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Taylor Higgins | Michigan Photographer

@_calma_tay

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Professional Photographer for Restaurants, Bars, Cafes, Brands, and beyond!
📍ANN ARBOR 📍DETROIT 📍MI
✈️ Will travel for food 📸

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Let's get fired up! 🔥 Our June Men's Issue is here! Tap here to scroll through the full issue! Our men's issue celebrates local leaders in business, style, entrepreneurship, family, food & fun! Scroll to take a look inside! - Birmingham attorney @jeffrey_lance_abood brings purpose, precision, and sartorial sensibility to every detail - @bhamshopping makes living easy with a shopping guide for summer - Meet the two best friends behind @highlinetradingllc - Chat with @juliososamd about the quiet revolution of men and aesthetic surgery- Cover all things insurance with @bitontiinsurancegroup All this and more! Read the full magazine in our bio!Cover Image: @_calma_tay 📸 by @_calma_tay

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✨Just last week, Taste The Local Difference released their 2024 Annual Local Food Guide, featuring an image by yours truly – my very first cover image!What a journey it’s been! When I took the leap into the freelance world in March 2021, bidding farewell to a decade as a Graphic Designer, Marketing Director, etc., I couldn’t have imagined where this path would lead. But as time went on, my vision expanded, and the possibilities became clearer. 📸✨In 2023, I set a goal for myself to work with local food publications, and it was a dream come true when @tastethelocaldifference reached out for a collaboration. We’ve worked on amazing projects together, including a vibrant urban farm shoot in Detroit, a cozy brunch spot in Corktown, team portrait shoots, and more. One major highlight? Creating the cover for their 2024 Local Food Guide!This isn’t just any guide. It’s THE guide to Michigan’s local food scene – showcasing our farms, food producers, restaurants, markets, wineries, breweries, and so much more. And with 80,000 copies hitting the streets, it’s a true celebration of Michigan-made and Michigan-grown goodness. Shooting the cover in winter with a springtime vibe was a fun challenge, but Michigan’s resilient growers and a warm fall made it possible. I sourced as many local products as I could, reflecting the authenticity and integrity that this guide stands for.Here’s a taste of what’s included on the cover:🥖 Bread from @zingermansbakehouse , Ann Arbor 🌿 Radishes from @gatewayfarmplymouth , Plymouth🌶️ Hot Sauce from @argusfarmstop , Ann Arbor🍃 Sugar Snap Peas from @producestation , Ann Arbor🫐 Blueberries from @producestation, Ann Arbor🌸 Flowers from @universityflowershop , Ann Arbor🍯 Pure Michigan Honey from T.M. Klein and Sons, St. Charles🧀 Cheese & Wine from Plum Market, Ann Arbor🥚 Eggs from Cloudberry Farm @argusfarmstop , Ann Arbor🫘 Michigan-grown beans from By the Pound, Ann ArborA huge thank you to @christina.marbury and the entire team Taste The Local Difference for trusting me to capture the essence of Michigan’s local food scene. It’s been an incredible ride, and I can’t wait for what’s next! by @_calma_tay

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🫶 We made the cover of EdibleWOW!Issue 70 just hit the streets and features our very own Cody Shintoski, Director of Retail and Production, breaking down how to create a showstopper. From selecting the perfect cut to butchering tips you can actually use at home, Cody covers it all alongside writer Jeremy Abbey.The feature showcases beautiful Craft Beef from our friends at Moraine Park Farms and includes Cody’s go-to spice rub recipe. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or just want to impress yourself on a random Tuesday, a perfectly roasted rib is a showstopper year round.This is what local food journalism is all about. For nearly 10 years, EdibleWOW has been telling the stories of Southeast Michigan’s farmers, chefs, and food artisans. They believe the farmer is as important as the chef, and honestly, we couldn’t agree more.Huge thanks to the EdibleWOW team for the feature and for championing the people behind the food in our region.✍️ Jeremy Abbey @chefjeremyabbey 📸 Taylor Higgins @_calma_tayFind a copy near you or subscribe at ediblewow.com by @_calma_tay

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Last May, I had the pleasure of shooting with John Yelinek of Ladder4 @quartdeli. The kitchen ran so hot that day I had to set my strobe in the walk-in to let it cool down. John fanning the flames, blistering eggplant over the coals, the smell of figwood in the air.It was my second assignment for Edible WOW. I’d eaten at @ladder4winebar earlier that year and couldn’t wait to get back, this time behind the line, shooting John’s recipe feature: Salata de Vinete, the Romanian charred eggplant salad.The eggplant goes straight into the coals until the skin blackens, then it’s chopped by hand, never puréed, and folded with toasted coriander, lemon, white onion, and first-press sunflower oil. Roasted sunflower seeds and petals from the garden across the street to finish.The issue landed last June. Almost a year to the day, it comes full circle: John joins Chef Joe VanWagner @josephvanwagner at Echelon’s wood fire for the Guest Chef Series on Monday, June 22. These shots are from that day in Detroit. Such a treat to finally share.A handful of seats left. If I weren’t shooting it, you better believe I’d be at the table.Tickets at the link in bio @echelonannarbor. by @_calma_tay

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Some snaps of The Station at Michigan Central. May, 2025. by @_calma_tay

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🔥Happy 1 year, Echelon.Crazy to think it’s already been 4 months, but since October I’ve had the pleasure of working with @josephvanwagner and the team @echelonannarbor.In this short amount of time, we’ve done some great work together, and I’m looking forward to what the future holds. I know I’ve said it before, but it’s worth celebrating time and time again: congratulations on being named a @beardfoundation semifinalist for Best New Restaurant.Echelon is built on wood fire, driven by Michigan’s seasons, and deeply connected to the farmers and producers who make it all possible. The technique and sourcing behind every dish tells a story. The intentionality behind everything they do is evident, from the craft to the team to the community they’re building.If you haven’t been to Echelon, make a point to visit them soon, and visit them often. The team is always learning, growing, and exploring, and the menu evolves with what’s available and what’s inspiring them in the moment.Here’s to more greatness ahead. 🔥 by @_calma_tay

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🤤 That cheese melt though… @marrow_detroit Swipe for a closeup ➡️ by @_calma_tay

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Creating visual harmony with every frame.Every color tells a story! @karmawellnesskitchen puts incredible attention to detail into their amazing products and beautiful packaging. The goal was imagery that reflected that same level of care and thoughtfulness.A thoughtful color strategy guided each setup, with compositions built around their packaging. Elements were selected based on texture, scale, and purpose to create warm, inviting scenes that people could envision in their own homes.Every decision was intentional, creating elevated imagery that matched the quality and care they put into developing their products.#foodphotography #colorstory #karmawellness #productphotography #goodkarma #goodfood #visualstorytelling #detroitphotographer #mindfulcreation by @_calma_tay

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When passion meets purpose ✨Throwback to our @karmawellnesskitchen shoot from July 2023 where we captured their full line of meal kits and popped water lily seeds.Their amazing products and beautiful packaging deserved elevated imagery showcasing the same attention to detail that goes into their creation. Each photo was designed to reflect the care they put into sourcing ingredients and crafting recipes.Each scene showcases these wholesome products in their natural habitat - your dining table! We paired their offerings with complementary components that one would typically enjoy alongside these meals, bringing the complete dining experience to life.The meal kits were prepared by the talented owner, Vinita, and her family, with food styling by @secondhand_carbs . Every image honors the quality and thoughtfulness behind their products.Already looking forward to the next creative adventure! 💫#foodphotography #creativedirection #karmawellness #goodkarma #goodfood #detroitphotographer #productphotography #mealkit #foodstyling by @_calma_tay

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A little color for your feeds courtesy of a delicious collab from @sokobybaobabfare x @yellowlightdetroit by @_calma_tay

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Good karma, good food, good vibes all around. ✨Taking a moment today to share this work from a couple summers ago that I’ve been meaning to post (with more projects to share soon). Time flies when you’re doing what you love!This throwback is from my shoot with @karmawellnesskitchen where I captured their entire line of meal kits and popped water lily seeds. They have amazing products, beautiful packaging, and needed elevated imagery to showcase their products with the same love and attention to detail that goes into creating them.Photography, lighting, creative development, prop sourcing by yours truly - with many treasures found at the now-closed Detroit Propper (what an amazing resource it was for photographers!). Thanks to @secondhand_carbs for food styling. The owner, Vinita, and her family cooked these delicious meal kits, transforming them into the final scenes.Every scene was intentionally planned to create inviting settings that would make these wholesome meals feel right at home on your table.Can’t wait to share more soon! 💫#foodphotography #productphotography #detroitphotographer #karmawellness #goodkarma #creativelifehappylife #foodstyling #mealkit #sustainablefood by @_calma_tay

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Almost too pretty to eat… almost. definitely ate… left no crumbs as the kids say 😉Marrow’s new mushroom tasting menu w/ @stoneycreekmushrooms just dropped. Do yourself a favor and get there for dinner soon. Shoutout to @eddiemoreau for the impeccable plating ✨👌 by @_calma_tay

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