Highland Cattle

Visual story of a highland cattle farmer utilizing a method of rotational grazing called "mob grazing"

Natural & real.

commercial lifestyle & agriculture photographer
based in Connecticut & will travel

Obtaining the Relatable

Showcasing real imagery that's interesting AND relatable to your brand's customers isn't always a piece of cake. And, sometimes stock photos & AI content don't create "WOW" effects as you hoped. I'm a Connecticut-based photographer passionate about helping growing businesses create stunning images to impress.

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Photos for Restaurant Website

Photography for a restaurant website

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Bravadin

Goal: to highlight the steps and benefits of making patties with a silicone burger press

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Summer in Woodstock, CT

View images used for New England Living Magazine

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Trigo Wood-Fired Pizza

editorial shoot for Edible CT East magazine

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Elderflower Syrup Recipe

You've likely heard of elderberries, but did you know that the flowers are popular to harvest in Europe to create a tasty syrup for cocktails?

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product photography for food & beverage brands

The origins of food.

So many customers want to know where the food comes from, how it's made, and what's in it. I help food brands stand out by photographing the experiences and origins of food & beverage.

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Connecticut Winery Photography

social media library for Taylor Brooke Winery located in Woodstock, Connecticut

All in the details.

Tell a story with words, but try telling it in an image. Advertising photography is all about details. I'm a versatile photographer who can roll with the punches, plan a shoot with you, and work with diverse types of people to get it done...whether it's that busy ol' farmer in some redneck town, or high-ranking executive in the city.

Ready to talk details?

Let's brainstorm imagery that resonates with the experience your customer wants.

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For Businesses

Looking for photography & other creative services to grow your customer base? Whether you're local in Connecticut, or focusing on a global reach, let's talk.

For Agencies

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COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY MAKes

Common Things Extraordinary

1. Tell me what you need.

If you're not sure, that's ok, the more detail the better.

2. I create our quote.

Because every business is unique in their photographic needs, I will customize a quote tailored to your needs.

3. We plan, we shoot.

Leading up to the shoot, I can create a mood board or plan the shoot with you. I also offer livestream tethered shooting for clients or agencies that need to be on site virtually throughout the shoot.

Current Features

General

Quiet Corner CT | New England Living Magazine

Feature article on my area of Connecticut also known as the “Quiet Corner”…highlighting some of our area’s favorite summer spots.

August 15, 2024 No Comments

lifestyle couple drinking wine under tree at vineyard Connecticut

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Winery Photographer | Ox and Oak Vineyards, Lebanon, CT

library shoot for a winery producing award-winning wines in Lebanon, CT

August 15, 2024 No Comments

General

Trigo Wood Fired Pizza | CT Restaurant Photographer

A cozy, warm pizza house serving flat bread pizzas made with their own dough and farm fresh local ingredients

August 15, 2024 No Comments

commercial product photographer hands holding burger stack with burger press

General

The Silicone Burger Press : Product Photo Shoot

Great product photos should show steps & process of using the item, as well as highlighting benefits. This shoot is for one of the only silicone burger presses on the market.

August 15, 2024 No Comments

highland cow photography at a grazing farm in Connecticut photographed by ling messer agricultural commercial photographer

Projects

Agriculture: Cow Photography | A Highland Cattle Farm

Can you trust a photographer with a bunch of cows? Having worked around cattle for decades, Ling Messer is familiar with movement around large livestock to capture the best possible angles.

August 15, 2024 No Comments

Character

Kadaejah’s Posh Version

3 different looks in one shoot – welcome to posh Kadaejah

https://www.instagram.com/kadaejah
hair & makeup by Kadaejah the model herself

August 11, 2024 No Comments

Ling Messer

COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHER

Highland Cattle

Natural & real.

Obtaining the Relatable

Photos for Restaurant Website

Bravadin

Summer in Woodstock, CT

Trigo Wood-Fired Pizza

Elderflower Syrup Recipe

Look tasty?

The origins of food.

Connecticut Winery Photography

All in the details.

Ready to talk details?

For Businesses

Looking for photography & other creative services to grow your customer base? Whether you're local in Connecticut, or focusing on a global reach, let's talk.

For Agencies

View my rates & learn how we can work together on a commercial photography project for your client's brand.

COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY MAKes

Common Things Extraordinary

1.

Tell me what you need.

2.

I create our quote.

3.

We plan, we shoot.

Current Features

Quiet Corner CT | New England Living Magazine

Winery Photographer | Ox and Oak Vineyards, Lebanon, CT

Trigo Wood Fired Pizza | CT Restaurant Photographer

The Silicone Burger Press : Product Photo Shoot

Agriculture: Cow Photography | A Highland Cattle Farm

Kadaejah’s Posh Version

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The sky's the limit for commercial photography. Inquire below.