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    A family of 5 in front of a pier on the beach and the sun going down.

    Sophia DeSantis, food and drink photographer

    Hi! I'm Sophia, the face behind Sophia DeSantis Photography, a food & drink photography brand in Southern California. Working both on set and remotely, I work with both big and small brands to bring their concepts to life through my brilliant photos and simple fresh style.

    My devotion, excitement and skill seamlessly blend with the passion that brands bring. I strive to tell the story and process behind the brand, not just capture the final product.

    I take pride in my sociable nature, attention to detail and ability to easily adapt to any situation. I strive to go beyond all expectations in everything I do!

    I have worked with many brands and have also been featured in both print and online, along with photographing my first cookbook, Vegan Burgers & Burritos which published in November of 2017.

    You can see more of my work on the recipe site Veggies Don't Bite, my first business which was sold in 2024 after 12 years of building it from the ground up.

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    You can also read more about me and my business on Bold Journey. When I am not behind the camera, you can find me working with clients through my productivity coaching, or traveling the world with my family!

    I would love to work together to create something remarkable!

    A signature in black that says Sophia with two small turquoise lines under it.
    A white baking dish with baked coffee cake and a brown sugar streusel topping on a tan surface with a grey towel.
    A piece of ice splashing into a glass of water with a green background.
    A fork getting a bite of Kung Pao tofu and white rice from a dark bowl next to a grey towel.
    Top view of two rice bowls topped with greens, veggies, tofu and surrounded by different toppings in bowls.

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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!

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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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    We weren’t really sure where we wanted to lunch We weren’t really sure where we wanted to lunch on our last day and made a last minute decision to try @santomezcal_sb which was across from our hotel. Every time we walked by it over the weekend it was always packed, and we quickly figured out why!

Not only is the decor awesome, but the food is absolutely delicious. Our server guided us so well, suggested dishes that we probably would not have ordered on our own and asked us to trust her. And wow was she right. 

The combo of ingredients in a lot of their dishes are not things you see everywhere. But they come together in the very best way! We loved everything we had, so many vegetarian and gluten free options. And their skinny margarita was phenomenal, a must for me when eating Mexican food!

Here is what we had:

- Ahi Tuna Ceviche (not your average ceviche but so dang good)
- Quesadillas De Flor De Calabaza
- Tacos De Pulpo
- Skinny margarita

We also loved the chips and trio of salsas that came with them!

#restaurantreview #restaurantreviews #foodreviews #glutenfreeoptions #vegetarianoptions #travelblogger #foodcritic #santabarbaracalifornia #santabarbaracounty #santabarbaraliving #travelblogger #socaltravels #mexicanfoodlover
    ✨Santa Barbara, Ca✨ This wasn’t our first t ✨Santa Barbara, Ca✨

This wasn’t our first time eating at @thelarksb and we were not disappointed with how good we remembered it being!

Being right in the middle of the Funk Zone, it’s the perfect location for walking around and exploring before dinner. We love the vibe and the indoor outdoor feel. The food is delicious and our favorite thing was they bring you pickle popcorn as a table treat instead of the typical bread. The popcorn was delish!!

We were so lucky with the best server here. If we could clone her and have her serve us everywhere we would. 

Here is what we had:

- Dill Pickle popcorn
- Classic Wedge
- The Fisherman’s Catch
- Hand Cut Pappardelle Pasta
- New School Banana Split
- Serpents Tooth Cocktail

#restaurantreview #restaurantreviews #foodreviews #glutenfreeoptions #vegetarianoptions #travelblogger #foodcritic #santabarbaracalifornia #santabarbaracounty #santabarbaraliving #travelblogger #socaltravels
    ✨Santa Barbara, Ca✨ Words can’t explain how ✨Santa Barbara, Ca✨

Words can’t explain how much dining at @lilacpatisserie filled my soul. It’s a 100% dedicated gluten free bakery and cafe. If you don’t have a food allergy, it’s hard to understand the stress that often goes into going out. I hate having to ask the questions, feel like I am high maintenance, worry about making others uncomfortable, take longer than usual to order…the list goes on. So to be able to literally eat anything on the menu is like heaven!

Everything we ate was amazing. Even the non gluten free enjoyed every bite. The biggest thing that stuck out to me was that the bread did not get mushy and fall apart! I was stumped at how they nailed this one. My runny eggs covered my bread and I could still eat without the mushy yuck that usually happens!

We tried:

- brioche french toast with berries, maple syrup and whipped butter
- breakfast sandwich with eggs, black forest ham, pesto, sharp cheddar and arugula on rosemary olive bread
- key lime tart

If you’re gluten free, run, don’t walk. They also have another location in Montecito!

#restaurantreview #restaurantreviews #foodreviews #glutenfreeoptions #vegetarianoptions #travelblogger #foodcritic #santabarbaracalifornia #santabarbaracounty #santabarbaraliving #travelblogger #socaltravels #glutenfreerestaurant
    ✨Santa Barbara, Ca✨ One of our favorite resta ✨Santa Barbara, Ca✨

One of our favorite restaurants in the Funk Zone is @loquitasb, a spanish tapas style eatery. Even for my not so adventurous guy, it was a huge hit!

We loved the vibe, our server was super knowledgeable and was able to direct us to both vegetarian and gluten free options. Everything we had was phenomenal and super flavorful.

- Pan Con Tomate
- Tortilla Espanola
- Gambas Al Ajillo
- Pulpo
- Basque Cheesecake
- El Facil cocktail

#restaurantreview #restaurantreviews #foodreviews #glutenfreeoptions #vegetarianoptions #travelblogger #foodcritic #santabarbaracalifornia #santabarbaracounty #santabarbaraliving #travelblogger #socaltravels #spanishrestaurant
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    White bowls stacked on each other with scoops of peanut butter ice cream and caramel drizzling on it.
    A dark blue bowl on a dark moody background with kung pao tofu and peppers topped with green onions.
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    A hand holding a fork getting a bite out of a stack of pancakes topped with butter and berries.

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