Event photography for Rueda(Spain)/ Slonk wine at Leftield Edinburgh, UK. Had a pleasure to be invited to take some images for a wine event hosted by Leftield Edinburgh and Slonk wine. This was one of those typical early Spring rainy days in Edinburgh, but as a food photographer I accepted a challenge and used my flash to find light. As an Edinburgh, Glasgow region photographer my job is to represent the event even if it is raining. This is why it is important to understand how artificial light works and take that into consideration when hiring a photographer. Sharing some imagery from the da ..read more

No Churn apricot ice cream by Eve Javis food stylist and photographer This one is a keeper! even Scotish summer doesn’t kick in till July, please do try this. Apricots are slowly poached in maple syrup with thyme then served with toasted sticky crunchy almonds. Delicious! Please read the method, for guidance. For the ice cream: 1cup/ 250ml of double cream 1/4 cup / 60ml + 1tbsp of maple syrup ( we need sweetness as it gives it that ice cream texture) 1/2 tbsp of vanilla essence For the apricots: 1-2 tbsp of maple syrup 1 /4 of cup of water - just to enough to to submerge. 8 small Apricots - p ..read more

BRIGHT AND VIBRANT- Lightroom preset, capture 1 style available at the shop After years of editing food imagery I came up with 2 presets that sure to make your life easier. I am mainly a Capture 1 user, but have Lightroom and and now that lots of people still use Lightroom. I also decided to make a set for Mobile users and Food bloggers that need something very quick and easy to apply when you are out and about! It will instantly lift your photos to another level. These are presets I use all the time. So I am so happy to launch these in my online shop: PRODUCTS Let’s talk about what products ..read more

Karly- the owner and creator of The Wee taste Edinburgh Hero shot -showcasing the platters and the snacks Recently I got commissioned to capture most vibrant and amazing menu at “Wee Taste oF Edinburgh’ grazing board and wine bar in Tollcross area of Edinburgh. Karly who is the owner of this colourful place, lived in Spain and also loved local Scottish produce. This is how this place was born! it served all local foods, vegan cheeses, meats and wine. The brief: Karly wanted virbancy and to make the images pop. She also makes beautiful platters so we wanted them to reflect and represent what ..read more

What a summer it has been summer. Working on Food photography projects in Edinburgh, eating lots of Scottish tomatoes and just enjoying being a food photographer in Edinburgh! Scotland. It seems like we cannot get enough tomatoes this summer! Speaking of Scottish tomatoes! they helped me to win.. well not exactly.. but still! So I also decided to finally participate in the 2022 “Little Plantation Food photography challenge’’ and win the composition theme! How amazing is that? She hosts a photography challenge every year and this year I felt like maybe I should try to challenge myself and do i ..read more

Saturday morning walk What does a Food photographer do on a Saturday morning? Go to the Farmers Market! In this case, I went to Edinburgh Farmer's market, which is the closest near me. It is located on the Castle terrace, the view is spectacular! Especially in summer when the skies are clear and we get those beautiful blue Northern European skies in Scotland! I love walking through the Meadows park in Edinburgh. What equipment do I need to photograph in bright daylight? I decided to take my Nikon d750 and a 50mm lens with me that day. I didn’t take my 35mm-105mm Micro lens, as wanted to swing ..read more

Chickpea meze plate by Eve Javis styling and photography Besides, moving everything to my new website, I have been busy shooting. This is one of those perfect share plates, that you will eat all the time. Perfect when the weather gets warm, even it rains a lot in Scotland! this is a great low waste, beautiful easy recipe you can make really quickly and just in time for the British Tomato season! Ingredients: 70-80g goats cheese 2 tbsp of greek yogurt 3-4 very ripe vine tomatoes 1/2-1 red medium chili chopped ( use as much as desired) @corningseasalt Sea salt \black pepper 1-2 garlic cloves gr ..read more

Pana Cota-by Eve Javis styling and photography This is one of my favourite summer desserts. Easy to style and you can make it on the same day. You are going to love it! sometimes pan cota can get to creamy, not this one. This is a perfect milk/cream ratio. I adapted this recipe, from Leith’s school food and wine, as we went through an excessive sweet marathon. makes 4 moulds Ingredients: 3 gelatine leaves 150ml milk 250ml/9fl oz double cream 1 vanilla pod or 1/2 tbsp of vanilla essence 15 g- 25g ( I like it less sweet, I leave this up to you) To serve : any summer berries, nectarines, strawbe ..read more

This one is one of my favourite weeknight recipes to make after a long day in the studio. It is healthy, vegan and satisfying. Ingredients:  1,5 l of veg stock 3 tbsp Korean chilli flakes 1 tbsp of sesame oil 1 celery 1 Onion 2 shallots 3 garlic cloves 1 leek- sliced 1small fresh cabbage - chopped 2 tbsp of brown sugar 2 tbsp Tamari sauce( or light soy for gluten version) 2 carrots- sliced Some corn( I used baby corn) Tofu or fresh shiitake or both 200g of kimchi 1 medium potato- cubed 2 tbsp of miso paste 1 tbsp of Korean fermented chilli paste( gluten-free)  Can make a quick drizz ..read more

I seem to crave is soups. This one is so quick but so giving. Miso paste adds that much-needed umami, without taking over. Add that extra drizzle of cream, evoo and some extra roasted cauliflower. no waste food. Delicious! just so you know I also do a monthly newsletter with news and exciting recipes. So you can subscribe to get it first. Ingredients: 1/2 small red cabbage – chopped 1/2 medium purple cauliflower 4 shallots/ or medium red onion - sliced 4-5 cloves of garlic-minced 1/2 tsp of nigella seeds 1/2 tsp of fennel seeds A pinch of smoked Sea salt ( watch the salt content as miso can b ..read more