tim james

I love the evocative photography of Australian newcomer Tim James. Design Files has a very interesting interview with him...inspiring for anyone thinking of starting a new career at a later stage in life!

thayer allyson gowdy

Love, love, love the work of Thayer Allyson Gowdy. Her pictures of the peanut butter and pencils show just how a great photographer (and stylist) can elevate the ordinary to something spectacular. When I looked through her portfolio, I realized she photographed one of my all-time favorite weddings- Lena Corwin's!

Her website has a supercute I 'heart' theme...reminds me of the great bag Joanna posted about when she got engaged. Check it out here.

anna williams

Anna Williams' photographs are beyond beautiful. I love the compositions she's created on her website- the purple/yellow and blue wallpaper/blue plate are among my favorite. I'm studying the bottom two photographs for table spread styling ideas!

Brooke designed her website- great job, Brooke!

kirsten strecker

Food photographer Kirsten Strecker has some amazing things in her portfolio. Her work has been featured in many foodie magazines including Gourmet and Food & Wine as well as some weddings mags such as Martha Stewart Weddings and InStyle Weddings. She is also the photographer for several cookbooks, including The Essential Chocolate Chip Cookbook: Recipes from the Classic Cookie to Mocha Chip Meringue Cake. How divine does that sound? There's even a sample recipe on Chronicle's website for chocolate chip cookie dough cheesecake bars, here. Enjoy!