“Food is our common ground, a universal experience.”
– James Beard
Where flavor meets focus.
From the glisten of a fresh glaze to the quiet confidence of a perfectly plated dish, your food deserves more than a quick iPhone snap—it deserves to be savored visually.
I create scroll-stopping food and beverage photography that not only looks good, but makes your audience feel something. Whether you run a neighborhood cafe, a mobile bar, or a growing CPG brand, I’ll help you capture the kind of imagery that lingers longer than the last bite.
This is food storytelling.
In a space where trends shift fast and attention spans even faster, visuals aren’t optional; they’re foundational. Custom food photography builds trust, sharpens identity, and gives your entire experience, from menu to packaging, a sense of credibility and care.
Because let’s be honest: a flat photo taken under kitchen lights won’t do your flavors justice.
My photography specialties:
Food & Beverage Photography
For restaurants, bakeries, food trucks, and culinary artisans who want to capture the essence of their offerings—from signature cocktails to handmade sourdough.
Product Photography
For packaged food, beverage, and pantry brands that need clean, compelling visuals for their website, wholesale outreach, or social presence.
Interior Photography
For cafes, pop-ups, and restaurant spaces where the vibe is just as important as the menu. (Especially useful for Google listings and press kits.)
Single Session
$550
A focused on location shoot to highlight a specific product line, seasonal menu, or location.
Deliverables:
- 1.5-hour shoot at one location
- 15+ edited high-res images
- Pre-shoot planning call + creative shoot outline
- Web-ready & print-ready files
Ideal for: restaurant refreshes, one-time campaigns, or social media updates.
What to expect:
Every shoot is tailored to your business, whether we’re capturing seasonal menu highlights or creating a full library of branded content for your website and socials.
Here’s how it goes:
Discovery Call
We’ll talk through your food business, your audience, and the type of visuals that will serve you best.
Pre-Shoot Planning
You’ll receive a creative questionnaire, visual direction, and a shoot outline so we’re aligned before the first shot is taken.
Photoshoot Day
I work on-site or in a natural-light studio to capture food, drinks, spaces, and packaging. You’ll get variety, detail shots, wider context, and styled scenes you can reuse endlessly.
Image Editing + Delivery
You receive a curated online gallery of professionally edited images, ready to plug into your marketing channels.
Brand Experience Suite
$3,500
Discovery Session
- Initial Meeting to Discuss your Needs
- In Depth Questionnaire
Brand Strategy
- Creative Direction Presentation
- Mood Board
Visual Identity
- Logo & Secondary Logo
- Custom Color Palette
- Icons and/or Initials
- Tagline Graphic
- Coordinating Pattern
- Curated Stock Photos
- Custom Font Selection
Brand Guidelines Manual
- Details Best Practices for Utilizing Your Graphics
A Build-Out of a Squarespace Website Template
- 5 Custom Designed Pages (Squarespace 7.1)
- Domain Transfer Included
- Branded Design with Custom Colors & Fonts
- Enhanced Design with Custom Code
- Menu and Image Gallery Integration
- “Coming Soon” Page
- Mobile-Friendly Design
- Social Media & Lead Capture Integration
- Post-Launch Video Tutorials for Squarespace Editing
- 3 Months of Technical Support
Timeframe: 6-8 weeks.
Includes two rounds of revisions for branding and two for web design.
What to expect:
Every shoot starts with strategy and ends with a gallery of versatile, high-quality images you’ll actually want to use. If you’re bundling photography with branding and web design, here’s how it all fits together:
Here’s how it goes:
Discovery Chat
We kick things off with a casual call to talk through your goals, audience, and the vision behind your business—plus any design ideas you’ve already got brewing.
Onboarding & Payment
You’ll submit your first of three payments to lock in the project. I’ll send over a short brand questionnaire to dig deeper before the real work begins.
Brand Strategy
I research your audience, competitors, and visual inspirations. Then I present a custom brand direction with moodboard, color palette, and font recommendations.
Visual Identity Development
I design your logo and supporting elements, building a flexible, strategic identity that captures your brand’s personality. You’ll review and refine before final delivery.
Brand Delivery
Once approved, you’ll receive a neatly packaged file suite with everything you need to start showing up consistently and confidently.
Brand Photography
Once the visual foundation is set, we bring it to life. From styled product shots to on-location cafe sessions, we’ll capture your brand in action. You’ll walk away with a curated image gallery that fits your aesthetic and works seamlessly across your website, social media, and print materials.
Web Design Setup
We’ll set up your Squarespace account (or access your existing one) and gather final content—images, copy, and logins for any integrations.
Web Design & Review
I design your site layout and mobile experience, then walk you through the full build via screen recording. Two rounds of revisions are included with the Professional package.
Website Launch
After approval and final payment, I test everything (with a little help from you), finalize integrations, and hand off your new site with tutorial videos.
Design, Photography, & Strategy, All in One Place
Most food businesses build their visuals like a potluck—logo from one place, website from another, photos added later when there’s time. You end up with a brand that feels like a collection of separate parts rather than a clear, cohesive story.
That’s where this gets different.
I don’t just show up with a camera. I also design the visual systems your photos live inside—your menus, your site, your social presence. Everything is created to work together, not fight for attention.
For busy owners, it means less explaining and fewer decisions. You don’t have to be the creative director pulling it all together. I already am.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you provide props or backgrounds?
Yes—basic props, backdrops, and styling tools are available. For more complex styling, we’ll plan together or bring in a food stylist (additional fee).
Do you work with restaurants during open hours?
Absolutely. I’m experienced in working with natural light and tight timelines. That said, a quieter window often results in better shots with fewer interruptions.
Can I use the images for both print and social media?
Yes. All edited images are delivered in high-resolution and web-ready formats so you’re covered across platforms.
Do you offer custom packages?
Yes. I can create a custom package just for you. We’ll build a plan that fits your pace and your budget.
What if I just need photos right now?
No problem. Some clients hire me just for a shoot and later loop back for branding or web help. You’re not locked into a package, start where it makes sense.
What if I need more than 30 images?
We can always expand the shoot or schedule recurring content sessions—perfect for rotating menus, seasonal packaging, or evergreen content.
Do you travel outside Pittsburgh?
Yes. Travel fees may apply depending on location, but I’m happy to come to you.
Can I add design services later?
Absolutely. Many food businesses start with photography and layer in branding or a new website as they grow. I keep your assets organized so everything can evolve together without a full reset.
Because good food deserves good visuals.
This isn’t just about feeding the algorithm. It’s about honoring the work that goes into every dish, every roast, every garnish—and helping your customers taste it before the first bite.
If you’re tired of settling for generic stock photos or chasing down that one blurry image that “kinda works,” you’re ready.
Let’s capture the flavor behind your brand.
