NAYSAYER latte throwdown

always appreciate a coffee shop that does a lot to enhance their community.

NAYSAYER COFFEE ROASTER in NAPA does that some of the best.

this event was put on in honor of NAYSAYER’S 6th year anniversary. they have some of the best coffee and best staff in all of NAPA. this event was an absolute blast to take photos and video for and always excited to work with them in the future!

something about taking event photography makes me feel like I’m doing something new every time. events just has a way of making you feel uncomfortable but also forces you to really put your skills to the test. events photography is everything from documentary photography to people networking, you have to pull everything from your back pocket to get amazing shots.

getting asked to do event coverage is something I always am a bit hesitant about but at the end of the day it’s always an amazing feeling even if the event itself was stressful!

espresso machine at Naysayer Cafe in Napa
espresso machine at Naysayer Cafe in Napa
Person wearing a plaid bucket hat and glasses making coffee with an espresso machine.
Person wearing a plaid hat and glasses, focused on an activity in a busy setting.
Barista preparing coffee at an espresso machine, holding a steaming pitcher next to a black cup on the drip tray.
Woman in a plaid hat carefully pouring liquid from a French press into a mug.
Person pouring liquid into a metallic pitcher
Two cups of latte with latte art in black cups and saucers on a white countertop, with part of a camera tripod visible.
Person pouring drink from AeroPress coffee maker in a busy cafe setting.
A young man with dark hair and wireless earbuds stands at a counter in a crowded room, holding a rubber stamp. Several blurred figures are in the background.
Two cups of coffee with latte art on black saucers on a table
Young woman smiling with microphone in foreground at event
Person focused on pouring liquid in a kitchen setting
A person with red hair and a beard wearing a black hoodie standing indoors in a room with blurred bottles and plants in the background.
Man in black hoodie smiling in a cafe setting, with blurred foreground and coffee equipment.
Man in a black hoodie smiling in a social setting with blurred people and bottles in the foreground.
Person wearing a black hoodie with text, working in a cafe setting.
A man with red hair and beard wearing a black hoodie is working behind a counter in a coffee shop. Shelves with coffee bags are visible in the background. The scene appears to be busy and focused on coffee preparation.
Man focusing on pouring liquid from green container in a kitchen setting.
Two cups of coffee with latte art on black saucers, blurred background.
Person with tattoos on arm holding up a ceramic trophy with a handle, wearing a blue cap and glasses, indoors.
Man wearing glasses and a blue cap speaking into a microphone while holding an object in his hand.
Two men in casual clothing, one with a blue cap and microphone, speaking in a room with a white and blue wall.
Close-up of a white t-shirt being printed with a colorful graphic design using screen printing equipment.
White T-shirt with colorful printed design on printing machine
Two people holding a white t-shirt with colorful artwork and text promoting a latte art throwdown event.
Person holding a cake box inside a store, smiling and wearing a black jacket and light hoodie.
Baristas making coffee in a café with wall art and plants.
Barista steaming milk with espresso machine in black and white photo
Barista making coffee behind a counter with a group of people watching.
People in a coffee shop working behind the counter with an espresso machine and various cups.
Smiling woman in a bakery setting with bread baskets on shelves in the background.
Young woman with brown hair in a kitchen setting, shelves with food items in the background, another person partially visible.
Person behind a counter in a coffee shop with shelves of food items and glassware.
Coffee shop scene with a barista preparing a drink and another person standing nearby.
Latte art in a black cup on a saucer, placed on a white marble countertop with a folded tripod and various coffee shop items in the background.
Café with people enjoying drinks around a counter, a cappuccino on a table, and a camera on a tripod.
People gathered around a coffee counter with lattes in black cups, shot on a tripod, and other beverages present.
Group of people at a coffee shop counter observing a barista preparing drinks, with a camera set up on a tripod.
Group of people gathered around a coffee bar in a shop, engaged in conversation and preparing drinks with coffee equipment.
A group of people in a contemporary coffee shop, some listening attentively and one person gesturing energetically. The backdrop includes a mural with floral and abstract designs. Several cups and a camera on a tripod are visible on the counter.
Group of people in a coffee shop with a man speaking into a microphone, others listening intently. The walls are decorated with blue and white floral artwork. Barista tools and coffee cups are visible on the counter.
Two people standing behind a counter in a cafe, one wearing a green jacket, the other in a black hoodie, with shelves of food items and coffee equipment in the background.
Coffee shop employees smiling and posing with a stack of cups, surrounded by coffee machines and equipment.
People working behind the counter at a coffee shop, one person smiling and handing an item across the counter to a customer, with shelves of ingredients and products in the background.
Person smiling in a kitchen with shelves stocked with food items and utensils.
A person in a red sweatshirt making a peace sign with raised tattooed arm, standing indoors with other people, including one adjusting sunglasses.
Three people taking a selfie indoors, with one person holding a smartphone. They are standing in front of a white door and a blue wall, with several white boxes on a table nearby. One person is wearing a jean jacket, another a patterned shirt, and th
Group of eight people smiling in a coffee shop, with beverage equipment in the background.
Group of eight people smiling inside a brightly lit room, some making peace signs, surrounded by plants and a coffee machine.