food & drink photography & motion
Jan 2024
Stephen Hamilton
Chicago
Stephen Hamilton is an award-winning food and beverage director and photographer with a passion for showcasing food in a natural and enticing style, pushing the envelope in pursuit of honest, authentic imagery. He loves an integrated, sensory approach to food, as it allows him to expand the visual story and bring food to life.
Stephen’s iconic work, renowned for its tight taste appeal and natural lighting style, has appeared almost everywhere you see images of food - from television, magazines, cookbooks, packaging, international publications, and blogs, to seven seasons of Top Chef.
Stephen Hamilton Productions combines Stephen’s talents with those of an on-staff producer and editor at their studio in Chicago, offering start-to-finish capabilities and industry-leading client service.
Stephen and his team recently shot this collection to capture the heat, texture, and depth of flavor of Asian-inspired takeout perfect for warming up a cozy winter night in.
Visit his website and follow him on Instagram to see more of his work.