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Golden madeleine cookies, partially dipped in a glossy green matcha glaze, captured by an Austin food and dessert photographer, are artfully arranged on a black wire rack over a light, textured surface.

iced donuts with nut toppings rest on a cooling rack. Photo taken by Seattle and Austin based food photographer Nitya Jain.

fresh strawberries

nada moo vegan pistachio ice cream

cookbook photography for desserts

A festive table displays colorful ribbon candy, chocolate truffles, gumdrops, a drink with ice, purple beads, gold tinsel, and holiday decorations on a green surface.

A still life scene with grapes, figs, and blackberries arranged on books and in glass bowls, a metal pitcher, and three lit candles against a dark background.

An assortment of MADHU chocolate bars with vibrant wrappers, surrounded by spices like cardamom, peppercorns, coriander, dried orange slices, cocoa beans, and a cup of chai on an orange surface with a colorful scarf.

Hands roll out cookie dough with a rolling pin on a light surface, surrounded by decorated holiday cookies, cookie cutters, sprinkles, frosting, and festive decorations. Some cookies are shaped like candy canes, snowflakes, and flowers.

Organic eggs on sugar

A rectangular chocolate dessert topped with a scoop of chocolate ice cream sits on a dark plate next to a glass of red wine, all placed on a rustic wooden table with visible grain patterns.

A stack of round, sugar-coated cookies sits on a table with a single heart-shaped cookie leaning against the stack, set against a dark green background.

Two hands reach for assorted cookies on a round tray, set on a table covered with a blue and white cloth featuring animal and bird designs. The cookies are of various shapes, some dusted with powdered sugar.

fresh yogurt with berries and granola for breakfast

matcha triramisu

biscuits for picnic on a sunny day

Greek Yogurt Parfait with fresh fruits

A tall stack of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches is on a pink plate next to a glass of milk with a red striped straw, a small dish of peanut butter, and a jar of jelly, all set on a shiny green tiled surface.

A white bowl on a plate contains a scoop of ice cream, a slice of cake, granola, half a strawberry, and small purple flower petals, all set on a wooden table with two black napkins under the bowl.

breakfast waffles with fresh strawberry

chocolate chips

Ghirardelli dark chocolate sea salt caramel squares, both wrapped and unwrapped, are artfully arranged on cocoa-dusted surfaces by an Austin-based food and beverage photographer, with luscious pieces of chocolate and caramel in view.

A plate of madeleine cookies, some dipped in green icing and others dusted with powdered sugar, decorated with colorful paper confetti on a light background.

honey drip with honeycomb

Chef Portrait

A hand in a sheer, pearl-embellished sleeve sprinkles sugar over a pile of small, round pastries arranged in a bowl, with a patterned green and gold background.

A close-up of fresh blueberries covered in droplets of water, highlighting their rich, dark blue-purple color and slightly frosted texture.

cheesecake bars motion powdered sugar

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Southern biscuits with butter and jam

mothers day brunch table spread for little olas

fresh california peaches

Sliced banana bread topped with chopped nuts on a cooling rack, with a small bowl of nuts nearby, all on a light surface.

Oats, Chia Seeds, Fruit

granola with chocolate chips and dry strawberries

chocolate ice cream with caramel drip

Close-up by an Austin based food and beverage photographer shows cocoa powder with curved, textured lines and grooves creating a pattern in the reddish-brown powder. The surface appears soft and finely ground.

A hand holds a flaky, golden-brown pain au chocolat, revealing airy layers of pastry and pieces of chocolate inside. Other pastries are visible in the blurred background.

asian rice pudding

Scones and Marmalade

A crème brûlée topped with sliced strawberries and pears sits on a white plate, beside a slice of cheesecake garnished with a strawberry on a rustic wooden table.

pecan macro image by food photographer nitya jain

ice cream bar with chocolate dripping

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