My love affair with food began the day I grew out of being a picky eater. As a child, I tended to move my veggies to the side of my plate and preferred the label fast food over foodie. Since moving to Santa Cruz, I have learned to embrace foods of all shapes and sizes. I now greet kale with a smile and melt at the thought of a perfectly poached egg. Through photography, I have found a way to celebrate the intricacies and simple beauty of food, whether that be the seeds of a strawberry, the sheen of a freshly sliced tomato, the fuzz on a peach. These photos are an homage to my adoration with all things food: the elements, the process, and the always delicious results. Bon appétit!