A Colorful Passion for Food + Photography
Welcome to The Artful Gourmet, a culinary haven where flavors and visuals dance together. Our journey began as a small blog documenting our love for diverse cuisines and food photography. Over the years, our passion has grown into a vibrant space that not only shares recipes but also tells colorful stories through food styling, photography and digital content.
We believe that food is an art form that transcends beyond taste, and our mission is to capture its essence through the lens. Our team is dedicated to bringing you the best of both worlds: delicious recipes and captivating food photography.
Meet the Team
Kristen Hess
Food Stylist/Photographer, Recipe Developer, Food Writer
Kristen Hess is the owner of The Artful Gourmet which she started in 2010 as a small food blog that has grown into a full service food photography and content studio/agency. Kristen has over 15 years experience as a professional Food Stylist, Photographer, Recipe Developer and Food Writer, starting her career in in New York City, and has national clients in Florida, Atlanta, New York, NYC, Chicago, LA, San Francisco and more across the US and Europe.
Her clients include many high profile food + beverage brands, restaurants, catering, celebrity chefs, for advertising, editorial, print, digital, TV/video, websites, social media, cookbooks, magazines, PR media tours, culinary events. Below is a small list of her key clients, click here for a full list and her food styling / photography portfolio!
H-E-B, Wegman’s,Publix, HSN, Ronzoni, Unilever (Knorr + Hellman’s), PDQ, Mahana Fresh, Home Chef, Nathan’s Famous, Galbani Cheese, Cinnabon, Carvel, Peroni, Frigidaire, Lilly Pulitzer, Pillsbury, Ketel One, McDonalds, Bolthouse Farms, Olive Garden, Avocados from Mexico, USA Pears, and many more.
Portfolio: https://www.kristen-hess.com
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