Images that capture the food and atmosphere.

Elevate your brand with seasonal food photography packages designed for restaurants, cafés, bars, bakeries, hospitality businesses, and private chefs who need consistent, high-quality content throughout the year.

From menu launches to chef branding sessions, I create photography that captures the atmosphere, ingredients, and story behind your food.

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Do your images represent what it’s like to experience your food and dining experience? If it doesn’t feel or look like it does in person, let’s show people what it’s like instead of just saying “here’s our menu”. You might be due for new images if:

Your images don’t match the quality of the experience.

The food is exceptional, but your images feel outdated, inconsistent, or don’t reflect what the guests experience in person.

You want photos that feel natural, not staged.

The best food photography doesn’t just show what’s on the plate. It captures the atmosphere, people, details, and moments that make someone want to pull up a chair.

You need ready-to-go content that works across all platforms.

For social media and websites to press opportunities and partnerships, having a library of current imagery makes marketing easier and more effective.

Clients come to me when they want imagery that captures more than the food itself.

FAQ

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How far in advance should seasonal shoots be booked?

I recommend booking 4-6 weeks before your seasonal menu launch to allow time for planning, photography, editing and marketing rollout.

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Do you provide styling support?

Yes, some of the packages include a food stylist who can coordinate props and be on set to style the food. I provide creative direction and styling for packages that do not include a food stylist.

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Can you photograph both food and interiors?

Absolutely! Many clients combine food photography with restaurant interiors, chef portraits and guest experience imagery.

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Can you provide models for lifestyle imagery aspects of photo shoots?

Yes, I have a network of professional models we can hire if needed.

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Do you offer payment plans?

Yes, I am happy to work out a payment plan that works for both parties.

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Can we meet before the session to discuss our vision?

Absolutely! We offer pre-session consultations to discuss your ideas, preferences, and for me to also get to know your brand and vision.

The Investment

Seasonal Refresh

Perfect for cafés and small restaurants, who need just a quick refresh of their menu or socials.

Prices start at: $850

This package is ideal for Chef promotions, website content updates, new menu items, and instagram refreshes.

  • Up to 1 hour on location
  • Photos of featured menu items (3-4 dishes)
  • Images cropped and ready to go for all media use.
  • Amount of final images – between 10-20
  • Commercial usage license
  • Creative direction and vision board

Restaurant Package

Designed for restaurants who need photography for their full menu, interior photos and staff headshots/lifestyle photos.

Prices start at: $2500

  • Up to 4-hour on-location shoot
  • Interior, atmosphere, and plated dish photography
  • Chef portraits and team imagery
  • Deep dive in to your brand and what is needed imagery wise.
  • Food Stylist
  • Amount of final images – between 60-80
  • Commercial usage license
  • Creative direction and vision board

Full Year Seasonal Content

On going photography for restaurants and hospitality brands who have seasonal campaigns and rotating menus.

Prices start at: $4500

Ongoing photography for restaurants and hospitality brands

  • Quarterly seasonal shoots
  • Each session is up to 2 hours
  • Deep dive in to your brand and what is needed imagery wise.
  • Food stylist
  • Photos of seasonal menu items.
  • Updated interior and atmosphere shots (if needed)
  • Creative direction and vision board.

Private Chef Package

$1200

Your clients book an experience before they taste the food. Professional chef photography helps establish trust, luxury, and personality across your website and social channels.

Whats included:

  • Up to 2 hours on location
  • Lifestyle portraits
  • Cooking process imagery
  • Ingredient and prep shots
  • Branding content for websites and socials
  • 3-5 dishes (final images – 5 images per dish)
  • Commercial usage rights
  • Creative direction and vision board.



Elevate your brand with fresh photography designed to increase visibility, engagement and bookings.