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Morning Rituals

Morning Rituals

What does a relaxing weekend actually look like? The Story Where: A weekend away – a boutique hotel, warm lamps, a room with a private balcony overlooking beautiful fields Who: Her and her dogs When: A weekend morning, maybe Saturday.…
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Friday Night In!

Friday Night In!

Some of the best nights never leave the house. This one starts with chess and a glass of arrack or whiskey, and ends on the carpet with a poker set, a wobbly jelly and Diana Ross on repeat! Friday Night&…
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Hi!! Magazine Interviews Anusha Stewart – 2026

Hi!! Magazine Interviews Anusha Stewart – 2026

An interview I did with Hi!! Magazine earlier this year is now out in print! We talked about how I found my way into food photography, the influence of my Sri Lankan heritage on the way I shoot and what&…
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Her Ceylon – Still Life

Her Ceylon – Still Life

The Concept An object study built around the woman at the centre of my brand world – someone who moves between here in the UK and sunnier climates, with one foot in each. Three frames. Firstly (above) a breakfast scene…
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Why Looking Good Isn’t Enough

Why Looking Good Isn’t Enough

So you’ve made the decision to invest in some professional images for your brand…now how do you get the most from your chosen food or drink photographer? Most people think the process involves the following: And of course, …
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The Many Hats of a Food Photographer (or: Why I Need a Clone)

The Many Hats of a Food Photographer (or: Why I Need a Clone)

When I started my food photography business, I had one job in mind – take beautiful pictures of delicious food. Simple, right? Fast forward to reality, and the actual photography takes up about 10% of my time – on a…
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Sri Lankan Vegan Carrot Curry

Sri Lankan Vegan Carrot Curry

If you are looking for a nutritious and delicious Sri Lankan curry that is vegan, comes with a delicious gravy AND is not too spicy, you’ve come to the right place! This is the best dish to and one …
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Vegan Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes – and Sugar free too!

Vegan Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes – and Sugar free too!

Oh wow, I kid you not – these little tasty Vegan chocolate cherry cupcakes are seriously good. And what’s more they are not only vegan, they are sugar free too!! Let’s hear it for these cupcakes!!! So yes you’…
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The 3 best angles for Food Photography

The 3 best angles for Food Photography

You know I’ve posted quite a few recipes on my site but I’ve never really talked about the photos that accompany them. Funny really, because over the past year or so, that’s really become really important to …
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Desserts/Sweets
Chocolate Panettone Pudding

Chocolate Panettone Pudding

You know you’ve found a great pudding when everyone in the house just gravitates towards it and won’t stop eating until it’s all gone, right? Yeah, that’s what happened with this little delight of a dish! …
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