Happy Thursday, friends! Today's post comes with food photography featuring Granny Fi's Scottish Shortbread, AND a little story : ) Before I begin, here is a peek at Fi's famous shortbread-

Salem, Oregon Photographer | Traditional Scottish Shortbread + Coffee | Food + Product Photography | www.shelbyblantonphotography.com

Gahhhhh!! Everytime I go through these photos I want to eat them. Haha! #Foodphotographerproblems ;) Anyway. Back to my story! So, as you may know, photographs are EXTREMELY important to me. Not just digital files. But, PHOTOGRAPHS. Beautiful, tangible pieces of art featuring the people or things you love most in life. Since I believe in printed photos SO MUCH, I include 10 fine art prints in my portrait package. Another thing you should know about me, I love spoiling people- especially my sweet clients! SO, when my clients receive their prints from me (and any other products they order) I like to include a little thank you gift.

Fast forward to Fall 2015 : ) I had been looking all over Salem to partner with a special bakery who's products that I LOVED, but also had similar business values as myself. Working with a local business who has excellent customer service is HUUUUUUGE for me. I contacted several bakeries in our area, but hadn't found the right one. Then, one evening I went to an event with some girlfriends and I came across a little table with these shortbread cookies artfully placed on it. The woman behind the table was super sweet, and I could tell that she just LOVES her job. We tried a sample of her shortbread, and it was *prettttty* amazing. Like, REALLY amazing. She had so many fun flavors, so I bought a few! As our evening progressed, we all set our stuff down to take a photo. When I turned to grab my bag of items I had purchased from the vendors- MY BAG WAS MISSING! Someone had grabbed my bag when we weren't looking :( I was so bummed! Sooo, I went back to the tables to re-purchase what was stolen from me, and when I went back to Granny Fi's table, Fiona was SO KIND, and gave me back what I had purchased from her- at no charge!! WHO DOES THAT!? I was floored that someone who didn't even know me, took it upon herself to do something kind for someone else, without asking for anything in return. At that moment, I knew I wanted to order client gifts from her. Someone who has an incredible product- but more importantly- has a big heart. I'm so happy to have met her!

Salem, Oregon Photographer | Traditional Scottish Shortbread with Oregon Hazelnuts + Coffee | Food + Product Photography | www.shelbyblantonphotography.com

Probably one of the coolest things about this shortbread (besides the delicious melt-in-your-mouth quality!!!) is that she bakes it in all kinds of different flavors. She has the traditional, hazelnut, lemon, lavender (one of my FAVES!), cinnamon, and several other kinds.

Salem, Oregon Photographer | Lemon Scottish Shortbread | Food + Product Photography | www.shelbyblantonphotography.com

DOESN'T THAT LOOK SO GOOD!? I can't get over them. So, if you are my client, you can look forward to getting to try these yummy treats! OR, Fiona is frequently at Saturday Markets in the Portland + Oregon City areas. Check with her facebook to see where she will be next! You can also order from her website + she ships! www.grannyfis.com

Salem, Oregon Photographer | Lavender Scottish Shortbread | Food + Product Photography | Client Gift Ideas | Senior Graduation Announcements | www.shelbyblantonphotography.com

^ That is the lavender kind! So, so good! If you made it through my huge blog post today, THANK YOU! You deserve some shortbread ;) Hope everyone has a fabulous evening! TOMORROW IS FRIDAY! <3 XO!