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Little Rusted Ladle

Food Photography

Looking for food photography ideas? You've come to the right place. My bread and butter (no pun intended) is moody, evocative food photography of amazing dishes and fresh, vibrant ingredients. With a smart sense of background, composition, and lighting, I can elevate your food photos from a bland dish to mouthwatering images.

overhead shot of desserts with berries on a dark surface
Stirring up melted chocolate in a stone bowl with a pestle
Reuben sandwich and fires in a bar setting
overhead shot of a complete Thanksgiving dinner on a moody surface
Red and yellow halved tomatoes
powdered sugar falling on a berry macaroon
Stack of peppermint whoopie pies
overhead photo of golden brown hand pies on a rustic surface
Berry dessert with powdered sugar
bright, airy table setting with a speckled dyed egg in an egg cup
close up photo of coffee beans
split photo of candy tin forms and chocolate candies in the tins
woman holding a metal tray of tarts and layered cakes on cake plates
closeup of squid ink pasta
vibrant closeup photos of sliced tomatoes with olive oil and fresh herbs
overhead photo of wooden breakfast table with waffles, coffee beans, muffins, and berries
Tray of blueberry corn salsa with individual ingredient flat lay
Bright citrus salad with gray background and props
outdoor grilling spread with ribs, chicken, and sides
speckled blue Easter eggs
Two people cooking with pot, ladle, and carrots
beautiful blue and white bowl with pink smoothie and an artful fruit arrangement on top
steak dip sandwich being dipped in au jus in a restaurant setting
layered dessert drinks on marble
cranberry flatbread on antique metal dishes
steaming cranberry popovers in their metal tins
overhead shot of chocolate candy truffles and seasonings
close up of basil and blueberries
overhead shot with out of focus foreground and fig toast and honey on wooden surface
woman holding two antique boat dishes with Thanksgiving sides
Brushing sauce on wings in a restaurant setting
overhead photo of chocolate and berry dessert in glass
overhead shot of many types of muffins in antique tins on red barn wood
charcuterie plate with beers in restaurant setting
close up of blueberry corn salsa and salsa on blue corn chip
Table setting by a big window with pies and caramel apples
plate of a Wisconsin fish fry with a beer in restaurant setting
apple cake on a vintage metal cake stand and apple dessert in glass
overhead of hands stirring chocolate and marble chocolate peanut butter cake
3/4 shot of an assortment
salad in rustic bowl and sheet pan with roasted ribs
black and white olive appetizer
overhead photo of antique coffee grinder
blackberries in a metal sieve
bowl of sunflower slaw, bright veggies
blackberry custard dessert black and white photography
lightly fried fish cakes with green onions
toasted marshmallows black and white dessert
bourbon slush in an antique metal dish
a container of cherries and ingredients for cherry fig honey granola
cheese burger on sesame bun with fries in a restaurant setting
herbs pressed in old books
sunflower bread in dipping oil
closeup of two blueberries in rustic setting
a beautiful spread of colorful root vegetables, beets, carrots
black and white appetizer close up
neatly wrapped homemade granola bars on rustic surface
overhead shot of huge spread of fancy appetizers and cheese plate
gourmet shrimp cocktail in cocktail glass
closeup of rosemary apple deviled egg on stone surface
rustic green spoon with rosemary and sunflower seeds on gray surface
brown eggs in a blue carton
Lilac sugar thyme in a stone mortar
fork slicing into stack of pancakes with blueberry syrup
three loaves of bread in a rustic cloth
triple beet soup in a gray bowl
colorful sprinkles in an ice cream scoop
Roth cheese board wtih honey comb and honey stick
fresh green beans on a wood slice
Cheese board on a log cutting with crackers and vegetables
cheese board
strawberry rhubarb jam on frozen yogurt with verdant bcakground
Three vintage green glass goblets on a rustic outdoor surface with light pear and rhubarb salad
bright purple cabbage in a white metal pot
chocolate cupcake train birthday ideas
Overhead photo of venison chili with jalapenos and sour cream
Overhead shot of rustic table setting with pot of venison chili, corn bread, and antlers
ingredients for poke tacos on slate
Bowl of triple beet soup with gray background
Triple Beet Soup in stone bowl
tri-color bow tie pasta
A spoon dripping chocolate onto a turmeric waffle with sliced bananas and nuts
Perfectly cooked steak with coffee crust and mushroom butter topping
photo of beet goat cheese tart on board
Two cardboard containers of fresh cheese curds on wood surface
A light blue ombre cake with a quarter cut out. Fresh strawberries tumble out.
watercolor painted snowflake sugar cookies
Two copper mugs with hot cocoa topped with huge homemade marshmallow squares
Homemade Marshmallows Recipe - Fluffy, Sweet and So Easy - Hot Cocoa - Little Rusted Ladle - #FoodPhotography
Wood platter of dried apple crisps topped with cheese fruit and nuts
overhead picture of perfect strawberry pie
A piece of bright red strawberry pie on patterned black and white dishware.
Metal bucket filled with little granola balls.
buckwheat breakfast souffle
antique wooden spoons with ancient grains
ancient grains quinoa cockpot oatmeal in cast iron bowl
parsnips on white marble
a stack of red beet chips on a wooden surfacce
spicy garden vegetable flat lay
fire roasted corn on the cob. moody lighting
Three mini Wild Berry Pound Cakes with Mascarpone Yogurt Creme and fresh berries
Coconut Curry Chicken Soup Recipe | www.littlerustedladle.com
Wild Berry Pound Cake with Mascarpone Yogurt Creme Recipe | www.littlerustedladle.com
Healthy Detox Vegetable Soup | www.littlerustedladle.com
Squid Ink Spaghetti with Scallops Appetizer | www.littlerustedladle.com
Pomegranate Squash with Spiced Squash Seeds Recipe | www.littlerustedladle.com
Thanksgiving Recipes stuffing muffins on cake plate
Shortbread cookie with lemon berry topping and a piece of popcorn

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A goup of black and white chickens eating seed in the grass at sunset

Farming Photography

A woman bring a sprinkled birthday cake to a picnic table with kids and balloons

Lifestyle Photography

Grilled corn on the cob with vibrant spices on a moody surface

Motion

Barista making a specialty coffee drink. moody lighting.

Drink Photography

spread of tacos and wings

Narrative Brand Photography

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