FOOD & DRINK PHOTOGRAPHY & MOTION Jul 2026

On assignment, Aaron Joel Santos has gone uni hunting in Hokkaido, foraged for river bugs in Laos, sampled barbecue along Highway 61, and photographed several Michelin star kitchens.

Based in New Orleans, his hospitality and food photography is rooted in the same fine art and documentary traditions that inform his broader work, finding equal elegance in a roadside plate and a tasting menu.

Bake a Picture is a creative food photography studio founded by Vita Devies, combining photography, concept development and visual storytelling under one roof.

Working from Amsterdam and on location throughout the Netherlands, the studio creates imagery that helps food brands stand out through a clear and consistent visual identity. From recipe development and styling to production and photography, every project is approached as a complete visual concept rather than a collection of individual images.

Recent projects range from large-scale content libraries and product launches to hospitality concepts and national campaigns. Whether in the studio or on location, Bake a Picture focuses on creating imagery that feels vibrant, tactile and full of character. The result is work that not only captures attention, but gives brands a visual language people remember. 

Bruce Schlehuber is a commercial advertising photographer based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, specialising in beverage, food, product, lifestyle, and animal photography. With more than a decade of experience creating imagery for brands, agencies, and retailers, he combines technical precision with a clean, polished visual style designed to elevate products and tell compelling brand stories.

Recent projects have included national campaigns for grocery and consumer brands, seasonal food and beverage advertising, and custom content for retail marketing initiatives.

Working from both studio and on-location environments, Bruce produces high-end still photography and motion content for print, digital, social, and e-commerce applications. His client roster includes major retailers, food brands, advertising agencies, and emerging beverage companies throughout the United States and around the globe.

"We produce premium photography and motion for ambitious food and beverage brands, combining creativity with meticulous attention to detail. Recent work includes working closely with  Umami Brothers' Japanese-style mayonnaise with bold, flavour-led campaign imagery, alongside precision packaging photography for Bulk Nutrition where colour accuracy and flawless product presentation were critical.

From creative studio pack shots to dynamic lifestyle imagery and cinematic slow-motion video, every project is crafted to elevate your brand across packaging, advertising, social media and digital campaigns.

AI has become a valuable tool for developing creative concepts, and many of our briefs now begin with AI-generated ideas. But when it comes to creating believable food, authentic textures, perfect lighting and imagery that customers genuinely trust, expertly crafted photography still delivers what AI cannot—realism, consistency and attention to detail.

Whether you're launching a new product or refreshing an established brand, we create visuals that feel premium, engaging and commercially effective.

We're currently expanding internationally and are seeking representation with creative agencies in London and New York. Browse our Food & Drink portfolio or get in touch to discuss your next campaign."

Based in St. Louis, MO, Chris and Shaney share a passion for food and beverage photography, bringing creative and culinary experience to every project. Collaborating with a range of food brands, restaurants, and consumer products, they understand how to craft imagery that looks beautiful and connects with audiences.

Chris has built a career creating food and beverage imagery across advertising, packaging, editorial, and media. Shaney complements that expertise with her restaurant background, developing concepts, styling scenes and transforming ideas into visual stories.

They view food and beverage photography as an opportunity to create imagery that sparks appetite, elevates products, and strengthens brand identity. Their approach balances artistry with strategy, producing visuals that are memorable and effective.

Recent projects have centered on food products and brand launches, helping clients transform concepts into polished visual campaigns. From initial ideas to finished imagery, CMP Studio specialises in creating content helping brands stand out.

Colin Campbell is an award-winning food photographer and director working across stills and motion from TwoTen East, his studio on the canal in Haggerston, East London.

Spring has been a busy season and this Spotlight features recent campaign work for Müller, Lidl, and Belvita, alongside a TVC and OOH campaign for the Domino's Italianos Range.

Explore more at colincampbellstudio.co.uk and follow Colin on Instagram for new work and behind the scenes.

For enquiries, Colin is represented by Gill Turner, and you can follow her on Instagram for updates.

David Butler is a Boston-based commercial food and beverage photographer with a deep appreciation for the craft of image-making. Light is at the center of his process—carefully shaped and considered to bring out texture, tonality, and flavor.

Whether photographing a carefully styled plate, a cocktail, or a branded product, he strives to create imagery that feels both sophisticated and desirable.

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.

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.

JUNI is the photography team of Julia and Nikolas, with studios in Berlin and Augsburg.

Since 2017, JUNI has been creating visual content for companies, agencies, and publishers, specialising in food, product, still life, people, and architectural photography.

Their work combines photographic precision with a clear visual approach. From concept development to final delivery, JUNI produces imagery for campaigns, books, corporate communications, and digital media.

Working alongside a trusted network of creative professionals, JUNI delivers national and international productions both in the studio and on location.

Clear imagery. Thoughtful production. Reliable collaboration.

Kris Kirkham is an award-winning food photographer based in London, specialising in food, drink, and still life photography for brands, agencies, publishers, and restaurants. Known for bold, graphic imagery with commercial precision, he combines creative storytelling with technical excellence.

This summer, his collection celebrates one of the season’s greatest pleasures: ice cream. Drawn from commercial commissions, personal projects, and creative experiments, the images capture everything from melting scoops and indulgent desserts to playful visual concepts and graphic studies of texture, colour, and form. Ice cream is a challenging subject, demanding careful planning, technical precision, and a readiness to embrace the unexpected.

Kris works across advertising campaigns, packaging, editorial features, social media, and brand marketing. Recent clients include M&S, Itsu, Heathrow Airport, Good Housekeeping, Deliveroo, and Nando’s. His work has been recognised by the World Food Photography Awards, International Color Awards, One Eyeland, and Lürzer’s Archive.

Get in touch with Kris or his agent, Style Department, to discuss upcoming projects.

Krzysztof Czernecki, working as Christopher Photography, is a commercial photographer specialising in drinks and liquids.

As he says: "After years of hearing my name approached the way one approaches a difficult lighting setup—slowly, from several angles, with mixed results… Christopher Photography seemed the graceful solution."

He shoots in London for advertising clients, capturing imagery that relies on precise timing and lighting rather than luck. Every product brings its own challenges: condensation, splash shape, reflections, and making the pour look natural rather than staged.

His approach is straightforward: set up the shot carefully with obsessive precision, control all the variables that can be controlled, and shoot enough takes to get every plate that works. The results are used across advertising and packaging for drinks and spirits brands, as well as other products, with work published internationally.

For this Spotlight, Marc is showcasing some recent test photography that is all about bold colour contrasts, real life interaction, and small details like drips to make everyday food appear indulgent and visually striking.

Working from his London studio, Marc is a specialist food and drink photographer with extensive experience producing high-quality commercial imagery.

He collaborates seamlessly with creative teams including agencies, art directors, stylists, and retouchers to create visually compelling photographs that maximise product appeal and capture consumer attention.

Max Bridge is a London-based director and photographer. He’s a liquid specialist whose work spans photography and motion, combining image-making with self-engineered motion control systems.

His recent projects include ongoing collaborations with Penhaligon’s, creating campaigns for Chinese New Year and Mother’s Day. The Chinese New Year campaign combined stills and motion, with imagery featured as part of a large-scale tram takeover in Hong Kong.

Max also directed a series of films for the launch of Hendrick’s latest release, Another Hendrick’s. The project was shot on location at the brand’s iconic Gin Palace in Scotland.

Alongside commissioned work, he continues to develop self-initiated projects exploring movement, liquid dynamics and in-camera effects. Recent pieces include Birra Moretti and Coca-Cola inspired work.

Toronto-based photographer Nick Hanekom combines a deep love for food and drink with a passion for bold, emotive stills and motion imagery. From plates to pours, he captures the textures, colours, and vibrancy of culinary creations with precision and flair.

Specialising in high-impact creative assets for packaging, menus, and social feeds, Nick collaborates with his clients to bring their food stories to life.

When not on commercial sets, he keeps the creative juices flowing by experimenting in his own studio kitchen and is actively looking for better storage solutions for his ever-growing collection of props and accessories.

Available for commercial, editorial, and lifestyle commissions across Canada and beyond.

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.

RJ Hinkle is a Dallas-based commercial photographer specialising in lifestyle, food, advertising, corporate, industrial, outdoor, and portrait photography. For more than two decades, he has partnered with advertising agencies, art directors, and brands to create compelling imagery that connects with audiences and elevates marketing campaigns.

A graduate of Texas Tech University, RJ began his career as a photojournalist, developing a keen eye for authentic storytelling that continues to influence his commercial work today. He currently serves on the National Advisory Board for Texas Tech University's College of Media & Communications, reflecting his ongoing commitment to the future of visual communications.

Throughout his career, RJ has photographed campaigns for clients including King Ranch, Cabela's, BoomerJack's, Sidecar Social, New Braunfels Smokehouse, Texas Farm Bureau, SouthState Bank, Essence of Australia, Southwest Airlines, HEB, Boy Scouts of America, Lucchese Boots, The Nature Conservancy, and many others.

Known for his collaborative approach, creative problem-solving, and expert use of light, RJ creates images that feel natural, engaging, and purpose-driven. Whether producing lifestyle campaigns, food photography, executive portraits, or large-scale advertising productions, he is recognised for delivering exceptional imagery while making every production efficient, enjoyable, and successful.

Sara Morris is a London-based photographer and director, specialising in creating bold, contemporary imagery with clarity, precision, and strong visual impact. Known for her meticulous attention to lighting, texture, and detail, Sara produces clean, elevated visuals with a distinctive commercial edge.

Most recently, Sara photographed PizzaExpress' latest campaign, transforming the brand's iconic Dough Balls into miniature footballs, expertly crafted by food stylist Seiko Hatfield. Combining stills and motion, the campaign celebrates real food, craftsmanship and a joyful connection to the World Cup 2026.

Sara has worked with leading brands including PizzaExpress, Costa Coffee, Cadbury, and Tesco, delivering high-quality visual content across advertising and commercial campaigns. She shoots from her fully equipped London studio, featuring a dedicated kitchen and comfortable client space, providing a practical and collaborative environment for productions of all sizes.

Sara is represented by Clare Fletcher Represents. You can explore more of her work on her website or follow her on Instagram for her latest projects.

Scott Grummett creates delicious, mouth-watering, stomach rumbling food campaigns. Whether it's directing a slow motion campaign with explosive rigs on large motion control robots across multiple sets... Or shooting small macro tabletop moments, tweezing crumbs and seeds to the perfect place. Be it burgers, desserts, roast chicken or elegant summer salads, chefs in the kitchen or farmers in the field. Delicious food and the culture surrounding it is always at the centre of his work.

So far in 2026 Scott has worked on global stills and film campaigns for McDonald's, Maker's Mark, and Knorr. He's broken down cereal bars for Nature Valley and crisps for Lays alongside so many other large scale campaigns.

The imagery you see this month sees gifs from two McDonald’s spots. One for the UK for the World Cup another for a global World Heists campaign alongside tasty desserts and some burgers and ribs from Roadhouse.

sml-studio is a creative studio for visual communication based in Linz, Austria and wherever the next production takes them.

Raphael and Sarah have been working as a duo for years, specialising in visual storytelling for food, product and brands. What sets them apart: they don't just make beautiful single images, they build visual worlds. Every project starts with a concept, develops into a series and ends with images that tell a coherent story - for magazines, campaigns and brands that care about how they look.

Their clients range from regional food producers to internationally recognised names in gastronomy and lifestyle, with many trusting them for years. Great work, they believe, is built on trust, collaboration and attention to detail. Their philosophy: pushing past good enough.

Sónia Pereira is a commercial photographer and the founder of The Healthy Sins Studio, specialising in high-impact visual storytelling for food, beverage, and product-driven brands. Based in central Portugal, she collaborates with national and international clients to create premium imagery that elevates brand positioning across advertising, e-commerce, and social media.

Driven by technical precision, Sónia’s latest projects showcase a strong focus on commercial beverage photography, masterfully utilising artificial lighting to craft crisp, dynamic, and sophisticated atmospheres. Her expertise blends creative direction and styling awareness to transform liquids, textures, and packaging into compelling commercial assets.

With her work recognised by 16 Foodelia Awards, Sónia continues to deliver tailored, visually consistent solutions that capture brand identity, refine marketing campaigns, and drive consumer engagement.

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 our clients, streamlining the content creation process by handling everything under one roof. What sets Stephen Hamilton Productions apart is our ability to operate multiple stages simultaneously while capturing both still photography and cinematic motion—all without compromising quality, efficiency, or creative vision. It's what we call our "Sweet Spot."

Our team is built to manage the complexity of large-scale productions, seamlessly orchestrating multiple sets, crews, and workflows to maximise every shooting day. This integrated approach allows us to produce a greater volume of content.

Our clients leave with a robust, cohesive library of visual assets, including campaign photography, motion content, social media deliverables, and lifestyle imagery, giving them the flexibility to tell their story across every platform."

Style Department is a London-based agency representing leading food photographers, food and drink stylists, prop stylists and home economists.

"We create story-led food and beverage photography, film, and visual content that help brands, agencies, and production companies across the UK and internationally deliver distinctive campaigns.

Our curated team combines culinary expertise with creative vision to deliver work led by award-winning London food and drink photographer and director Kris Kirkham. His clients include Nando's, Itsu and Deliveroo, and his work has been recognised by Production Paradise, the World Food Photography Awards, International Color Awards, One Eyeland and Lürzer's Archive. In 2025, Kris judged the One Eyeland Awards, reinforcing his reputation as one of the UK's leading commercial food photographers.

From creative concept and styling to photography, film and post-production, we deliver seamless, end-to-end production for advertising, editorial, packaging and social campaigns.

Explore our portfolio or contact Style Department to discuss how we can support your next food photography or drinks photography project. Follow us on Instagram and Vimeo, and visit our News page for behind-the-scenes stories and recent work."