Saltwater Studio

Opening and operating a food photography studio in the Santa Cruz Mountains

May 30 • Emily Caneer

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Are Food Stylists Lying to You?

The things I’m learning as I show up more on social media

May 2 • Emily Caneer

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April 2026

Freelancing Is Not For The Faint of Heart

Ten things I’ve learned after 20 years (how? I’m still 27) of freelancing

Apr 18 • Emily Caneer

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March 2026

The Case of the Illegal Pink Guava

One of many ridiculous tales of sourcing out of season ingredients

Mar 21 • Emily Caneer

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Strange Skills of a Food Stylist

Part One: Sorting

Mar 7 • Emily Caneer

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February 2026

So You Want To Be A Food Stylist…

A roadmap on getting started

Feb 28 • Emily Caneer

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Food Styling Cookbooks

A peek behind the scenes...

Feb 21 • Emily Caneer

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Food Styling & Motherhood

Attempting to balance freelance life with family life

Feb 14 • Emily Caneer

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How I Style a "Boring" Dip

Plus a recipe for a very delicious caramelized shallot dip

Feb 7 • Emily Caneer

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January 2026

Essential Tools in My Kit

Everything I’d buy if I was starting a food styling kit from scratch.

Jan 31 • Emily Caneer

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Myths and Truths of Food Styling

From mashed potatoes to my favorite types of glue

Jan 24 • Emily Caneer

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...But Make It Pretty

Easy ideas for "making it pretty" at home or on set.

Jan 17 • Emily Caneer

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