Virginia & DC based photographer serving clients worldwide. kathryn@kathrynwagner.com 1(340)244-0581
I had a great time photographing two prominent professional illusionists Dan White and Jonathan Bayme for the New York Times Dining and Wine coverage of Eleven Madison Park’s most recent reinvention. The pair of magicians teamed up to creatively consult on a distinct twist to ordering dessert: incorporating classic New York  street hustle games into a card [...]
As a food photographer, making images of whiskey and the new processes surrounding the aging of Whiskey was fascinating. It was a joy to once again be a photographer for The New York Times Food section. Terressentia’s process of aging and flavoring whiskey in a fraction of the time typically needed was interesting to observe [...]
I am happy to show you professional food photography and the full website redesign and rebranding of Ali Baba Restaurant. It was a pleasure collaborating with Karl of Three Plumes on showcasing the fast fresh and healthy aspects of this eatery’s authentic Mediterranean cuisine with vibrant colorful photographs of the food. The images are to appear on the site, in store, [...]
I am very excited to share with you a shot recently created for Seafare of Williamsburg, a classic fine dining experience focused on seafood, in Williamsburg Virginia. This shoot is great example of working with a wonderful client and a great team to show off the incredible experiences that my clients offer to their customers. These images [...]
I had a great time shooting professional chef portraits with McCrady’s Restaurant’s team; including Chef Sean Brock and Chef de Cuisine Jeremiah Langehorne (plus a live chicken) recently. We named the hen “Bo” short for Bojangles, and she did a wonderful job of livening up the set. McCrady’s did have local chicken on the menu [...]
I recently worked with the guys of Foodie Truck a new mobile eatery in Charleston, South Carolina. The Steam Buns with Duck BBQ above is my favorite shot from the edit, with the outtake above and the formal branding shot below. We had a great time creating a set of food imagery from the menu [...]
Words by Jessica Raymond Considering that residents and visitors alike, adorned in rainboots and rain jackets, were eager to get out of the downpour, the weather did not affect the energetic crowd that gathered at the 2012 Food and Wine Festival culinary village in Marion Square on Saturday, March 3rd. Although nationally recognized products and [...]
I am pleased to share with you an image from a recent production of a Charleston restaurant that features Mediterranean cuisine on it’s menu. Truly a pleasure to photograph. The shoot was dedicated to showing potential diners the virtues of eating cuisine such as this salad above: fast, fresh, and healthy. Photographs are licensed to appear in-store, on [...]
An update for the food photography portfolio:Â Grilled triggerfish, romesco sauce, kale chutney, tomato jam, braised radishes, and powdered olive oil.
I was pleased to participate in a genuine Lowcountry tradition this past week: the Oyster Roast. Oyster Season traditionally begins in the in the fall and is currently in full swing here in Charleston. Growing up in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains it is a rare opportunity to partake in such an [...]
“I find friendship to be like wine, raw when new, ripened with age, the true old man’s milk, & restorative cordial.” – Thomas Jefferson to Dr. Benjamin Rush, Poplar Forest, August 17, 1811[1] As a native Virginian, a travel story on Virginia wines is something that begins to truly come alive, visually, when you pair [...]
Recently, I had a great time shooting / eating with the folks at La Bodega a cute tapas lounge concept in downtown Kansas City.
Big game fishing is popular sport in the Virgin Islands and a day’s catch makes for some great cooking, with Mahi-Mahi and Yellowfin Tuna being perennial favorites. Though more difficult than shooting fish in a barrel, visitors often come to the Virgin Islands for the likelihood that they will catch the elusive Blue Marlin. As [...]
I always enjoy photographing for Asolare Restaurant, a food photography client who works hard to source local, fresh, yellowfin tuna for it’s innovative menu.
I am pleased to share with you an image of mine which is currently featured in American Airlines first class inflight magazine Celebrated Living. Celebrated Living chose St. Johnas a destination included in the “Craving the Caribbean” article on Winter travel. The photograph above of the delicious salmon canapé from Asolare restaurant was selected by [...]
Virgin Fresh: An island beekeeping initiative – Images by Kathryn Wagner This past winter I was fortuante to document an island wide beekeeping initiative on St. John. I was interested in the effort and the class because it attempts to tackle a unique problem to the islands: what can you do in a rural area [...]
I was lucky enough to spend a day with Josephine Roller, St. John’s premier provider of organic produce and local foods. The shoot began bright and early to accommodate her busy schedule and the morning sun. I was excited to get a taste of local farming here on the island. In contrast to my hometown [...]
I stopped in to the Coral Bay agricultural center this week and wanted to see what they were all about. Coral Bay is the smaller of the two towns on St. John, where a slow pace of life is paramount to many residents. The government run resource that is the Agricultural center is being utilized [...]
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