FOOD & DRINK PHOTOGRAPHY & MOTION Sep 2024

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 .

Award-winning Australian food and drink photographer Andy Lewis bases himself out of his fully equipped kitchen studio in Sydney. Andy continues to have very long standing working relationships with his clients, which is a testimony to his character and the extremely high quality of craftsmanship in his work. Always striving for better results, Andy and his teams supply only top tier images.  

Andy works with a range of the best still life and food stylists which he selects to fulfil the brief. Andy and his team are there to guide you through the whole production process including recipe development, prop sourcing and set building.  

In recent months Andy has created food/drink photography and video for Fever-Tree, Delonghi, Lyres, Costco, IGA, Steggles, Lilydale, Greens & Goodness, Tummy Gummies, Man of Many, Providoor, Commonwealth Bank, Goodman Fielder, Moria Macs, Coeliac Australia and Wholegreen Bakery.

London-based photographer Andy Grimshaw specialises in food, drink, and still life photography. He operates out of his central London studio, which includes a fully equipped kitchen and client work area.

Andy collaborates with a team of experienced freelance home economists, assistants, prop stylists, and retouchers, enabling him to assemble a specialised team to meet all your photoshoot requirements. For projects based in the US, Andy's North American producer can assist in coordinating a team.

In his recent work, Andy has collaborated with renowned brands on various projects. He has shot advertising campaigns for Bella Italia, Dove, Dash Water, and Marks and Spencer. Additionally, he has contributed to the rebranding for companies such as Danone, Marks and Spencer, Lizi’s, Manomasa, Broderick’s as well continuing work with Delicious Magazine.

For project inquiries, please contact Andy on +44 207 267 7600.

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

"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!"

With a background as a chef in Copenhagen and London, Caspar Miskin seamlessly transitioned into the world of food photography. Now based in Paris, this internationally recognized photographer specialises in capturing the essence of food and beverages through both stills and motion.

Caspar has a particular expertise in photographing drinks and bottles, using his refined Scandinavian minimalist style to highlight their beauty. His work often extends to portraits of chefs, culinary events, and dynamic reels, always focusing on delivering top-tier results.

His clients range from artisanal producers to luxury brands, all benefiting from his technical proficiency and creative vision. Known for his problem-solving skills and dedication, Caspar ensures that every shoot, no matter how challenging, is executed with precision and artistry.

Chrissie is a food and beverage photographer located in Pittsburgh, PA and NYC. She delivers vibrant and elevated imagery with a gourmet aesthetic.

This summer Chrissie had the opportunity to travel to Greece and produced personal work you can check out in this curated gallery.

For inquiries please email Chrissie directly.

Cielle is a creative team based in Istanbul.

As a husband-and-wife duo, they capture the unique atmosphere and stories within the natural settings of various locations. Their approach to food photography immerses viewers in the full dining experience, showcasing not just the dishes but the ambiance and story behind them.

Beyond their focus on food, they also work on projects involving products, fashion, and lifestyle, always with a commitment to authentic storytelling.

Established in 2020, they combine their years of experience and shared passion to bring a distinctive perspective to every project.

Colin Campbell is a London-based food photographer and director specialising in food and drink.

Colin works from his own 2000 sq ft studio, situated on the canal in Haggerston. The studio is also fully equipped and set up for not only stills but also moving image projects with editing and grading facilities on site.

It’s been a busy summer shooting 2 massive Christmas campaigns as well as TVC’s for Dominos and Lidl. Other recent campaigns include Kenco, Amazon, and Muller Rice.

See more here and follow on Instagram.

Colin is represented by Gill Turner, give her a follow on Instagram.

Ella Sophie is a San Francisco Bay Area-based photographer and art director. Specialising in creating images that evoke the essence of female power, her visual style is clean, bold, and dynamic; with a meticulous focus on how light, form, and texture work together.

Ella's work is grounded in a foundation of fine art, and driven by a fascination with advertising. Bridging these two worlds has always been a puzzle worth solving for her. Working in the food and beverage space is a natural progression of Ella's work. When Ella is not creating images, you can find her cooking the fruit and veg organically grown in her garden.

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.

Horton-Stephens love their food and drink, and sometimes they even find time to photograph it. Take a look at their food specialist Chelsea Bloxsome's mouthwatering gallery; for drinks Jessica Griffiths has been shooting lots of Heavenly Cocktails; delve into Ilka & Franz’s colourful, quirky world; and for a lifestyle and people-centred slant on food & drink, take at a look at Jack Terry’s ‘Family’ gallery’ and James Bowden's 'Life, Love, Food.

Horton-Stephens is well-known for representing a world-class group of photographers, but moving image has become a bigger and bigger part of what the team do. Great production remains key to the success of all their shoots. They’re happy working alongside production provided by client or providing a full service. It goes without saying that they have an encyclopaedic knowledge of lighting, casting, locations (in the UK and worldwide), set building, timings, post-production, CGI and moving image - whether shooting TVCs or on the back of TVCs (a very particular challenge that they deal with often, where they only have moments to get the shot); they’ve done it all!

2024 has been a blur with new campaigns for National Rail, Sky, Amex and Waitrose, with more to break shortly! Winning recent Cannes Awards, Creative Circle Awards (two Gold, two Silver) and a D&AD pencil!

Do reach out to them if they can help you too and head over to their website, Latest News section, to see recent projects and more.

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.

Jon Bader’s mouth-watering photography and film work has driven a 30 year career in advertising, editorial and TV commercials.

After working exclusively in the food and drinks photography scene in his native London, Jon settled in Sydney, Australia, where he has carved out a reputation for punchy, appetite-driven photography and TV commercials.

Often combining his skills across stills, film directing and cinematography, Jon is a sought-after talent, often shooting integrated campaigns for national and global brands. Jon’s use of robotic motion control and in-camera special effects puts him in a category of his own, enabling him to create delicious images with a natural look that jump off the page and screen.

His recent clients include Woolworths, McDonald’s, KFC, Australian Beef, Australian Eggs and Nescafé.

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.

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.

Maxine Lock presents a bold and intriguing series of images that take a deep dive into the curious intersection of nature and branding - because why not let fruit and packaging mingle?

In some of these images, glass bottles are meticulously sliced open, as if they were hiding a juicy secret all along, revealing the fruit at their very core. It’s a subtle nudge to remind us that there’s a bit of nature lurking behind every glossy label. In others, Maxine masterfully captures fruits that have been carefully sliced with their product labels attached, blurring the lines between product and produce in a visually captivating way.

This fusion of product and produce is presented in a way that is not only visually captivating but also conceptually intriguing, offering a fresh perspective on the relationship between the two. The series of images are characterised by its use of clean, minimalist compositions, mixing realism and abstract art into a balanced and eye-catching display.

For over 30 years, OMS Photography has excelled  in capturing the essence of food and drink through its exceptional photography, cinematography and retouching services.

Their team of skilled creatives meticulously crafts each shot to highlight textures, colors, and flavors. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for visual storytelling, OMS Photography transforms culinary creations into mouthwatering works of art.

Whether it’s a crisp, refreshing cocktail, gourmet meal, or on-pack products, their expertise ensures that each image not only looks appetising but also evokes the sensory experience of tasting it.

OMS Photography’s food and drink photography is perfect for restaurants, food brands, and advertising agencies looking to showcase their offerings in the most enticing way possible.

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.

Paula Wilson is an award-winning food, beverage and lifestyle photographer from Toronto. She has a keen eye for detail and an exceptional ability to capture the essence of the moment and bring the love of food to life.

Her vibrant energy inspires creativity and harmony in every project.  What sets Paula apart is not just her technical expertise but her ability to connect to her clients and understand what makes a dish or brand truly special.

Her expertise in composition and design allows her to skilfully shape mood and ambience to create visually compelling images showcasing the beauty and uniqueness of every subject. Her team offers exceptional digital, video, and retouching services along with a talented network of stylists and designers.

Her recent projects include The Hilton Hotel, Kellogg’s, Pizza Hut, Daiya, and McDonald's.

Rene Mesman, an Amsterdam-based photographer, excels in food and design photography.

His remarkable skills have attracted high-profile clients such as Adidas, De Bijenkorf, Hema, and McDonald's, who trust him with their projects. His stunning work has appeared in prestigious publications like The New York Times, Elle Decoration, Linda Magazine, MacGuffin, Volkskrant Magazine, and in books like 'Lekker Fred' by Freddy Tratlehner and 'Een keuken van de Lage Landen' by Joris Bijdendijk.

Rene's passion for design is reflected in his distinct and personal style. Whether he is capturing interiors, products, or food, he infuses his photographs with warmth and texture, creating captivating visual experiences.

Sigourney Whitesel Studio stands out as a top-tier creative force, celebrated for its innovative approach to brand storytelling through vibrant colors and imaginative design.

The studio, led by Sigourney and her dynamic team, has recently worked on some exciting projects with brands such as Malfy Gin, Food Thoughts and Rheal Superfoods. With a solid reputation in the food and beverage advertising industry, Sigourney has successfully driven campaigns for brands like Funkin' Cocktails, California Prune Board and Halo Top.  

Their work is characterised by a playful yet sophisticated aesthetic, expertly blending diverse elements to bring products to life in a unique and engaging way.  

Whether you're looking for stunning photography, captivating stop-motion animations, engaging videos, or irresistible user-generated content for social media, Sigourney Whitesel Studio is dedicated to delivering exceptional results that exceed expectations.

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.

Last days of summer are upon us when the breeze is cool and the sun spots are still hot. Stephen wanted to explore lights, shadows and focus to bring the viewer into the shots. He has recently been inspired by seasonality and the beauty of Farmer’s Market end of summer bounty. Focusing on the incredible variety of color in fruits and vegetables, he highlights that stunningly simple ingredients are eye catching on their own or as mouthwatering dishes.

Stephen Hamilton Productions combines Stephen’s photography and directing talents with those of a full-service production company, featuring an expert team of food stylists, prop stylists, lighting technicians, and special effects professionals. Their flexible, generous studio space in Chicago accommodates multiple shoots, offering clients start-to-finish capabilities.

The Stephen Hamilton Productions studio also hosts a 4,000 square foot prop room brimming with surfaces, dishes, flatware, and more in every material, texture, and color imaginable. Their team uses their endless creativity and expert vision to choose just-right pieces to bring any shoot to life.

Ted Humble-Smith has been shooting for a wide variety of clients for over 20 years. His desire to understand their needs has led to many long-standing relationships with both brands and agencies. His ability to shape and manipulate light brings a sense of magic to his images and brings out the very best in the subject matter.

Ted is known as a problem solver, applying his experience and knowledge to every shoot, whether it's scientific innovation or drinks advertising.

Ted usually works in London but is happy to create a studio wherever you need one, in the UK or worldwide.

His drinks clients include Glenfiddich, Harrods, Waitrose, Bushmills, Kraken, and Macallan.

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.

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.