Photographer/Director Fernando Decillis latest project for Discover South Carolina once again proves why he is at the top of his game. Fernando was commissioned to document two farm to table experiences in real time, capturing and elevating everyday moments. The results show a real sense of community, warmth, and destination.
For his very first farm-to-table feature with Microledon Farm and restaurant Lekker Eats, Fernando arrived early on site at Microledon Farm to meet owners Oscar and Michelle as they worked alongside their children before school, revealing the deep family roots of the operation. Once the kids departed, Oscar led a full tour of the grounds—showcasing the high tunnel, outdoor growing rows, and microgreens, complete with a firsthand taste straight from the tray that delivered an unexpected burst of flavor. Chef Jordan Heyd of restaurant Lekker Eats arrived to harvest fresh fennel for the day’s service, bringing it back to Myrtle Beach to prep a vibrant fennel barley salad with Dijon vinaigrette, with Fernando documenting the entire process from harvest to kitchen.
For his work with Skyland Farms and restaurant, House 509, Fernando met with farmers Joel and Tammy at 5:30am. Fernando was surprised to see how truly ‘free-range’ the farm was, with chickens roaming everywhere. Joel and Tammy walked Fernando through the operation, baby chicks to laying hens, hands-on the entire way. Then Chef Guichard Ulysse showed up to pick out chickens for that night’s menu himself. Fernando accompanied the chef back to the restaurant where he documented the whole thing coming together: strawberry jalapeño barbecue chicken over smoked Gouda grits. ‘The chicken’s the headline, but I’m a sucker for grits, and those were some of the creamiest, right amount of cheesiest I’ve had!’
For more of Fernando’s work, visit his Workbook portfolio.
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