
This food photo was taken midday in my home studio. This shot reminds me how far I’ve come as an artist, and I’m so proud to share it here. The dynamism, texture, and competing reds are an incredibly striking combination and perfectly showcase my style and love of saturated colors. I selected this photo to share because it was the first image I ever shot that took my breath away. With this photo, I captured a beautiful charcuterie board featuring all red fruits, vegetables, and cured meats.ģ. In one sentence, please describe what you captured in this shot. I knew right then that this was what I wanted to do with my life: capture the beauty and power of food.Ģ. As soon as I stepped inside, I was swept up by the energy and the aroma wafting from each stall.


My first visit to Reading Terminal in Philadelphia catapulted me into food photography.

I’ve been taking pictures professionally since 2015, but photography has been a constant presence throughout my life. I’m Mica McCook, a food photographer based in Austin, Texas. Who are you? What do you do? How long have you been into photography?
