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Hi! I’m Anne.

I have always seen the world through the lens of a culinary enthusiast, so it makes sense that I fell in love with capturing images of my passion in action from a young age. I am so grateful for the success I have found in the food world as a photographer and I hope you enjoy visiting my site as you spend a little time seeing the world through my eyes.

I am excited to share my perspective with you, not only through my photographs, but also my experience styling food, creating recipes, and ultimately where it all started for me – cooking.

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I was honored to share my childbirth trauma & postpartum story with @yescollectiveco last week. This is a story I’ve never told publicly before, and it humbles me to do so. The reason I felt ...

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May 24

I was honored to share my childbirth trauma & postpartum story with @yescollectiveco last week. This is a story I’ve never told publicly before, and it humbles me to do so. The reason I felt called to share it now is because the more mothers I’ve spoken with, the more I’ve realized how common it is - particularly in America - for new mothers to have had similar mentally, physically & emotionally traumatic experiences around childbirth and early motherhood. So I hope my words can bring them comfort in the knowledge that they are not alone ❤️ https://www.yescollective.co/connect or click on @yescollectiveco to visit the link in bio ❤️

Repost @yescollectiveco: “We're so proud to launch a new series of pieces in Yes Collective called "Your Stories." It's all about sharing your stories of challenges, growth, setbacks, new beginnings, and the messy beauty of finding our way as working parents. ⁠
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Today, we're sharing @theannewatson's beautiful, harrowing story of becoming a mother: "No One Told Me Early Motherhood Would Be This Hard."⁠
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An excerpt: ⁠
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"That’s exactly what it felt like. Dark. Another friend of mine left me a voicemail that same week – a friend who had had a baby earlier that same year – and she said, 'I know these first few weeks can be completely insane and bewildering.' She was so right. I felt lost, and confused as to WHY this misery and depression is so common. I remember thinking, 'If this is the case, why didn’t anyone warn me?!'"⁠
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Read Anne's full essay, link in bio 💛⁠
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#motherhood #maternalmentalhealth #mentalwellness #emotionalhealth ⁠#birthtrauma #childbirth #posttraumaticgrowth #yescollectiveco #sayyestoyoumama #stepintoyouryes #emotionalfitness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthcare #workingmoms “⁠

It’s ALL a gift ✨

#meditationmonday #grateful #beherenow #positiveenergy #positivemindset #bepresent #lifetips #thismoment #quotestoliveby #emotionalstrength #positivity #positivevibes ...

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May 23

It’s ALL a gift ✨

#meditationmonday #grateful #beherenow #positiveenergy #positivemindset #bepresent #lifetips #thismoment #quotestoliveby #emotionalstrength #positivity #positivevibes #personalgrowth #kindness #gratitude #gratitudepractice #gratitudeattitude #mantramonday #mindfulness #resilience #shiftyourmindset #shiftyourperspective #lifeisbeautiful #lifeisagift

Part of farm life is definitely needing to say bye-for-now with love when your animals move on ❤️ Yesterday our beloved 8-year-old Rooster, Bob (named by Russell, naturally!) died peacefully after...

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May 21

Part of farm life is definitely needing to say bye-for-now with love when your animals move on ❤️ Yesterday our beloved 8-year-old Rooster, Bob (named by Russell, naturally!) died peacefully after a long, happy life of being spoiled & loved here on our ranch. We will miss his 4am crowing, his funny awkward run when I call his name, and his super-cool Mohawk 😆🥰 Russell insisted on saying a few words & laying flowers on his grave yesterday - I love this kid & his genuine compassion for animals, and all living beings. ❤️ So there is just one rooster here at The Watson Ranch for now - our young rooster, Frederick, is now king of the coop and certainly isn’t complaining 🐓☺️ But we will miss you, Bob-a-lish! ❤️

#FarmLife #thewatsonranch #fallbrook #fallbrookca #farmkid #farmboy #raisingchickens #animallover #animallovers #animallove #compassion #onelove

This was such a special week ❤️ After a LONG 2 1/2 years I was able to finally see (in-person, with lots of hugs!) Tim’s sister, my sister-in-law, Pip and her husband, my brother-in-law, Jim who...

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May 20

This was such a special week ❤️ After a LONG 2 1/2 years I was able to finally see (in-person, with lots of hugs!) Tim’s sister, my sister-in-law, Pip and her husband, my brother-in-law, Jim who flew in from England for some much-needed family time together. ❤️ Amongst many things, one of my favorite memories of this week was being able to celebrate Tim’s life & beautiful spirit together with a toast of his 2018 Watson Ranch ‘Piston Broke’ Cabernet Sauvignon while overlooking our family’s vineyard — it’s something I’ll never forget & I’m so grateful. Here’s to my husband, Tim and his incredible legacy 🍇❤️🍷

#family #cheerstolife #familylove #watsonranch #watsonranchvineyards #familyvineyard #cabernetsauvignon #fallbrookca #fallbrook #sandiegowine #winegrower

I could not love this oh-so-easy, nutritious & absolutely delicious Avocado & Toasted Almond Snack recipe from my friends at the Hass Avocado Board @loveonetoday more 🙌🥑 (you better ...

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May 17

I could not love this oh-so-easy, nutritious & absolutely delicious Avocado & Toasted Almond Snack recipe from my friends at the Hass Avocado Board @loveonetoday more 🙌🥑 (you better believe I devoured this as soon as I was done shooting it!) The perfect combo of creamy, crunchy & healthy. YUM.

Repost from @loveonetoday:
“Boost your energy during the workday with this avocado & toasted almond snack. Each bite will help keep you satisfied until your next meal. Recipe below. 👇

Ingredients:
1 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and sliced
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. roasted, salted almond, chopped
salt, and pepper, to taste

Instructions:
Drizzle avocado slices with olive oil and sprinkle with chopped almonds.”

#Avocados #AvocadoLove #LoveOneToday #AvocadosAreLife #HealthySnackIdeas #foodphotography #foodphotographer #foodstyling #foodstylist #foodstagram #healthyfood #veganrecipes #vegetarianrecipes #healthyrecipes

If you’re reading this post, this is my wish for you 💗 #MondayMetta #MettaMeditation

#Metta #meditation #meditationmonday #meditationpractice #meditationmondays #compassion ...

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May 16

If you’re reading this post, this is my wish for you 💗 #MondayMetta #MettaMeditation

#Metta #meditation #meditationmonday #meditationpractice #meditationmondays #compassion #positivevibes #positiveaffirmations #positiveenergy #mindfulness #mindfulliving #mindsetmatters

Feelin’ peachy! 🍑💃 May is #NationalSalsaMonth and with peach season getting underway here in Southern California I’m loving this vibrant homemade Fresh Peach and Tomato Salsa recipe that ...

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May 15

Feelin’ peachy! 🍑💃 May is #NationalSalsaMonth and with peach season getting underway here in Southern California I’m loving this vibrant homemade Fresh Peach and Tomato Salsa recipe that Chef Andrew Johnson @forage.whitaker created for our team at @yescollectiveco 🍑❤️🍅 SUPER-easy to make & a total crowd-pleaser, be sure to add this one to your summer recipe repertoire ☀️ Get the recipe by visiting www.yescollective.co/content/fresh-peach-and-tomato-salsa or click on the link in my stories today!

#salsa #peachsalsa #homecooking #homemadefood #healthyfood #yescollective #foodphotography #foodphotographer #foodstylist #foodstyling #foodstagram #instafood #salsalovers #foodpics

✨ This shift in perspective, I’ve found, is EVERYTHING ✨

#meditationmonday #grateful #beherenow #positiveenergy #positivemindset #bepresent #lifetips #thismoment #quotestoliveby ...

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May 9

✨ This shift in perspective, I’ve found, is EVERYTHING ✨

#meditationmonday #grateful #beherenow #positiveenergy #positivemindset #bepresent #lifetips #thismoment #quotestoliveby #emotionalstrength #positivity #positivevibes #personalgrowth #kindness #gratitude #gratitudepractice #gratitudeattitude #mantramonday #mindfulness #resilience #keepgoing #growthmindset #shiftyourmindset #shiftyourperspective

Going to indulge my “proud mama” side today, seeing that it’s Mother’s Day n’ all ❤️… It’s hard to express how much joy this boy brings to my life, and this last week he made my ...

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May 9

Going to indulge my “proud mama” side today, seeing that it’s Mother’s Day n’ all ❤️… It’s hard to express how much joy this boy brings to my life, and this last week he made my heart burst with pride when he was given the “Mathematician of the Month” award at school by his principal. To have gone through all he’s been through at such a young age & not only come out on the other side of it as a happy, kind-hearted, fun-loving kid, but also one who works his butt off to do well in school and achieve his goals… dang. He just blows me away and I couldn’t love being his mom more than I do. Thank you for making my job as “mom” so amazing, Russell. You are my greatest teacher in this life - I learn so much from you every day and am eternally grateful. I love you so much. ❤️

#mothersday #proudmom #proudmama #motherandson #thatsmyboy #gratefulmom #gratitude #gratitudeattitude

Fri-YAY! 🍨🎉

#icecreamfordinner #icecream #saltedcaramel #caramel #caramelsauce #caramelsundae #foodphotography #foodphoto #foodphotographer #foodpic #actionshot #foodstagram ...

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May 7

Fri-YAY! 🍨🎉

#icecreamfordinner #icecream #saltedcaramel #caramel #caramelsauce #caramelsundae #foodphotography #foodphoto #foodphotographer #foodpic #actionshot #foodstagram #foodstyling #yum #fridayvibes

An early Mother’s Day post tonight before we head into this weekend as I sit here and reflect on how grateful I am to have an amazing mom who is also one of my very best friends 💗 ...

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May 6

An early Mother’s Day post tonight before we head into this weekend as I sit here and reflect on how grateful I am to have an amazing mom who is also one of my very best friends 💗 @grandmaturtlelinda I love you. Tomorrow (Friday) morning my sweet momma is having total knee replacement surgery on her left knee, so for those of you who are inclined I’d be very grateful for all of the prayers, positive thoughts, light, love, good juju and supportive vibes you can send her way 🙏✨❤️She deserves to be surrounded by ALLLLLL the love 🥰

#loveyoumom #bestmomever #momanddaughter #motherdaughter

My “baby” twin brothers @jeffclinard & @taclinard are celebrating their birthday today! Clearly my enthusiasm for them has grown over the years 😂🥳🥰 I love you guys, Jeff & Trevor!...

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May 4

My “baby” twin brothers @jeffclinard & @taclinard are celebrating their birthday today! Clearly my enthusiasm for them has grown over the years 😂🥳🥰 I love you guys, Jeff & Trevor! I’m so lucky to have brothers who are also some of my best friends in the whole wide world. ❤️

#happybirthday #bigsister #siblinglove #twinbrothers

Compassion, for others and yourself, starts with letting go of the things that make us suffer. 💛 So, pick it up and put it down.

#meditationmonday #beherenow #positiveenergy ...

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May 2

Compassion, for others and yourself, starts with letting go of the things that make us suffer. 💛 So, pick it up and put it down.

#meditationmonday #beherenow #positiveenergy #positivemindset #bepresent #quotestoliveby #emotionalstrength #positivityquotes #letgo #compassion #kindness #gratitude #selfcompassion #gratitudeattitude #mantramonday #mindfulness #resilience #pickitupandputitdown #keepmovingforward #ramdass #ramdassquotes

“Mushrooms have taught me the interconnectedness of all life-forms and the molecular matrix that we share… I feel that I am part of this continuum of stardust into which I am born and to which I ...

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Apr 28

“Mushrooms have taught me the interconnectedness of all life-forms and the molecular matrix that we share… I feel that I am part of this continuum of stardust into which I am born and to which I will return at the end of this life.” - @paulstamets

✨🍄 Have you seen the documentary @fantasticfungi yet? 🍄✨ I think it is simply incredible how much we have yet to learn from the Fungi kingdom. And isn’t it funny how when we turn to nature, we almost always find that the answers were already there just waiting for us to rediscover them? 🙏✨🌏🌱

#mushrooms #mushroom #fungi #fungilove #fungilover #mushroomlovers #naturelovers #plantmedicines #foodphotography #foodphoto #foodphotographer #fantasticfungi #mycelium #plants #paulstamets #michaelpollan

Even if you’re not usually an early-morning person, I highly encourage you to try & wake up before dawn this week if you can!… The Cosmos is putting on a spectacular, once-in-a-hundred-years ...

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Apr 26

Even if you’re not usually an early-morning person, I highly encourage you to try & wake up before dawn this week if you can!… The Cosmos is putting on a spectacular, once-in-a-hundred-years planetary parade in the early morning sky this week. About one hour before sunrise you can see Jupiter, Venus, Mars & Saturn lined-up in a perfect diagonal across the sky, bright enough to spot with the naked eye. ✨ This morning they were joined by a beautiful crescent moon. 🌙 There’s no better way to put things into perspective before you start the day than a little planetary stargazing, if you ask me 💫💛 Have any of you seen this show yourself yet? So cool!

#stargazing #planetary #planetaryscience #planetaryalignment #lifeinperspective #perspectiveiseverything #perspectiveshift #pause #lookup #thecosmos #ouruniverse

You are so resilient.
You are so loved.
Breathe.
Keep going. 🤍

#meditationmonday #grateful #beherenow #positiveenergy #positivemindset #bepresent #lifetips #thismoment ...

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Apr 25

You are so resilient.
You are so loved.
Breathe.
Keep going. 🤍

#meditationmonday #grateful #beherenow #positiveenergy #positivemindset #bepresent #lifetips #thismoment #quotestoliveby #emotionalstrength #positivity #positivevibes #love #kindness #gratitude #gratitudepractice #gratitudeattitude #mantramonday #mindfulness #resilience #keepgoing #keepmovingforward

Happy Earth Day! 🍓🍊🍋🥬🫐🍇
I’m constantly in awe of Mother Earth & so grateful for all she gives us to nourish our bodies, minds & souls ❤️🌏✨

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Apr 22

Happy Earth Day! 🍓🍊🍋🥬🫐🍇
I’m constantly in awe of Mother Earth & so grateful for all she gives us to nourish our bodies, minds & souls ❤️🌏✨

@macielfamilyorganicfarm

#EarthDay #EarthDay2022 #Prithvi #Gratitude #foodphotography #foodphotographer #foodstyling #motherearth #motherearthlove #organicveggies

So. True. 🙏❤️

#meditationmonday #grateful #beherenow #positiveenergy #positivemindset #bepresent #lifetips #thismoment #quotestoliveby #emotionalstrength #positivity #positivevibes ...

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Apr 18

So. True. 🙏❤️

#meditationmonday #grateful #beherenow #positiveenergy #positivemindset #bepresent #lifetips #thismoment #quotestoliveby #emotionalstrength #positivity #positivevibes #love #kindness #gratitude #gratitudepractice #gratitudeattitude #mantramonday #mindfulness

My goodness, I love being an auntie to this adorable soul! 💞 I was fortunate to get to visit my brother’s family this past week to really spend some quality time together for Russell’s spring ...

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Apr 16

My goodness, I love being an auntie to this adorable soul! 💞 I was fortunate to get to visit my brother’s family this past week to really spend some quality time together for Russell’s spring break & it was amazing! My 2-year-old niece Hannah was born during COVID, and right in the midst of Tim’s toughest part of his cancer battle - so my opportunity to meet & bond with her has been a bit delayed - but ohhhhh my goodness has it been worth the wait! She would come out of her room each morning this week & insist on joining me for yoga asanas (which was basically the cutest darn thing I’ve ever seen and best part of my day!!!!) … She’s a feisty snuggle bug with the heart of a lion & a beautiful, intelligent-beyond-her-years mind of her own. I can’t wait to watch you grow, Hannah Banana!! 🤗💞🍌 #auntielife #aunt #auntielove

Squishy, fluffy, spiced-just-right Hot Cross Buns! Here’s a favorite recipe of mine for your Easter Weekend 💞 Who wants one!? 😋

HOT CROSS BUNS
Ingredients:
· 1/2 c golden ...

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Apr 14

Squishy, fluffy, spiced-just-right Hot Cross Buns! Here’s a favorite recipe of mine for your Easter Weekend 💞 Who wants one!? 😋

HOT CROSS BUNS
Ingredients:
· 1/2 c golden raisins
· 1/2 c currants or dark raisins
· 1 c boiling water
· 1/3 c granulated monkfruit sweetener (can use sugar if you’d like)
· 1 (1/4 oz) packet instant yeast
· 2 tsp sea salt
· 3 tsp grated orange zest
· 1 tsp cinnamon
· 1/2 tsp nutmeg
· 4 1/2 c all-purpose flour, divided, plus more for work surface
· 3/4 c whole milk, warmed (~110°F)
· 1/2 c (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened & cut into cubes
· 2 eggs, beaten
· Cooking spray
· 1/4 c water
· 1 TBSP apricot jam
· Juice from 1 orange

Directions:
1) Plump the raisins & currants by placing them in a small bowl & covering them with boiling water for 5-10 mins. Drain, set aside.

2) Place monkfruit sweetener (or sugar), yeast, salt, orange zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 4 1/4 c of the flour in bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment; beat on medium until combined. Add warm milk, softened butter, and eggs; beat until a shaggy dough forms, approx 2 mins. Remove paddle attachment from mixer, connect dough attachment. Beat on medium until dough is smooth & elastic, about 7 mins. Add drained raisins & currants; beat until evenly incorporated, approx. 1 min.

3) Transfer dough to a large bowl coated with cooking spray; cover with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, ~ 1 hour.

4) Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface; divide evenly into 12 pieces; shape into balls. Line a 13x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper; coat with cooking spray. Arrange dough balls in prepared pan; cover with plastic wrap. Let rise until doubled in size, ~1 hour.

5) Preheat oven to 375°F. Whisk together water & remaining 1/4c flour in a small bowl until a paste forms. Spoon into a resealable plastic bag; snip a 1/4-inch-wide corner off bag. Pipe a cross on top of each dough ball in pan.

6) Bake until buns are golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven. Whisk together jam & orange juice in a small bowl. Brush over warm buns to glaze. Allow to cool slightly before serving & enjoy!