Studio XMI is a 756 square foot photo and video studio located in Foothill Ranch, California.

The space includes free parking outside the studio entrance and handicap accessibility. The studio comes equipped with remote controlled blackout curtains and a fully equipped kitchen space with a working oven, microwave, fridge, sink, and induction stove-top available for use. This space is connected to Studio XMI's headquarters through the shared hallway/private bathrooms.

Paula Wilson is a Canadian food and lifestyle photographer.

Her award winning work for restaurants, cookbooks, and brands showcases her unique artistic vision and signature style. 

Paula’s strong collaborative skills and vibrant energy inspire creativity and harmony in every project.

Her team offers exceptional digital, video, and retouching services along with a talented network of stylists and designers.

Her clients include Boston Pizza, McCormick, Kraft, McDonald's, Tim Hortons, Pizza Hut, and Kellogg's.

Joe Pellegrini is a commercial photographer with over 30 years of experience specialising in product and food & beverage imagery. While now based in Michigan, his work remains deeply connected to Chicago, where he continues to collaborate with agencies and clients and where the majority of his projects are produced.

His approach is informed by a background in painting, bringing a nuanced, fine-art sensibility to highly crafted advertising imagery.

For 18 years, Joe served as Subway’s lead photographer, producing visuals for national and international print campaigns, outdoor advertising, and in-store programs. His work is defined by consistency, precision, and an ability to translate creative direction into compelling, brand-driven imagery. Over the course of his career, he has created recognizable work for brands including Scrubbing Bubbles and Jim Beam.

Joe works in close partnership with his producer to build the right team for each assignment—carefully aligning creative needs with efficient production, accurate bidding, and disciplined budget management.

On set, he leads a collaborative environment that brings together top-tier food stylists, prop stylists, special effects artists, retouchers, and digital technicians. The result is a seamless production process and refined, market-ready imagery that meets the highest commercial standards.

Joe shoots both in studio and on location, and is available for travel.

Steven Paul is a photographer and cinematographer focused on campaigns, portraits, and lifestyle imagery built around people and presence.

After being blind for over two years, he has regained his sight, which has reshaped how he sees light, depth, and emotion.

His work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Business Insider New York, Inc. Magazine, MSN Money, and will be featured in Maxim Magazine. Recent projects include an international fashion campaign photographed in Santorini, Greece, documentary and nonprofit work in Uganda, Africa, and commercial lifestyle campaigns for brands, nonprofits, and tourism organizations.

Steven creates photographs with a cinematic feel, combining strong lighting, natural human moments, and a clean visual style that stands apart from trends.

Michael Hrizuk is a Southeastern, US-based photographer specialising in interior, food, portraiture, lifestyle, and hospitality photography. His work captures the essence of his subjects with precision and creativity, producing compelling imagery that tells a story.

Whether photographing a beautifully plated dish, a dynamic portrait, or the inviting atmosphere of a hospitality space, Michael’s keen attention to detail ensures every image is visually striking and emotionally engaging.

Collaborating with both hotels and restaurants in Savannah, Georgia, and Charleston, South Carolina, Michael creates captivating seasonal menu photoshoots that showcase the restaurant’s focus on fresh, local ingredients.

His deeply collaborative approach extends beyond food photography—working closely with chefs, restaurateurs, and hospitality professionals, he brings their vision to life through carefully crafted images highlighting textures, colors, and ambiance. Michael’s expertise in lighting, composition, and storytelling allows him to seamlessly transition between architecture, lifestyle, food, and portrait photography, capturing authentic moments that resonate.

By balancing technical skill with artistic vision, his work strengthens the connection between brands and their audiences, elevating the visual identity of restaurants, hotels, and creative professionals alike.

Gabriel Vincent Lucido is an American commercial food photographer.

He is currently working out of his photography studio in Orange County, California.

Collaborating with some of the most well-known brands in the food industry, his photos have been featured in substantial ad campaigns and a variety of packaging designs sold across the US.

His photography is inspired by the nostalgic exaggerated ads of the 90s and early 2000s.

"A study of life and family. Walking the paths of parenthood and observing. Teaching and learning from the youth. It is more than an observation, more than simply being a witness, but it is to be a full participant. That is when we can come to learn about how to be better, how to improve and how to grow.

The youth are curious, creative and free. They are our originality. Be childlike. Be young. Embrace the youthfulness and then we will all relearn these skills of caring for one another and the places we call home."

Cameron is represented by The Gren Group.

Chad Dennis is a commercial portrait photographer based in Florida, working with brands, agencies, and cultural institutions across the U.S. and internationally.

His recent work includes national campaign imagery for Farah & Farah, commercial and editorial projects for the Jacksonville Symphony, and assignments for organisations such as the International Car Wash Association and global healthcare and media clients.

Known for his ability to build trust quickly, he creates portraits that feel natural, intentional, and grounded in real human presence.

His work spans studio and location, often combining stills and motion for campaigns across digital, broadcast, and outdoor platforms, including large-scale billboard and brand campaigns.

"It’s that intangible thing we call style. It’s that metaphysical thing that musicians call touch. You can’t teach it because it’s in your body.

I call it visual signature and it is the sum of everything this photographer does and knows. I bring every bit of it to the photographic task at hand everyday. It’s adaptable. It’s reliable. It’s fun. It tells a version of the truth based on living evidence. It evolves and changes with each assignment. It’s always there regardless of what gear I use or software I run.

I can safely say I am a 20th century photographer with 21st century tools. That’s good for clients because I bring a perspective and evolved photographic chops that interpret, illustrate and tell the story of your brand."

Boston-based photographer Paul Saraceno has been producing stunning images for his clients for the past 35 years.

On location and in his 5000sf studio, Paul works with highly talented directors, food & prop stylists and set builders to produce everything the client asks for, and so much more.

“I just love what I do. It’s as simple as that.”