Projects
What’s new with Ling? Follow my blog here to see what I’ve been up to as a photographer & videographer.
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.
Winery Photographer | Ox and Oak Vineyards, Lebanon, CT
library shoot for a winery producing award-winning wines in Lebanon, CT
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
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.
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.
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
A Vintage Vermont Landscape | Retro-style Editing for Landscape Photography
A search for new, beautiful Vermont views turned into a rather solemn set of landscape images…
Elderflowers: All-Natural Beverage Recipe | Connecticut Commercial Photography
Elderflowers: Edible flowers of the Elderberry Plant Natural health products: many people have heard about elderberries, often used in all-natural cough syrups and immune-boosting supplements.
“Ramps” – Wild Leeks are the Best Wild Food to Forage in Early Spring | Boston Food Photographer
In the spring, many seasoned gourmet chefs get excited over cooking the most flavorful plant foraged from the forest: ramps. Learn how this intriguing plant sparks controversy and delicious meals at the same time!
Photo Tour | The Ceramics Maker for Michelin-starred Restaurants Around the World, Jono Pandolfi
Many creatives know that experience & quality is “all in the details”. A cheap-feeling, commonplace, run-of-the-mill plate doesn’t pair well with an exquisite entree served by a Michelin-starred chef. Read on about my visit to one of the world’s best ceramic artisans, located in Union City, New Jersey.
“Vegan Seafood” Fast Food Restaurant near Boston? Garden Patch By the Sea in Quincy, MA
Everything Vegan on the Menu! Summer time hits and the ocean breeze calls! For me, that typically means hot, fresh seafood and icy cold drinks
A Farm-to-Table Restaurant Experience in Brooklyn, CT | The Chef’s Table at Little Dipper Farm
Searching for a farm to table dining experience in Northeastern CT? Make a reservation at the Chef’s Table at Little Dipper Farm.
Coracora Sauce | CT Food Photographer
Creamy, Peruvian Hot Sauce with Aji Amarillo In this editorial photo shoot for Coracora Restaurant in West Hartford, CT, I was introduced to their incredible
Favorite Food at a Peruvian Restaurant in Connecticut | Editorial Photographer
Check out some foodie favorites at Cora Cora, a Peruvian Restaurant in West Hartford, CT. This is the most authentic you can get, other than flying to Peru yourself!
Garlic Scapes | CT Agriculture Photographer
My Culinary Delight of June A lot of people who garden stop enjoying its bounty when the garden is “over” in late fall. Those who
Photographing Hard Cider Beverage in a Glass Bottle | CT Beverage Photographer
How do you make a drink in a clear bottle glow with vibrance in photos? Find out how I made these cider bottles look vibrant, without Photoshop!
Quick Food Photos at an Event
Photographing food at an event isn’t always easy, as you can’t spend a ton of time perfecting every detail. How do I make the best of it? It’s always about the light.
Customized Photography for Catering Business Website
Find out how I worked with Renee’s Bistro & Catering with their website designer to create photos for their new website.
Commercial Drone & Landscape Photographer | Stanley, Idaho
Stanley, Idaho is one of America’s most pristine, remote locations for people who want to escape into nature’s gorgeous wilderness.
A Bernese Mountain Dog & Food Ingredients
Ever wonder how you can get photos of a dog with a bunch of food?
Planting Corn from My Own Harvested Seeds (& some thoughts about “sustainability”)
How can gardeners stop the addiction of buying seeds? Every gardener knows that buying seed packets every year can be very addicting. One can easily
Perspectives on Commercial Photography with Cows
How do you photograph a large animal, like a cow, on a white background without needing a ton of Photoshop?
Agriculture Video: Tomorrow’s Garden
One minute’s worth of video clips for the agricultural business or advertising agency…or at least for folks who procrastinate with their garden!
April Potato Planting
Many people think it’s too cold to plant anything in April, but not potatoes! View snapshots of potato planting after my husband got home from work.
Put on your muckboots, let’s check out the garden.
Step into your muck boots and let’s go for a quick check on the garden after a couple days of rain.
Dirty Beginnings of a Salad
The salad mix doesn’t come from the store, it comes from nature. I’m growing salad from decomposed cow poop and leaves: organic matter.
Rotisserie Chicken & Vegetables
Photographing meat is a completely different animal than photographing beautiful veggies or fruits. How do you make meat look hot, tasty, moist, and fresh in photos?