Chava

Oropesa

Flourless chocolate cake table scene. I love working with the hierarchy of elements and how color can play into that. Composing this scene I imagined an all-white linen and plates table where the slices of the cake would stand out. I added the flowers to give a feel of freshness but also to complement and harmonize with the color of the cake. Client work.

Client work for White Claw Peach Flavor.

Client work, new Holiday desserts group.

Personal work, exploring reflections and shadows using colorful glasses for cordials.
Along with a family favorite Strega Liquor.

Personal work for a new section on my portfolio. Ingredients for a spicy salsa with smoking habaneros. The bowl is called "molcajete" made of volcanic rock. It's a traditional Mexican kitchen tool used to make salsas.

Personal work (2 of 2 versions), my goal was to create a contracting and vivid image using color and transparency. I wanted to play creating these ice spheres with a frozen flower inside.

I love the idea of ice containing ingredients while fully transparent.

Personal work (1 of 2 versions), my goal was to create a contracting and vivid image using color and transparency. I wanted to play creating these ice spheres with a frozen flower inside.

I love the idea of ice containing ingredients while fully transparent.

Personal work for my ongoing project "Con Mucho Cariño", a collection of my mother's recipes. Pictured is Rompope Jello. Check my website to see the shoot and the recipe.

Client work for Peet's Coffee. Caprese Sandwich with tea for a seasonal campaign.

Client work, crispy fish tacos for La More, a local Mexican Food Service company.

Client work for Peet's Coffee.
Part of their image library to feature their new packaging.

You can call them meatballs but really they are Albóndigas.
My mom would make albóndigas at least once a month, as this was also a family favorite. It was usually a meal we would eat for lunch during the week. I remember coming back from school, going inside our house and already knowing what was for lunch since the aroma was so delicious!
Shot for my ongoing personal project "Con Mucho Cariño" A collection of my mother's recipes. Check my website to see the rest of the project.

Editorial work for VegNews Magazine
Beefy, Cheesy Golden Jamaican Patties, part of their summer spread.
Food Styling: Lorena Masso

Editorial work for VegNews Magazine
The Sorrel Ginger Daiquiri, part of their summer spread.
Food Styling: Lorena Masso

Focaccia with scallions and Focaccia with sea salt, two new breads made at Noe Valley Bakery. Image was created for the launch of the new bread and promotional materials.

Aguas! 🧊🍉🧊🍋🧊🥭
The perfect pair for any Mexican food, Aguas Frescas are such a huge part of Mexican culture. Pictured is a Cucumber - Lime Agua Fresca
Part of a personal project to give my own spin to these refreshing drinks.

Client work for Peet's Coffee seasonal coffee.
The Vine & Walnut's packaging has a great orange hue, so I thought framing it with blue and warm orange highlights would be a good solution to help the bag stand out.
Food styling: Lorena Masso

I created this image just for fun!
I wanted to experiment with shooting those diamond glasses because I thought I could get some nice reflections and highlights, I thought the color palette that the surface has could be highlighted through the bourbon, and styling to create a photo with nice color harmony.

Client work, for Peet's Coffee. Creating images using their new packaging design.

Coconut Grapefruit Speculoos Tart for VegNews Magazine.
Food Styling: Lorena Masso