Terry Benson is a food photographer crafting refined, high-impact imagery for brands that care about detail, distinction, and desire. His work goes beyond documentation—each image is designed to elevate perception, shape appetite, and strengthen visual identity across campaigns, packaging, and editorial.

Specialising in luxury food and beverage, Terry brings a meticulous approach to light, surface, and composition. From the sheen of chocolate to the effervescence of a poured drink, his images balance precision with atmosphere—clean, intentional, and unmistakably premium.

A trusted collaborator for art directors and designers, Terry understands how imagery lives within a layout. He builds frames with purpose—considering negative space, typography, and cropping from the outset—so the final assets integrate seamlessly across print, digital, and motion.

Clients value his calm, solutions-driven approach on set, as well as his ability to translate brand strategy into compelling visual language. From concept development and styling direction through to final delivery, every stage is handled with clarity, efficiency, and a focus on results.

The outcome is photography that not only looks exceptional but performs—images that capture attention, communicate quality, and drive engagement.

Terry is available for commissions, brand campaigns, and long-term collaborations.

Leyther Orozco is a Colombian photographer known for his cinematic aesthetic and technical mastery in product, food and drink photography.

With over a decade of experience and several features in Archive — including a ranking as the Top 3 Photographer Worldwide — Leyther combines precision, drama and meticulous attention to detail, making him a go-to choice for visually striking campaigns.

He is currently leading the creative direction at Black Thunder Studio, where he produces powerful, carefully lit imagery designed for brands seeking to take their visual storytelling to the next level.

OMS Photography is a full-service commercial studio specialising in food and drink imagery for leading brands across CPG, QSR, and beverage categories. With studios in Cincinnati and Golden, CO, OMS delivers high-impact still and motion content designed for packaging, advertising, social, and e-commerce.

Recent projects include menu and marketing photography for Wendy's, on-package shots for Hershey and PureProtein, and full campaign launches for brands like Horizon Organic and OHLQ.

By combining advanced technology, like its motion-control robotics and high-speed cinematography, with a collaborative, in-house team of photographers, directors, stylists, and retouchers, OMS creates visually compelling creative assets that balance precision and storytelling. From bold, clean product shots to richly styled environmental scenes, OMS is known for crafting imagery that captures texture, movement, and craveability.

Katrin Winner is a specialist in food and product stills. She works on photo shoots for publishing houses, magazines, and agencies. Katrin runs her own photo studio in Munich, which has a fully equipped kitchen that allows for highly professional work, as well as close collaboration with an experienced team of freelance food stylists and prop stylists. The kitchen includes an extensive selection of props and backgrounds for the realisation of individual and versatile projects.

Katrin is a passionate storyteller who creates unique visual styles using natural light and creative lighting setups. In addition, she has expanded her traditional photography skills to include videography.

She has recently worked with well known clients such as Develey Senf & Feinkost GmbH, Gräfe und Unzer GmbH, Dean & David, and Valensina.

Follow her on Instagram to see her latest work.

"I am Ciprian Țânțăreanu, founder and photographer of Studio Țânțăreanu, a team based in Bucharest, Romania, specialising in drink and food still life photography.

From concept to styling, special effects, shooting, and post production, we take care of all the key ingredients behind any appealing visual, blending a seasoned vision, state of the art equipment, and any necessary old school tricks, providing turnkey solutions for our clients.

Our commercial work has been published in more than 70 countries around the world, with a client list including brands like Schweppes, Skol, Efes, Tropicana, KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell.

They say, "The beauty is in the eye of the beholder", but we make sure we help open their eyes wider, adding dynamism and heroic personification to the products we shoot. Have a new project? Let us help with our vision."

Ela Rüther is a professional food photographer with her own studio in Cologne. She photographs delicious food for magazines, publishers, and advertising clients in the food and catering industry. Ela works with a team of experienced food and prop stylists who ensure that the images look both professional and appetising, while remaining authentic.

Since last year, Ela has also been offering AI-generated images and hybrid photo shoots - with the same approach of yummy and authentic food images. As well as photos, she also creates short video clips. Ela is convinced that AI-based work and traditional photography are not mutually exclusive, but will coexist in the long term. At the moment, it is important to clearly indicate which images are AI-generated and which are not.

The photos featured in this Spotlight were captured for different clients as Rewe, Einfach Hausgemacht, and Nestlé. Ela’s clients appreciate her constructive and creative approach, which is why some have been working with her for years. These include Rewe, Eckes Edelbrände, Jacques’ Wein-Depot, Vorwerk, Wajos, Zwilling, Aldi, Rabenhorst, and Bonne Maman, as well as smaller companies and publishers.

Barry Makariou has been busy shooting a global rebrand for GU desserts. "We shot over 30 products over 10 days, as well as motion. We captured every detail in super macro, driving taste appeal across all the packaging."

He also shot for Nescafe Cold: "We created a bespoke swirl to capture the refreshing movement within the glass."

AI is also starting to feature in his work, using it to elevate existing assets that were previously only KVs for brands but now have been brought to life. Take a look opposite at this animated Milka asset.

Follow Barry on Instagram for unique behind the scenes images. For anything work-related contact his agent, Peter at Agent at large.

Paula Wilson is a Canadian photographer specialising in food and lifestyle, celebrated for her bold, refined aesthetic and attention to detail.

Her award-winning portfolio highlights a diverse range of work across global brands, cookbooks and restaurant campaigns.

Known for her collaborative spirit, Paula brings a dynamic and positive energy to every production, creating an atmosphere where ideas flourish. Together with her experienced team, she delivers high-quality images, supported by a trusted network of stylists and creative professionals.

She has worked with an impressive roster of clients, including Boston Pizza, McCormick, Kraft, McDonald’s, Tim Hortons, Pizza Hut, and Kellogg’s.

"Food & drink have been photographed thousands of times, by thousands of people. How do you stand out? By combining the uniqueness of the food or the brand with an awareness of current aesthetic trends, a technical expert, a meticulous art director, and a positive creative who will actually listen to what you want. That person is me.

I approach shooting food & drink with a lightness that keeps the final imagery feeling fresh (...excuse the pun). Add a sprinkling of colour and style with a dash of humour, and you will have images that stand out from the crowd."

Chelsea Bloxsome is a London based food photographer known for creating vibrant, appetite  driven imagery that connects brands with their audiences. Her work has earned multiple accolades at the prestigious Pink Lady Food Photography Awards, reflecting both her technical skill and creative instinct.

Originally from Australia, Chelsea grew up on a coastal farm, shaping her deep appreciation for fresh ingredients and honest storytelling through food. Today, she works from her Shoreditch studio or on location, bringing a calm, adaptable energy to every shoot.

Chelsea is a highly collaborative partner, trusted by leading brands and creative teams to deliver standout results across campaigns of all sizes. Whether leading a full-scale production or capturing something more intimate, she combines efficiency, creativity, and a strong visual point of view. Her client list includes PizzaExpress, Sainsbury’s, McDonald’s, Innocent, and Subway, alongside a range of exciting emerging brands.

She is represented by Horton Stephens in London.