FOOD & DRINK PHOTOGRAPHY & MOTION Oct 2022

With a passion for food and creating dynamic and dramatic imagery for his clients, AaronVan works tirelessly to bring style and craveability to every image he creates. Working out of his 4000 sq. ft. studio in Orlando, Florida, 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, AaronVan has a unique perspective and understanding of the work that keeps his clients coming back shoot after shoot. 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.

This past summer he has been hard at work creating bold imagery for new and existing clients. Take a look at a few of our favourites.

Photographer and director Amy Currell was born in East London, where she lives and works. Her still life photography and moving image is shot through a distinctively female lens, and each frame is composed with thoughtfulness and grace – artfully juxtaposing colour and texture, shape and shadow.

Amy is most at home when evoking the character of textures and working with cutting lighting to give the sharpest shadows, and crispest definition to liquids – finding the warmth in their shadows. Her work finds possibilities for playfulness and hidden narratives in the shapes and shadows of food and drink.

Amy’s 13 years of experience mean she has acquired a highly technical and creative team – from set designers to retouchers. Together, they have composed striking images for Vogue, Selfridges and Liberty London, and award-winning campaigns for the likes of IKEA, each brimming with creativity and a sense of playfulness.

Amy is represented by JSR, see her work here and follow the agency on Instagram for the latest projects.

London-based photographer Andy Grimshaw specialises in food, drink and still life photography. He works out of his own central London studio with fully equipped kitchen.

Andy works with an experienced team of freelance home economists, assistants, prop stylists and retouchers. This enables him to put together a specialist team for any and all your photo shoot requirements.

Over the past quarter, Andy has been busy working on a new global advertising campaign for Grey Goose Vodka, a rebrand for Dolmio pasta sauces as well as a new advertising campaign for Diageo, and also continuing work with Dash Water, Quaker, as well as Waitrose and Delicious magazines.

If you have any projects you’d like to discuss with Andy, please call him on +44 20 72677600.

Barbara Wrigley McDevitt is the vision behind Wrigley McDevitt Photography. An award-winning photographer based in South Florida, she specialises in food, beverage and food-related lifestyle photography.

Equally comfortable shooting in-studio or on-location, she has a distinctive style that encompasses a diverse range from clean and contemporary to dark and moody.

She has recently embarked upon an extensive commercial project for a gourmet baked goods manufacturer, a national re-brand for a hot sauce manufacturer and a Southwest Florida resort.

Wrigley McDevitt is available to shoot remotely in-studio or on location.

Bozena Garbinska is an award-winning food photographer based in Wroclaw (Poland).

She shoots food and drink. She can create her photos from scratch: from cooking, styling to photographing and editing. She also can offer product photography.

"Food and drinks photography is in full swing now that it is Fall, this means shooting for the Holiday season has begun! 

Now more than ever, new food and drink content still needs to be created (customers are spending more on experiences, finally feel like they can have those parties, and are traveling more too). So let's capture something that will tell a story and highlight the appetite appeal of the product."

Photographer and Director Brent Herrig can help. Based in New York and London, Brent supports in-house and agency clients to achieve stress-free productions that hit the brief.

"We are excited to work with you and your team as soon as in a few weeks or next quarter. Either way, let's all push forward and make tomorrow together."

Some of Brent's recent clients, including Nespresso, Pepsi, and Chandon, rely on him to capture their vision of food, drinks, and products in the most collaborative, efficient way possible.

What can Brent help you with? Contact him directly to talk about your next project.

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

2022 has been super busy working on a variety of exciting projects. This summer he shot an iconic, close-up campaign for Muller Corner that appeared on billboards around the country. Other recent projects include Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Toblerone and Domino’s.

Working from his studio in Haggerston, Colin works with a fantastic team of stylists and assistants to create this mouth-watering imagery.

See more here and follow on Instagram.

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

David is a seasoned F&B marketing photographer / videographer specialising in content optimised to sell.

His experience to both interpret and respectfully food-style culinary designs is well documented. His lasting content increases company revenues by targeting cuisine's most sensual flavor cues. Grabbing foodies attention faster and holding it longer triggers hunger, with positive emotional food memories - translating to sales.

With a lighting niche developed through years of advertising and sales-forward CPG, David's work reflects only the highest quality brand messaging. Composition and lighting is tailored for maximum positive consumer impact.

Close collaboration with creative, marketing and culinary partners is a hallmark of his luxury content reputation. He builds trusting relationships as well as enduring brand imagery.

Lightweight and mobile, David travels worldwide to enhance new and innovative food and beverage. See samples for demanding clients, who when dissatisfied with standard imagery, want his more strategic and effective promotional content in order to successfully pivot and capture objectives.

You can follow more of his work on Instagram or website.

Jeff Dahlgren is the vision behind Fortis Photo, a Chicago-based commercial studio specialising in food and beverage photography.

Jeff’s love for natural light and the changing of seasons, coupled with his ability for story telling have been key ingredients to his work, pun intended!

A recent video from his portfolio showcases a refreshing summer drink. As light dances across the table, a refreshing lime cocktail is slowly revealed out of the darkness.

Some of Fortis Photo’s satisfied clients include Boston Beer Co, JBS Foods, Nuts on Clark and Pampered Chef. They rely on Jeff’s team to capture their own brand’s vision and style in a fun and collaborative environment.

On shoot days, you can experience his urban yet comfortable studio space, built out of an old foundry, a block from the Chicago river. His 4,000 sq ft photography studio is well designed, houses an extensive prop collection and was renovated with shooting in mind.

"As part of our latest Spotlight, we are delighted to share some favourite shots to come out of James Murphy Photography over the past year with food stylists extraordinaire; Jan Smith and Aya Nishimura working their magic for the camera.

For an update on some of our latest projects check out our Instagram. Please email at or phone on + 44 (0) 20 7278 4770."

Joe has been an industry leader in product and food & drink photography for more than 20 years. Also an accomplished painter, he has brought his artistic sensibilities to national campaigns for Coca-Cola, McDonald's, Kellogg's, Tyson and Ziploc and for the past 11 years has shot virtually all of Subway’s national and international print and outdoor ads as well as their in-store displays.  

Unflappable, Joe has made a career delivering memorable imagery with the utmost professionalism for products ranging from Scrubbing Bubbles to Jim Beam.  

Shoot days find his studio abuzz with clients snacking on mini candy bars while Joe and his group of top food stylists, special FX and digital technicians descend on every shot with a practiced efficiency and provide proven success.

Julie Renouf is an Australian photographer / director / DP with longstanding clients around the globe. She is now predominately based in Europe.

Julie is known for her storytelling, strong creative vision, and innate understanding of brand identity. With a style that is unashamedly feminine, her visuals genuinely increase consumer engagement, particularly with the female consumer.

Current work is varied and includes a project across multiple continents, a collaboration with Saatchi & Saatchi London for Procter & Gamble, rebranding for HYPOXI, TVC plus various media for Heathcote Gin, Don Smallgoods’ rebranding, and her short food films feature on SBS Australia. Her client list includes Kellogg’s, Aussie Haircare, James Boag, Fisher & Paykel, Tourism Victoria, Décor, and ALDI, to name a few.

Julie’s capacity to shoot both photography and film streamlines production and maintains style consistency across various media. On set, she works closely with clients - she believes collaboration, a positive attitude, and a shared enthusiasm for evocative visuals is the most effective way to create beautiful, authentic stories worth sharing with the world.

Karen Thomas is a London-based photographer and director with over 20 years of experience in producing beautifully inspiring images.

Karen has an extensive client list that includes some of the biggest names in food such as M&S, Costa, Waitrose, Sainsbury's, McDonald's and Lidl to name just a few. Karen works with the very best food stylists in order to produce the high quality of work for which she is well known.

Karen fell in love with photography at a young age and the passion has never left her. She loves nothing more than getting stuck in to an exciting project, whether it is a big advertising shoot, editorial project or some of her own experimental work. It might be a busman’s holiday, but in her spare time, she loves nothing more than cooking!

In this Spotlight, Karen is showcasing some of her recent work for M&S, Franklin Lade, BBC Good Food Magazine, along with lots of exciting new personal work.

"For this edition of the Spotlight, I’ve chosen to show some of the fantastic covers I’ve been a part of, over the last 12 months.

These covers - bold, simple, and enticing - are designed to make simple everyday items attainable, and to spike your curiosity.

Our shoots culminate in the creativity and hard work of the whole team. From recipe writers and assistants to art directors, food stylists, prop stylists and producers: the images are only as good as the team. Working with incredible creatives in this industry is one of my favourite parts of my job.

My clients include Deliveroo, Waitrose, Marks & Spencer, Nando’s, Lidl UK, Heinz, Byron Burger, Weight Watchers, Subway UK, ITSU, Yo Sushi, Costa Coffee, Heathrow, Pret A Manger, EAT, Cafe Nero, Carluccio’s, COOP and many more.

Follow me on Instagram to view more of my work.

Get in touch with my agent, Style Department or myself to see how we can help make the everyday special for you and your clients."

Mark Mawson is a London-based advertising photographer and director specialising in shooting liquids, drinks, fragrances, splashes and underwater.

With 30 years experience and recognisable style, Mark creates beautiful and inspiring imagery for the world’s leading brands.

Mark has won many awards for his work, including the AOP and Communication Arts Awards.

With over 25 years of experience in advertising photography, Martin Wonnacott has amassed a vast experience in the industry and its needs. Martin travels around the world shooting for major global brands all the time. He has shot virtually every liquid refreshment for sale in the world at this point. His skills in shooting food and beverages are world-renowned and are in high demand.

Martin’s photography can be seen on billboards everywhere from Times Square to Timbuktu and beyond. Brands such as Coca-Cola, Grey Goose, Patron and Stella Artois are among many repeat clients.

Now with his motion work, Martin is directing TV commercials with the same passion and drive as his photography. Recent spots for Coca-Cola were broadcast across the USA simultaneously with spots for Bud Light he also directed.

Martin is represented by JSR Agency, see more of his work here. For more information get in touch to discuss your next project and check out JSR's latest projects on Instagram.

Mikkel Jul Hvilshøj is a still life photographer from Copenhagen, Denmark. He specialises in advertising and editorial assignments and has been shooting professionally for the past 18 years. 

Mikkel's clean, graphic and colourful style defines his work and emphasises his goal to create images with a dynamic, elegant and luxurious feel. He loves the creative and technical challenges of working in photography and approaches each product he shoots with the same dedication to create stunning imagery. 

Recent companies added to the client list are Carlsberg, Bonduelle, Kronenbourg 1664, Interflora and Tuborg. When not busy working for his often long-time clients, Mikkel enjoys working on his own personal projects. 

Mikkel has been featured consistently in Lürzer's Archive’s 200 Best Advertising Photographers Worldwide since 2016. 

Stay up-to-date with his work on his website and Instagram account.

Nat is a commercial photographer specialising in food & drink photography shot on location.

Studio trained with a background in fine art, design & catering, Nat blends creative passion with experience & works sensitively to a brief or idea.

From design groups & publishers to chefs & entrepreneurs, Nat shoots for a diverse range of clients & projects. 

He has especially enjoyed working with projects that develop and with brands as they evolve.

Clients include: Peroni, Yamas Cheese, Britvic, Wholefoods, Courvoisier, Unilever, Teisseire, The Arts Club, J2o, Sally Clarke, Bacardi, Forman & Field, Seven Publishing, Unicorn Publishing and many more.

​Pre & post shoot services are available as needed, Nat works with a London-based team & can bring the studio, where ever you are.

Ned Gibbs is a photographer and director specialising in food & drink. He creates bright, bold and graphic imagery for use across all platforms.

Ned's recent project, 'Inside Out', takes a different perspective on the classic 'drink pour' shot which takes us right inside the glass for a less familiar view on the subject.

Recently Ned has also been creating work for Waitrose as well as for a variety of brands from Small Beer to Heineken. The past year has seen Ned recognised by Hasselblad as one of only 10 finalists in their Hasselblad Masters competition.

With a range of specialist equipment calling his studio home, such as a slow motion camera, the infamous probe lens and a 1000w stadium floodlight, Ned has the agility and capability to produce top of the line work for budgets both big and small.

Check out Ned's website here and follow on Instagram.

Paul Saraceno is a food and product photographer based in Newton, Massachusetts. With over 25 years of experience, Paul has consistently created stunning images through his meticulous craft and deep relationships with creative directors, food stylists and prop/set designers.

Together with top digital, video and retouching teams, he is able to provide outstanding work for his clients. His 5000 sq.ft. studio has a fully equipped kitchen and abundant daylight.

His portfolio can be viewed on his website.

Richard Jung has crafted a career examining the beauty of food and visually telling stories about the people who grow it, cook it and ultimately enjoy it.

In the commercial world, he’s made films for Kikkoman, Schwartz, McDonald’s, Knorr, Nandos, Arla Foods and Heinz, among many others. He’s even succeeded in making Quorn look appetising.

As a balance, he creates observational films that explore people, places and crafts. As a guiding principle, Richard seeks to use food and craft as a cultural lens with which to explore the world.

"I am a food and beverage photographer operating studios in Chicago and St. Louis. My relaxed demeanor comes from the experience of some three decades in this business and I just might be the most collaborative photographer you will find. Over the years I have surrounded myself with a crew of image makers as dedicated as I am in creating attention grabbing content for our clients. We work to make the experience of content creation downright fun while we tackle the challenges that each project brings. 

After all this time in the business working for the likes of Jack Daniel’s, Bacardi, Woodford Reserve, Brown Forman, and Kraft just to name drop a few, I am hungrier than even to create engaging content which drives my client’s brands forward.

Please visit my website for more information or to get in touch to discuss your next project."

Director and photographer Stephen Hamilton has a passion for food and beverage and his goal is to capture it in a beautiful, authentic way.

Stephen was recently inspired by his travels to France and Ireland, recreating some of his favorite meals in the studio - sophisticated Parisian bistro fare, the quintessential fish & chips pub spread, and a special meal that heroed honey. The food echoes the story of a love affair with travel and new experiences.

Hamilton’s studio is based in Chicago, but he brings his vision to clients all over the globe. His versatile facilities offer an integrated, comprehensive and Covid-19 safe approach to any size production. Covering over 11,000 square feet of three studios, the Stephen Hamilton Productions team delivers their client-first full-circle capabilities in the form of broadcast spots, OLV, still photography, social media content, how-to videos, and textured macro “delicious moments” videos.

Steve Ryan is a portrait and food photographer with over 10 years of experience.

Steve has been commissioned by some of the most innovative and exciting food and media brands in the world including: Apple, Jamie Oliver, Guinness, Deliveroo, McDonald’s, Honest Burgers, Domino's, Tabasco, Jameson and KFC.

Steve latest shoot with Anna Jones: She is one of the most successful, accessible and interesting cookbook writers this country has ever produced, with writing and recipes that are a truly tempting case for a vegetarian and vegan diet. Her latest book ‘One’ is a chart-topping bestseller, and she can count Yotam Ottolenghi, Jamie Oliver, Sophie Dahl and hundreds of thousands of others in her fanbase.

Steve is represented by JSR, see his work here and follow the agency on Instagram for the latest projects.

"I live on the challenge, detail, and problem solving that my job requires. And I know that the creation of a truly unique and impactful campaign involves many moving pieces to intertwine harmoniously.

Everyone on my set works together as a team and brings their skills and years of experience to solve that complicated equation of lighting, propping, and styling. Together we find the balance and then I refine and finish it with some post-processing finesse.

When it’s time to create playful animated content, I really enjoy bringing out the personality of what’s on set and really letting it shine.

My specialties are food, lifestyle, and product still life photography. While I’m located on the east coast of Central Florida, I shoot for clients all over the country."

Named one of the best advertising photographers in the world by Archive Magazine and called a lighting master by PDN, Teri Campbell is the creative lead for Teri Studios - a destination for consumer packaged goods companies, restaurants, beverage, and food-related businesses seeking original photography and motion work for advertising and packaging.

Client partnerships include: Kellogg’s, Hershey’s, Maker’s Mark, Kraft-Heinz, Jimmy John’s, and Baskin-Robbins.

A lighting expert, Teri is the author of “Food Photography and Lighting: A Commercial Photographer’s Guide to Creating Irresistible Images.”

He is also a frequent speaker at leading food industry conferences and events.

Reach out and see how Teri can help you share your story.

Terry Benson is a Food and Drink photographer working from his own studio in Farringdon London.

Terry has enjoyed working on packaging and editorial for brands such as Heinz, Dole, Little Dish, Thorntons, Carnation, Weetabix and Nutella along with Design Agencies. 

Terry also enjoys Portraits and Lifestyle Photography which compliments his portfolio showing his love of lighting and people. 

The studio is 1200 sqft and fully equipped, with extensive lighting located in the centre of Farringdon, 2 mins from the Tube.