Shoot Types
VENUE LIFESTYLE
A natural, on-site content shoot capturing the service, atmosphere, and experience of your restaurant or venue. Flexible and streamlined, this session focuses on staff in action, dishes as they’re served, and the overall ambiance of the space. With a light, unobtrusive setup, we work with natural light and subtle styling to document service as it unfolds. This is an efficient, adaptable session, ideal for regularly refreshing your visual library with candid, dynamic imagery.
The shoot can take place during service, with timing arranged to avoid peak busy periods.
IMAGERY MAY INCLUDE:
• Staff, guests, and natural interactions
• Venue atmosphere, lighting, and setting
• Food, drink, and menu items shot in context
• Details of plating, service, and preparation
• Light styling of items around the venue and tables
Ideal for: social media, regular content shoots, lifestyle imagery, and updating in-house stock libraries.
VENUE STYLED
A curated, on-site venue shoot designed with more intention and creative input, with time to carefully style dishes, control lighting, and set up more composed shots. Creative direction, intentional scene design, controlled lighting, and careful styling to create more polished, high-end imagery. Instead of capturing natural flow of service, this shoot focuses more on precision, ensuring that every element—from table settings to food presentation—is thoughtfully arranged and photographed at its best.
Because this is a controlled and intentional shoot, it typically takes place outside of service hours to allow for adjustments in styling, lighting, and composition without interruption. This session is ideal for venues looking to create a premium, brand-aligned visual identity that stands out across websites, marketing materials, and campaigns.
It may include:
• Clean interior and asthetically arranged décor
• Styled table settings and plated food
• Hero shots of food and drinks
• Food parings and multi item spreads
• Location lighting setup
• Models or staff posed strategically
• Art-directed lighting and framing to achieve a refined, premium feel.
Ideal for full menu and professional website imagery, editorial, high end advertising, and consistent branding.
STUDIO SESSION
Instead of relying on real-life moments, it involves intentional scene design, controlled lighting, and careful styling to create polished, high-end imagery.
A full-production shoot in a controlled studio environment.
Designed for high-end, campaign-level food photography, this session is for businesses needing polished, premium imagery. Ideal for cookbooks, advertisements, or large-scale menu photography, this approach allows for full creative direction, controlled lighting, and professional food styling for maximum impact.
It often includes:
• Studio-lit food or product photography with precise styling.
• Backdrop choices that fit the brand’s aesthetic (neutral, textured, colored, etc.).
• Flat lays, close-up details, and conceptual compositions to highlight specific elements.
• Editorial-style or commercial compositions meant for advertising, packaging, or e-commerce.
Food & Restauranrt
I offer on-location photography for food and hospitality businesses. Whether you need casual, natural images or refined, styled shots, here’s how I can help:
Restaurant & Café Photography: Two Main Shoot Styles
If you’re a restaurant or café owner looking to invest in professional photography, the first thing to consider is what kind of images will best serve your needs. There are two main types of shoots, each with a different approach and outcome:
Lifestyle Venue Shoot
Capturing the energy, atmosphere, and experience of your restaurant in a natural, documentary style.
This shoot is about showing your restaurant as it truly is—bustling, inviting, and full of life. It requires minimal planning and is focused on capturing candid, real-time moments rather than heavily styled images.
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Which shoot is right for you?
Ask yourself these questions:
• Do you need polished food shots for menus and branding? → Go for a Styled Venue Shoot.
• Do you want to capture the energy and vibe of your restaurant? → A Lifestyle Venue Shoot is best.
• Are you launching a new menu and need hero shots of dishes? → Choose a Styled Venue Shoot.
• Are you looking for an image library to use across social media? → A Lifestyle Venue Shoot is the better fit.
• Do you want a mix of food, team, and venue photography? → A combination of both shoots may be best.
If you’re unsure, consider what type of photos you need most. If you’re promoting the dining experience, lifestyle photography is key. If you’re selling specific dishes, high-quality food images will be more valuable.
Services
Lifestyle & Atmosphere Shoot
A natural, documentary-style shoot that captures the feel of a restaurant or café in real-time. It’s about showcasing the space, the people, and the energy without heavy styling or staging. The focus is on movement, interaction, and creating a sense of place. This is a more streamlined session that adapts to the flow of service.
It works well for social media, candid content,
Includes:
• Interior and exterior shots of the venue.
• Staff in action—bartenders pouring, chefs cooking, servers interacting.
• Candid guest experiences—people enjoying meals, drinks being served.
• Food and drink as part of the setting—dishes arriving at the table, cocktails mid-pour.
• Behind-the-scenes moments—coffee being brewed, fresh ingredients being prepared.
• Detail shots—table settings, steam rising from a dish, ambient lighting.
Styled & Structured Shoot
A planned and controlled shoot that focuses on food presentation, branding, and high-quality imagery. This requires more preparation, food styling, and sometimes additional props or models to create polished, consistent visuals. This type of shoot is more structured and requires planning, ensuring images are high-quality and aligned with the brand’s aesthetic. It’s best for menus, advertising, and long-term marketing materials.
Includes:
• Individual menu items photographed in a clean, intentional way.
• Hero shots of signature dishes, plated to look their best.
• Table flat lays with styled arrangements of food, drinks, and tableware.
• Chef and staff portraits, well-lit and composed.
• Process and ingredient shots, focusing on the craft behind the food.
• Beverage photography—cocktails, wine, coffee, with controlled lighting.
• Branded storytelling images—hands interacting with food, dishes plated with artistic direction.
Logistical Differences Between the Two Shoots
Pre-Production
• Lifestyle Venue Shoot:
Minimal planning required. A general understanding of the venue layout, lighting conditions, and key service times is helpful, but the shoot is mostly adaptable to what is happening on the day. There may be a loose shot list, but there’s no need for major preparation, food styling, or set dressing.
• Styled Venue Shoot:
Requires coordination with the restaurant or café ahead of time. Specific dishes, drinks, and table setups need to be planned. A shot list is necessary to ensure the right images are captured. Food styling, props, and possibly models need to be organized in advance. The kitchen may need to prepare certain dishes in a specific order for photography.
On the Day of the Shoot
• Lifestyle Venue Shoot:
The photographer works with what is naturally occurring in the space. Natural light is often used where possible, with minimal additional lighting setups. The shoot moves quickly, capturing real moments as they happen. Dishes are photographed as they are served, and staff interact naturally. The shoot can take place during service, though timing may be arranged to avoid peak busy periods.
• Styled Venue Shoot:
A more controlled environment. Food is plated specifically for photography rather than service. Lighting is adjusted for each shot, requiring more time per image. There may be breaks in shooting while dishes are prepared, styled, or adjusted. Staff and models follow direction for portraits and action shots. Some parts of the shoot may be done outside of normal service hours to allow for better setup and control.
Post-Production
• Lifestyle Venue Shoot:
Editing is focused on color grading, exposure balancing, and minor retouching to enhance the natural look and feel of the images. There is generally a higher volume of images delivered, as many shots are captured in a fast-paced, documentary style.
• Styled Venue Shoot:
Retouching is more detailed, ensuring each image is polished and refined. Food and product details may be enhanced, distracting elements removed, and lighting adjusted for a professional finish. Fewer images are delivered overall, as the focus is on high-quality, meticulously composed shots rather than capturing a large variety of moments.
Summary of the Two Shoots
A Lifestyle Venue Shoot captures the restaurant or café as it exists in the moment, with real interactions, ambient lighting, and a documentary-style approach. It is flexible, requiring little setup, and focuses on atmosphere, staff in action, and food being enjoyed in a natural way. The images feel organic, with movement and storytelling elements.
A Styled Venue Shoot is a structured, controlled session designed to create high-quality, polished images of food, drinks, and branding elements. It involves careful food styling, lighting setups, and pre-planned compositions. The result is refined, intentional imagery with a strong focus on detail and presentation. is on high-quality, meticulously composed shots rather than capturing a large variety of moments.
What Kind of Images Come Out of Each Shoot?
Lifestyle Venue Shoot
• Wide-angle shots of the space showing atmosphere.
• Candid staff and guest interactions.
• Food and drink arriving at the table, being served, or mid-consumption.
• Natural light food and beverage shots in context.
• Close-up details of ingredients, textures, and table settings.
• Behind-the-scenes process shots in the kitchen or bar.
These images have a lively, unposed, natural quality, emphasizing the experience of dining at the venue. They capture movement, ambiance, and spontaneity rather than perfection.
Styled Venue Shoot
• Close-up, high-detail shots of plated dishes and drinks.
• Hero shots of signature menu items with proper styling.
• Perfectly composed table spreads and flat lays.
• Dramatic lighting setups for food and drink photography.
• Chef and staff portraits in a structured, well-lit setting.
• Clean, brand-focused shots of takeaway packaging or products.
These images are highly polished, refined, and carefully composed, designed to showcase food presentation, branding, and technical quality rather than the atmosphere of the venue itself.
Lifestyle Venue Shoot

A documentary-style shoot that captures the restaurant or café as a whole, focusing on movement, atmosphere, and real-time interactions. The goal is to create a library of images that showcase the venue’s experience, environment, and daily operations without heavy styling or preparation.
This type of shoot is fast-moving, requires minimal setup, and is ideal for social media, websites, and promotional content that highlights the overall restaurant experience.
What it includes:
Venue & Atmosphere
• Wide-angle shots of the interior and exterior.
• Ambient lighting and decor details.
• Outdoor seating areas, signage, and architectural elements.
• Mood-driven images of the space at different times of the day (morning coffee rush, evening dining).
Staff in Action
• Chefs cooking, plating, or preparing ingredients.
• Bartenders pouring drinks, shaking cocktails, or garnishing beverages.
• Servers carrying trays, interacting with guests, or setting tables.
• Baristas steaming milk, pouring latte art, or grinding coffee beans.
Food & Drink in Context
• Dishes arriving at the table.
• Drinks being poured, stirred, or sipped.
• Hands reaching for plates, cutting into food, or clinking glasses.
• Overhead shots of tables mid-meal with plates partially eaten.
Candid Guest Experience (Optional: can include models or real customers)
• Diners laughing, chatting, or toasting drinks.
• Food being shared between guests.
• Coffee and pastries on the go (e.g., takeaway cup being handed over).
Behind-the-Scenes & Process Shots
• Dough being rolled, sauces drizzled, or garnishes placed on dishes.
• Fresh ingredients being chopped, grilled, or plated.
• Espresso shots being pulled, flames from a pan, or cocktail mixing.
Detail & Texture Shots
• Close-ups of table settings, glassware, and cutlery.
• Raw ingredients and produce displayed naturally.
• Hands wiping down counters, stacking plates, or polishing glasses.
This type of shoot is fast-moving, requires minimal setup, and is ideal for social media, websites, and promotional content that highlights the overall restaurant experience.
Styled Venue Shoot

A structured, planned shoot designed to create high-quality, polished images of food, beverages, and branding elements. This session requires styling, controlled lighting, and a deliberate approach to composition. The focus is on creating consistent, professional images for menus, advertisements, and long-term marketing assets.
This type of shoot is pre-planned, requires styling and setup, and is ideal for businesses needing refined images for print menus, advertisements, and website branding.
What it includes
Menu & Hero Dish Photography
• Individual plated dishes shot with consistency and attention to presentation.
• Hero shots of signature dishes with styling and lighting adjustments.
• Multi-angle food photography (top-down, 45-degree, side profile).
Beverage Photography
• Cocktails styled with proper glassware, garnishes, and lighting.
• Pour shots (coffee, wine, beer, cocktails) with dynamic movement.
• Mood-driven drink compositions (moody whiskey shots, bright and fresh summer cocktails).
• Wine and spirit bottle photography with branding in focus.
Table Flat Lays & Styled Spreads
• Curated table setups with multiple dishes, drinks, and branded elements.
• Large banquet-style spreads for group dining promotions.
• Stylized breakfast, lunch, or dessert scenes with balanced composition.
Chef & Staff Portraits
• Headshots of chefs, baristas, bartenders, and restaurant staff.
• Environmental portraits (chef in the kitchen, barista behind the counter).
• Team photos for branding and marketing.
Ingredient & Process Photography
• Fresh produce and raw ingredients styled with clean backgrounds.
• Action shots of food being plated, sauces being poured, or garnishes being added.
• Kitchen prep sequences designed for cookbooks, social media, or educational use.
Branding & Product Photography
• Packaging photography for restaurant-branded items (coffee beans, sauces, merchandise).
• Takeaway packaging imagery for Uber Eats, Deliveroo, or online ordering.
• Custom signage, menus, or branded tableware styled into food shots.
Packages
Find below a selection of pre-set sessions covering the most common and essential shoot styles. You may choose to book as is, or use as a starting point for services and pricing. Modifications or complete custom projects available. When you're ready to receive a quote, complete a booking enquiry form below.
Pricing Packages
On-site Lifestyle
A relaxed, natural way to capture your venue and food as it is.
What It Is:
∙ I come to your venue and photograph everything as it happens.
∙ I use natural light and minimal equipment to capture real moments – dishes leaving the kitchen, drinks being poured, your venue’s atmosphere.
∙ No need to stop service or plan every shot – I work around your schedule.
Best For:
∙ Cafes and restaurants that want a mix of food, venue, and atmosphere shots.
∙ Businesses needing lots of images quickly.
∙ Venues that don’t want complicated setups.
What You Get:
∙ A full gallery of professionally edited images – no selecting, no fuss.
∙ A variety of food, venue, and detail shots that feel real and inviting.
On-Site Styled
A more intentional, polished approach with styling and lighting.
What It Is:
∙ We plan the shoot in advance to make sure your dishes and space look their best.
∙ I take extra time styling each dish before photographing it.
∙ We may use additional lighting and carefully arrange the setting for a refined, magazine-quality look.
Best For:
∙ Restaurants, bars, wineries that want hero shots of their menu items.
∙ Venues that need consistent, high-quality images
∙ Businesses launching a new menu and needing every dish photographed beautifully.
What You Get:
∙ A smaller, curated selection of high-quality, professionally retouched images.
∙ Perfectly styled photos that look consistent across all dishes.
∙ Option to add additional retouched images as needed.
STARTING FROM
$ 1,200 for2 hours
Studio
For clean, professional menu images shot with studio lighting.
What It Is:
∙ I set up a mini studio at your venue with lighting and backdrops.
∙ Best for individual dishes or product shots that need a consistent, polished look.
∙ Ideal for menus, online ordering, and marketing materials.
Best For:
∙ Restaurants that need clean, sharp images of every dish.
∙ Cocktail bars needing standalone drink photos.
∙ Takeaway brands that need consistent product shots.
What You Get:
High-quality menu-ready images with a clean, professional look.
Studio lighting and controlled backgrounds for a crisp, polished feel.
Pricing available upon request.
STARTING FROM
$ 4000
STARTING FROM
$ 3500
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On Site Lifestyle
A relaxed yet professional approach to capturing your venue, food, and atmosphere in its natural state. I work with your existing space and natural light to create beautiful, genuine images that showcase your food and venue exactly as your customers experience it.
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On Site Lifestyle
A relaxed yet professional approach to capturing your venue, food, and atmosphere in its natural state. I work with your existing space and natural light to create beautiful, genuine images that showcase your food and venue exactly as your customers experience it.
from $1000
from $1000
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