Editorial & Restaurant

Food Photography

Dramatic, editorial food imagery for restaurants, publishers, and independent creators.

I’m a food & product photographer. The distinction here is practical, not philosophical — the approach stays the same.

A bunch of fresh basil leaves tied with twine against a dark textured background.
Close-up of a cheeseburger with melted cheddar cheese, fried onion rings, and a beef patty on a bun.
A pile of candy corn with yellow, orange, and white colors.
Slices of fresh oranges on a dark surface with a baking tray corner visible
Close-up of a cookie or doughnut topped with colorful sprinkles
Close-up of Spaghettios with hot dogs in tomato sauce
Heirloom tomatoes on a wooden cutting board, with one sliced and sprinkled with grated cheese, surrounded by forks.
Person holding a blue patterned bowl filled with colorful dish, garnished with cilantro, against a dark background.
Pile of bright orange habanero peppers

Food, elevated with purpose

I create editorial and restaurant food photography that emphasizes mood, texture, and visual presence — images designed to make food feel intentional, memorable, and worth stopping for.

While the work is grounded in real ingredients and practical styling, it is not literal documentation. Each image is shaped through lighting, composition, and styling to present the food at its strongest.

This work is used for:

  • Restaurant menus and campaign imagery

  • Editorial features and food publications

  • Cookbooks and creator-led projects

  • Brand storytelling for independent food businesses

Process

Projects begin with a clear visual direction and intended use. From there, I style and photograph each dish with an emphasis on structure, contrast, and mood, working efficiently to capture a cohesive body of images.

The goal is not volume — it’s control.
Each frame is built to support how the image will actually be used.

My approach favors dramatic light, considered styling, and minimal distraction.

Rather than chasing trends or novelty, I focus on images that feel grounded but elevated — food that looks unmistakably made, yet clearly considered.

The result is photography that feels editorial without being overproduced.

Presence, not excess

Project scope & availability

Editorial and restaurant projects are quoted based on scope, usage, and timeline.

I’m based in the Chicago suburbs and work throughout Chicago and the surrounding area.

Typical assignments include:

  • Half-day or full-day shoots

  • Multi-dish or seasonal coverage

  • Editorial features and location stories

I’m available for:

  • One-off assignments

  • Ongoing restaurant relationships

  • Editorial commissions

A note on fit

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A note on fit 〰️

I work best with clients who value:

  • Visual intention over trends

  • Mood and cohesion over speed alone

  • Food presented with care and authority

If you’re looking for trend-driven visuals or heavily composited food art, I may not be the right fit — and that’s okay.

Hands holding a bowl of pad thai photographed for editorial food use.

Inquiries

To discuss an editorial or restaurant project, use the contact form and include:

  • A brief description of the project

  • Intended usage (menu, editorial, web, etc.)

  • Timeline or deadline

I respond to all serious inquiries.