Professional Food Photography & Styling

With extensive experience in food photography, I specialize in capturing the essence and appeal of dishes, beverages, and culinary products. My services include expert styling and arrangement, advanced lighting setup, customized props and backgrounds, lifestyle and stylized shots, as well as portraits and action shots. Let's work together to bring your culinary vision to life and showcase your creations in the best light possible!

Elevate Your Culinary Creations with Expert Food Photography

With years of experience in food photography, I specialize in capturing the essence and appeal of your dishes, beverages, and culinary products. My comprehensive services are designed to showcase your creations at their finest.

What I Offer:

  • Expert Styling & Arrangement: I’ll meticulously style and arrange each dish to highlight its most appetizing qualities, tailored to match your creative vision.

  • Advanced Lighting Setup: Lighting is essential in creating the perfect mood and showcasing the textures, colours, and details of your food. I’ll ensure the ideal lighting for each shot.

  • Customized Props & Backgrounds: From handpicked props to bespoke backgrounds, I’ll design settings that enhance your brand and elevate the visual appeal of your culinary creations.

  • Lifestyle & Stylized Shots: Whether you need traditional studio images or dynamic lifestyle shots, I’ll expertly use composition, colour, and ambiance to bring your desired look to life.

  • Portraits & Action Shots: Beyond food photography, I offer professional portraits and action shots of chefs, staff, and customers, capturing the essence of events and behind-the-scenes moments.

Let’s collaborate to bring your culinary vision to life and showcase your creations in their best light!

My Approach to Food Photography

Food photography goes beyond just snapping pictures; it involves crafting a visual strategy that captivates the mind and leaves a memorable impact. The goal is to ensure that the visuals are not only appetizing but also tell a story that enhances the brand and pleases the viewers.

  • To begin, I will thoroughly understand your brand, ethos, and unique selling points to ensure that the photography aligns seamlessly with your overall vision.

    Following our initial call, I’ll engage in a creative brainstorming session to conceptualize the photoshoots. This will focus on reflecting the atmosphere, essence of the cuisine, and key storytelling elements to create compelling and authentic visual content.

  • Throughout the process, I focus on mastering the art of food presentation to ensure each dish is visually captivating. Every element is carefully arranged to enhance the appeal of your culinary creations, showcasing them at their best.

    I utilize advanced camera equipment, professional reflectors, and lighting techniques to produce top-notch images, ensuring that the technical quality matches the creativity and style of your brand.

  • Following our discussion and brainstorming session, I will create detailed mood boards that capture the visual aesthetic and style we aim to achieve for the upcoming photoshoot. These boards will serve as a visual guide and source of inspiration for the entire team, ensuring that everyone is aligned with the desired look, feel, and atmosphere. This step ensures a cohesive and well-executed photoshoot that brings our vision to life.

  • If we're planning a brand or lifestyle photoshoot and your current location isn't ideal, I offer location scouting as an additional service. Should you need more detailed assistance in finding the perfect setting, feel free to request a quote for this service.

  • After the photoshoot, our process includes selecting, editing, and retouching images to ensure they consistently meet high-quality standards.

    You’ll receive both high-resolution images and optimized versions for online and social media use, all stored in a convenient digital format for easy access. We also provide detailed instructions regarding image usage rights and licenses, so you can confidently use the photos across various platforms.

    An email will be sent with a link to a private online gallery, allowing you to view and select your preferred images. If needed, larger-sized images can be delivered via WeTransfer.

  • I believe in fostering strong, ongoing relationships with all my clients, which is why I include a few after-care steps in our agreement to ensure mutual support and collaboration after the shoot:

    Social media & sharing: Once you receive the final online gallery, I kindly request that you tag my social media accounts when sharing the photos or posting #BehindTheScenes content. In return, I’ll do the same by tagging your business when showcasing images from our session. This mutual support helps promote both our work and strengthens our collaboration.

    Reciprocal promotion: I’m committed to promoting your business by tagging you in posts featuring the images from our shoot, offering additional exposure and recognition for your brand.

    Client testimonials: Your feedback is invaluable for the growth of my services. I greatly appreciate client testimonials on Google Reviews, as every review helps improve the quality of my offerings. You can leave your feedback here: Google Reviews.

    Newsletter subscription: To keep our partnership active, I’ll include you in my newsletter, keeping you informed about relevant updates, opportunities, and industry insights. Our collaboration doesn't end with the photoshoot—I’m dedicated to building lasting professional relationships.

Jennifer Neil

Sam provided a photo shoot for my cafe, Forget Me Not Cafe in Moulton Community Centre and my catering business Choice Catering. The photos are outstanding and we have had loads of positive comments from our customers. Sam was professional throughout and we all had a really fun day creating our dishes for her to shoot. Would definitely use Welly Pictures again

Had Sam come and do a second shoot for us. Nothing was too much, there was a lot of waiting around for Sam and she was extremely accommodating and the final pictures are amazing - Thank you Sam

Have you any questions?

If so, book a 30-minute consultation!

Let's discuss your needs, explore how I can assist, or simply chat about potential options for your business. I’m here to help you make informed decisions that enhance your visual strategy.

Get in touch, and let's start creating something impactful together!

TEST MY SERVICES WITH A MINI PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION

Mini Photography Session Offer - £185

I will capture beautiful moments with my exclusive mini photography sessions!

What's Included:

  • 1-hour session: Perfect for creating stunning memories.

  • 10 high-quality images: Professionally edited and delivered to you.

Offer Details:

  • Payment: Full payment required upfront.

  • Additional Costs: Travel, location fees, and extra digital copies are not included.

  • Restaurant Drink Photography

    New Product Photography Package - £250

    Elevate your restaurant, café, pub, or food product with our comprehensive photography package!

    For Restaurants, Cafés, or Pubs:

    • 12 Drinks/Dishes: Capture the essence of your menu with stunning visuals.

    • 3 High-Quality Edited Images per Dish/Drink: Detailed and professionally styled.

    • Lifestyle Shots: Showcase your dishes and drinks in vibrant, real-life settings.

    For Food Manufacturers:

    • 5 Products: Highlight your offerings with impactful photography.

    • 3 High-Quality Edited Images per Product: Perfect for packaging and promotion.

    • Studio Flat Pack for Product Shots: Ensures a clean, professional look.

    • Professional Styling: Each set of images will be meticulously styled to enhance appeal.

  • Product Food Photography

    3 hrs - Half-Day Photography Shoot - £450

    this package offers a collaborative and creative approach to showcase your business.

    What’s Included:

    • 3-Hour Session: Comprehensive shoot tailored to your needs.

    • 60 High-Quality Images: Professionally edited and ready for various uses.

    Perfect For:

    • Staff & Service: Capture the essence of your team and customer interactions.

    • Dishes & Drinks: Highlight your culinary creations with expert food styling.

    • Food/Drink Products: Showcase your offerings with attention to detail.

    • Property: Feature the ambiance and design of your space.

  • Hospitality food photography

    6 hrs - Full-Day Photography Shoot - £750

    Elevate your brand with our comprehensive full-day photography shoot. Perfect for relaunches, rebrands, or creating extensive visual content, this package offers in-depth collaboration and creativity.

    What’s Included:

    6-Hour Session: Ample time to capture all aspects of your business.

    100 High-Quality Images: Professionally edited and versatile for various uses.

    Ideal For:

    Staff & Service: Showcase your team and customer interactions.

    Dishes & Drinks: Expert food styling for your culinary creations.

    Food/Drink Products: Detailed product photography.

    Property: Feature the design and atmosphere of your space.