Food Photographer · Creative Director

Los Angeles, CA

Close-up of red popcorn coated with a red-colored glaze or seasoning.
A glass filled with green juice garnished with cucumber slices and a cocktail pick is placed on a gold-accented tray. To the left, a vintage white rotary dial telephone is seen, and to the right, a turntable with a holographic vinyl record is partial
Close-up of a toasted bread slice topped with guacamole, a slice of grapefruit, a slice of orange, greens, and a drizzle of green sauce.
A close-up view of a dish with slices of blood oranges arranged in a baking dish, some garnished with green cardamom pods.
A person holding a small metal torch with a blue flame over a lit candle in a glass container. The candle is emitting smoke and is placed on a square marble coaster.
Close-up of an appetizer with seafood, herbs, and edible flowers on a black rectangular plate.
A bartender flames a cocktail garnished with lime, chili powder on the rim, and a lime slice with chili topping, placed on a gold tray.
Close-up of colorful gourmet appetizers on a wooden serving board, featuring various toppings and garnishes.
Close-up of multiple plates with steamed pink and white dumplings garnished with edible flowers and greens on a silver tray.
A cocktail glass filled with an orange-colored drink garnished with a dried pineapple slice, set on a white marble coaster on a dark, textured surface with green plants and gold decorative items in the background.
A long wooden dining table set for a meal in a bright, industrial-style room with large windows and exposed brick walls. The table includes plates, glasses, silverware, water bottles, and small candles.
A wooden cutting board with two sliced lime wedges, three red chili peppers, and a bowl of buttered popcorn against a red background.
Caramel popcorn with chocolate drizzles in a wooden bowl, scattered on a beige background with a chocolate chip cookie in the background.
Baked rice pudding topped with raisins, cinnamon, and cinnamon sticks in a yellow ceramic bowl on a wooden surface.
A martini glass with a salted rim, filled with a yellow cocktail, placed on a concrete surface with shadows.
Fudge with a piece removed showing its creamy interior, surrounded by broken pieces and a metal spatula on a dark surface.
Close-up of seven chocolate chip cookies with some sprinkled with chopped nuts on a wire cooling rack over a baking sheet.
Close-up of a bowl of avocado and cucumber slices, topped with green sauce and sprinkled with red chili powder.
Plate of restaurant-style taquitos topped with shredded cheese, green guacamole, and drizzled with sour cream, served with a side of dipping sauce for tacos, on a white rectangular platter on a wooden table.

Maria Hedrick is a food photographer and creative director based in Los Angeles, working with restaurants and food brands.

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