Sweet! I think good food photography is really awesome. I love the last shot the best myself. I can't wait to see what you share in the future.

Blogging twice in less than a week? Setting some high expectations there, aren't you? I love that last shot...awesome job!!

Great job! Especially the last one! There are some great food photography and food styling books out there you should check out for more ideas, too!

Thanks Rachael! I've been looking at tons of stuff. It's fun for me. I've been wanting to shoot more of the stuff I cook too. :)

Love these Zak. It feels good to find your mojo! I can't wait to see more... these make me hungry!

COOL! I mean HOT! Love that last one. You have my curiosity totally piqued on the "fun personal project" thing, and I can't wait to see the direction your photography takes. Actually, the reason I like the last one so much is because it takes "food" photography to another level -- I love photography that shows the human side behind stuff we sometimes take for granted, like the love and care that goes into food prep, from growing to plating to washing the dishes. Anyway, so excited for you to be moving in a direction that makes so much sense considering the all-around ZAK I know and love!

Yum!! Ok, now I am STARVING!!! These images are AWESOME, especially the last one! And how great is it that it doesn't matter that your subjects aren't looking at you :) I myself am venturing out to other types of photography-- I just did my first boudoir session and I loved it-- so we shall see!

These are great Zak ! It is so wonderful when you find something that love you doing ...I see fantastic things in your future and I can not wait to hear more about your project. BTW, the last one totally rocks and I too love food photography.

How exciting!!! I just love these photos *and* you're already an awesome food styling photog to boot!! =)

Great shots Zach. I love the last one - straight out of a magazine!

Ooooh, these are groooovy! I love, love, love that last shot!! Food photography is so neat, and something I've always wanted to do ... but I haven't really cooked in sooooo long, which is sad, because it's what I went to school for initially. Looks yummmy!

The last one is awesome. It's so dynamic and hot. It tells a story.

Ooooh.... if you're gonna have yummy images of scrumptious food on your blog all the time I might have to stay away! I don't need the temptation. I did lose a lot of weight once, but then I found it again! It was in the fridge all along! All jokes aside I think your decision is great one Zak. Good luck with your new direction.

Well, I'd have to say that music is my motivation also. And, like you Zac, I used to be a runner also. I used to run almost everyday listening to Metalica, Justice For All album. I need to download that album and start running again. I really miss it.

Music for me as well. I, however, am a lousy runner. I don't know why I'm such a wimp when it comes to running. Now, bike riding . . . I looooove bike riding. When I do hop on the treadmill I like to listen to Brit (as in British, not Britanny) Rock. Where did I put my walkman . . . LOL!

i was just telling amber the other day, i'm still flabbergasted that you were once overweight! i'm so amazed at your getting your health back on track, that's what i'm working on too!! you're an inspiration!

gotta say ditto on the music. i can be feeling like crap, having the worst day, headache, about to fall asleep at the wheel, whatever... and i put on queen's rock montreal (live) and it makes the world right again. can't wait to see what your song is... hahahahaha :) with that headband i'm guessing... let's get physical???

1st off... way rad photo... Jacob and I had a full on chat about it... plus your weight... who knew?? That's amazing, I would have never guessed. 2nd... good for you and the half marathon... that's wonderful! 3rd... to answer your question... any Prince song that comes on the radio... while I'm working on my stained glass... that just gets me amped up and going!

Very funny... I am far from being a runner... BUT, I will be turning 30 in October... and I thought... hmmm... I'm not getting any younger... maybe that would be my gift to myself... to train and complete a half marathon. It's in the beginning stage of my thought process... but this is the one I was looking at:

http://www.kozenterprises.com/Running/halfdf84.htm

Aerodynamic headband you got there. I have to have music to work out! Oldies are the best!

I have to tell you, that headband is what gets me pumped :) Actually I dont have a specific song. Anything loud and obnoxious does the work for me often times. Typically something that I wouldnt put on when the girls are in the truck with me.

Music, definitely. But also children- their energy and love, motivates me a great deal :)

I never would have guessed, Zak -- I thought you were always a health nut! :) And I write this as I'm eating a brownie ... shame on me! Hmmm....music, to me, is life. I don't think I could function...or breathe...without it. It gets into my soul, gives me the strength and courage I need to fight for what is right in this world ... to fight for what I want ... and motivates me beyond anything else in this world (my kids aside, of course). It's so indescribable what it does to me, for me. I have music for every mood --- play piano when I'm stressed, jam on my guitar when I've had a rough day, pop in a good album ... anything loud that has a good beat, and I am pumped! Oh, and I totally dig the headband ... and your crazy hair! Yay for you, and good luck in training for your half-marathon!!!

HMMMM......What motivates me???? Regret is one. Whenever I think I don't want to do something I think about whether or not I will regret not at least trying. If the answere is Yes I would regret at least not trying then off I go. I can never think of a good enough excuse to have any regrets. Being outdoors always make me happy and motivates me. The feel of tired muscles makes me happy and motivates me. The music is just a bonus to make things more enjoyable. Wow that was a mouthfull. Hope you can make sense of it.

let's get physical! physical! i wanna get physical...oh dear lord. what motivates me hmmm...probably seeing you in that headband ;) but, honestly talking and seeing people more successful than me is very motivating.
high fives to you my friend on getting on the health track. me and the wifey need to stop being such workaholics and get back on the health train. so, honestly zak my friend, you you are getting me motivated!

OMG I just about spit out my water... that headband makes you look 80's fabulous! What motivates me... Not much these days, so send me some good mojo... cause I need some good healthy motivation to get in shape. Good luck in your marathon, and I love that I can see you with your point and shoot in the monitor reflection! .

That's a great story Zak. Thanks for sharing. I get motivated by being in nature with friends!

Neat! Happy Earth Day! I'm checking out that site now! :-)

Great idea Zak! Happy Earth Day to you!

the flowers are just beautiful - stop bragging WOULD YA?!?! i didn't even realize it was earth day tomorrow when lark and i went to chik-fil-a earlier today. there was some trash on the ground, so we were talking about litter (because it is one of my huge ginormous pet peeeeeeeeeeeeves!!!!!!) and after we talked, she saw some trash and asked me if she could pick it up and throw it away "to make our earf pretty". i was so proud of her. phoenix did the same thing at about her age. so that's what i did for earth day and it felt pretty great :)

yay earth!!! awesome pics too zak attack!

Happy Earth Day! Love the pretty flowers! It was a gorgeous day in Alabama... I took the little guys to the park. Hope you enjoyed the day with your adorable crew!

Happy Earth Day Zak!

Love the bookmark idea! I'm going to have to steal that idea from you. And the photojojo rope rocks (I'll have to steal that idea from you, too)! Talk about organization, Zak! You impress me!

lovin the new moos zak!

my newest set of mini-moos are in the mail to arrive today. Yippee!

Oh how fun! Aren't shipments like this like Christmas? We get all excited at our studio and my office manager yells at us for making messes opening boxes (b/c we're that excited, haha!!!)

The bookmarks... very clever marketing idea... super adorable!

Ooooh, groovy! We're on a moo card! lol I was wondering about that photo rope you use (I may have to grab some)!! Great ideas Zak -- you are one creative dude!

the bookmark idea is awesome!!!!! and i want to steal your office and/or photo ropes. that is all.

Everything looks great! We just found a place that prints regular business cards on a paper with a similar feel to the moos. The moos are awesome but they get pricey after awhile. Let me know if you want a link!

Your workspace is so....clean! Holy smokes! I wish mine looked like that!!!!!

The bookmark is so cute!!! And I love, love, love your workspace!

Aren't Moo Cards cool? We've been using those as our cards for a while now, I really love them :) I'm checking out the photorope thing...

I will put my daughter up to it! Maybe my husband too...he has great colorful tattoos....awesome in photos!

Well, we're fun and cute, but not in your area-darn it!