René Riis is specialised in food, liquid, and people. The award-winning photographer is known for his ability to portray both food and people and for his moody style of lighting.

A Dane, living in Berlin, he has worked together with some of the world's best chefs such as Alvin Leung, aka 'Demonchef' (Hong Kong), René Redzepi (Copenhagen), Kevin Fehling (Hamburg) and Sebastian Frank (Berlin).

René has photographed numerous wine and cookery books, including the latest Alvin Leung book 'My Hong Kong', as well as Sebastian Franks' 'KuK'. He regularly works for renowned food magazines like BEEF!, Gastro (DK), Australian Gourmet Traveller, GQ, Wallpaper, Le Figaro and PEN (Japan).

His advertising clients include Coca-Cola, Jim Beam, McDonald's, Edeka, Panasonic, Aldi, Samsung, Smart, Lidl and Lurpak.

Aside from commissioned work, René enjoys putting together personal exhibitions, projects and masterclasses.

René is represented by Upfront.