june produce guide 🍑 + lifestyle photography tips 📸
and a rainbow of drink recipes 🌈 🤩
The last week has felt like we’re full speed ahead to summer! I’ve been busy nesting, so working on lots of home improvement and organization projects before baby arrives. I’ve also been trying to getting ahead on Social Sipper things to prep for when I take some time off to be with baby. If you have any recipe requests, let me know!
grilled peach burrata salad + tips for a lifestyle food photo shoot
Food and drink brands are always looking for food photographers and creators to help them capture a lifestyle feel in their content. The better your photos are able to tell a story while still being product focused, the more you’re going to draw your audience in AND make brands happy.
Here are some key tips for how we crafted on of my favorite summer lifestyle images of the peach burrata salad 👇
Lighting Setup: We used soft artificial light to create a very even, natural light so the photo didn’t feel overly produced. This light from Aputure is out go-to but this light is another great budget-friendly option.
Props: Props are key in your lifestyle setup. Incorporate elements that would naturally be in your scene like candles, additional food or drinks, towels, coasters, and glasses. This tablescape setup is one of my favorites! You also want to include some intentional imperfections, such as cheese oozing off the plate or peppercorns tastefully scattered around the scene.
Actions: Capturing actions that would naturally happen at your scene like cheersing, pouring, and serving is the biggest element that will really bring your image to life.
🍑 The grilled peach and burrata salad is such a great party starter! Pair it with a white wine for a seriously perfect combo!
june seasonal produce
There are tons of new fresh produce options in season this month! It’s a perfect month to start leaning into sweet, juicy fruits like nectarines, plums, and peaches.
Other Recipes to try in June:
rainbow of drinks to celebrate pride month
❤️ raspberries and cream mocktail - rich, fruity, creamy, and bright!
🧡 tropical aperol margarita - a summer essential
💛 sparkling coconut lemonade - level up your lemonade with the recipe below!
💚 kiwi crush mocktail - perfect non-alcoholic sip for spritz season
💙 blue hawaiian mockarita - this bright, fun mocktail can turn any day around!
💜 coconut lychee cocktail - for the lychee lovers!
sparkling coconut lemonade
makes: 2-3
ingredients
1 can LaCroix Lemon
1 lemon, peel and juice
3/4 cup coconut water
1 tbsp honey
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
Pinch sea salt
Lemon slice, for garnish
Mint sprig, for garnish
Edible flower, for garnish
directions
Wash and peel a lemon using a vegetable peeler. Juice the lemon. Add the peel and juice to a blender. Add coconut water, honey, cream of tartar and sea salt. Blend about 1 minute until the peel is broken down.
Use a fine mesh strainer to strain mixture into a pitcher, discarding solids.
Divide mixture into glasses over ice. Top each glass with LaCroix Lemon (about ⅓ cup per glass). Stir to combine.
If desired, garnish with a lemon slice, mint sprig and edible flower.
Cheers,
Carolyn