food & drink photography & motion Nov 2023

2023 has been a busy year with plenty of successes, but the biggest success for Aaron is to still be doing something he loves, creating lively, craveable images of food and beverages for his clients.

He loves this work, but more so he loves who he does it for and he is forever grateful to be doing it for a living. Here is a small sampling of what Aaron has been up to over the past few months.

Keep up to date on Aaron's work by following him on Instagram or see more at his website.

Aina C Hole is an award-winning and well known Norwegian food and interior photographer who knows what it takes to get tempting photos for commercial advertising.

Her speciality is food and product still life. She has a big studio in Oslo stuffed with props from all over the world. She can easily adapt to different styles and create a unique environment for the client. She is known for completing tasks with great detail and on time.

Aina has been fortunate to have worked with many of the biggest commercial clients in the industry such as Norwegian Seafood, Shell, Coca-Cola, 7-Eleven, Dr. Oetker, Berry Alloc, Domino's, Kraft, Coop, Kygo, to mention a few.

To view more of Aina's portfolio, you can check out her website.

Amrita Diwanji is a London-based photographer with a passion for weaving stories through her food and beverage photography. Her clients include successful industry disrupters like Pasta Evangelists, as well as global brands and agencies like Conde Nast Traveller, Singapore Airlines, Action Against Hunger, and Edelman. She has styled and photographed the winning pasta recipe from the semi-final of Gordon Ramsay's 'Future Food Stars', as seen on the BBC.

Amrita’s recent projects include photography for EL&N London’s new menu, that has been rolled out in print across their cafes in the UK, France, Germany and other international locations. She has also worked on a branding campaign for HomeCooks, and HG Walter’s new butchery class offering.

Her work has been published in the book 'An Opinionated Guide to Vegan London', as well as been featured in various global publications including Vogue, Conde Nast Traveller, Design Anthology, and Elle Décor, amongst others.

Furthermore, Amrita’s work has been consistently recognised at the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year Award, where she was awarded ‘Commended Place’ in 2021, 2019, and 2017.

When she’s not behind the camera, Amrita can be found exploring parts of London she hasn’t seen before or cooking up a storm with her husband in their kitchen.

To view more of Amrita’s portfolio, you can check out her website or get in touch with her directly to discuss your next project.

Barbara Wrigley McDevitt is a Florida-based photographer with more than a dozen years of experience behind the camera. Shooting with a medium format camera, she has a keen eye for detail and brings her expertise to the food, beverage and culinary lifestyle areas.

She is deliberate and focused on her presentation of the narrative of your food story. A sense of story weaves throughout Wrigley McDevitt’s work and her years of experience together with a combination of skill, knowledge and technical ability allow her to problem solve whatever surprise is thrown at her on set.

Wrigley McDevitt is currently embarking on a culinary and architectural photo shoot for Angelina’s Ristorante, an upscale, fine-dining establishment, located in Bonita Springs, Florida, having just completed a photo shoot at The Intercontinental Hotel in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Wrigley McDevitt travels between her studio and remote locations and would love to collaborate with you on your next project to make people hungry. She also offers client participation via Capture One Live. You can share, view, comment, rate, tag and provide real-time feedback all from your own location while Wrigley McDevitt shoots in her studio. No uploading, exporting or downloading a single photo: convenient and easy.

Let's come together to transform your next creative concept into mesmerizing visuals that truly resonate with your global audience.

With a keen eye for detail and unmatched expertise in Food & Drinks, Culinary Lifestyle, and hospitality photography and directing, Brent Herrig and his team at Brent Herrig Creative are poised to illuminate your brand like never before.

"Now with offices in both New York City and the City of London, we are uniquely positioned to cater to the diverse requirements of creative professionals worldwide.

Our global experience speaks volumes, boasting an impressive portfolio of collaborations with renowned brands including Pepsi, Moet Hennessy, and Nespresso. Whether you are a US-only brand or an international powerhouse agency or company, our team is fully equipped to bring your unique vision to life.

At Brent Herrig Creative, we firmly believe that creativity knows no boundaries. We thrive on adaptability and excel in diverse settings, ensuring that your project is executed with precision, regardless of the location. From the eclectic neighborhoods of the Lower East Side to the vibrant streets of London, or from the artistic energy of Miami to the cultural richness of Berlin, our passion for excellence transcends geographical borders.

Let us embark on a transformative journey together, crafting inspiring visuals that resonate deeply with your target audience. Reach out to Brent Herrig Creative today and discover the unparalleled heights to which we can elevate your brand."

BOOM CGI are creative artists who specialise in animation, illustration and CGI modelling, with a focus on character design, post-production, texturing, and retouching. They know how to craft an image to communicate the right message and captivate the consumer.

For almost 15 years, the team has produced award-winning creative solutions for some of the world's largest brands, including Apple, Coca-Cola, Disney, Gillette and Nike. Notable recent work has focused on food and drink creative and includes a mesmerising animation for Dove Chocolate, and outstanding work for Chivas, Lipton’s Ice Tea, and Disney's in-house team Yellow Shoes for the Epcot food and wine festivals.

BOOM is a constantly evolving studio with a keen eye on innovation and trends, which has earned it a place amongst the top commercial artists in the world.

BOOM CGI is represented by JSR. See more work here and follow the agency on Instagram for the latest projects.

Chelsea Bloxsome is a London-based food photographer with award-winning credentials, including multiple placings in the renowned Pink lady food photography awards.

Originally from Australia, Chelsea grew up on a farm close to the sea where her appreciation for nature, environment and food transpired. She can often be found in her own Shoreditch studio just off brick lane or on location, preferably anywhere the sun is shining. 

Collaborating seamlessly with exceptional creative teams in the food and drinks industry, Chelsea is equally at ease with grand productions or intimate shoots. In her diverse portfolio, she’s worked with a variety of well-known clients and emerging brands such as: Pizza Express, Sainsbury’s, McDonald’s, Innocent, and Subway. 

She is represented by Horton Stephens in London. 

Check out more of her work on her Instagram and website.

Colin Campbell is a London-based food photographer and director. The year so far has been super busy, mixing stills campaigns with directing several TV spots.

Recent campaigns included a throw back to the 90s with Muller corner Mud Pie and a fantastic launch campaign for Holland and Barrett. Channel 4 also commissioned us for some fun 'Great British Bake Off' posters and TV.

Colin works from his own 2000 sq ft studio, situated on the canal in Haggerston. The studio is also fully equipped for moving image projects with editing and grading facilities on site.

See more here and follow on Instagram.

Colin is represented by Gill Turner, give her a follow on Instagram.

Freddy Clark is a commercial advertising photographer specialising in capturing vibrant photographs that make drinks look so enticing you will want to reach in and drink them. His work is highly detailed and has been described as “taken right out of a sexy speakeasy lounge”.

With a passion for studio work and collaborating with clients, he brings a contagious excitement to every project. His mastery of both artificial and natural lighting ensures captivating photography that will elevate your campaign to new heights. Whether he is creating splashes and pours or working with Artificial Intelligence and video screens, photographs will be cutting edge yet timeless.

Contact Freddy on +1 732-666-8012 to talk about your needs.

"We are pleased to share a selection of James Murphy Photography’s latest work, compiled from a busy summer of shooting. Food styling by Jan Smith.

Featuring shots from Rick Stein’s latest cookbook 'Simple Suppers' - a new collection of delicious and easy suppers for every occasion. As well as images from a shoot commissioned to define the Tesco Finest photography principles, and a personal project, 'An ode to Anchovies’.

For an update on some of our latest projects, check out our website, Instagram or phone on +44 (0)207 278 4770."

With over 20 years of experience, Joe Pellegrini has been an industry leader in the fields of product photography and food & drink photography. Beyond his expertise in photography, he is also a skilled painter, infusing his artistic sensibilities into national campaigns for renowned brands such as Coca-Cola, McDonald's, Kellogg's, Tyson, and Ziploc.

For the past 11 years, he has been the go-to photographer for Subway, responsible for capturing their national and international print and outdoor ads, as well as their in-store displays.

Unflappable, Joe has made a career delivering memorable imagery with the utmost professionalism for products ranging from Scrubbing Bubbles to Jim Beam.

On shoot days, Joe's studio is filled with energy as clients indulge in mini candy bars. Meanwhile, Joe collaborates with a talented team of food stylists, special effects experts, and digital technicians. Together, they approach each shot with practiced efficiency, ensuring exceptional results and a track record of success.

Joseph Keller is a Boston-based food, beverage, and lifestyle photographer with over 27 years of experience. Having worked with renowned clients such as Keurig, iRobot, and America's Test Kitchen, Joseph's portfolio boasts a collection of visually captivating and delectable food and beverage images.

A versatile artist, Joseph is equally at home in the studio as well as on location, ensuring that his client's unique visions come to life in every frame.

Joseph's talent, technical expertise, and his unwavering commitment to collaboration and teamwork is what sets him apart. He understands that creating beautiful and enticing food images is a collective effort, and he values the contribution of every member of his production team. His calm demeanor and unflappable professionalism make him a sought-after collaborator for commercial and editorial clients alike.

After honing his craft as a travel shooter and a stint as a fashion photographer for clients like Net-a-Porter, Marc Haydon made the transition to food and still life photography and never looked back.

With his precise and well-balanced composition, he now works from his studio in West London, producing photography for food businesses, supermarkets, restaurants, magazines and more.

Working collaboratively with talented stylists, his aim in food photography is to maximum appetite appeal through lighting, composition, propping and styling.

"It has been a busy and exciting year at the studio and the latest images here are from a supermarket POS shoot, making products heroic in their setting, appealing to the eyes and trustworthy, paying tribute to its quality and deliciousness. And the best part of it, we had the chance to try them all!

"I am a  Boston-based food and restaurant photographer who loves what he does. 

I am  the primary photographer for Caviar, have worked for North Shore Magazine photographing dishes and restaurants, and have worked with the Pepsi DigIn program to photograph full restaurants and dishes to help establish themselves. 

I always try to bring a little extra to my shoots, by shooting in a classical style, making people laugh, and having a solid game plan to execute. I show my love for all things food, but nothing more than bagels, and have photographed and complimed 'The Periodic Table of Bagels' poster which can be found in bagel stores nationwide and my website."

MATTANDE studio x Norlan Glass x Redwood Empire.

What happens when you combine beautiful glassware, delicious whiskey and Matt Anderson in a studio environment? Pour yourself a few fingers and come see.

Matt Anderson is a California-based wine and sprits, lifestyle, interiors and architecture photographer who loves to work in both stills and motion.

Stop by his website or give him a follow on Instagram to keep up with his latest work.

Max Bridge produces polished visuals which celebrate the beauty of objects.

As a technical creative, Max prides himself on his modern approach; simultaneously producing stills and video. By using his custom-made motion control equipment (camera robots) and the latest in modern technology, Max creates a unique visual style.

Clients include: Nespresso, Swarovski, Made.com, Penhaligons, Gallo, Hardys, Stones, Apothic, Kumala, Ealing Gin, Smirnoff, Captain Morgan, Red Bull, Mackays, John Lewis, and many more.

You can see behind the scenes content on his Instagram which regularly features his custom robotic equipment.

Based in London, Max is available for commissions in the UK and abroad. You can reach him on +44(0)7868 732 989.

South London-based photographer and prop stylist Melissa Reynolds-James specialises in food and beverage, lifestyle and homeware photography.

This Spotlight includes a selection of some of Melissa’s most vibrant and enticing work, showcasing her knowledge of lighting, composition and colour and her skills as both stylist and photographer.

Melissa has worked with a host of editorial and commercial clients including; Asda, BBC Good Food, Waitrose, KFC, Deliciously Ella, Ocado and Mindful Chef. No matter whether she is shooting at a busy London restaurant, on location, in the studio, or at the home of a TV personality, Melissa consistently delivers.

Melissa often works alongside the industry's most well known food stylists, art directors, prop stylists and retouchers. Her 'little black book' enables her to build a team to suit any clients’ individual shoot needs.

For more examples of her work and to discuss new projects, take a look at her website.

Based in Newton, Massachusetts, Paul Saraceno is a seasoned photographer specialising in food and product photography. Boasting an impressive career spanning over 25 years, Paul consistently produces breathtaking images, thanks to his meticulous attention to detail and strong connections 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.

To explore Paul's remarkable portfolio, visit his website.

"What can 'In-camera AI' possibly mean?

Allow me to explain: I have been a commercial drinks and food photographer for three decades creating content for brands across the globe. My desire to tell brand stories has me perpetually testing new techniques to couple with my traditional methods of capturing images. This has led me to the rapidly advancing, and often divisive world of AI.

I am using AI to create scenes that would not be possible with traditional methods of photography, set construction or post production. AI allows me to imagine new worlds in which products live, and to create new realities. Yet everything I capture is done completely in-camera with post production limited to blemish removal and color grading. It’s a fascinating process that has changed and invigorated the way I create content.

All of the content in this gallery was created with the assistance of AI and captured in-camera. I hope you enjoy what you see.

Please view more of my work at my website. And please reach out to learn more and to talk about how we can bring your next project to life."

Sara Morris is a highly skilled London-based photographer and director who works internationally and who specialises in food, drink, product and still life.

Sara’s passion for photography is reflected in her approach to her work. A perfectionist, she strives to capture the ultimate shot each time. Sara has a fresh and contemporary style, crafting each shot to give it a defined and unique look. She combines her use of smooth, flattering lighting with her clever compositions and exquisite use of colour.

Sara works with a great team of people including talented food stylists and drinks specialists. She shoots from her large comfortable studio in Haggerston N1 that comes fully equipped with kitchen and separate client area.

Please get in touch if you have a project you would like to discuss. Sara and her team look forward to hearing from you.

You can follow Sara on Instagram or check out her website. Sara is represented by Clare Fletcher.

Scott Grummett is a food photographer and director, but his work goes far beyond the traditional tabletop.

2023 has seen him working all over the world creating everything from macro textural deliciousness to building huge sets and directing multiple cast. Whether it is blowing up a watermelon, telling a soulful story or just making a product look its most lip-smacking, mouth watering and at peak delicious, Scott is the man for the job.

His recent work has seen him creating four TV commercials in Serbia for Hellmann's, re-shaping the entire visual language of McDonald's Germany and creating different breakfast scenarios in elaborate room set builds for Alpro.

Scott's number one aim is always to make you hungry, but also enjoys a difficult matrix and a production puzzle to solve to make a smooth production, with clients that feel safe and confident for the whole journey.

"I am an award-winning, editorial and commercial, food and drink photographer based out of Atlanta and New York City, and travel frequently across the U.S, and the globe for food stories.

I love shooting food and drink, as food is the one common denominator between all people and across all cultures. I love crafting light to bring out the best features of a particular dish or beverage. And I truly enjoy telling food stories and collaborating with brands to create stunning visuals.

Some recent projects include menu and collateral photography for Jamba, as well as travel stories for National Geographic Traveller UK, and Afar Magazines, and a tasty assignment on chocolate for Italy Magazine."

Pours, splashes, drips and sprinkles - action all the way in this Spotlight Food & Drink from Stephen Conroy.

All from projects where Stephen was involved from concept through to shooting and post production - resulting in energetic, vibrant and fun images.

Get in touch with Stephen to discuss how he and his creative team can make your campaigns stand out - or for more examples check out his website.

It is one thing to shoot food photography with enormous appetite appeal, but a whole different area of expertise to photograph beverages.

Photographer and director Stephen Hamilton explains it this way: “Liquids never stop moving. You look into transparent liquids. They can have bubbles popping and froth foaming. Beverages may need to be poured or stirred. Hot ones need a stream of steam or cold ones a glass crusted with ice. Whipped cream toppings melt in two minutes, as does ice cream. It takes a lot of planning and a great team to shoot beverages.”

Whether it is a cocktail, a mocktail or a new line of energy drinks that needs to be shot, Stephen Hamilton Productions takes a 360° capabilities approach to every project. You wil have a comfortable shoot in his 11,000 sq ft studio and then walk away with every asset for your campaign in hand.

At the tender age of 14, as Steve Buchanan diligently stocked shelves at a local 7-Eleven, a serendipitous encounter forever altered the course of his life. While meticulously arranging products on the shelves, he came across a roll of Kodak film, and the words imprinted on the label beckoned to him: "Take this film to your Kodak processor or develop it yourself using Kodak chemistry." This seemingly mundane moment sparked a fervor within him.

Throughout the years, Steve has artfully turned his camera lens towards an eclectic array of subjects. From ancient mummies to machine guns, and from cherished landmarks to unforgettable escapades (like that memorable incident in the heart of a blast freezer), Steve's quest for innovative approaches to capture his subjects has been an enduring and impassioned pursuit.

Steve Ryan is a portrait and food photographer with over 18 years of experience from Kilkenny, Ireland.

Steve’s latest venture is a collaboration between his 40ft Brewery company and Acme Fire Cult alongside renowned chefs Andrew Clarke and Daniel Watkins in Dalston.

Steve has been commissioned by some of the most innovative and exciting food and media brands in the world including Apple, Jamie Oliver, Guinness, Deliveroo, McDonald’s, Honest Burgers, Dominos, Tabasco, Jameson and KFC.

Steve co-founded the quarterly food culture magazine Root+Bone, which explores London’s food and drink culture, and he is a contributing editor.

Steve is represented by JSR, see his work here and follow the agency on Instagram for the latest projects.

Gabriel Lucido is an award winning commercial food photographer with close to a decade of experience capturing images for some of the most well-known brands in the food industry.

He is a member of the Professional Photographers of America as well as a Senior Member of Foodelia, a community of the best food photographers from around the world, and has been hand selected as a contributor for Stocksy, an artist-owned stock photography cooperative.

With over 50 clients and counting, his photography has been featured in Costco, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Albertsons, Stater Bros. Markets, Orange Coast Magazine, Costco Connection Magazine and more.

Terry Benson is a London-based food photographer working out of his own studio in the heart of Farringdon, London.

Terry has recently worked on campaigns for Glenmorangie, Heinz, LittleDish and packaging photography for Dole, Knorr, Thornton’s and Moving Mountains.

Although food is his main passion he also shoots lifestyle and portrait images for various clients including The Forces Employment Agency.

Please feel free to get in touch directly and take a look at his diverse portfolio.