GRAPHIS AWARDS
I am thrilled to share the exciting news that I have been awarded a prestigious Graphis Silver Award for a still-life photograph.
This recognition from Graphis, a bastion of excellence in Design, Advertising, Photography, and Art/Illustration, is a significant milestone in my artistic journey. The platform's commitment to showcasing exceptional talent, both established and emerging, is truly commendable. As a Silver Award recipient, my work will be featured alongside other outstanding entries in Graphis' hardcover Annuals, adding to the rich legacy that began in 1944.
ND AWARDS
I am grateful and thrilled to share that I've received an Honorable Mention from the esteemed judges of the ND Photo Awards! Being recognized in the melting pot of talented photographers worldwide is truly an honor.
“One of the primordial goals of ND AWARDS is to create a global center of photography that ushers the gathering of outstanding artists together, promote their art, and yield unique opportunities for professionals and amateurs to showcase their skills.”
wonderful machine
11 best beverage photographers in new york city
Wonderful Machine has highlighted my work in their list of the 11 best beverage photographers in New York City. Check out the full list of artists!
IN the luupe
Commercial food and product photography is shifting from the safe, white backgrounds to more interesting styles and colors. The Luupe has rounded up 39 projects that are leaning into this progression, including my work for Da Bomb Fizzers.
Peerspace
9 Best Still Life Photographers in new york city
I’m honored to be recognized in Peer Space’s list of the best still-life photographers in New York City.
LUUPE
I had the pleasure of joining Luupe’s panel hosted by Tracey Woods and Keren Sachs where I joined fellow photographers to discuss the story behind our photos, pushing boundaries in food photography, and how to take it to the next level.
Blind Magazine
In response to Photoville’s “Food Visions” exhibition, Blind Magazine explores the various perspectives and styles featured artists bring to food photography.
Food visions, photoville festival
Back in New York for its 10th annual festival, Photoville featured my recent collaboration, Visualizing Chakras in their “Food Visions” exhibition. It was an honor to share this work with our community and to be highlighting among so many talented artists.
Ko-op, the Komyoon-ity Blog
I love sharing my work on Komyoon and was delighted when they asked to feature me on their blog. In this rapid fire Q&A, I share some fun facts you may not know about me!
Conversations with Creatives
It was a pleasure to sit down with business coach Justine Clay over Instagram Live for her Conversations with Creatives series. In our interview, I share my perspective on pursuing a creative career and delve into the business side of my journey as a food photographer.
GIGGSTER
Top 10 Food Photographers in New York
What a delight to be included on this list of NYC’s top food photographers!
Focus On Women
I sat down with Traci Terrick and the Focus On Women podcast to chat about my work and navigating photography as a woman creative. Traci (owner of Poppy Creative Agency) founded Focus on Women with Juliette Wolf Robin (Executive Director of the APA) and Mary Dail (founder of my agency, Big Leo Productions) to give women a place to network, discuss challenges they face in the industry, support one another, and share ideas and insights.
SHUTTERSTOCK
From Tantalizing Tarts to Picturesque Pies: 14 Tips for Dessert Photos
Shutterstock asked eight food photographers to discuss our tricks for capturing mouth-watering dessert photos. I shared my top tip: Get messy! You can read why and how I embrace mess in the full feature at the link below.
SHUTTERSTOCK
Holiday Wishlist: Gift Ideas for Photographers
Shutterstock asked photographers from around the world for our holiday wishlists and created this round-up with gifts for every budget. You can read why I recommended the Canon EOS R6 Mirrorless Camera in the full feature linked below.
THE LUUPE
How Women Are Shaping the Future of Food Photography
The Luupe profiled me and my work, alongside that of some dear colleagues, for this story on women infusing new energy into food photography.
“Abeler sees food photography becoming more artful and diverse, with brands starting to develop their own distinct visual style. ‘They are thinking about the soul of their company, not just visually but politically,’ she says. ‘They are figuring out what they are about to become a leader with their own unique voice so they can separate themselves from the competition better. I think also as the whole of advertising is getting more diverse, you see more women, people of color, and gender identities. That’s where it’s going and everyone will be included. The people who present the food will be real people.’”
CLICK MAGAZINE
A Taste of Honey
This feature in Click includes some of my favorite work, my process, and my advice for food photographers just starting out.
“New York food and still life photographer Evi Abeler has a talent for photographing food and objects as if they are pieces of art, bathing them in sculpted light and surrounding them in understated, yet elegant style. Whether photographing cookbooks—she’s done nine—or shooting for editorial or commercial clients, including Whole Foods, Food & Wine and Wine Spectator, Evi brings dimension and casual beauty to every project, including her new passion, interiors.”
Click on the thumbnails to read the article.
IPPY AWARDS
2018 Bronze Medalist
I was awarded a Bronze Medal by the 2018 Independent Publisher Book Awards for my food photography in Bubbe and Me in the Kitchen: A Kosher Cookbook of Beloved Recipes and Modern Twists by Miri Rotkovitz, published by Sonoma Press.
The “IPPY” Awards recognize the thousands of exemplary independent, university, and self-published titles published each year. I photographed Miri’s treasure trove of recipes alongside stylists Laurie Knoop and Kristin Stangl.
The Spruce Eats
In this article for The Spruce Eats, I shared Tips on How to Photograph Your Take Out Food.
You might be thinking, "Take photos of takeout? Are you kidding me?" I am not! Takeout food is an excellent subject to practice your food photography skills.
WHERE WOMEN CREATE
From Photographer to Foodie
This feature for Where Women Create explores both my background as a food photographer and a few of my favorite fruit-infused recipes.
“As a child, I cooked with my grandmother. But I didn’t really start cooking for myself until I started working in food photography and learning from the amazing chefs and food stylists who create the dishes we photograph together. I love the passion that chefs and foodies bring to their work.”
Click on the thumbnails to read the article.
WNYC
Light Up Your Bacon: Taking Better Food Photos
For this interview for WNYC’s The Leonard Lopate Show, I share some food photography secrets and quick tips for the everyday Instagram user.
“Pictures of food are ever present on social media, but many of these pictures leave a lot to be desired. With this in mind, we are tackling the subject of food photography. Michael Harlan Turkell is a former cook, a James Beard Award-nominated food photographer, and the host of ‘The Food Seen’ on Heritage Radio Network. Evi Abeler is a fine art and food photographer in New York City whose work has appeared in Food & Wine Magazine, HarperCollins books, as well as Whole Foods. Rebekah Peppler is a Brooklyn-based writer, food stylist and recipe developer. Her clients include The New York Times, Bon Appetit, and Real Simple.”
FOOD & WINE
Digital Food Awards
I was honored with a Food & Wine Digital Food Award for my food photography for Whip + Click and was profiled in this feature alongside my fellow winners.
“Photographer Evi Abeler creates striking, minimalist images of seasonal dishes made by her blogging partner, pastry chef Albane Sharrard. In her Harlem, New York, studio, she takes a DIY approach to styling, using hand-dyed linens, say, or repurposing salvaged wooden flower boxes as stands. ‘If you make your own things, you know you won't see them someplace else,’ she says. Her favorite prop is her ‘magic’ fork. ‘It's vintage, with a beautiful patina and simple shape. Can't get a picture right? Use the magic fork.’"
The Spruce Eats
On The Spruce Eats, I shared some tips on how to work with a food photographer. If you are a restaurant owner, cookbook author, or food start-up and need photography of your latest culinary venture, these are my best tips on how to work with a food photographer.
BROOKLYN FOODWORKS
Brooklyn Food Photography Mentor
In 2015, I joined the Mentor program at Brooklyn FoodWorks, an incubator for food entrepreneurs. In addition to its kitchen spaces, FoodWorks also offered mentorships like mine, industry workshops and events, procurement assistance, and operations assistance.
The Spruce Eats
I contributed an article on Daylight Food Photography to The Spruce Eats. My best advice for a beginner photographer is to start with daylight, explore it, and understand how you can manipulate its qualities. Check out the article for all of my tips!