Alana Haldan

I wanted to create a bright, bold image that would highlight the beauty of citrus. I used a speedlight and reflector to bring the hard light appearance of a bright, sunny day.

I recently developed this new Chocolate Tahini Crinkle Cookie recipe for my blog, and I decided to use my macro lens to capture the beautiful textural details of the crinkles.

This is an image of one of my all-time favorite meals, which has since gone on to be the most popular recipe on my blog. This vegan Spicy Udon Noodle Soup comes together in minutes and makes a perfect quick and easy dinner. Coconut broth, chopped tomatoes, and hot chili oil form a spicy, sour, and creamy elixir that is a flavorful backdrop for tofu, vegetables, and chewy udon noodles.

This image is from a shoot I did for my Vegan Mexican Street Corn Salad, the newest recipe on my blog. I kept styling and props minimal and neutral to keep the focus on the fresh, beautiful salad.

I shot this image for a strawberry-themed collaboration on Instagram. My goal was to create a light and airy look that would bring the focus to the bowl of strawberries and make the viewer feel like they getting a glimpse of my kitchen on a bright summer morning.

Slices of pitaya fruit, also known as dragonfruit, are displayed to create a vibrant fish scale pattern. This shows off the bright pink skin and creamy white interior dotted with black seeds.