I’m Hikaru Funnell, a London-based commercial food photographer working with brands and restaurants to create imagery that performs across campaigns, menus, and key consumer touchpoints.

Originally from the East Sussex market town of Lewes, I grew up above my family’s restaurant. Early time in the kitchen, and travelling across the county learning about local ingredients, shaped how I see food and the care it deserves.

Now working as a London food photographer, I focus on producing imagery that supports how brands are seen, trusted, and chosen by their audience.

Projects are delivered through a clear, structured workflow built for commercial use, reliable under pressure and designed to work across brand and hospitality. The result is imagery teams can use with confidence as the business grows.

I work with brands and editorial teams needing purpose-built food photography that functions as a reliable working asset across campaigns, packaging, and digital platforms.

My food photography is designed for real-world use, supporting clarity, accuracy, and visual consistency as output increases and content is reused across multiple channels.

The emphasis is on food photography that remains effective over time, reducing the need for constant reshoots while maintaining quality and consistency as requirements evolve.