FOOD & DRINK PHOTOGRAPHY & MOTION Apr 2023

Aina C Hole is an award winning and well known food photographer who knows what it takes to get tempting photos for packaging and commercial advertising.

Her speciality is food and product still life. She has a big studio in Oslo stuffed with props from all over the world. She can easily adapt to different styles and create a unique environment for the client. Aina is known for completing tasks with great detail and on time.

Aina has been fortunate to have worked with many of the biggest commercial clients in the industry, such as Norwegian Seafood, Shell, Coca-Cola, 7-Eleven, Oetker, Domino's, Kraft, Coop, Kygo to mention a few.

Amrita Diwanji is a London-based photographer with a passion for weaving stories through her food and beverage photography.

Her clients include successful industry disrupters like Pasta Evangelists and Re:Nourish, as well as global brands and agencies like Conde Nast Traveller, Singapore Airlines, Action Against Hunger, and Edelman. She has styled and photographed the winning pasta recipe from the semi-final of Gordon Ramsay's 'Future Food Stars', as seen on the BBC.

Her work has been published in the book 'An Opinionated Guide to Vegan London', as well as been featured in various global publications including Vogue, Conde Nast Traveller, Design Anthology, and Elle Décor, amongst others.

Furthermore, Amrita’s work has been consistently recognised at the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year Award, where she was awarded ‘Commended Place’ in 2021, 2019, and 2017.

When she’s not behind the camera, Amrita can be found exploring parts of London she hasn’t seen before or cooking up a storm with her husband in their kitchen.

To view more of Amrita’s portfolio, you can check out her website or get in touch with her directly to discuss your next project.

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 rebrand for Dr. Oetker Ristorante Pizza, Innocent Juices, Quaker Oats, Dash Water, Napolina, Diagio, also continuing work with Delicious Magazine.

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

Anne Lommel is a Luxembourg-based photographer specialising in food and travel. She began her career as an art director, but her passion always stayed within photography.

With a genuine love for shapes, patterns and colours, Anne seeks to use food as a lens to explore new cultures. She is eager about teaming up with like-minded creatives and develop new authentic stories that are worth sharing.

Anne is also available to shoot on nearby locations such as Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, and others.

Some of her recent clients include Fage Yogurt, Chocolaterie Genaveh and Kachen Magazine.

Barbara Wrigley McDevitt, a Florida-based photographer, has more than a dozen years of experience behind the camera. She specialises in commercial and editorial food, beverage and food lifestyle photography.

Wrigley McDevitt has a diverse style that ranges from light, bright and clean to dark and moody depending on the client’s wishes. In all cases her imagery emphasises light, texture and contrast with the goal of inviting the viewer to join whatever scene is depicted.

Relying on years of experience, Wrigley McDevitt has the ability to problem solve whatever is thrown at her on set in real time without delaying the schedule.

This past winter Wrigley McDevitt completed a Super Bowl shoot for Women’s World Magazine and is currently photographing a variety of gourmet desserts for a West Palm Beach, Florida, manufacturer of 'made from scratch' desserts.

She works both remotely from her studio and on location.

"If your after immersive food + drink content look no further. We believe in creating images that you could almost smell and touch, a play on the senses taking the viewer to the heart of the action. 

Mixing stills with moving image is vital for today's digital world. We pride ourselves in offering both mediums from short social gifs to TVC’s

For more about what we do follow my behind the scenes on Instagram - over 6M views so far this year!"

Barry is represented by Agent - At Large.

"Let's join forces to transform your next creative concept into captivating visuals that speak to your audience. Let's execute at the highest level to elevate your brand's visual needs this spring. Brent bounces between the US, UK, and Europe. With a high level of production experience and a global talent pool to work with, he is primed to deliver the best results.

With a keen eye for detail and unparalleled expertise in food, drinks, culinary lifestyle, and hospitality photography and directing, Brent Herrig and his team are ready to illuminate your brand like never before. BHP is perfectly positioned to cater to the unique needs of creative professionals seeking a culinary view.

Our experience spans the globe, with a diverse portfolio that includes collaborations with renowned brands. Whether you are a small start-up brand or an international agency powerhouse, our team is ready to bring your vision to life.

At Brent Herrig Photography, we believe that creativity knows no boundaries. Our ability to adapt and thrive in various settings ensures that your project will be executed with precision, regardless of location. From LES to London or Atlanta to Amsterdam, our passion for excellence expands the ocean. Brent Herrig Creative has offices in both London and NYC.

Let's embark on a journey to create inspiring visuals that resonate with your target audience. Get in touch with Brent Herrig Creative today and discover how we can elevate your brand to new heights."

Photographer/director Brian Wright specialises in shooting food and beverages. Brian and his team are trusted by the most discerning, top tier CPG companies, restaurant groups and agencies. His studio has been involved in package design, OLV, advertising, menu boards and POS. His 4000 square-foot studio is based in Chicago.

Brian and his team collaborated on this beautiful series that started with the inspiration of coloured rolling pins and evolved into these spectacular images depicting the foods of South Asia and a second series of subject specific collages. The images are studies in colour, texture, light and encourage the viewer to look closely and appreciate each detail.

Brian would love to be a part of your next project. Please reach out to his agent Emily Inman. She can be reached at +1312 343 9165 or via email.

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

The run up to spring has been incredibly busy, shooting worldwide campaigns for Bonne Maman and Jord which will feature in the next Spotlight Magazine. Featured here are new campaigns shot this year for Waitrose, Baxters, and Philadelphia.

Colin works from his own 2000 sq ft studio, situated on the canal in Haggerston. The studio is also fully equipped for moving image projects with editing and grading facilities on site.

See more here and follow on Instagram.

As a seasoned F&B marketing photographer and videographer, David’s engaging content is optimised to catch the pulse of his clientele, create hunger, build excitement and increase sales.

With a lighting niche developed through years of advertising and sales-forward CPG, imagery reflects only the highest quality brand messaging. Content is crafted to increase sales by targeting tactile qualities and sensual flavor cues. Channeling food memories, lighting grabs attention faster and holds it longer triggering hunger to successfully contribute to bottom line growth.

Experience to both interpret and respectfully food-style culinary designs are well documented. Close collaboration with creative, marketing and culinary partners is a hallmark of his luxury content reputation. Building trusting relationships is equally important as creating sumptuous brand imagery.

At Focus Point Photo, Jarrard works closely with his clients to create images that showcase their food in the most appealing way possible. Whether you are an agency, restaurant owner, or a cookbook author, Jarrard will create stunning images that will make your audience hungry for more.

Jarrad has honed his skills over the years through formal training and hands-on experience. His ability to understand the brief and along a deep understanding of lighting, composition, and colour, allows him to create images that are both beautiful and appetising.

In addition to his photography work, Jarrard is also committed to providing excellent customer service. He is dedicated to understanding his clients' needs and delivering images that exceed their expectations. When you work with Jarrard, you can expect a collaborative, professional, and enjoyable experience.

If you are looking for a talented food photographer to capture stunning images of your food, look no further than Jarrard Johnstone and Focus Point Photo.

Heath Robbins loves to tell real life stories that impact people, families and their communities. With a tack-sharp and intuitive directorial style, Heath focuses on creating naturalistic visuals that bring home his client's big ideas. Whether the project involves complex crowd logistics, or intimate relationships and portraiture, Robbins' objective is to reinforce the rich emotional connection between companies and their customers.

"I'm a storyteller, and for me that's always been about connecting to the people and places I photograph. Listening and learning from them, that's where the authenticity comes from, along with my own personal growth as an artist."

The year has gotten off to a busy start for food and lifestyle photographer Jennifer Silverberg. She has been in the studio shooting food and cocktails, on location for Qdoba amongst others, and plotting an upcoming cookbook shoot. 

Being busy is when she is at her best. Jenn is always excited to make new connections and figure out ways to meet and exceed her clients’ expectations. She is based in the US Midwest, but always excited to bring the show on the road.

Jennifer was named by Lurzer’s Archive as one of the 200 Best Advertising Photographers for 2022/2023 and recognised multiple times by The American Photographic Artists for her work, winning 1st place in the Food and Fresh categories over the past two years.

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.

Creativity. Passion. Enthusiasm. Excellence. Marc Haydon has it all, an artist himself with an eclectic career that includes an extensive portfolio in travel, landscape, portrait and fashion photography. All these years working behind the camera and a keen interest in still life led him to a food and drink speciality that became his forte at his studio in Shepherd’s Bush, London. ‘My studio is my second home, where I feel the most inspired and creative’, says Marc.

Working with a talented team to produce vibrant imagery to catch the eye, Marc’s images can be found on point of sale marketing banners and product packages on the shelves of the biggest supermarkets in the UK.

Applying a flexible approach and working collaboratively with clients and design teams, Marc always strives for excellence to satisfy any brief. ‘The preparation before a photoshoot starts is as equally important as the final result. The whole process has to be a fun and smooth ride’.

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, Tuborg, Kronenbourg 1664, Bonduelle, Inter Flora and Domino's Pizza. When not busy working for his often long-time clients, Mikkel enjoys working on his own personal projects and coaching his son’s football
team. 

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.

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.

Stephen Conroy is a UK photographer and director with a keen eye for details and selling the flavour.

His consistent high-end production values mean he works regularly with some of the biggest food companies in the world - creating campaigns for ads, packaging, point of sale or PR.

Clients from the UK, Europe and America have a great experience at his studios in London along with the beautiful tempting results.

Get in touch with Stephen to discuss how he can help your next project, and for more examples check out his website.

Photographer and director Stephen Hamilton loves to play and experiment with food. He gets an idea, a twinkle in his eye, and his creativity plays out on set. Recently he dove into a study of colour and light, as well as the art of the still life. The result is a stunning take on the pop of colour trend and a nod to the beauty of life before cameras. In each case, every detail, every creative nook and cranny, can be seen.

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 ft. 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 has been interested in photography since he was 14. While working at 7-Eleven stocking shelves, he spotted the label on the back of a roll of Kodak film which read, “Take this film to your Kodak processor or develop it yourself using Kodak chemistry.” Immediately he thought, “You mean you can do that?” And he was hooked.

In the years since, he has photographed everything, from mummies to machine guns. He has shot in lots of places he is fond of, a few he would like to forget (the blast freezer comes to mind), and all the while finding new ways to capture the beauty of the world. He is happiest when working with the crew figuring out if we really need more blueberries on those pancakes.

Steve lives on Maryland's Eastern Shore with his family and a scruffy Jack Russell.

“At STUDIO_M we love to make food look good! Because we are mad about anything food- and picture related for as long as we can remember, we believe we can confidently declare ourselves experts.”

Working from their 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 set building, photography, video to edit and post-production, they always get the best out of your budget, make your product shine and have some fun along the way.

Most of the services of STUDIO_M are produced in house: concept, production, 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 just give us a call.”