RENÉE COMET

is a noted commercial photographer who specializes in food and still-life photography. Whatever the subject, her visual treatment on it can best be described as uncomplicated, fluid, and elegant.

Ms. Comet's contemporary photographic style mixed with sensual lighting creates strong graphic images. Her work features unique dishes, minimalist propping, and a surprising use of backgrounds to enrich the photo. The result is a pleasing, organic image with incredible texture, depth and grace.

Her distinctive work has appeared in magazines, cookbooks, and advertising. By listening closely to the client, she carefully considers each subject in order to find the best approach. Her goal is to create a shoot that exceeds expectations and brings something new and exciting to every project.

An exceptional cook herself, Ms. Comet has a particular passion for photographing cookbooks. Over the years she has photographed more than 30 popular cookbooks, including The Artful Pie, The Joy of Cooking, Williams Sonoma Indoor Grilling, The Mrs. Fields Cookie Cookbook, The Millennium Cookbook, Cocina, The Healing Cookbook, Dining at Monticello, and Masterpieces Cookbook.  She is a regular contributor to Vegetarian Times, Food Arts, The Washington Post, and The Washingtonian.