Shooting this “nightmare” for the Nightmare Before Christmas Official Cookbook and Entertaining Guide turned out to be a fun challenge! Shot for Insight Editions, this book features five separate party themes, 50+ recipes, and loads of crafts, decor, and games, that all needed to be captured in the style of Tim Burton’s detailed nightmare-scape.
Collaborating with author and stylist, Caroline Hall, food stylist Elena Craig, and the creative team at Insight Editions, we used a ton of props, so much food, elaborate displays, and models (plus one dog to be our Zero!) to bring these parties to life.
Working through challenging situations, like navigating between “Christmas light,” “Halloween light,” (and even black light!) and a very ambitious schedule, we managed to produce work we’re proud of and contribute to a bestselling book!
We hope that you are enjoying your countdown to the holidays, as traditional or unconventional as those might be!
