Jumping on the Sprinkles Bandwagon

Since December 29th, I have been getting a lot of work in Halifax, not only as a food photographer, but as a food stylist. Some of my gigs have been food styling only - no photos!! My brain is constantly churning with ideas of how to push myself - learn more, experiment more, try new things. Of course there's nothing new about sprinkles but I was seeing them everywhere a couple of months ago and I just love them, so finally, I decided to jump on the sprinkles wagon (I can't help it - they're pretty!!) Also, baking cupcakes and topping them with pale pink buttercream and sprinkles is an excuse to create a new foodscape in my studio, play with my new hot lights (ps - buttercream does NOT like hot lights), and try to teach myself something new about food photography and styling. I'm still getting the hang of how to light food with studio lighting (it's much harder than I thought it would be!) but I'm workin' on it...

Occasions Magazine Spring Issue 2012

Cover shot: Not styled by Kelly Neil ;) (Not sure if this was shot by the most amazing Perry Jackson or Julia Webb)

Lead In Page Right: Salmon: Prepared by Mark DeWolf and Kelly Neil, styled by Mark DeWolf and Kelly Neil, photographed by Kelly Neil

Herbs in pots: Styled by Kelly Neil, photographed by Perry Jackson

Tasting Menu: Fishcakes: Prepared by Kelly Neil, styled by Kelly Neil, photographed by Perry Jackson

Style Watch: Herbs in pots: Styled by Kelly Neil, photographed by Perry Jackson

Close up of my name in print for the first time!! This is pulled from the first-round PDF proof I received a while ago and Perry Jackson's name is missing from the 'Photography' section - he is an incredible photographer and I have been SO fortunate to work with him again since.

Super Foods: Styled by Mark DeWolf and Kelly Neil, photographed by Kelly Neil

Smoked Salmon: Prepared by Mark DeWolf, styled by Mark DeWolf, photographed by Kelly Neil

Arugla Radicchio Salad: Prepared by Mark DeWolf, styled by Mark DeWolf and Kelly Neil, photographed by Kelly Neil

Salmon: Prepared by Mark DeWolf and Kelly Neil, styled by Mark DeWolf and Kelly Neil, photographed by Kelly Neil

Rhubarb Bread Pudding: Prepared by Kelly Neil, styled by Mark DeWolf, photographed by Kelly Neil

Cinnamon Sticks: Styled by Kelly Neil, photographed by Kelly Neil

Frozen Herb Cubes: Prepared and styled by Kelly Neil, photographed by Perry Jackson

Micro Greens and Dill Tablescape: Styled by Kelly Neil, photographed by Perry Jackson

Left page: Tablescape: Styled by Kelly Neil, photographed by Perry Jackson

Frozen Herb Cubes: Prepared and styled by Kelly Neil, photographed by Perry Jackson

Fishcakes: Prepared by Kelly Neil, styled by Kelly Neil, photographed by Perry Jackson

Spring Pea Linguine: Prepared and styled by Kelly Neil, photographed by Perry Jackson

Pork Roast: Prepared by Sean Neil, styled by Kelly Neil, photographed by Perry Jackson

Lemon Mousse: Prepared and styled by Kelly Neil, photographed by Perry Jackson