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Case Study: Kokodoo - Korean Fried Chicken

Launched in 2016, Kokodoo is a family-owned business, founded by Mary Yoon - using her 20 years of experience in East Asian cuisine, and knowledge as a Le Cordon Bleu chef.

Starting out as a food truck that would travel around London, they built a strong reputation and became registered to trade at key World Heritage Site at the Tower of London, and Hampton Court Palace, before expanding into corporate contracts for Goldman Sachs, UBS and Amazon HQ in London.

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Blog: 4 Questions to Ask a Food Photographer

Hiring a food photographer can make all the difference in your restaurant’s marketing. Here are four essential questions to ask before hiring a professional food photographer.

In the world of restaurant marketing, and it is all about having content that showcases your menu, whilst consistently telling your unique brand story. That's why hiring a skilled food photographer can be a game-changer for your business. I’ve written a guide to help you through this process in finding the right professional food photographer to capture your menu; make sure to ask these key questions to ensure you're getting the best possible results.

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Case Study: Elia Greek Street Food

Any of my food photography clients who have spent at least 5 minutes shooting with me, could tell you that I’m a lover of the Greek Isles, and all things Greek food.

Elia Greek Street Food was founded in 2018 and is run by two best friends - Vasilis and Dimitris, who originally come from the mainland city of Larissa. Wanting to share their passion for Greek food, they specialise in the ever-popular gyros and Greek street food, with a range of over 35 different menu options.

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Case Study: Natasha Durley

Natasha Durley is an illustrator that is based on the South Coast of the UK. Her work is always vibrant, includes a lot of textures, and playfully focuses on her love of the natural world.

Since first teaming up together over 7 years ago, Natasha has been commissioned for a wide range of applications; murals, homeware, stationery, apparel, toys, and apps. More recently, a reboot of the childhood classic, What to look For…series by Ladybird books, as well as puzzles, and a biodegradable seed calendar for 2022.

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Case Study: Little Bat Bar

Din Tai Fung are a well-known restaurant group - originating from Taiwan, and over the past 60-years, have opened flagship locations in over 10 other countries.

At the heart of their menu, are their world-famous Xiao Long Bao - which are made all-day in their iconic glass-fronted open kitchens. Each Bao features a minimum of 18 exquisite folds and are filled with juicy minced pork, before being cooked and presented in bamboo steamer baskets.

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5 Essential Tools for Every Food Photographer

From lighting to props, these five essential tools will help any food photographer capture eye-catching content that will make your audience's mouths water.

If you're a food photographer, you know that capturing the perfect shot takes more than just a good camera. From lighting to props, there are a few essential tools that can help you create content to draw your audience in. Here are five must-have tools for any food photographer.

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Case Study: Nina & Dean - Menu

Nina & Dean Coffee is a coffee shop based in the East London neighbourhood of Canary Wharf. Having recently opened within the Sierra Quebec Bravo building of the commercial district, they offer artisan coffee, smoothies, pasteries and more.

Wanting to boost sales via online ordering platforms Deliveroo and Uber Eats, the co-owners reached out to me, wanting menu food photography of their offering.

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How to Build a Food Photography Portfolio That Stands Out

Your food photography portfolio is your chance to showcase your skills and attract new clients. Learn how to create a portfolio that stands out from the crowd.

As a food photographer, your portfolio is your calling card. It's the first thing potential clients will see, and it needs to showcase your skills and style in a way that sets you apart from the competition. In this article, we'll explore some tips and tricks for creating a food photography portfolio that will help you attract new clients and grow your business.

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Journal: Hikaru Funnell Q&A

Having first picked up a camera seven years ago, and working in London as a food photographer for three of them, I’ve been fortunate enough to have worked with some great clients at some really amazing locations. If you’re interested into a bit more about my background as a person and photographer - I did an interview with Digital Marketing Specialist, Holly Pankhurst. Check out the a Q&A on me below:

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Case Study: Berkeley Catering - Menu Food Photography

Berkeley Catering are one of London’s leading corporate and events caterers with over 20 years’ experience. As a returning client, and after our previous sessions together, they briefed me to photograph 40 canapé items during a one-day booking.

The goal was to refresh their menu food photography for new items on their canapé menu - for use on their website, online ordering platform and marketing, showing off the variety and quality of their canapés in a clean, consistent style.

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Case Study: Korean Crunch

Korean Crunch Hackney is a brand under the Orbit Ltd brand, owned and operated by 3 co-founders. With their new menus completed, they reached out to me with the brief of capturing menu food photography of their Korean menu.

Their menu offers classic dishes like Bimibap, Danburi, Mandu (dumplings), and sides - including Korean BBQ wings, kimchi, and Panko Prawns, as well as dips.

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Case Study: Medeau

Based in Belgravia, London - Kalmar is a lifestyle brand that creates indulgent self-care products. Set up by founder Karen Ruimy, a writer, dancer, and spiritual healer - Kalmar’s range of products are spread across their four Soul States - Joy, Calm, Peace, and Love; each with it’s own unique collection of self-care products.

With the brand ever-growing in popularity and the completion of the soon-to-be-opened Treatment Rooms, the brand was set to re-focus into its core USP of wellbeing, self-care, and spirituality.

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