food & drink photography & motion Jan 2023

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 capturing colour and texture at their most evocative – drawing narratives from shadows, finding the warmth and refraction in liquids and blending CGI techniques with traditional stills photography for a perfected reality.

Amy is highly sought after in the commercial world by clients who value beauty, and the context of their products in carefully choreographed composition and these have included – Ikea, Vogue, Selfridges, Liberty London, Tatler, Bvlgari, and London Art Fair.

Amy also holds the prodigious position of UK Brand Ambassador for Leica.

Amy Stallard is a food and beverage photographer in Chicago, IL. With a background in filmmaking, she brings a strong sense of atmosphere and storytelling to her photographs and motion work.

Amy’s love of cinema has given her an affinity for light and creating scenes. She strives to create images that are stylish and iconic. Her work speaks to an aspirational here and now, from a nostalgic frosting series to a modern take on the classic fruit still life.

She enjoys working with brands to create expertly crafted deliverables for a variety of platforms. Her packaging work lives on shelves around the globe, and her editorial work has been published in The New York Times and National Geographic Traveller, among others.

Amy is actively seeking to collaborate with brands that light her up. Visit her website to get in touch.

Anas Cherur is a Dubai-based commercial photographer. He began his career as a graphic designer, but his passion for lights, shades and colors led to him morphing into a photographer.

"Light is something that has always fascinated me. The same location seen at different times under different light conditions leaves the photographer in me amazed. Most of my photography inspirations are from cinema; cinematographer Roger Deakins is my all time favorite."

Over the last 12 years in the Dubai, UAE, Anas has contributed his photography skills to brands such as IWC, Colgate, BBC Good Food, Discovery, CitizenK, WatchTime, Christie's, InsideOut, Gulf News, to name a few.

Anas Cherur is also available to shoot on nearby locations like Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia and India.

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. Andy also has a North American-based producer who is able to assist in putting together a team for any shoots that need to be shot in the US.

Over the past quarter, Andy has been busy working on a new global advertising campaign for Grey Goose Vodka, Innocent Juices, Costa Coffee, Napolina, also continuing work with GÜ deserts and Delicious Magazine.

If you have any projects you’d like to discuss with Andy, please call him on +44 207 267 7600.

Barbara Wrigley McDevitt is a Florida-based food and beverage photographer with more than a dozen years of experience behind the camera. Specialising in commercial and editorial food and beverage photography, Wrigley McDevitt has a diverse style that emphasises light, texture and contrast with the goal of inviting the viewer to join the scene being depicted.

With years of experience under her belt, Wrigley McDevitt has the ability to problem solve on set in real time without delaying the schedule.

Wrigley McDevitt has just completed a shoot for a nationally prominent magazine and will take a break before heading into the world of desserts shooting an array of gourmet cakes and cookies.

She is available to work both remotely from her studio or on location.

"Bring your food and drink brand to life with Brent Herrig Photography. As we look ahead to a successful 2023, let's focus on capturing the essence of your product and telling a story that will appeal to your audience.

With Brent's expertise in food and drink photography, and his ability to work seamlessly in London or across the UK, Europe, or the USA, Brent can help bring your brand to the next level. His in-depth knowledge of the industry and experience working with clients such as Nespresso, Pepsi, and Belvedere, makes him the perfect partner for your next project.

Don't let distance be a barrier - Brent's ability to work across the pond with ease means that you can rely on him to deliver high-quality images no matter where you're based. He has worked with clients in Hawaii and Istanbul.

Let's work together to make tomorrow's creative a reality. Contact Brent today to discuss your next project and see how he can bring your brand to life."

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

The run up to Christmas was super busy shooting campaigns for Domino's, Lidl, Richmond and Muller. The Muller corner campaign has recently won at The Drum Awards.

2023 shows no sign of slowing down with a Philadelphia campaign already shot.

Colin works from his own fantastic studio on the canal in Haggerston, working alongside amazing food stylists, stylists and assistants.

See more here and follow on Instagram.

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

David’s F&B imagery is designed to inspire viewers to reach out and touch which translates to increased sales.

His culinary content is more effective than pretty pics that only succeed in diluting the luxury brand and looking like everyone else’s. David’s NY success comes from lighting studies of 17th century masters use of sensuality, dimension and composition. His years of successful advertising and packaging successfully increase the company bottom line.

Since cuisine imagery is consistently named one of the top reasons customers choose a product or destination, David’s work is custom designed to engage foodies for more inclusive promotions that positively impact revenues.

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 photography.

Some samples from his recent work highlight simple ingredients like the morel mushroom. This accompanied with a much deeper lighting style helps to emphasize it’s unique and almost mysterious quality.

Fortis Photo’s satisfied clients include Simply Chocolate, JBS Foods, Nuts on Clark and US Foods. 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.

Jean Cazals is an award winning photographer working with multinational brands, agencies and individuals through portraiture, food and interiors.

His ability to deliver and see beyond the ordinary has won him both praise and awards for many years. His idea-driven approach has worked hand-in-hand with a deep knowledge of the world of hospitality, where Jean has enjoyed his most celebrated work.

While most of Jean's work is conceptually driven, many projects are location-based, enabling Jean to capture the hidden personality behind the brands he has helped to support for many years, with a distinctive graphic approach, strong sense of colour, styling and a sharp eye for detail.

Visit his previous Production Paradise features to see a larger selection of images as well as his website to see the full spectrum of his work. Check his latest interview here.

London-based photographer and director Jeremy Baile specialises in shooting drinks. He has well over 25 years' experience shooting for UK and international brands such as Diageo, Coca-Cola and Fanta - from above the line campaigns to social media content and print.

With a fully equipped central London studio, he has full production capability and a freelance team to cope with any requirement. With an infinity cove, lifestyle walls and hundreds of props and backgrounds, he is able to offer a truly all-round service under one roof.

Passionate about colour and creating dynamic interesting images, he uses the latest equipment to create superb content.

Get in touch if you would like to discuss a project, whether it’s large or small.

"I am one of those fortunate people who found her passion in life before the age of ten, with most of my life lived behind a camera.

I love shooting on location. Whether a beach, paddock, or hemp plantation, there is a challenge and great reward working with the everchanging nuances of daylight, or balancing in artificial light. In studio, my approach is varied; sometimes utilising daylight, other times artificially creating ‘daylight’, or developing a more complex lighting set - whatever best suits the creative brief.

Previous work spans a wide range of advertising campaigns, branded digital films, and features in over 100 food and lifestyle books. More recently, work includes a motion + photography campaign for Procter & Gamble shot on location in Australia, a billboard for Kellogg's, TVC plus various media for Heathcote Gin, Don Smallgoods' rebranding, and some of my short food films feature on SBS Australia. My client list also includes James Boag beer, Fisher & Paykel, The Good Food Emporium, Tourism Victoria, Coburn & Co whisky, Darrell Lea chocolates, and ALDI, to name a few.

Recent years have seen my love of the still image flow into my love of the moving image, with the focus being to always weave a visual story. My capacity to shoot both photography and motion streamlines production and maintains style consistency across various media.

On set I work closely with clients: I believe that collaboration, a positive attitude, and a shared enthusiasm for evocative visuals are the most effective way to create beautiful, authentic stories worth sharing with the world."

The uncompromising passion for outstanding images lets the team around Klaus Peterlin create unique imagery.

"In the most modern photo studio in South Tyrol or on site with our customers, we work highly professional and experienced to create images from a thought, an idea.

We are not only specialised in photography. To use synergies is our motto, so we combine photography and motion on the same set, in the same situation. The image style, the lighting mood and the appearance remains the same.

With the right eye for detail and the sense for the big picture; with outstanding technology, decades of experience and the claim to approach every project in a highly professional and committed manner. Only when the goosebumps are standing and tears of joy are flowing, we are satisfied, then we have fulfilled our mission.

When can we get creative for you? Let us get in touch.

Among our long-standing customers are: ARIA Retreat & SPA, Hotel Schwarzenstein, Optrel Sport AG, Brimi, Loacker AG, A. & J. Stöckli AG, Alpitronic GmbH, Mizuno Europe to name just a few."

"The start of the year is a new beginning. No better time to raise a glass, and cheers to the year ahead, with all its gifts and moments for us to enjoy and endure, while giving a cheer to the year just past, its trials and tribulations, joyful moments and days of wonder.

Included in this Spotlight are some of my favourite images of drinks. So, although we can’t clink our glasses together in person, hopefully, you can pick one of your favourites and we can toast over the web.

Food and drink are integral to us, I strive to make even everyday items unique, comforting and enticing.

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

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."

Marc Haydon is a photographer with passion for what he does and who has worked his way through different areas of photography to discover where it was that suited him best. A keen interest in still life quickly led him to food and drink photography, but the eclectic journey influenced his approach to photography. Previously working - at different times - as a travel, landscape, portrait and fashion photographer shaped his approach and built an enthusiasm for light, composition, colour and authenticity.

Working from his studio in Shepherd's Bush, Marc works with a talented to team to produce vibrant imagery to catch the eye. Marc takes a flexible approach and works collaboratively with clients and design teams to satisfy any brief.

Myles New is an experienced and reliable advertising photographer and director, renowned for his passion for food, excellent work ethic and ability to collaborate with a wide range of clients.

He has worked on long term campaigns and one-day shoots, covering all aspects of advertising from print to TV.

His client list is large, and he is always eager to work with new people.

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch and chat through your next project.

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.

Rob Grimm is an award-winning food and beverage photographer and director with studios in Chicago and St. Louis. Rob often travels outside of the studio walls to locations from coast to coast creating still and motion content for his clients.

“There are a lot of exciting things happening in the studio right now. We have been using OLED technology along with projection to create backgrounds that simply could not be accomplished before. It’s bringing a new level of creativity to the work while offering some unique opportunities to our clients. As we move into the new year, we are adding motion control and high-speed cameras to push our creativity even further.”

Rob has a client list as long as your left arm including brands such as AB InBev, Ciroc Vodka, The Glenlivet, Grey Goose, Monday Zero Alcohol, Tequila Avion, Wild Turkey, Kraft, and Panera.

To discuss a potential project, please reach out to Rob via email or visit rggphoto.com for additional still and motion content.

Now more than ever, photographer and director Stephen Hamilton’s eye for expertly capturing beautifully flawed foods is in demand. He captures drips, pours, spills and crumbs, knowing that flaws are delicious accidents. His vision of food is nothing short of authentic and he collaborates with exceptional food and prop stylists to deliver on any client request.

Hamilton’s fully equipped studio is based in Chicago, but he brings his vision to clients all over the globe. His versatile facilities cover over 11,000 square feet including three studios and a 4,000 square foot prop room.

The Stephen Hamilton Productions team offers an integrated, comprehensive, and client-first approach to any size production. Their full-circle capabilities include broadcast spots, OLV, still photography, social media content, how-to videos, and textured macro videos.

Stephen’s unique perspective, lighting style and incredible team are why brands have trusted him for over 25 years.

Steve Ryan is a portrait and food photographer with over 15 years of experience from Kilkenny, Ireland.

Now London-based, 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 co-founded the quarterly food culture magazine Root+Bone which explores London’s food and drink culture; he is a contributing editor.

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

"At STUDIO_M we are serious about making food look good! Because we’re both mad about anything food and photography related for as long as we can remember, we believe we can confidently declare ourselves experts."

Working from a large Amsterdam-based studio, the _M team can make (almost) anything happen for their clients; giving life to their ideas or helping out with brainstorming on how to take on a project. From large sets with loads of props and models, to making a single glass of beer take its moment of glory. Always stretching the possibilities of any budget by coming up with nifty ideas on how to make a product look even more beautiful or a project even more efficient.

Most of the services are produced in house: concept, production, recipe development, post production, video production and editing.

"You’re more than welcome in our Amsterdam-based studio to have a freshly brewed coffee and to discuss the possibilities. Or, to just give us a (video)call."

Suzanne Clements is a highly skilled and award-winning commercial and editorial photographer with a special expertise in animation and cinemagraphs. She has a wealth of experience working on a wide variety of projects, and has a reputation for delivering exceptional results every time.

In addition to her technical skills, Suzanne is known for her creative eye and her ability to bring a vibrant, fresh perspective to every project. She is always seeking out new challenges and ways to push the boundaries of traditional photography, and is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest techniques and technologies in the field.

Suzanne also has access to professional creative photography crew, which allows her to take on larger and more complex projects with confidence. She is known for her ability to manage and lead a team, and is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that the shoot is a success.

"As a food photographer and director, I am always looking for new and innovative ways to make my work more engaging. Recently, I have been exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance my still and motion work in unique and creative ways.

Every image in this Spotlight incorporates AI in some form. Many are composites of traditional photography with AI-generated backgrounds or elements, but a few are purely the result of my vision combined with these new tools.

If you are an agency or brand looking for innovative ways to share your story, then we should talk."

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 at 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, Baskin Robbins, Maker’s Mark, Kraft-Heinz, KFC, and Jimmy John’s.

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 sq. ft. and fully equipped, with extensive lighting located in the centre of Farringdon, two minutes from the tube station.