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Hi, I'm Tracy Benjamin. I’m a food stylist and photographer living in the San Francisco Bay Area, where I find magic in the mess and beauty in the everyday.

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Currently 2026 Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of The Handwriting Club

Intentions for the Week Planner

Intentions for the Week Workbook by Tracy Benjamin now on sale!

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My love language is homemade croutons. Leftover s

My love language is homemade croutons. Leftover sourdough will help us make Caesar salads this week. #shutterbeanmealprep

Dinner inspo! Chicken cutlet, arugula salad with p

Dinner inspo! Chicken cutlet, arugula salad with pickled onions tossed in blue cheese dressing. I usually cut up the chicken and mix it all together! #shutterbeandinner #shutterbeansalad

Looking for a creamy dressing without dairy? You s

Looking for a creamy dressing without dairy? You should try cashews! This creamy balsamic vinaigrette is in the #shutterbean archives and it’s a perfect addition to your weekly #mealprep #shutterbeanmealprep

The Trader Joe’s dolmas are one of my favorite p

The Trader Joe’s dolmas are one of my favorite pantry staples. I usually keep some in the fridge cuz I like them cold. They help bulk up a salad. 🥗 I did a whole post about my favorite #traderjoes pantry staples on shutterbean. I’ll leave link in my stories today. ❤️ #shutterbeanmealprep

What I mean when I say I’m sending you love & li

What I mean when I say I’m sending you love & light. #apeptalkforwhenyouneedone

Fridge cleanout turned #shutterbeanmealprep Here’s what we are working with to start the week. Did you do some #mealprep today too?

Proof my fridge cleans up nicely. 😜 I’m using

Proof my fridge cleans up nicely. 😜 I’m using this as inspiration as I deep dive and clean it out today! #shutterbeanmealprep #thingsorganizedneatly

I’m excited to share that I’ll be speaking at

I’m excited to share that I’ll be speaking at the Pacific Art League Speaker Series next Friday, February 13, 2026 in Palo Alto.

In this talk, An Artist’s Journey, I’ll be sharing how handwriting, routine, and creative practice became my way of slowing down, tuning in, and documenting life with intention. I’ll talk about Shutterbean, The Handwriting Club, and my Currently workbooks, and how all of it grew from a simple desire to show up creatively on a regular basis.

If you’ve ever wondered how creativity and routine can live side by side, this talk is for you! Check out @pacificartleague for more info!

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Tracy Benjamin, the creative mind behind Shutterbean and The Handwriting Club, shares her must-have essentials for working remotely. From her favorite pens to a trusty notebook, each item in her bag helps her stay organized, inspired, and ready to create anywhere. Take a peek inside and see what fuels her creativity on the go with her On-the-Go-Office Bag Essentials post on Shutterbean.com

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