Photography: Leigh Beisch

Last week we spent some time together by the sea. There were so many things to see and learn when having time to reflect and connect. When I went back to look at all the photos I snapped, I saw a reoccurring theme- patterns. I remember when we stayed with a friend in Hawaii one year when Eva was small, she told us about how in the Hawaiian culture, symbols are significant. If a person sits down by the ocean and is contemplating a decision to be made and they spot a sea tur...tle, it’s a sign to be taken into consideration. Mom had just passed away and I remember driving to take Eva to a Lua. She was so excited to see the dancing and drink fruit punch with a flower in the glass, wear a lay. I looked out of the car window and at that moment saw a rainbow. It felt as if Mom was happy that Eva was so happy. Those two were so bonded. Just a thought fir the day. Off to work!!! See more

During a recent shoot I did for a story on diet and longevity, I learned that keeping our #telomeres robust with a healthy diet and lifestyle - the better chances of having a longer, better lifespan. 1-2 servings of Omega- 3 rich fish a week helps fight inflammation and heart disease. #eattheworld#cleaneating#tastingtable#inseasonnow #femalephotographer#foodstagram#eats #goodeats#foodie#yum #buzzfeedfood#beautifulcuisines ... #optimisticfoods #leighbeischphotography #foodsandmoods #ExploringFoodsAndMoods #FindingMoodsinFoods #foodphotographer#foodstyling #propstyling #foodprep#feedfeed #f52community#huffposttaste#nomnom #healthyish#healthy#sanfranciscofoodphotographer See more

Guess what I’m shooting this week? I can’t show what we’re doing but a little behind the scenes snaps. #bts #cupcakes #eattheworld#cleaneating#tastingtable#inseasonnow#femalephotographer#foodstagram#eats #goodeats#foodie#yum #buzzfeedfood#beautifulcuisines #optimisticfoods #leighbeischphotography #foodsandmoods #ExploringFoodsAndMoods #FindingMoodsinFoods #foodphotographer#foodstyling #propstyling #foodprep#feedfeed #f52community#huffposttaste#nomnom#healthyish#healthy #sanfranciscofoodphotographer

I’m ready to embrace spring and all the bright fresh flavors it brings. This delicious Sopa I shot of @sandralatinista’s recipe embraces all the fresh flavors and heartiness that I’m still craving. And with all my calorie counting, it is right on budget! This recipe is called #Moqueca and is Seafood and coconut chowder from El Salvador de Bahia, Brazil. It reflects the regions diverse population and history, mixing African ingredients with indigenous traditions of clay... pot cooking @sandralatinista @eatingwell Whew. Now I feel like I have gotten my travel fix after just reading that! #eattheworld#cleaneating#tastingtable#inseasonnow #femalephotographer#foodstagram#eats #goodeats#foodie#yum #buzzfeedfood#beautifulcuisines #optimisticfoods #leighbeischphotography #foodsandmoods #ExploringFoodsAndMoods #FindingMoodsinFoods #foodphotographer#foodstyling #propstyling #foodprep#feedfeed #f52community#huffposttaste#nomnom #healthyish#healthy#sanfranciscofoodphotographer @leighbeisch

Lola says Honk if you love your puppy! #nationalpuppyday #lolathepug #pugsofinstagram #pug

I don’t know about you, but I’m having a hard time thinking about NYE and menu planning since I’m still full from our long weekend of festive food extravaganza. I was reading that certain foods help heal from said overeating, artichokes being one of them. Artichokes are low in carbs and high in fiber which is said to be a fat buster. I’m in! They make for a fun faux ( quarantine) party appetizer like the one @betsylife created for our holiday shoot. #eattheworld#cle...aneating#tastingtable#inseasonnow #femalephotographer#foodstagram#eats #goodeats#foodie#yum #buzzfeedfood#beautifulcuisines #optimisticfoods #leighbeischphotography #foodsandmoods #ExploringFoodsAndMoods #FindingMoodsinFoods #foodphotographer#foodstyling #propstyling #foodprep#feedfeed #f52community#huffposttaste#nomnom#healthyish#healthy#sanfranciscofoodphotographer #artichoke See more

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I’m starting to get excited about cookie decorating and remembered the fun shoot we did about using natural food based powders to color the frosting! @leighbeisch #cookiedecorating #foodphotography #naturalfoodcoloring #eatyourcolors #instafood #eattheworld#cleaneating#tastingtable#inseasonnow #femalephotographer#foodstagram#eats #goodeats#foodie#yum #beautifulcuisines #optimisticfoods #leighbeischphotography #foodsandmoods #ExploringFoodsAndMoods #FindingMoodsinFoods #foodphotographer#foodstyling #propstyling #foodprep#feedfeed#nomnom #healthyish#healthy#sanfranciscofoodphotographer

Thanksgiving beach story. We journeyed 30 minutes by car. Spent a much needed week by the sea. In front of us on the beach throughout the day, my father observed, his whole life played put in front of him. Young babies, boys, young parents, parents with college aged kids, dogs enjoying themselves so much that their joy was infectious. People trying to stay connected safely to each other and their world. Gratitude, pie, long walks, our charming Thanksgiving family with Yorkshire puddings. Sunrises, sunsets, seals following along on the beach walks. Surfers catching crabs! Feeling optimistic. #thanksgiving

Happy Fall Monday! We popped in to see some of my work, including this photo, in a wonderful group show at Palette SF. Something about this photo just puts me in the mood for cozy Fall weather! #inseasonnow #mushrooms #purpleartichokes #fall #eattheseasons #stilllife #f52grams #instafood #photography #leighbeischphotography #foodphotography #ourmag #dreamermag #gominimalmag #oftheafternoon