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    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 - 3 hour hands-on one-on-one photoshoot in my San Francisco studio

    ***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

    • 1 person: $600 USD
    • 2 people: $800 ($400/person)
    • 3 people: $900 ($300/person)

    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! 

    Workshops

    E-mail [email protected] to be added to our workshop mailing list and be the first to hear about future workshops!

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    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! →

    Fresh from the blog

    Asparagus Crustless Quiche (gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free & paleo options)

    Gluten-Free Madeleines

    Gluten-Free Scones

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    Cherry recipe du jour because #cherryseason: roast Cherry recipe du jour because #cherryseason: roasted cherry ice cream sandwiches with GF double chocolate buckwheat cookies 😋

Here fresh cherries are roasted in sugar and bourbon, pitted and chopped, and mixed with more bourbon. This process releases water and condenses flavor, making a chunky compote that stays soft when frozen into a vanilla ice cream base. 

When sandwiched between these super-chocolatey cookies, the effect is downright addictive. And just the thing for the warm weather we’re currently having in California!☀️

Bojon appétit! 

https://bojongourmet.com/roasted-cherry-ice-cream-sandwiches-with-salted-double-chocolate-buckwheat-cookies-gluten-free/

#chocolatelovers #icecream #icecreamsandwich
    Serving up some cherry ins-PIE-ration 🍒 this hu Serving up some cherry ins-PIE-ration 🍒 this hump day. 

This GF cherry pie combines my fave flaky GF pie crust with fresh sweet cherries kissed with GF whiskey and spices. Sublime served warm with a scoop of ice cream on top! 

https://bojongourmet.com/spiced-bourbon-cherry-pie-gluten-free/

#cherrypie #glutenfreepie #cherryseason🍒 #gfbaking
    Next up for 🍒 week: gluten-free cherry clafouti Next up for 🍒 week: gluten-free cherry clafoutis! 

This French baked custard studded with juicy cherries infused with brandy or whiskey sits somewhere between a dutch baby and a pudding cake. Fresh cherries meet vanilla scented almond flour batter in this easy peasy summer dessert. Bliss!

For dairy-free, replace the milk and cream with full-fat coconut milk and use vegan butter. 

Bojon appétit! 🍒

#clafoutis #cherryseason #f52farmstand #howisummer #glutenfreebaking 

https://bojongourmet.com/gluten-free-cherry-clafoutis/
    It’s cherry season in California so I’m sharin It’s cherry season in California so I’m sharing a few favorite ways to use them from TBG this week. 🍒

Up first: tart cherry Eton mess with poppyseed almond meringues

These lightly caramelized meringues have a delightful crunch against tangy whipped yogurt and tart cherry compote. Pretty much my dream dessert right here! 

Use sweet cherries if sour cherries aren’t available. Use rich coconut yogurt instead of dairy to make this DF. 

#cherryseason🍒 #glutenfreedessert #f52farmstand #sourcherries 

https://bojongourmet.com/tart-cherry-eton-mess-poppy-seed-almond-meringues/
    Sharing the recipe for these GF almond flour madel Sharing the recipe for these GF almond flour madeleines today in honor of my mom Madeline! 
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These look fancy, but they're actually super simple to make with vanilla-flecked brown butter and a trio of @bobsredmill GF flours that work together to create a dreamy texture. Warm from the oven, these are crispy on the outside with tender middles bursting with butterscotch notes. 

Whip up a batch in under an hour to feel like you just stepped into a posh Parisian patisserie.

Recipe linked @the_bojon_gourmet 
https://bojongourmet.com/gluten-free-madeleines-almond-flour/

#glutenfreebaking #almondflour #almondflourrecipes #bakedwithbobs #bakedwithlove
    Sharing this green goddess potato salad in honor o Sharing this green goddess potato salad in honor of #earthday (which is literally every day because this is where most of us spend every second of our lives!) 

At the start of the pandemic, Jay and I started going hiking and forest bathing every week. We always pack lots of snacks and take plenty of time to immerse ourselves in our surroundings. We often spend hours sitting on a blanket, watching the birds and lizards, the way the light plays off of the water, listening to the sound of the breeze and birdsong. I guess it’s actually closer to extreme picnicking than hiking! 

This herbaceous potato salad is one of our favorite lunches to pack. It has protein from jammy boiled eggs, crunchy veggies, creamy potatoes, and a kicky dressing. 

Throw some in a to-go container packed in a cooler and you’ll have a nourishing meal anywhere you like. 

Enjoy this beautiful planet! 🌏🌲🍃

Recipe linked @the_bojon_gourmet 

https://bojongourmet.com/green-goddess-potato-salad-updated/

#greengoddess #picnicdate #potatosalad #f52farmstand #vegetarianrecipes

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