British-born New Zealander, Shaun Cato-Symonds has two great passions, food and photography. Once a chef, but spending all of his spare time behind the camera, he decided to study professional photography full time.

Shaun has now been a specialist food and drink photographer for the past 25 years and considers this “the perfect occupation” for him.

Shaun’s passion for food and his previous experience as a chef, combined with his experience as a food photographer has been invaluable both in terms of planning a shoot with food stylists and clients, and producing an image that will often exceed expectations.

Known for his patience, uncompromising attention to detail and easy-going nature, Shaun has worked with many clients and agencies on advertising and packaging projects for brands including Burger King, Kraft Heinz, Watties, Whittakers, Tegel, TipTop, Farrahs, Ernest Adams, Puhoi, Huntley and Palmers, Just Juice among many others.