Some recent shots from my food portfolio (superfood and ingredients galleries): sliced almonds, goldenberries, turmeric root and powder, and Himalayan salt crystals. What do they have in common? The background. I used old weathered barn wood with white paint peeling off. Turmeric with its intense color is a popular photography subject.

My collection of wood backgrounds and textures is also growing. Old barn wood is definitely my favorite. It appears in many food and still life pictures.

These are just some pictures available for licensing as royalty free digital downloads starting at $2. I am also available for similar assignment projects.

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Yacon slices, an ancient South American snack from Andies, is the newest addition to my superfood photography portfolio.

Yacon is a delicious tuber that tastes more like a fruit than a root. It has an outstanding reputation for being one of the healthiest alternative sweeteners available on the market due to its high concentration of inulin, low glycemic impact, and healthy naturally occurring probiotics. When simply sliced and dehydrated, yacon has a taste resembling a dried apple with a hint of smokiness. Enjoy these pure and natural yacon slices as a snack, cut into salads, or as an exotic alternative to other dried fruits.

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- Buy Yacon slices on Amazon.com.

Other pictures in that gallery include more exercise weights – kettlebells, adjustable dumbbells and, also, exercise balls. Personally, I exercise with 50lb kettlebells. 5lb dumbbells are not heavy enough for my workout, but a fun to photograph.

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During last 3 years I have added several wood and metal letterpress type sets to my collection. They are featuring in numerous pictures in my stock portfolio: words, phrases, slogans, proverbs, questions, typography abstracts. They are also used in custom projects.

Some type sets are more than 100 years old and have a lot of character: scratches, dents, stains. Wood printing blocks have beautiful ink patina.

I have prepared several images of alphabet and number sets isolated on white. Each printing block is shot separately (usually a top view) and then a collage of 26 alphabet letters or 10 digits is created. So, they can be used to create any flat text or numbers. I should point out that I shoot my words, logos and phrases in a somewhat different style – at certain angle to show sides of printing blocks which gives more 3-dimensional effect.

The files for alphabet and number sets are much larger than other pictures. I am offering them at the same price, but only in large sizes and the price for the original size picture is higher.

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Seeds of Salvia hispanica commonly known as chia are getting a lot of publicity lately as a super food rich in omega-3 fatty acids and other nutrients. They are also popular in my stock photography portfolio.

Backgrounds of brown and white chia seeds including 2 times life magnification, seeds in different containers (scoop, tablespoon, jar, bowls), chia gel, ground seeds sprinkled on yogurt, chia seeds together with other healthy seeds like flax or hemp. These are just some picture available for licensing as royalty free digital downloads starting at $2. Check my super food gallery.

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Books:

Chia: The Complete Guide to the Ultimate Superfood. For people trying to lose weight and enhance well-being, it’s a little miracle: chia, a tiny seed that the Aztecs used for centuries as a super food, provides a complete source of dietary protein with more omega-3 fatty acids than salmon and more fiber—but fewer carbs—than rice, grains, and corn. In fact, chia is a gluten-free natural appetite suppressant that helps regenerate muscle, sustain energy, and balance blood sugar. This definitive work covers the history and benefits of chia, and features a comprehensive daily strategy for weight loss, plus delicious recipes!