amount of work that is put into them. I tend to go for fresh flavors. I make lots of salads, pastas and meats, depending on the season My staples are good olive oil, fresh herbs, lemon, salty cheeses, good bread, lots of fresh vegetables and, when I do buy meat, it’s super high quality from my local butcher.