Essie Spice

Photos and stop motion animations by

Austin-based food photographer, Mackenzie Smith

Food Styling: Essie Bartels

Prop Stylist: Candice Putter

Digital Tech: Tomas Segura

Essie Spice’s ‘Loff simmer sauce, by Austin-based director, Mackenzie Smith.

Essie of Essie Spice. Styling by Candice Putter. Image by Austin-based product photographer, Mackenzie Smith.

Essie of Essie Spice. Styling by Candice Putter. Image by Austin-based product photographer, Mackenzie Smith.

Essie and her dry rub. Styling by Candice Putter. Image by Austin-based portrait and product photographer, Mackenzie Smith.

Essie and her dry rub. Styling by Candice Putter. Image by Austin-based portrait and product photographer, Mackenzie Smith.

Hummus dip with Essie Spice. Styling by Candice Putter. Image by Austin-based food photographer, Mackenzie Smith.

Hummus dip with Essie Spice. Styling by Candice Putter. Image by Austin-based food photographer, Mackenzie Smith.

Baked eggs and toast with Essie Spice. Styling by Candice Putter. Image by Austin-based food photographer, Mackenzie Smith.

Baked eggs and toast with Essie Spice. Styling by Candice Putter. Image by Austin-based food photographer, Mackenzie Smith.

Papaya parfait with Essie Spice. Styling by Candice Putter. Image by Austin-based food photographer, Mackenzie Smith.

Papaya parfait with Essie Spice. Styling by Candice Putter. Image by Austin-based food photographer, Mackenzie Smith.

Fried potatoes with Essie Spice. Styling by Candice Putter. Image by Austin-based food photographer, Mackenzie Smith.

Fried potatoes with Essie Spice. Styling by Candice Putter. Image by Austin-based food photographer, Mackenzie Smith.