Melissa Reynolds-James is a photographer and prop stylist based in South London. Melissa is most well known for her food and drink photography but she also shoots portraits and still life.

This Spotlight focuses on two of her most recent projects.

First, Melissa is proud to say she shot and styled the new cookbook from Emily Gussin 'Don’t Waste Your Pumpkin', published by Murdoch books and due for release this September. Melissa loved creating the cosy, fall feel of this book through her choice of props and use of lighting and composition.

Secondly Melissa has worked with Ocado across their Summer campaign. Her work can be found on the online supermarket’s website, socials, magazine and also OOH on digital displays in locations such as London Bridge. Perhaps most notable is the giant picnic blanket found on screen at London Euston Station, the biggest DOOH display in Europe!

Based in South London, Melissa is a photographer and prop stylist with a focus on food, lifestyle and homeware. This Spotlight showcases a selection of Melissa's work, highlighting her expertise in lighting, composition and colour and her proficiency as both a stylist and photographer.

With an extensive portfolio, Melissa has collaborated with many editorial and commercial clients such as KFC, BBC Good Food, Waitrose, Deliciously Ella, Ocado, and Mindful Chef. This year is set to be a good one, with two new cookbooks due to be released, fun collaborations with homeware brands and a new exciting project with a well known supermarket in the pipeline.

Working seamlessly with renowned food stylists, art directors, prop stylists and retouchers, Melissa leverages her extensive network to assemble a tailored team for each client's needs. Get in touch via her website if you’d like to talk about a project.

South London-based photographer and prop stylist Melissa Reynolds-James specialises in food and beverage, lifestyle and homeware photography.

This Spotlight includes a selection of some of Melissa’s most vibrant and enticing work, showcasing her knowledge of lighting, composition and colour and her skills as both stylist and photographer.

Melissa has worked with a host of editorial and commercial clients including; Asda, BBC Good Food, Waitrose, KFC, Deliciously Ella, Ocado and Mindful Chef. No matter whether she is shooting at a busy London restaurant, on location, in the studio, or at the home of a TV personality, Melissa consistently delivers.

Melissa often works alongside the industry's most well known food stylists, art directors, prop stylists and retouchers. Her 'little black book' enables her to build a team to suit any clients’ individual shoot needs.

For more examples of her work and to discuss new projects, take a look at her website.