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    Learn with Me

    Want to improve your food photography, food styling, and Lightroom editing skills? Book a private food photography lesson in my San Francisco studio, or book a private video chat and ask me anything! Contact me at alanna[at]bojongourmet.com to book a session. 

    Photo credit: Emma K Morris

    ASK ME ANYTHING - 1 hour consultation session over video chat - $200 USD

    WHAT WE'LL COVER (any or all of the below!):

    • How to find and capture the best natural light for food photography
    • How to make your food photos pop with Lightroom (via screenshare)
    • Finding your visual voice through food photography, styling, and editing
    • The business side of blogging and food photography
    • How to work with brands
    • How to grow your social media following
    • Should you write a cookbook?
    • Gluten-free baking questions
    • And anything else you'd like to know!

    Payment due via PayPal or Venmo 1 day prior to our session

    Testimonials:

    "Since I started food blogging, Alanna has been my favorite food photographer in the world and one of my biggest sources of inspiration! I was ecstatic when I learned that she’s offering video sessions, and I knew I had to jump on the opportunity. I’m so glad I did because one video call with Alanna led me to so many answers to questions I’d had for years. It’s one thing to learn about food photography, but it’s another to have one of the best photographers in the industry look at what you’re doing and offer suggestions. Alanna’s humble personality and sweet persona made the experience all the more pleasant! After speaking with her, I was able to improve my photography setup, editing, and food blogging strategy. Thank you so much, Alanna!" -Izzah, TeaForTurmeric.com

    "I was beyond happy when I saw that Alanna did video consultations about photography.  I've admired her beautiful style for years and was so happy to get one one one attention from a pro.  The call was beyond helpful.  I have taken many photography courses over the years, but I got more from this call than the many hours I've spent doing online photography courses.  There is something so effective about being able to ask about exactly what you need help with.  I had been feeling stuck with my photography like no matter what I did, I just couldn't move the needle.  Thanks to Alanna, I'm over that hump and I am getting more interaction and positive feedback about my photos daily.  By the way, she's a sweetheart and so easy to talk to! -Karen, Seasonal Cravings

    IN THE STUDIO WITH ALANNA - 2 hour hands-on one-on-one photoshoot in my San Francisco studio – $600 USD

    ***Note: in person sessions have been suspended until further notice due to the pandemic. All sessions will be conducted over video. See below!***

    WHAT WE'LL COVER

    • Camera settings: ISO, shutter speed, and aperture (specializing in Canon cameras)
    • The best lenses for capturing food
    • Lighting: how to get that soft natural light that food loves
    • Food styling tips and tricks
    • How to source props and backgrounds and choose the best props for each shot
    • How to tethered capture straight to your computer to streamline your workflow
    • Harness the power of Lightroom to make your food photos pop
    • Troubleshooting, feedback, and editing help for your existing images (bring your laptop!)
    • All levels welcome! 

    PRICING - Payment due via PayPal or Venmo 3 days prior to the lesson

    WHAT TO BRING

    • Your camera and laptop
    • Tether cable (optional)
    • Paper and pen or laptop for taking notes
    • Phone for taking photos/videos of the process and set-up

    BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

    • Tell me which areas you'd like to focus on, if applicable
    • If you need to cancel or reschedule, please do so 72 hours before your session
    • Parking is usually easy in my neighborhood!

    Contact me at alanna[at]bojongourmet.com to book a session! 

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    Alanna Taylor-Tobin smiling and holding her cookbook, Alternative Baker

    I'm Alanna, a recovering pastry chef-turned food photographer, stylist, videographer, and award-winning cookbook author. The Bojon Gourmet is a celebration of the sweet, savory, and occasionally boozy recipes that I create in my San Francisco kitchen. About →

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    the front cover of Alternative Baker, a cookbook by Alanna Taylor-Tobin, winner of the IACP Cookbook Awards

    My cookbook, Alternative Baker, contains 100+ recipes featuring corn, oat, chestnut, almond, buckwheat, sorghum, and other gluten-free flours. Find out where to get your copy! →

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    Weekend cooking plans? I'm craving these GF DF alm Weekend cooking plans? I'm craving these GF DF almond flour #crepes! 

If you've never made crepes before, I've got you covered with step-by-step process pics. These cook up golden and lacy, perfect to schmear with sweet and savory fillings alike. Shown here with blueberry chia compote, coconut yogurt (@culinayogurt), honey, and hemp seeds. 

Such a treat! 

https://bojongourmet.com/paleo-crepes-almond-flour/

#crepeslovers #almondflourrecipes #almondflour #glutenfreecrepes #glutenfreebrunch #paleorecipes
    Bored with breakfast? Sweet potato breakfast bowls Bored with breakfast? Sweet potato breakfast bowls to the rescue! 💫

These are creamy, sweet, savory, spicy, plus vegetarian and DF to boot. Topped with wilted greens, poached egg, and coconut "bacon" for cronch.

Finish with toasted sesame oil and shichimi togarashi for Japanese vibes. 

Bojon appétit!

https://bojongourmet.com/sweet-potato-breakfast-bowl-eggs-greens/

#sweetpotatoes #sweetpotatobowl #glutenfreebreakfast #vegetarianbreakfast #f52farmstand
    New recipe on TBG today: 🍋 GF lemon poppy seed New recipe on TBG today: 🍋 GF lemon poppy seed cake. It's moist, lofty, tender, and so easy to make.

This is a smol sheet cake (8x8) that you can whip up in under an hour with just one bowl and a whisk. Swipe to see how easy it is to make!

I especially love making this cake with Meyer lemons - so obsessed with their sunny, floral flavor! It pairs beautifully with nutty poppy seeds, which add a bit of crunch and old-world flavor.

Made with some whole grain flours, no gums, and with DF and refined sugar-free options too.

Recipe linked @the_bojon_gourmet

https://bojongourmet.com/gluten-free-lemon-poppy-seed-cake/

#lemoncake🍋 #glutenfreebaking #alternativeflours #glutenfreeflours #gfbaking #bakingfromscratch #lemonpoppyseed #poppyseedcake
    Sunny GF #lemontart vibes for a dark Friday! 🌝🍋

This is our 🤷‍♀️ day of rain and clouds here in NorCal and I'm definitely craving brightness in all forms, including and especially citrus! 

You can make this golden-hued tart with regular lemons, but I especially love the floral taste of Meyers if you have access to them. 

The bright and tangy lemon curd gets baked in my tender, buttery almond flour tart crust, a reader favorite since I shared it in my cookbook back in 2016. 

Top it with whipped creme fraiche and bee pollen for a dessert that looks like it came from a fancy-pants bakery but is actually super easy to make yourself. 

Stay dry out there, friends! 

#lemonlove #glutenfreebaking #f52farmstand #citrus #citrusseason #tarts 

https://bojongourmet.com/gluten-free-lemon-tart-almond-flour-crust/
    Creamy, vegan quiche made with @Hodofoods All-Day Creamy, vegan quiche made with @Hodofoods All-Day Egg Scramble for a vibrant filling loaded with eggy, cheesy vibes! 🌈✨
 
This recipe starts with my flaky gluten-free pie crust and a mess of sauteed veggies. For the filling, just blend #hodoeggscramble with plant milk, corn starch, a bit of maple sugar, and baking powder. The sugar balances the flavor, and a pinch of baking powder gives it a bit of fluff. 
 
Whip one up for a satisfying brunch dish everyone can enjoy! Get the recipe @hodofoods. 
 
#quiche #veganquiche #glutenfreebrunch #plantbasedlife #veganbombs #dairyfreerecipes #veganfoodvideos #veganrecipeshare #hodofoods #hodoyearofyum

https://www.hodofoods.com/recipes/creamy-vegan-quiche
    GF DF Lemon Almond Olive Oil Cake ✨ Gluten and GF DF Lemon Almond Olive Oil Cake ✨

Gluten and dairy-laden cakes *wish* they could be as moist and tender as this cake, which gets loads of flavor from fruity olive oil and a meltingly tender crumb from nubby almond flour. 

Nibble slices plain with a cup of tea, or dress up wedges with sugared strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream or coconut cream. 

The cake can be made up to a few days ahead; it just gets better and better as it sits. Feel free to try this cake with other citrus zest and juice, such as Meyer lemon, tangerine, or blood orange.

🎥 by @nadia.creativity & @rdaphoto 💞

Recipe linked @the_bojon_gourmet 
https://bojongourmet.com/gluten-free-olive-oil-cake-lemon-almond-flour-dairy-free/

#oliveoilcake #glutenfreecake #almondflour #almondflourrecipes #lemoncake #citrusseason

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