Food Photography

As any accomplished chef knows, “We eat first with our eyes.” Whether your restaurant is dine-in or take-out, the first impression of your customers relies on a stunning picture of your dishes. We specialize in restaurant photography. And whether you need menu photography, pictures for delivery services like UberEats, GrubHub or DoorDash, or artistic shots for your website, our photos will make you stand out from the crowd.

It’s Worth the Investment…

As any restaurateur knows, margins in the business are tight. But great food photos are as important as a great chef. We spend a lot of time shooting food for all of the major delivery services like DoorDash, GrubHub and UberEats. They pay a premium to hire us because the better the photos, the more you sell—and the more you sell, the more money they make. They invest in the photos and you invest in making the food. But many times, we have shot photos at the same restaurants for more than one delivery service. The problem is that when we’re hired by UberEats for example, they do not want you to use “their” photos for the other delivery services. So you end up making the same dishes multiple times. 

But if you hire us to shoot your food, you CAN use those same photos for ALL of the delivery services. You can also use them for your printed menus, posters in your restaurant, social media and your website. Invest once for the highest quality photos for all of your needs.

“We eat first with our eyes.”

More than just pretty pictures

Behind every successful product, there’s a story to be told. And for me, this starts with a great photograph. Having worked with big brands and small restaurants and everything in-between, we know the secrets of creating stunning images that are drool-worthy and result in higher sales.  Professional food photography is not just about creating beautiful pictures; it is an art to make customers fall in love with your cuisine and call for action. 

Meeting the Standards that Matter  

It may seem that a photograph of a burger, a plate of pasta or any delectable dessert is not that difficult, and that you can do it yourself. But the truth is that professional photos are significantly different from what you might accomplish with your iPhone (or Android device). The use of a cell-phone or amateur camera will rarely result in truly high-quality images. It takes years of practice, special lighting, quality lens, post-production experience and, of course, artistic taste. It’s similar to a customer thinking that they can buy some ground beef and store-brand hamburger buns at their local grocery store and recreate your signature grilled hamburger. 

It is especially important when you are going to use the photos only for your menu, website and social media. If you want a high resolution photo for a banner or billboard, then you will need a full frame, high resolution camera as well as the proper lens and lighting to achieve the kind of professional result that will leave the kind of impression you need to drive your sales. Anybody can take a picture, but it really does take a professional to leave their mark of excellence on every photo.

Professional Food Photography Services

Food has become a popular photography subject.  People take photos of food not only for themselves, but also to share through various social media channels. But a beautifully composed photo is more helpful and much more inspiring than words can explain. This is when a professional food photographer comes to play. 

Through our years of experience, we have a flair for creativity that lets me create appetizing images that accentuates the beauty of the food. As professional food photographers, we have an eye for detail that dictates the most favorable angle, lighting, focus points to skillfully balance elements in the frame.

There are some fleeting moments that only a professional photographer knows. Some dishes live for a second/minutes and they need to be photographed quickly; for example, ice-cream or cappuccino which very quickly loses their original appearance and need to be photographed quickly. All of these things go into the equation of how to shoot your food so that it is as appealing to the eye as it is to the palette. 

When it comes time for a spectacular new food menu, billboards or design of a chef’s cookbook, our professional food photography service in Herndon, VA can make this happen for you. We pay great attention to detail and know how to consider all of the important elements to achieve the best possible results. 

Give your Marketing an Extra Edge

From oh-so-ordinary food to menus for big restaurants, we have produced food images that create the kind of photographs that keep your customers coming back for more. At Product Photography DC, we believe that great food photos tell stories. Excellent food is meant to be savored, but a great food photo can add a level of perfection to the experience, turning the meal into a tangible memento that you can share over and over again.  

Our work for big brands and small shops alike have given us a wide range of experience to make the most of the location, type of food and culinary aesthetic that you need to position your restaurant in the best possible way to maximize the impact of your current and future marketing plans and programs.