This collection of photos from Puglia documents markets, ateliers, tabletops and alleyways through close crops with an interest in light and minimalism. I find that highlighting this through composition brings a new perspective to the object.

The pictures you see on the following pages, are a result of a series of trips down South for my food tourism company, Heirloom Gastronomy, a business born out of the love for sharing a meal with a deeper understanding of its roots and a respect for the farmers, food artisans and winemakers who created it. Collaborating with these partners gives highlight to the local culture practices and a sense of place through the cuisine. A rich food history, I like to share with others through my company and my pictures.

In taking photos, I have a particular fascination with form, whether it be architectural or organic. Ultimately, I am capturing visual moments that are beautiful to me. Many of these are subtle or mundane, like a dish of cat food left in an alleyway or peeling plaster walls.