Project: Our Table - Matt at Hot Wood Pizza
Continuing from my first personal restaurant photography project shoot for Our Table with Dean Parker at Darby’s - this shoot is further afield than the usual reaches of the project, but keeps to the essence of it; capturing places that I’ve loved eating at, and for the passion that goes into the process.
Just as I was finishing up the brief for my ‘Our Table’ project at the end of May, I booked a last-min staycation to the East Coast town of Westgate-on-Sea for a bit of seaside R&R with my partner. We found a really lovely Airbnb called Hot Wood House that was both right next to the sea, and also had an unbelievable attention to detail put into the interior design.
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Case Study: Nina & Dean - Lifestyle
Off the back off a successful menu food photography shoot, the co-owners at coffee shop, Nina & Dean Coffee reached out to me for a follow-up photography session.
For this brief, they wanted me to capture lifestyle food photography - telling the story of who they are, what they do, and to also expand the aesthetic of our initial session.
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Project: Food Stylist Test Shoot with Evie Harbury
I originally met Evie a couple of years ago when capturing a food photography commission with Sam of Ki Kefir, and creatively hitting it off about our love for all things food. Evie works as a talented chef, food stylist, recipe developer and home economist - spanning film and stills for advertising and publications.
As a food photographer, and Evie a food stylist, we really enjoyed our first experience working together so decided to meet up a couple of times a year (schedules permitting) to try out new ideas and test some creative food photography concepts that we don’t always get to explore when on the job.
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Case Study: The Tiffin Tin
Founded in 2005 in Hornsey North London, The Tiffin Tin are an popular Indian takeaway restaurant with six kitchens across the North and East of the city, as well as offering catering for events.
They are known for their authentic flavours, they bring home-cooked flavours from their home of Sri Lanka and India to their menu. They offer a wide selection of classics and traditional dishes - cooked on charcoals with Naan breads freshly made in the Tandoor to elevate their flavours.
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Case Study: TRIBE - Muesli
With an ever-popular range of protein-rich, vegan bars and their newly developed muesli range with one Great Taste Star - TRIBE were in the process of re-designing their muesli packaging for better shelf impact in stores.
Having been happy with our previous shoots over nearly 6-years, the co-founder reached out to me to develop and capture a fresh series fun and vibrant product photography - that builds on top of our already laid content foundations.
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Case Study: Langham Foods
Langham Foods are a West London-based bakery that specalises in producing artisan sausage and vegan sausage rolls to wholesale customers across 200 cafes and coffee shops.
As a long-established business run with a fresh team from 2020, the two owners reached out to me wanting food photography of their product range, which would really showcase their love for their brand, and why they do it.
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Case Study: Castle Chinese
Based in the county town of Lewes, East Sussex - Castle Chinese are a family-owned Chinese restaurant that have been operating since 2016.
With a new website and branding in the pipeline - husband and wife team, Helen and Lee were looking for a restaurant photographer to capture food photography of their offering - to be used across their digital and print touchpoints.
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Case Study: Thackerys Cookery School
Located in the East Sussex county town of Lewes, Thackerys are a cookery school based in an open-plan converted 350-year-old home. With a rich background as a classically trained chef, owner Graham has a hands-on approach to teaching groups of up to four; with the students having a bespoke menu created around their own tastes and what they’d like to technically learn.
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Case Study: Raphia
Originally from Morrocco and based in North-West London, company owner Zineb of Raphia is a chocolatier who produces some of the best hand-crafted patisserie and truffles, that are inspired by experiences from her homeland.
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Case Study: Beit el Zaytoun
Based in the North-West London borough of Brent, and set alongside the canals - Beit el Zaytoun is a Lebanese restaurant that pools inspiration from their Mediterranean roots.
With a local-loyal dining community and massive online follower base - I work with the restaurant every quarter to shoot restaurant photography at the venue.
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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: Libano
Based in South West London neighborhood of Balham - Libano is a family-owned Lebanese restaurant that opened in 2020.
Having teamed up on a few other successful restaurant photography projects, their digital marketing team, NextGen Creative reached out to me, wanting a restaurant photographer to capture food content of their offering - to be used across their digital and print touchpoints.
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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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Case Study: Layalina Billericay
Building on the success of a recent food photography session with Layalina Piccadilly, the team reached out to me about their Essex branch in the town of Billericay.
Layalina Billericay offers a modern Lebanese menu of updated classics, and paired them with their hand-crafted cocktails and signature wines from Lebanon and the rest of the world.
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