BonAppétit.com is looking a whole lot snazzier—and tastier—these days: photographer Alex Lau has official joined the ranks. The man's an adventurous eater with an eye for composition, and while he's new to the scene, he shoots like a seasoned pro. We think you're gonna like him. Since you'll be seeing a whole lot more of each other, we wanted to introduce you to the fella with the fastest shutter east of the Mississippi.* Here's a few of our favorite shots by Lau–and a little bit more about his history, as told to staff writer Rochelle Bilow .

*This is probably not a real thing.