The Bevographer

09/10/2020

One of my many, many pivots during quarantine has been to try and learn how to do product photography.

Here’s my first go at it. Not too shabby if I do say so myself! Check stories for behind the scenes of how I set it up at home and the original white background image. I did mellow yellow for funsies in your feed.

In the future, I want to have a larger studio set up so I can do things like have black reflector kits set up on both sides and tall enough ceilings so I can overhead light easier. I’ll get there.

Thanks for joining me on my photography journey, friends! And thank you for the delicious rum. I love y’all forever.

09/03/2020

Love my friends at Localites and honored to help with Cookies and Cocktails this year. Go give this podcast a listen!

Happy September y'all, we're back and joined by Ally Glavas & Leah Roper, co-chairs of the Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma's Cookies & Cocktails to talk about the 9th annual event. This year's Cookies and Cocktails 2020 will take place September 18, 5:30-8:30 p.m. and will be in a drive-thru format! Get your tickets here and use code FriendsFamily for $5 off!

Today’s episode is sponsored by Bedré Fine Chocolate, check out their $9.99 surprise box and listen in for more information!
Empire Slice House in Nichols Hills Plaza opened Tuesday and Cafe 7 Downtown closed their downtown location last week, you can still enjoy their north OKC location.

Listen in where ever you get your podcasts and see our rundown of the week's events on our blog: https://www.localitesokc.com/happenings-blog/cookiescocktails

📸: photo by The Bevographer, of Cookies & Cocktails participant, Bad Nonna’s Samoa Cookie Cannoli. Get your tickets today to taste all of the participating restaurant's bites!

08/26/2020

I don’t know about y’all, but I’m for fall 🍁🍂 I’m dreaming of foggy weather, plaid shirts, and brightly colored leaves falling gently to the ground while I sip on a warm beverage.

Since we’re still a bit always from that type of weather in Oklahoma, I decided to make a comforting beverage that still chilled so I can enjoy it in 80% humidity.

Swipe to see my amazing fail while light testing 😅 Still looks pretty imo.

Figgy Weather
1 fig, peeled
1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2oz or similar5oz original

Muddle fig, spices, and sugar in shaker. Add bourbon, vermouth, and ice. Shake until chilled, strain ice and shake vigorously for about a minute to make egg whites extra foamy.

Strain into coupe and garnish with sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice and a fig wedge.

08/14/2020

The cocktail of the week is a spin on No. 2 Fleet Street from . Instead of serving it up, I decided to layer it over ice so that you can see the beautiful Rhubarb gin and on full display.

In honor of OKC gem , I’m naming this No. 2 Hudson Ave.

No. 2 Hudson Ave
1oz pineapple juice
1/2oz lemon juice
1/2oz yellow .fr
1/2oz simple syrup
10 coffee beans
1oz Ha’penny Rhubarb Gin
1/2oz Empress 1908 Gin

Shake everything but the gins over ice and double strain into highball filled with ice. Using the back of a bar spoon, gently layer the Ha’penny and Empress gins. Pro-tip, you may need to top with more ice after the Ha’penny gin so that the Empress floats correctly. No need to garnish, but you can use a dried pineapple wheel and coffee beans if desired.

The Yellow Chartreuse and pineapple mixture is delicious on its on, but you should stir to mix in the gin after you sneak a taste.

Cheers!

08/13/2020

Literally went through a year’s worth of photos to try and find an outtake to meet the challenge from . It ended with me telling “WHY ARE MY FRIENDS SO PERFECT?!” because I couldn’t find one missed pour, dropped glass, or even a rogue ice cube.

So here are the best (worst?) of my outtakes. Swipe to see the last one that’s wholly inappropriate to showcase on the first slide. 😳😂 I generally do not edit/post egg pictures because most people find them unappetizing. Brenna and Ryan still look great, imo. Me on the other hand...

Any other photographers wanna join in? Hit up and join the fun! @ Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

08/01/2020

My bebe first book is now available for pre-sale! Can you believe?!?!

I’m so excited to share this with you. This book is 100% created by me: recipes, photography, graphic design, publishing, everything. I’m so proud of my hard work and your support being made into something tangible.

Thank you to everyone who has already pre-ordered! Y’all are making me cry happy tears!

Buy here 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

bevographer.com/cocktails-for-home-bartenders/presale

07/31/2020

I had a whole video shot and ready to edit and then my computer crashed. 🥂 THANKS 2020! 🥂

So here’s a quick snap of what I’m calling the American Empress.

1oz of Yellow Chartreuse
2oz Americano
2oz

Stir over ice and strain into chilled glass. Garnish with dehydrated orange slice.

BOOK UPDATE! The advanced copies come in tomorrow - meaning I’ll be able to get feedback before they are ready for publication. But good news! PREORDERS START AUGUST 1! Yep, you read that right. If you preorder before it launches, you’ll get 20% off. If you are a Buy Me a Coffee member, you’ll get 40% off! What?! I’m so excited to share this book with you. Thank you for coming on this journey with me!

07/27/2020

That cherry drip though 👀

If you need an old fashioned and burger, has ya covered. Sorry to bombard y’all with pics, I just can’t get enough of this shoot!

BOOK UPDATE: The publisher is still printing the advance copies. Why did I choose to print advance copies first? Because print is different than digital, I want to make sure the colors are accurate. Additionally, I want to make certain that there’s no glaring edits I need to make before it makes it’s way to you. With that said, my hope is to start pre-sales on August 1st. If you preorder, you’ll get a sweet discount and have the book directly shipped to your house!

Cheers and thank you for all your support! Y’all are the best! @ New State Burgers

07/25/2020

So FINALLY opened and y’all. I’m having so much fun playing with the ciders we got to make cocktails. Yes, you read that right. Cider. Cocktails.

This is a fun twist on a Mai Tai using some of my favorite small businesses.

Pineapple C-ya Soon
2oz .rum 3 Stars
1oz Falernum
1oz Dry Curaçao
1oz pineapple juice5oz Creole Orgeat - my favorite orgeat BTW
Pineapple Cisón

Add everything BUT the cider to a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a glass filled with ice (mine is 18oz). Top with cider. Garnish with pineapple leaves, cherries, orange slices, and mint.

Glassware from , Liquor from . Cheers!

07/23/2020

It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for a whiskey. How about a Old Fashioned by ? Burgers, booze, and chicken nuggets, what could be better?

I’ve been a big fan of New State since they opened last year. They’re genuinely some of the nicest, funniest people around. I truly look forward to capturing their space. Plus, they have some delicious whiskeys! If you’re into that, they have a whiskey dinner coming up with and I hear they still have tickets!

Not really an ad. Just love New State, Weller Full Proof Old Fashioneds, and capturing that gorgeous light.

07/18/2020

My friends at have an anniversary extravaganza going on this weekend! Spin a wheel to win fun prizes, pick up some delicious burgers and beer, and catch some dope swag—like the .elyjah limited edition beer glasses and shirts.

Pictured here are perfectly delicious burgers, their mouthwatering fries, and a x Rosé Cider in the New State x By Elyjah glass.

I had so much fun collaborating with the team at New State this past week to capture some new content for them. They’re genuinely some of the best people in town, so mask up, go see them this weekend, and celebrate this local treasure!