Friday, May 4, 2012

feetfirst + blogshop

last week i had the amazing opportunity to help out at feetfirst + blogshop, hosted by our labor of love, max wanger, bri emery, and angela kohler. it was such an eye-opening experience and i had a great time meeting the photographers as well as bloggers that i’ve long admired. everyone was so warm, open, and honest about their journey getting to where they are, and it really challenged me to remember why i’m doing this and to define who i want to be. i’m really excited to take my work to the next level.

here’s a peek at their beautiful studio in atwater where the workshop was held (steph pointed out to me that it was featured on apartment therapy)!

the lovely alison and zach did a great job modeling for us.

throughout the three days, we were so fortunate to have our lunches catered by heirloom. i’d been wanting to try their food for awhile since their lasagna cupcakes are all the rage in LA. on friday they brought out their newly constructed taco stand to serve gourmet pasta. the verdict? definitely the best catering i’ve ever had. i’m already coming up with excuses to host a party just so i can have those lasagna cupcakes again!

huge thanks to bri for giving me this opportunity, and margaux for being the all-around sweetest person to work with!

 



posted by crystal at 10:00 am / filed in food,personal

Monday, April 30, 2012

olive + gourmando (montreal, quebec)

one of my favorite things about pinterest? it helps me visually discover amazing little spots that i can bookmark for my travels. next time you’re traveling, skip google and use pinterest’s search for some great curated finds. it’s also a photographer’s dream for scouting cool spots to shoot. (follow me here!)

i found olive + gourmando on pinterest shortly before our east coast trip last year, and it’s easily one of my favorite places that i’ve ever eaten at. situated on the edges of cobblestoned old montreal, it’s an adorable bakery serving delicate pastries and simple food made from the freshest ingredients (the quebecois, like the french, do not mess around when it comes to food). my favorite? the housemade ricotta with roasted tomatoes and herbs. i still replicate this recipe often for breakfast at home.

more on montreal soon!

olive et gourmando
351 rue st-paul ouest
old montréal, montréal



posted by crystal at 8:27 pm / filed in food,travel

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

sneak peek: shana + andrew

yums.



posted by crystal at 11:58 pm / filed in engagements,food

Monday, March 14, 2011

frosted cupcakery

another sneak from saturday’s shoot. cute shop in belmont shores.



posted by crystal at 9:22 pm / filed in food

Saturday, September 11, 2010

chongqing

ma la huo guo




posted by crystal at 7:50 pm / filed in food,travel

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