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FOOD & DRINK PHOTOGRAPHY & MOTION Jan 2019

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Andrea Di Lorenzo Italy

Andrea Di Lorenzo is an Italian food and beverage photographer living in Rome. He has acquired over 10 years of experience in the sector, working on editorial projects and producing photo shoots for restaurants including Michelin-starred establishments, F&B companies, gastronomy events and hospitality in Italy and around the world.

Andrea's wide range of skills have also been developed through his work in the movie industry, meaning he is able to operate in a wide variety of contexts and with different brands. His work is highly appreciated for its natural and sophisticated touch, and he is recognised for his great ability to interpret the individual needs of the clients he works with.

Andrea is appreciated for his open-mindedness as well as his professional, welcoming and informal attitude. His clients include National Geographic, Der Feinschmecker, Cook Inc., La Cucina Italiana, Munchies, Dorchester - Hotel Eden and Dream Cruises.

Andy Grimshaw London

Andy Grimshaw is an award-winning London-based photographer specialising in food, drink and still life photography.

Whilst he mainly shoots out of his central London studio with fully equipped kitchen, he is willing to shoot all over the world and works hand in hand with an American producer to be able to cover US shoots with ease.

Andy works with an experienced team of freelance home economists, assistants, prop stylists and retouchers. This enables him to put together a specialist team for any and all photo shoot requirements.

In a very busy run up to Christmas, Andy has shot global redesigns for Old El Paso, Snickers, Jacobs, McVities and Belvita.

After two weeks off to recharge his batteries, Andy is raring to start 2019 as he means to go on. Get in touch on +44(0)20 72677600 to discuss projects.

Brent Herrig New York

"Hello creatives, finish this sentence: 'My goal for this food and cocktail photoshoot is to ___________.' Was your blank one of these:

  • 'Establish a new look for the brand'
  • 'Convey my vision'
  • 'Capture the appetite-appeal'
  • 'Tell our story'
  • 'Make it quick and easy?'

No matter how the sentence concludes, food and cocktail photographer and director Brent Herrig can help you achieve exactly what you're looking for, again and again. Brands including Diageo and Haru Sushi and publishers including Penguin Random House, HMH Publishing and Rizzoli Books rely on Brent to capture their vision of food, drinks and products in the most collaborative, stress-free way possible.

What can Brent help you with? Contact him directly to talk about your next project."

Clinton Hussey Photography Vancouver

Clinton Hussey is an award-winning commercial photographer specialising in conceptual, food, still life and, recently, motion. Since 1995, he has been creating distinctive editorial and advertising imagery for brand and magazine clients in his hometown of Vancouver and abroad.

Originally a design student at Vancouver’s Emily Carr College of Art & Design, Clinton stumbled into photography at first accidentally and then with conviction as he fell for its demanding mix of creativity and technical grasp.

Clinton has earned both Grammy and Juno nominations for his album cover designs; his photography has won multiple National Magazine Awards, as well as honours from Lotus, Applied Arts, D&AD, City & Regional Magazine Association, the Printing Industry of America, Communication Arts, PDN/Nikon, and many others.

Today, Clinton is expanding into video, creating ad campaigns for clients such as Method, Panago, and the Children of the Street Society.

Danielle Wood London

Danielle is a London-based food photographer shooting advertising, packaging, editorial commissions and video content from her studio in Brixton. She works closely with a team of food stylists and prop stylists to create delicious mouth-watering food photography.

2018 was a fantastic year with Danielle working on some brilliant campaigns including Channel 4’s 'The Great British Bake Off' for 4Creative and Marks and Spencer’s new vegan range Plant Kitchen which is in store now.  Last year also saw the release of 'Cook Share Eat Vegan', a vegan-based cookbook by Aine Carlin, published by Octopus Publishing Group. 2019 kicks off with a new commission for Warburtons and many more exciting projects.

Danielle’s clients include Marks and Spencer, Tesco, McDonald's, 4Creative, Warburtons, Bakkavor, Octopus Publishing, Harper Collins and many more.

Check out Danielle’s website for her latest work featuring some new moving image and stop frame animations.

Danielle is represented by Vue.

Dominic Episcopo Philadelphia

Growing up on the east coast as an Italian-American, Dominic Episcopo was born into a family that celebrated good food and great music, two things that would most influence and inspire his career.

Dominic emerged onto the photography scene and began cultivating his craft, capturing iconic musicians and celebrities. He soon gained international recognition as a pioneer of the food and lifestyle movement, unabashedly willing to push boundaries and “play with his food”. His iconic book 'Meat America' is a testament to this unique style and voice.

His most recent work can be found in a wide range of campaign advertising for global brands; cookbooks and culinary editorial publications; web commerce; fashion; and the private collections of notable contemporary collectors.

Dominic currently resides in Philadelphia where he operates a fully equipped photography and film studio in his converted, historic 15,000 square foot property Episcopo Studios.

Duivelseiland Amsterdam

Duivelseiland is based in Amsterdam and, with a team of four, can serve any culinary photo shoot required. From the more technical challenges to a lifestyle depiction, quiet stills to a lively scene with people, packaging shots to short motion creations: the menu is extensive.

"We take our orders mainly from supermarket chains and advertising agencies. The studio boasts an ample kitchen, loads of equipment, and a team of regular freelancers for food styling, styling and post-production. Please get in contact to see how we can serve you!"

Fabian Häfeli Zurich

Photographer Fabian Häfeli is based in Zurich, and since 2007 he specialised in food photography.

Fabian shoots for Michelin-starred chefs as well as Chef of the Year 2019, Heiko Nieder, from 'The Restaurant' in The Dolder Grand.

In 2018, he realised campaigns for Carl F. Bucherer and Jelmoli The House of Brands, among others. Fabian loves people and their stories, which are often told at a table over a shared meal.

Food Hall London

"Food Hall doesn’t just film food, we also help plan and create media campaigns, working closely with marketing teams to deliver impactful, brand-sensitive campaigns across all media.

We started 2019 with a blockbuster campaign that launched the Vegan Sausage Roll for the UK’s biggest bakery, Gregg’s. 5M+ views on social and unprecedented uplift in Gregg’s sales. We can do this for your brand.

We know how to maximize budgets and deliver fabulous, on-brand visual content, whether you are looking for presenter-led food stories, high-end recipe films or beautiful table-top moments.

Feel free to call us to discuss how we can take a brief from concept to distribution in order to showcase you or your client’s brand to the widest possible audience."

Francesco Tonelli New York

Francesco Tonelli is a food photographer based in the New York Metro Area.

His clients include KIND, Chobani, Godiva, Chipotle, Knorr, Daisy, Campbell, Unilever, WW Fresh, The New York Times, Jean-Georges, Eleven Madison Park and The Culinary Institute of America.

Gintare Marcel Zurich

Gintare Marcel in an award-winning photographer specialising in food, advertising, still life and lifestyle.

Combining knowledge of the industry and marketing, she is able to fulfil the most challenging briefs. Her impeccable attention to detail in creating images that draw the viewer in have attracted a list of global commercial and editorial clients, including Nestlé, Accor Hotels and Betty Bossi.

Based in Switzerland, Gintare works globally with a vast network of creatives.

Winner of Spotlight Awards 2018 Gokche Erenmemisoglu New York

New York City-based Gokche Erenmemisoglu started his carrier in 1993 after gaining an MFA degree in Photography. Besides food and still life, his versatile work ranges from interiors and exteriors to people photography, commercials and short films.

His work has received prestigious awards in international advertising competitions such as Epica, Golden Drum, Cannes Lions, and NY Fest.

Gokche’s food photography has also been published in many cookbooks. With 'Net:425 gr' by Gamze Bursa, he won the 2008 'Best Cookbook Photography Award' at the Gourmand competition in Paris. In 2013, he won second prize in the Pink Lady 'Food Photographer of the Year' competition in London.

Gokche held his first solo exhibition 'Unfamiliar' in the Swedish Church in Midtown, Manhattan in 2017. Five of his images from his series 'Egg Yolk' were chosen for The FENCE travelling exhibition in 2018. The series also won him a Production Paradise 'Spotlight Award for Photographic Excellence' in the Food and Drink category.

Graham Precey Photography London

"We’ve been shooting a lot of high end food and drink videos recently, but that work isn’t yet ready for publishing. So, in the meantime, here are some recent still photographs."

Recent clients include Carlsberg, Coca-Cola, Montys Bake House, World Duty Free, Ovaltine, Godiva Chocolate, Kenwood, Bonne Maman and Baxters Foods.

Holly Pickering London

Holly Pickering is a London-based food, drink and lifestyle photographer, working for a range of clients from editorial to advertising. Holly works with an experienced team of food and prop stylists and assistants, and is equally happy shooting in the studio or on location.

Holly has recently worked on a series of advertising campaigns for Lurpak, shot the food and lifestyle imagery for Centrepoint’s “Big Broth” charity campaign and continued her work with regular client Paul Rhodes Bakery. Visit her folio website for more examples of recent commissions.

Holly is also in the process of setting up her new food photography studio, located in sunny Hackney, and hopes to have the new space ready for Spring 2019.

Holly is represented worldwide by agents Hancock & Handsome.

Jean Cazals London

Creativity and style are the key words for Jean Cazals work. His love of food and photography allows him to work with many chefs for editorial, books and design projects that capture the current mood of restaurants.

His clients are varied and numerous, and his experience and sense of styling is an invaluable asset. His passion and understanding of the business has won him numerous awards in London and abroad.

His kitchen studio is based in Notting Hill, with numerous props at hand for every type of job. Jean loves diversity and shooting in a studio, on location or abroad. Visit his previous Production Paradise features to see a larger choice of images as well as his website to see the full spectrum of his work. His latest interview can be read here.

Kai Schwabe Bremen

Kai Schwabe has specialised in food photography for many years.

Recent productions featured in this Spotlight include an advertising campaign for Budweiser CZ, a buffet / studio setting for Philadelphia Mondelez, receipies for Miracle Whip Mondelez, and various motifs for Uncle Bens.

His studio is also prepared for major productions, such as this past autumn's poster campaign for the Düsseldorf Metro. Stylists from Amsterdam, Bielefeld and Hamburg joined agency and client reps during four days on set.

Karinehnyc Los Angeles - New York

Capturing the life-moment in every photograph, Karineh awakens the senses through her undeniable understanding of colour and texture. Much like her personality, Karineh offers an uncompromising perfectionism to her clients while creating art with every click of the camera.

Her exuberant portfolio of work speaks for itself. After years of living in New York City, the intoxicating California sun persuaded Karineh to move to Los Angeles. Today, she travels from coast to coast attending to her clients' needs.

Be sure to check out more of her work on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Tumblr and Behance.

Leslie Rodriguez Los Angeles - Boise

With nearly 20 years of experience, Leslie Rodriguez has worked all over the state of California and is excited to now expand her business into Boise, Idaho and the Pacific Northwest.

While currently working in Los Angeles County, Leslie has been focusing her career on food and lifestyle photography. She loves capturing advertising shots of products in use with a natural feel, giving her clients images that are relatable for their audiences.

Along with the photography component, Leslie is also able to provide styling, propping and food styling for a one-stop-shop.

She is currently working with a number restaurants that are in the process of opening by shooting their menus, interiors and social media. When not working on specific projects, Leslie works on passion projects that keep her busy, coming up with new ideas to photograph and fill her stock portfolio.

Martin Graf Switzerland

Food and drink and still life photography specialist Martin Graf has a wealth of experience shooting with big production teams and the best art directors and food stylists from all over Europe.

Based close to Basel in a spacious studio with a fully equipped kitchen, Martin brings his unique passion and expertise to every commission, working both directly with clients and through ad agencies in Switzerland and worldwide, as well as on his own art photography projects.

Select clients include Coop Schweiz, UBS, Bossard Group, Slowfood, Betty Bossi, Die Post, Partners Group, Economiesuisse, Swiss Textiles, Kuhn Rikon and Top Pharm.

Metcalfe Lancaster Food & Drink London

Metcalfe Lancaster are creative specialists in moving image and photography for food and drink.

Their hand-picked artists work across all genres, from people, farming, preparation, through to eating, still life, collage and beyond.

With a unique approach, a broad range of subject matter, styles and experienced artists on their roster, Metcalfe Lancaster can come up with the right creative approach to perfectly match each budget and brief.

Metcalfe Lancaster are – Rachel Lancaster | Julie Metcalfe | Nicola Gilbert | Oscar Kugblenu | Rob Streeter | Mike English | Hilary Moore | Tal Silverman | Laura Knox | Natasha Alipour-Faridani | Will Heap | Tony Briscoe | Ben Gold | Simon Mooney | Gavin Kingcome | Carl Warner | Jeremy Baile | Rob White | Detail Films | David Munns | Tessa Traeger and Nadege Meriau.

"For our own piece of mind we work with FoodCycle and Olio".

Paul Saraceno Boston

Paul Saraceno is a food and product photographer based in Newton, Massachusetts. With over 25 years of experience, Paul has consistently created stunning images through his meticulous craft and deep relationships with creative directors, food stylists and prop/set designers.

Together with top digital, video and retouching teams, he is able to provide outstanding work for his clients. His 5000 sq.ft. studio has a fully equipped kitchen and abundant daylight.

His portfolio can be viewed at his website.

Robbert Koene Cape Town

Dutch-born and Cape Town-based photographer Robbert Koene works from his daylight studio in the centre of Cape Town. He specialises in food, interior and travel photography.

A master of the use of daylight, Robbert expertly creates both innovative and specific moods as per client-briefs, both in the studio and on location. His DoP work on food commercials is a fine testament to his ability to mould natural light. View more of his work as both DoP and advertising stills photographer on his website.

A traveller with a love for the African bush, Robbert often takes his Landrover Defender off the beaten track into Africa where he also does commission work for various Safari operators.

Robbert has worked for clients worldwide including Hema, Next, KFC, David Jones, Urbanara, Legendary Expeditions, Asillia Africa, Weylandts, Woolworths and SA Tourism.

Roberta Dall'Alba Italy

Roberta Dall'Alba is a young and resolute food photographer and cinemagraph artist with a huge passion for homemade food and natural ingredients.

Roberta has a love for texture and attention to details, and wants her images to always be mouth-watering and appetising. Her photos are studied to be as three-dimensional as possible.

Despite her young age, Roberta has already worked with some small businesses and magazines. She is now ready (and can’t wait) to work with bigger brands and agencies.

In the past, colleagues described her as an enthusiastic and motivated woman, extremely passionate about the work she's doing and willing to "get her hands dirty" to learn and improve her skills. Clients who want an extremely creative photographer with both technical knowledge and emotional artistic sensibility will enjoy working with her.

Scott Grummett London

Scott Grummett is a photographer and director who deals in the delicious. An expert in gluttony, Scott is famous for lip-smacking burgers and "the food you just have to treat yourself to!"

Working with food stylists Lucy Ruth Hathaway and Seiko Hatfield, along with model-maker Ben Millar, the team created a cocktail of nuts, nougat, caramel and chocolate for a new worldwide look for Snickers.

Other recent commissions include work for Just Eat, McDonald's, Lurpak, TGI Fridays and Castello Cheese as well as some brand new personal projects - one based around wholesome seaside camp fire cooking, another inspired by many recent commissions in Modena, Italy looking at making pasta.

Scott is represented for stills by Terri Manduca and for motion by Food Hall.