
Food Photography
Food & Beverage Photography in Studio or On-Location
Photographing Food requires Patients, Skill and Good Light
Looking at food with the eye and looking at food through a camera lens are two different things. Preparing food for the lens is an absolute art in itself and can make all the difference to a professional commercial photography food shoot.



Photographing Food requires Patients, Skill and Good Light
Preparing Food for the camera is an art and Stanwycks Photography likes to use a Preparing food for the lens is an absolute art and Stanwycks Photography likes to use a Professional Food Stylist.
Food Photography Information
Food Photography Requires Skill, The Right Lighting and a Good Food Stylist
If you want your food to be photographed properly you hire professionals to create all the elements that go into this highly skilled Photography Specialty. The right things are need for a food shoot.
Many factors that go into food photography other then the normal things like cameras, lighting, backgrounds, etc. The best way to accomplish good photography is to hire a good food stylist that knows how to prepare food for the camera.
Food for the camera is different than the food we eat...
Looking at food with the eye and looking at food through a camera lens are two different things. Preparing food for the lens is an absolute art in itself and will make all the difference for a professional food shoot.
Plating, propping, and the right ingredients and colors, make all the difference to good images as opposed to great Images. Throwing everything on the plate and taking a picture is not good food Photography. It's the photographers job to bring out the surfaces and textures of the food through lighting and surfaces. The photographer has a great respect for what goes into a Food Shoot, both pre and post production.
Refrigeration and a good food prep kitchen are a must for a specialized shoot like food. We provide refrigeration and a full kitchen to prepare your dishes. We can set up a studio on-location at your kitchen if need be. Food needs to look it's best for advertising and we accomplish that by having all the elements in place before photography begins. A good game plan is necessary, between the client, food stylist and the Photographer. Having a blueprint in advance means better Images on the day of the shoot. It's worth the investment.
What "They Say," is true...
When "they say," they use glue as milk, it's true. The grill lines on a steak, the sesame seeds on a hamburger bun, the smooth surface in a pot of gumbo, the scoops of ice cream that don't melt, a beverage the right color, the right ice cube, the right condensation around the glass, for beer - the right amount of foam in a frosty mug.
You get the idea... All of this is created properly by a skilled food stylist specifically for the camera which it takes time and preparation.
Studio Details, Studio vs Location, Retouching, Etc.
Food Photography including Beverage, Restaurant, Menu, Food Development, Recipe Development, Sales, etc.
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Full and Half Day Rates Available
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Locations Outside of New Orleans + time and Expenses
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Travel Time and Session if more than 2 hours, 1/2 day rate applies
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Half and Full Day Rates - Price determined on assignment
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Images via Drop Box Available, remastering included, Please Inquire
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All images available
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Digital Processing
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Retouching available
Printed materials, Graphic Design, retouching and Photoshop services available.

Food Photography Pricing Structures
Photographer's Full & Half Day Rates
- Price will depend on many factors:
- Full of Half Day
- Studio or Your Location
- How many days, Discount applied if more than one day
- How Many Final Images - Post Production
- Studio Consultation for Final images
- Images will be sent via Dropbox
Food Stylist
- Pre Prep Meeting & Consultation
- Shopping for Ingredients that isn't supplied
- Obtaining Props and Theme Tableware
- Art Direction & Theme Styling - If required
- Shoot Day - Food Styling, Preparing the food for the camera and all the many details of each Main and secondary food item
- The number of plates will depend on the intricacy of the food items
- Food Stylists Kit - Price will depend on which kit is determined necessary
"Food Photography is an art if done properly."
Food or Beverage we can set up a studio at your location or at our studio in New Orleans. We have food stylist's available that will craft your Dishes specifically for the camera.

New Orleans Photo, Vicki Stanwycks Specializes in Food Photography
Food Styling Available...
Stanwycks Photography can set up a studio anywhere, and shoot at your location or ours. We can also get a Food Stylist that will work with you and your special Image requirements. Please call us so we can discuss the details.
FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY
Need a Food Stylist?
Not a problem. We work with all kinds of support people and use the best stylist in town.
Food Photography Includes: Beverage, Restaurant, Menu, Food and Recipe Development, Sales, etc.
And... Whatever you need....

he best way to accomplish good photography is to hire a good food stylist that knows how to prepare food for the camera. When they say they use glue as milk, it's true. The lines on a steak, the sesame seeds on a hamburger bun, the smooth surface in a pot of gumbo, the scoops of ice cream that don't melt, the egg yolks that are a beautiful golden yellow, a beverage the right color, the right ice cube, the right condensation around the glass, beer - the right amount of foam in a frosty mug. All this created just for the camera and it takes time and preparation. Looking at food with the eye and looking at food through a camera lens are two different things.
Full and Half Days
Food Photography
- Full and Half Day Rates Available
- Locations Outside of New Orleans + time and Expenses
Travel Time and Session if more than 2 hours, 1/2 day rate applies - Half and Full Day Rates - Price determined on assignment
Images via Drop Box Available, - Remastering included, Please Inquire
- All images available
- Digital Processing
- Retouching available
- Half and Full Day Rates Available for larger projects. Price determined by assignment
- Discounts are possible available for more than one day of shooting
- Images delivered via Drop Box, Please Inquire
Preparing food for the lens is an absolute art in itself and can make all the difference to a professional commercial photography food shoot. Food needs to look it's best for advertising. We accomplish that by having all the elements in place before photography begins; pre shoot meetings, shopping, preparation, and a good plan!