Becca Maffett of Terragold Photo is a commercial photographer specialising in food and product photography.

Becca's goal is to provide unforgettable content for brands and inspire other photographers through educational resources.

She currently works with local brands and restaurants in the Baltimore, Maryland area, while also taking on clients remotely.

Paul Saraceno, a highly experienced photographer from Newton, Massachusetts, has specialised in food and product photography for over 25 years. His career is marked by stunning images, which he achieves through meticulous attention to detail and collaboration with creative directors, food stylists, and prop/set designers.  

Working alongside top digital, video, and retouching teams, Paul delivers exceptional results for his clients. His 5000 sq.ft. studio features a fully equipped kitchen and ample natural light.  

To view Paul's outstanding portfolio, visit his website.

Featured in this Spotlight are examples of Stephen Conroy’s drive to exhibit the beauty in fast food, that makes you just want to reach out and grab it.

Also some atmospheric elixirs from a new cocktail book full of witchy sorcery and flavour.

Everyone involved on Stephen's shoots is encouraged to add their own energy and skills, which results in bold flavoursome food & drink photography for your campaigns.

Creativity is at the heart of everything in Stephen's studio. "Come and experience a delicious day in the studio!"

For more examples check out Stephen’s website or get in touch to say hi.

"Hello Culinary and Drink Creatives!

In a world full of distractions, the secret to grabbing your audience’s attention is through bold, mouth-watering visuals that stop them in their tracks. Whether it’s advertising food, cocktails, or anything in between, stunning imagery is your most powerful tool. With expertise in creating vibrant food and drink photography, video, and engaging content like cinemagraphs, parallax effects, stop-motion, AI Creative, and animated GIFs, I’ve helped countless brands bring their campaigns to life, sparking curiosity and craving in their audiences.

At Brent Herrig Creative, I’m committed to delivering exceptional, stress-free experiences that bring your creative vision to life. Brands like Belvedere, Pepsi, The Botanist, and Shake Shack trust me to capture their food, drinks, and hospitality with eye-catching, high-impact visuals.

Ready to elevate your next project with captivating food and drink imagery? Let’s collaborate to create stunning visuals that inspire and engage. Reach out to discuss your vision today!"

Some moments are so vividly etched into your memory that you never forget them. For Manny Rodriguez it was the moment he realized he wanted to be a photographer. Born in Havana Cuba, and raised in Miami, he didn't pick up the camera until the age of 18 when he bought a Canon for no other reason other than boredom. a Canon FTB-n, which he purchased mail-order for 359.00, and that included a 50mm 1.4 lens, leather case, lens cleaning supplies, and three rolls of Kodachrome film with processing included!  

He became absolutely fascinated with the ability to capture a moment in time, or capture a subject, and keep it, take it with him. Then, the pivotal moment arrived; “I remember right around my 19th birthday, on a Sunday morning at exactly 9:05, standing on the south east side of the Miami River Bridge, me pointing the camera at the buildings downtown, saying to myself out loud, I have to make this a career.’ It was that simple,”  he says. 

He was hired by a studio several months later and worked his way up to Junior photographer over the next couple of years before going full-time freelance. 

In 1994, Manny relocated to Dallas, where he began specializing in shooting still life, food, and interiors.

Winston Zhou is a food and still life photographer with a passion for hygge, runny eggs, and beer.

When he’s not tinkering behind a camera, he can be found asking stray cats for autographs between New York, Philadelphia, DC, and Baltimore.

A new selection of shots from James’s most recent collaboration with Rick Stein, his latest cookbook 'Rick Stein’s Food Stories'.

In connection with the BBC2 TV show, Rick's book boasts over 100 recipes inspired by his travels around the British Isles, delving into the diversity of British cuisine today. From pan fried pollock with seashore vegetables and cockles, seared tuna salad with guacamole to hearty steak and Guinness pie. Stunning food styling by Jan Smith.

Joseph Keller is a versatile and seasoned Boston-based photographer specialising in food, beverage, and lifestyle imagery, with over 27 years of industry experience.

Renowned for his creativity and collaborative spirit, Joseph has built an extensive portfolio featuring work with prominent clients such as America’s Test Kitchen, Keurig, Food Network Magazine, and Au Bon Pain Café.

His impressive work has graced the covers of over 100 magazines and cookbooks, reflecting his expertise in both detailed food shoots and expansive lifestyle productions. Whether in a studio or on-location, Joseph excels at creating stunning, impactful images by fostering teamwork and valuing the contributions of every team member. Clients consistently praise his calm demeanor and high level of professionalism, making him a trusted partner in the creative process.

It’s not possible, they said!

Barry was approached by Bulletproof as they wanted Milka to be seen like never before larger than life, immersing the viewer into the wonderful ingredients of each variation activating a sensory experience leaving the viewer in no doubt ‘ I want it now ‘ Each chocolate had something unique we wanted to show these imperfections that would add to the character of each flavour.

As well as dedicated stills campaign we also filmed the chocolate. The brief was to create a ‘ Reveal ‘ taking the viewer on a journey heroing a piece of chocolate while slowly pulling back the famous lilac wrapper. We perfected the move using Motion control and practical effect for the wrapper. 

Virtual Production is gaining momentum and Barry has collaborated with G6virtualproduction to showcase this latest LED wall and motion control solution. 

Being able to bring any location to the studio will prove invaluable for many productions.

For latest projects and behind the scenes follow Barry on instagram

Latest work include Diet Coke, Twinnings Tea, Gong Cha bubble tea, Milka & Bel Vita.Barry is represented by Agent-at-Large

Passionate for creating dynamic and dramatic imagery for his clients, Aaron works to bring style and craveability to every image. He brings his team of assistants, stylists, retouchers, digital techs and producers together to produce the imagery his clients need to stand out in their markets.

With over 20 years of advertising agency experience as a designer and art director, Aaron has a unique perspective and understanding of the work that his clients need. He's always ready for new and unique challenges and stays current on both trends and techniques in his specialised field of food and beverage photography.

Here is a small sampling of what Aaron has been up to over the past few months. Keep up to date on Aaron's work by following him on Instagram  or see more at his website .