united states & canada issue 1009
Nov 2025
Stephen Hamilton
Chicago - photographers
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Hormel Pepperoni | Stephen Hamilton
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Marcos Fiery Menu | Stephen Hamilton
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Marcos Pepperoni Fest | Stephen Hamilton
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Pizza | Stephen Hamilton
Stephen Hamilton is an award-winning food and beverage director and photographer whose work has appeared almost everywhere you see images of food - on television, in national magazines and cookbooks, on packaging, and across seven seasons of Top Chef. Stephen built his career showcasing ingredients in all their organic, natural beauty.
At Stephen Hamilton Productions, they specialise in producing both motion and still photography assets for clients, streamlining the content creation process by handling everything under one roof. With two dedicated stages, they are able to work efficiently and simultaneously—the main stage is equipped for motion production, while the second stage is dedicated to still photography. Stephen directs the motion set while he oversees one his photographer on the still set. This integrated setup allows the team to deliver cohesive, high-quality assets faster and more efficiently, saving clients time and ensuring visual consistency across all media.