FOOD & DRINK PHOTOGRAPHY & MOTION Apr 2026

London-based photographer Andy Grimshaw specialises in food, drink, and still life photography. He operates out of his central London studio, which includes a fully equipped kitchen and client work area.

Andy collaborates with a team of experienced freelance home economists, assistants, prop stylists, and retouchers, enabling him to assemble a specialised team to meet all your photoshoot requirements. For projects based in the US, Andy's North American producer can assist in coordinating a team.

In his recent work, Andy has collaborated with renowned brands on various projects and has contributed to the rebranding of companies such as Crosse & Blackwell, PepsiCo, Doritos, Sensations, Ellas Kitchen, Rollover, and Forest Feast.

For project inquiries, please contact Andy.

Sydney-based food and drink photographer Andy Lewis brings a refined eye and an instinctive understanding of light, texture, and appetite appeal to every project. With a food and drink photography portfolio spanning commercial, editorial and campaign work, Andy crafts images that are as strategically compelling as they are visually stunning. 

Andy was based in Queensland throughout 2024–2025, flying back and forth from his Sydney studio. It was during this time that he took on the prestigious role of sole photographer for Chefs Eat Brisbane, a landmark cookbook celebrating Brisbane's dynamic culinary scene, which has just hit the shelves. 

Now back in Sydney full time, Andy is shooting FMCG packaging, advertising, editorial and social media projects for Lilydale, Steggles, Goodman Fielder, Costco, Chef Good and Allied Pinnacle. He welcomes new briefs and would love to hear from you.

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.

This Taco Bell x ESPN campaign was a Baja Blast in the best way. Cass stepped in as second unit director and DP, creating alongside director Nolan Goff and DP Sean Conte of SixTwentySix Studio.

Cass shot stills, directed some fun B-side moments, and captured second-camera video to help bring the project’s mixed-media energy to life. And yes, got wild with the 3D Nishika film camera.

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.

London-based photographer and director Colin Campbell is known for award-winning food and drink work that brings together cinematic storytelling and technical precision. Working from his newly revamped studio, TwoTen East, he moves effortlessly between stills and motion, creating a consistent visual language for brands and campaigns.

This Spotlight shifts into summer, celebrating the freshness, colour, and energy of the season. From sunlit drinks to vibrant, flavour-filled dishes, the work captures food at its most open, relaxed, and inviting. Colin has also recently shot some fantastic new campaigns for Domino’s, Muller, and Belvita.

Explore Colin’s latest projects at colincampbellstudio.co.uk and follow him on Instagram for behind the scenes content and new releases.

For all enquiries, Colin is represented by Gill Turner. Follow her on Instagram for updates and project announcements.

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.

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.

Hannah Caldwell is a Melbourne-based photographer specialising in food, beverage, still life, and advertising. With nearly two decades of experience, she works across the full spectrum of commercial production, from campaign shoots for premium restaurants, hotels, and wineries to FMCG packaging and brand storytelling.

Her client roster includes McCain, Brown Brothers, Yarra Yering, Ritz-Carlton Melbourne, and leading Melbourne creative agencies.

Her work is defined by an emotive, considered aesthetic that balances beauty with intention. Published in Elle Decoration UK and Vogue, Hannah brings the same craft and care to commercial briefs that she applies to her fine-art practice.

Her fine-art projects — including the Paris Photo Awards Gold-winning Inside Out and Silver-winning Formation — sit at the heart of a practice built on restraint and an ongoing curiosity about texture and form, explored through personal projects ranging from the surfaces of wild mushrooms to tempered chocolate.

Horton-Stephens are London's leading photographers' agents. They've produced over 10,000 shoots over more years than they dare to admit to, and food & drink has been in the agency's DNA from the very start. 

"We offer a full end-to-end production service, and we’re often brought in right at the start of a project, helping to shape ideas and approach, from day one. Budgets, logistics, locations, casting, styling—we know how to make it all work smoothly, creatively, and without drama, on time and on budget. From lean, stripped-back stills to full-scale TVCs, we've produced just about everything.

We attribute our long history in the industry as our desire to be forward-looking and AI is now a big part of our offering. We’re especially excited about the hybrid use of AI with photography and had great success recently with the UK Government's Cyber Security campaign, where we coordinated a collaboration between photographer George Logan and AI artist Alys Thomas."

"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."

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.

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.

Krzysztof Czernecki, though you might know him by his professional name, Christopher Photography, is a London-based photographer with a real knack for making drinks look incredible. He’s got this unique way of capturing liquids: you see every detail, every bit of energy, like the drink’s about to leap right off the page.

He’s not just pressing the shutter and hoping for the best. He brings serious technical skill to the table, mixing creative vision with that scientific curiosity you need for great stills and motion work. If you’re a beverage brand looking to stand out, he’s the guy who’ll give you bold, high-impact images that turn heads.

Krzysztof doesn’t just photograph drinks he practically choreographs them. He plays with lighting and experiments with fluid dynamics, always finding new ways to show off texture, movement, and character you’d probably miss in real life.

There’s a sense of drama in his work, whether it’s a split-second splash frozen in time or a slow-motion pour that feels almost hypnotic. He’s always pushing for that extra detail the stuff you can’t spot unless you slow the world down. All this hasn’t gone unnoticed.

Krzysztof’s work has picked up plenty of international awards and top spots in major still life competitions, solidifying his reputation as a go-to artist for sophisticated, eye-catching beverage imagery in the world of advertising and branding.

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.

Based in his Shepherds Bush studio, Marc Haydon is a food photographer dedicated to making every dish look its absolute best. Behind each image is a collaborative effort: food stylists, prop stylists, retouchers, and assistants all playing a part in shaping the final shot.

For this Spotlight, Marc presents some of his latest photography, celebrating the irresistible details: glossy drips, saucy layers, tactile textures, and scattered crumbs.

Stepping beyond his in-situ work, he also presents a collection of Bachelor’s packs, featuring imagery crafted by Marc and his team as part of a rebrand, developed in close collaboration with the design agency to bring their vision to life.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Stephen Hamilton Productions specialise in producing both motion and still photography assets for clients, streamlining the content creation process by handling everything under one roof. 

Stephen is known for his minimalist style in both photography and film. He focuses on finding beauty in everyday moments, embracing a back-to-basics approach in his work. He draws attention to what truly matters light, composition, and the art of storytelling in food reminding us that beauty is already there, waiting to be seen.

His work often highlights quiet, everyday moments, butter melting, the texture of a freshly cut ingredient, or the subtle movement of a pour elevating them into something cinematic and emotionally engaging.

"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."

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.