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    food & drink photographer

    Sophia DeSantis Photography is a food & drink photography brand in Southern California. Working both on set and remotely, I work with brands to bring their concepts to life through my brilliant photos and simple fresh style. I strive to tell the story and process behind the brand, not just capture the final product.

    A stacked tofu and veggie sandwich that has been cut in half sitting on a plate with a glass of milk and plastic containers behind it.
    Clear bottle of juice pouring into a glass with a round grapefruit slice stuck to the front of it.
    Top view of two rice bowls topped with greens, veggies, tofu and surrounded by different toppings in bowls.
    Cooked chickpeas in a white bowl with tan rim and sprigs of thyme and a grey towel around it.
    Two white plates stacked and two white bowls stacked on top of them with scoops of peanut butter ice cream inside.
    A fork getting a bite of Kung Pao tofu and white rice from a dark bowl next to a grey towel.
    A hand pouring maple syrup from a glass container over a stack of pancakes with berries and butter.
    Two cocktail glasses with dots on them filled with a red liquid and ice and topped with lemon and thyme with a strawberry on the rim.
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    Hi! I'm Sophia!

    I'm a sociable, detail oriented food & drink photographer based in Southern California. I work with clients all over the world, both remotely and on set.

    My goal is to tell the story and process behind your brand through my brilliant photos and simple fresh style. I look forward to working together to create something remarkable!

    Learn more about me →

    A dark grey surface with a dark blue bowl filled with an asian style noodle soup and boxes of noodles around it.
    A piece of ice splashing into a glass of water with a green background.
    Top view of a blue bowl with white rice topped with lentils in a brown sauce and herbs and sliced jalapenos on top.
    Grey mug with a grey napkin with writing wrapped around it filled with hot cocoa and topped with whipped cream next to burnt marshmallows.
    A bowl with baked teriyaki tofu and broccoli over rice with bowls of extra ingredients around it.

    Happy you're here! I would love to work together to create something remarkable! Get in touch to see if we're a good fit.

    Plastic containers with blue lids and greens and rice in two next to a bowl with beans, rice and greens in it.
    A blue background with half cut citrus, onion and avocado with greens and a small bowl of feta.
    Two deconstructed sushi bowls with veggies and tofu surrounded by ingredients and two forks next to them
    Deep grey plate with tofu and vegetables and half a lime with a fork sitting on a towel on a green background.
    Hand pouring clear liquid from a white can with turquoise writing into a clear glass with texture on it on a mint green background.
    Front view of a piece of pastitsio on a black plate sprinkled with parsley and more pastitsio in the background.
    A white baking dish with baked kung pao tofu in it and a spoon getting out a  scoop.

    If you're looking for: food styling, prop styling, professional photography, editing, or recipe development

    Let's connect, I would love to work with you!

    Pesto covered zucchini noodles topped with sliced tomatoes and parmesan on a grey plate with a fork on it
    A citrus salad topped with avocado, feta, onion and dill next to half an avocado, jar of dressing, feta and onion.
    A hand pouring sparkling water from a glass bottle into a cocktail glass with ice and a red liquid.
    Hand using a wooden muddler to muddle a bloody Mary in a glass measuring cup.
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    A hand dipping a piece of toasted bread into a baked spinach dip in a white casserole bowl.
    A fork getting a bite from a piece of coffee cake that is piled on a cream plate sitting on a white towel.
    Two stacked bowls with poutine fries in them and three plastic containers with red lids filled with thanksgiving foods in the background.
    Two white bowls stacked and filled with creamy macaroni salad and a fork getting a bite from it.

    I would love to hear about your newest project. Please contact me so we can get started!

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    Hi! I'm Sophia!

    I'm a sociable, detail oriented food & drink photographer based in Southern California. I work with clients all over the world, both remotely and on set.

    My goal is to tell the story and process behind your brand through my brilliant photos and simple fresh style. I look forward to working together to create something remarkable!

    More about me →

    Happy you're here!

    I would love to work together to create something remarkable! Get in touch to see if we're a good fit.

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    That maple syrup butter combo really hits the spot That maple syrup butter combo really hits the spot. 

Pancakes are a weekend treat my kids love. But making them makes me feel like an assembly worker where the job never ends 😆

#pancakeslover #weekendbreakfast #kidsbreakfast
    Greek food fills me up with yummy warmth and makes Greek food fills me up with yummy warmth and makes me feel like a kid again. This Pastitsio recipe is hands down the best ever!

Look it up on veggiesdontbite.com 🌱

#greekfood #foodphotography #foodphotographer #sandiegofoodphotographer #foodphotoshoot #sandiegophotographer #foodphotographyandstyling
    Siri, give me Kung Pao Tofu but homemade 🤤 Ser Siri, give me Kung Pao Tofu but homemade 🤤

Serve with rice, more veggies or just eat hot right outta the pan. 

Search “Kung pao tofu” on veggiesdontbite.com

#foodphotography #foodphotographer #foodphotoshoot #sandiegophotographer #sandiegofoodphotographer #foodphotographyandstyling
    Summer weather still going strong so we’re in fo Summer weather still going strong so we’re in for all the fresh ingredients!

Bowls are a weekly go to staple for dinner. Everyone builds their own. No one tantrums.

Find this easy macro bowl on veggiesdontbite.com 🌱

#easyrecipes #macrobowl #plantbasedrecipes #tofurecipes #plantbasedwholefoods #proteinbowl #grainbowl
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    ✨Carlsbad, Ca✨ Best new spot on the south sid ✨Carlsbad, Ca✨

Best new spot on the south side of state street. @littlevictorywinebar is a natural wine bar that also has food focusing on local finds. The menu changes weekly and can change daily depending on what they get. 

It was absolutely delicious! Everything from the wine to the food. The atmosphere was adorable and we loved the cozy vibe. 

The wine was unique with different but great flavors. I love that there wasn’t any of the big names. Small wineries that sometimes only have one case! We had a red Gamay chasseles and Cabernet from southwest coastal France and a white Greco dutuffo. 

We went overboard on the food and tried way too much but we couldn’t help it 😂 The flavors of everything were just too good to stop! 

Here’s what we got:

Bread and salted whipped butter- not for me but he loved it. 

Braised octopus with cauliflower so blanco and black garlic- I can’t even put in words how good this was. It was so tender I could cut it with my fork. 

English pea risotto with burrata, mint and olive oil- Joe loved this. I loved the combo of flavors. 

Black cod with parsley and Japanese sweet potato- I loved this, especially the sauce on it. 

Pork chop with roasted carrots and vadouvan curry butter- this was really good with only a slight curry flavor which was the perfect amount. 

We definitely recommend this place! It’s great for date night, girls night or just a casual stop by. Everything about it was amazing! 

#restaurantreview #restaurantreviews #foodreviews #glutenfreeoptions #vegetarianoptions #carlsbadcalifornia #carlsbadca #carlsbadfoodie #travelblogger #foodcritic #winebar #localproduce #naturalwines
    Packing for spring break looks a little different Packing for spring break looks a little different in my 40’s….

I’m swapping the baby oil 🙃 for my fave new @oseamalibu serum. I’ve been using the dream night cream for a while now and I’m obsessed. So when I saw this new dream night serum I knew I had to try it. Spoiler, 💜

The light lavender scent literally calms my skin and basically tells it, it’s bedtime. It’s packed with clean potent ingredients that target all forms of wrinkles. It’s gentle and improves lines and wrinkles without irritation. Dang I wish I could tell my 20 something self to start caring. 

It’s made from an Algae-Derived Bio Retinol, Red Algae, 2 Firming Peptides & Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic acid. 

So while I fully buy into the age is how you feel idea, I’m packing my dream products (literally 😆) to make sure I cover all my bases 💁🏻‍♀️ 

Still having all the vacay fun but making my skincare a priority! Y’all need to check this one out ➡️ https://bit.ly/44rg4Qq or find the link in my stories

Use SOPHIADCOACHING10 for 10% off your first order 🫶🏼💜

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    ✨Carlsbad, Ca✨ I’m blown away at how delici ✨Carlsbad, Ca✨

I’m blown away at how delicious the new @thejaliscocantina in downtown Carlsbad is!

It took over the space where Barrel Republic was. They did such a good job with decor, it’s so cute and the vibe is amazing!

The drink list is impressive, I tried the La Mora which was blackberry-infused piedra azul blanco and had the perfect mix of flavor. 

The food was incredible. So much flavor. I love the simple menu without too many overwhelming choices. But enough so that there is something for everyone! Almost the entire menu is gluten free, plus some vegetarian options. 

We had the guacamole (so creamy and lots of flavor, and thick homemade chips), salsas (loved both!), steak tacos, chicken tacos, and vegetarian burrito. 

We will definitely be back for more!

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#restaurantreview #restaurantreviews #foodreviews #glutenfreeoptions #vegetarianoptions #carlsbadcalifornia #carlsbadca #carlsbadfoodie #travelblogger #foodcritic #tacostacostacos #mexicanfoodporn #mexicanfood
    ✨Cardiff, Ca✨ The best beach town with such g ✨Cardiff, Ca✨

The best beach town with such great events! The @solento_tequila surf festival knocked it out of the park this year!

A full day of surfing contests, beach time for all, incredible food and drinks and amazing vendors giving away the coolest stuff! We got hats, key chains, stickers, photo booth pics, notebooks…the list goes on. This is a must do event every year! 

Here is a list of all the local vendors that were there this year, check them out because we love them all!

@solento_tequila 
@drinkkove 
@sydneybeerco 
@realrudystacos 
@boardandbrew 
@theiceboxca 
@bumpcoffee 
@vive_organic 
@sdphotobus 
@holy_sits 
@yeti 
@outerknown 
@sunbum 
@united 
@alilamareabeachresort 
@electra_bicycle 
@firewiresurfboards 
@ikonpass 
@manerawatermen 

#cardiffbythesea #surftown #beachtown #surffestival #sandiegocalifornia
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