chicago issue 523
Mar 2015
Jeff Kauck
Chicago - photographers
Jeff Kauck specialises in food photography for advertising, magazines, cookbooks and packaging. His work has garnered numerous accolades, including a James Beard nomination for his work on 'The Spiaggia Cookbook'.
Known for his ability to bring his subjects to life in a way that is influenced by his training as a watercolour painter, a small listing of Jeff’s corporate clients includes McDonald's, Nestlé, Heinz, Sara Lee, Betty Crocker, Kellogg's and General Mills.
Among the many books for which he has contributed his photography are Patricia Wells’ 'Salad as a Meal', 'The ¡Salpicón! Cookbook', 'Contemporary Mexican Cuisine', 'Stonewall Kitchen Harvest', 'Wine Bar Food', 'Mediterranean Flavors to Crave with Wines to Match', 'Williams-Sonoma Mastering', 'Soups and Stews' and 'Chocolate & Vanilla'.
Whether it’s creating a global standard for a brand or telling an editorial story, Jeff’s international client base depends on his collaborative working style to bring their artistic vision to life.