Debora Smail
A freelance Photographer with marketing chops specializing in Culinary, Hospitality & Editorial.
05/24/2026
dreams arrive in fragments first.
rock with life reaching for light.
04/05/2026
Happy Easter from our resident bunny, Frankie.
#2026
03/26/2026
Craft over chance.
In a contrived world.
Back to the work.
03/20/2026
I heard that March 20 is National Macaron Day.
Founded in Paris by Chef Pierre Hermé to celebrate & promote the timeless French macaron, an almond-based, delicate cookie with a creamy filling.
🎩 Hat tip to two of the best
macaron makers in Houston:
&
❤️
these days…
the smell of copal in the air helps.
the sound of a piano & a double bass being plucked, helps even more.
regulate your nervous system.
stay in your moment.
is brilliant.
07/29/2025
Mark Firsching aka kid brother.
Rediscovered this shot in my archive and gave it new life. I’m happy with how it came together.
Hope he sees what I see. ❤️
Mark Firsching
04/27/2025
A nourishing start to the day:
Steel-Cut Oatmeal topped with fresh Figs, Golden Raisins, Currant Compote, local Honey & toasted Walnuts.
Simple, beautiful, and soul-satisfying.
03/25/2025
FRESH Salmon Salad!
03/21/2025
Hibiscus Poached Pear w/ Whipped Coconut Cream, sprinkled with Toasted Pecans & Cinnamon.
03/19/2025
French Onion Soup.
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