FOOD & DRINK PHOTOGRAPHY & MOTION Nov 2023

London: Melissa Reynolds James
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  • Food Styling:  Charlotte Whatcott

    Prop Styling:  Sam Cunningham

  • Food Styling:  Clare Maguire

  • Food Styling:  Myles Williamson

    Prop Styling:  Faye Wears

    Art Direction:  Sarah Birks

  • Prop Styling:  Sam Cunningham

  • Food Styling:  Troy Willis

    Prop Styling:  Megan Thomson

  • Food Styling:  Liberty Mendez

    Prop Styling:  Sarah Birks


    Art Direction:  Hannah Proud

  • Food Styling:  Troy Willis

    Prop Styling:  Megan Thomson

  • Food Styling:  Rosie French

  • Food Styling:  Troy Willis

  • Beverage Styling:  Miriam Nice

South London-based photographer and prop stylist Melissa Reynolds-James specialises in food and beverage, lifestyle and homeware photography.

This Spotlight includes a selection of some of Melissa’s most vibrant and enticing work, showcasing her knowledge of lighting, composition and colour and her skills as both stylist and photographer.

Melissa has worked with a host of editorial and commercial clients including; Asda, BBC Good Food, Waitrose, KFC, Deliciously Ella, Ocado and Mindful Chef. No matter whether she is shooting at a busy London restaurant, on location, in the studio, or at the home of a TV personality, Melissa consistently delivers.

Melissa often works alongside the industry's most well known food stylists, art directors, prop stylists and retouchers. Her 'little black book' enables her to build a team to suit any clients’ individual shoot needs.

For more examples of her work and to discuss new projects, take a look at her website.

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