Food Photographer

Food photography is my passion. It is an area I find particularly enjoyable and exciting. There are so many small details associated with food photography, and it is very rewarding to see them all combine to make an appetizing and appealing image. I have always been fascinated by the preparation and production of food. I do find it helps if I am not hungry when photographing food! It is important that food images remain tempting, even to people who are not hungry.

Photographing drinks requires technical skills and full control of the light. Unwanted reflections can cause problems with glass and liquids, and great patience is sometimes needed to overcome this. Light is important in all aspects of photography, but especially so in food photography. As there is so much detail in food shoots, it can be tricky to get it just right. Creating a natural light, as close as possible to gentle sunlight gives a warm and sunny feeling to the images. It is important that food shots never appear too harsh or clinical.  I always start with the plate, or other basic prop, and then add the other elements slowly, while all the time balancing the colour until I have achieved the perfect lighting.

Food photography covers such a vast area and includes shoots for hotels and caterers, food manufacturers, retailers, including the organic food market, small speciality outlets and producers such as breweries and wineries.

I think it is important to like what you are shooting, and that is what makes food photography such fun for me! I work closely with home economists and others in the food industry to achieve the right results.

My portfolio of work includes projects for a large and diverse group of clients including large corporations, builders and architects, manufacturers, hotels and caterers, tourism boards, advertising and design agencies. I am highly experienced in all aspects of professional photography, having produced work for use in leaflets, brochures, corporate literature, web sites, billboards, magazines, mail order catalogues, sites, press releases, marketing literature, and product packaging.
I will travel anywhere in Europe for a project.