testimonials

"Thank you! You did a fantastic job - everything looked perfect and beautiful and was delicious too!!! Martha was thrilled. I love traveling to LA for work! I really hope to see you again soon. It was an absolute pleasure working with you." 
Jocelyn Worrall, Set Design and Prop Stylist, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, NY, NY

 

"Thank you so much for your help propping segments for our editor on FOX 5 San Diego last week. The set looked amazing and very true to our brand. You were such a pleasure to work with and I don’t think we could have done the segments without you. Thank you again for all of your help and I look forward to working with you again in the future." 
Sarah Gennett, Corporate Communications, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, NY, NY

 

"I just went through the final proof of the Premier Collections.  Many months ago I gave us the challenge to ‘hit it out of the park’ and surpass the success of our first TriMark catalog. I’m so utterly impressed at how far beyond the fence we got. Cindy – you awe and amaze me. Your creativity is something that I continue to marvel at. Please pass along my deepest thanks and inspired appreciation for the talents of your team." 
Anna Taylor, Corporate Director of Marketing & Ecommerce, TriMark USA, Attleboro, MA

"You were a dream to have on set. You are such a wonderful food stylist and so professional beyond belief." 
Julie Patterson Holland, CB&S Advertising, A Division of the Kroger Company

 

"Cindy is one of the best people I have ever worked with in my life. She is a blessing to work with. She’s smart, creative, efficient and giving. She mentored the team and created a family structure at all of our shoots. She’s a pioneer in the business and we can all stand to pay homage and learn a few things along the way. 6 stars out of 5!"
Joseph Solis, Founder, Visionary, and CEO, Sol Hospitality Group

 

"You guys did such an amazing job and we’re so happy with the outcome. We hope that we’re able to work with you again very soon! Warmest thanks!" 
Eric Black, Producer, Seesaw Studios, for the Food Network and Kmart

 

“I had the pleasure of working with Cindy Epstein on the award winning cookbook 'Flying Pans,Two Chefs One World.' Her Food Styling and attention to detail are outstanding. Her 'can-do' attitude is much appreciated in the quick and ever changing environment of advertising photography. Always willing to lend a hand, quick with a smile, Cindy is a true professional and team player. If you're looking for the premier Food Stylist of Southern California, look no further: Cindy Epstein is the person you have been searching for." 
Gregory Bertolini, Food Photographer, NY, NY

 

"Thank you very much for all your hard work! The shots are looking so amazing we are all very happy with them." 
Jaki Palacios, Associate Marketing Manager, Constellation Wines U.S., Robert Mondavi

 

"Another GREAT production and you were amazing. Thank you for bringing so many props and your A positive attitude. I can’t wait to have you back on set. You were great to work with." 
Jonathan Neubauer, Sr. Video Producer, The Buddy Group, for King's Hawaiian

 

"Thanks for everything. Terry [Terry Walters, author Clean Start, and Clean Food] thought you were FANTASTIC! I believe she said you were the best food stylist she ever worked with so I will DEFINITELY use you again should we have another author passing through your area." 
Blanca Oliviery, Senior Publicist, Sterling Publishing Inc.

 

“Cindy has a great eye for food styling. She understands the vision and the goal of food photography and helps the camera to see the food the way it should look in real life. She is an expert in her field and is passionate about what she does. I loved working with Cindy.” 
Ron Oliver, Chef, The Marine Room LaJolla, CA; Co-author Flying Pans

 

"Thank you, Cindy. I will work with you and Carl again in a heartbeat. I can't wait for the next opportunity I have to do so. You guys are awesome! I am forever grateful I found you." 
Debbie Adler, Cookbook Author, Sweet Debbie's Organic Treats, Harlequin Books

 

"Thanks Cindy! The segment looked and went great! Probably the best one in our kitchen to date. Look forward to working with you soon." 
Leslie Marcus, Producer, Fox, San Diego, CA

 

"I can't thank you enough for EVERYTHING. From the moment we spoke on the phone, I knew we were in incredibly good, thoughtful, hands. Your attitude and approach to such a tall order, handling everything, including the Chefs, so gracefully, was a complete gift."
Julie Costanzo, Producer for TV Commercial for Valley View Casino, Valley Center, CA

 

"I worked with Cindy on a broadcast segment and she did an absolutely beautiful job! The food was styled perfectly and it was completely camera-ready! I engaged Cindy at the last minute and she pulled the food, serving platters and garnishes together without a hitch – you never would have known that it was a rush job. Cindy was the consummate professional – from her thorough follow up to her can-do attitude, she was a pleasure to work with."  
Regan Preston, Devries Public Relations, NY, NY 

 

"Pure genius!!! Seriously. OMG good. " 
Dr. Kellyann Petrucci, Nutritionist & Author, Philadelphia, PA

 

"You were fantastic to work with. We really appreciate your efforts and the terrific job you did on the project. I look forward to working with you again with our future projects. Thanks!" 
Phil Scotti, President, JH Direct, Vista, CA

 

"You were a pleasure to learn from and play with... Bistro West is next. I am thrilled we found each other and look forward to many years of partnership." 
Kimberly A. Akers, General Manager West Inn & Suites, Carlsbad, CA

 

"Those pics look amazing...I can't stop grinning! Thank you so much for all of your help and hard work. I had a great time watching you guys work, and I can't wait to see the rest. You and Carl went the extra mile for me, a couple in fact, and I really can't tell you how much I appreciate it. Thank you." 
Matthew Sparks, President, Mary Jane's Cheesecakes, San Diego, CA

 

“Cindy and I have been working together for years on numerous projects. She is extremely dedicated and highly motivated. She is passionate about her work and always comes prepared. She brings imagination and creativity to all our photo sessions. I always look forward to working with her.” 
Carl Kravats, Photographer, San Diego, CA

 

"Just a quick note to thank you so very much for all your hard work this last week at Harrah's. Your styling skill, organization, asking the right questions, presence on the set, attention to detail, artistic eye, and food knowledge were invaluable to this shoot." 
Ken Hansen, Photographer, San Diego, CA 

 

"Thank you for your time and effort through some long days. The food images were FANTASTIC!" 
Patty Olvera, Advertising Manager, Harrah's Rincon Casino, Valley Center, CA

 

"You are the greatest! I so enjoyed working side-by-side with you and Karen yesterday!" 
Kristin Barrett, Principal, Ideaworks Advertising, San Diego, CA

 

"Just a quick e-mail to say thanks for your work and hospitality during the recent Aquamar product photo session. I enjoyed working with you and Carl. Jeff just sent the first group of images and they look great!" 
Dave Watts, Aquamar, Inc., Rancho Cucamonga, CA

 

“I have valued Cindy Epstein's spirit since she helped with our 2008 Food Styling & Photography Workshop. She was invaluable at this year's San Diego workshop, providing props, food, marketing, and any other support she was needed for. I am excited to have her as a colleague and have already recommended her for several food styling jobs.” 
Susan Linnet Cox, Owner, Photo Styling Workshops, San Diego, CA

 

"I wanted to thank you very much for coming yesterday [to handle the food styling for my video]. I really couldn't have done it without you. Wow, what a day!" 
Chef & Culinary Instructor, Andrea Scala, Andrea at Your Table, San Diego, CA