Photography for Food, Community & the Businesses That Bring People Together

My photography work lives at the intersection of food and beverage, community events, and small businesses — capturing the moments, spaces, and people that give neighborhoods their character.

From restaurants and bars to festivals, pop-ups, and local storefronts, the goal is to create imagery that feels welcoming, energetic, and rooted in real experience.

Food and beverage photography of a plated burger in a neighborhood bar, created for restaurant and hospitality marketing

What I Photograph

The work often centers on places where people gather — to eat, drink, celebrate, and connect.

• Food & beverage photography

• Restaurants, bars & hospitality spaces

• Community events, festivals & pop-ups

• Small business & neighborhood storytelling

• Portraits & editorial-style coverage

How the Work Is Used

Images are created with real-world use in mind — supporting websites, social media, marketing campaigns, press, and long-term content libraries. The focus is on helping businesses and organizations show up consistently and authentically across platforms.

Approach & Style

My approach is observational and collaborative. I focus on capturing moments as they unfold while paying close attention to light, composition, and storytelling.

Whether photographing a plated dish, a packed patio, or a neighborhood event, the aim is the same: imagery that feels natural, engaging, and reflective of the experience.

How It Fits With Design & Marketing

Photography is most effective when it’s planned alongside design and marketing needs — allowing content to be created with purpose and end use in mind.

When photography, design, and marketing work together, content becomes more cohesive and more effective in telling a complete story.

Who This Is For

This work is well suited for restaurants, bars, small businesses, community organizations, neighborhood groups, and creative agencies looking for photography that feels authentic, flexible, and people-focused.

PHOTOGRAPHY PRICING

Photography projects are scoped based on subject, duration, usage, and how the images will be used. The options below represent common starting points to help set expectations.

SINGLE-SESSION PHOTOGRAPHY

Restaurants, Bars & Small Businesses

$300 per session

A straightforward, flexible option for restaurants, bars, and small businesses that need fresh, high-quality imagery without a large production footprint.

Includes:

  • Up to 60 minutes on location

  • A curated selection of edited images

  • Usage for web, social media, and marketing

Ideal for menu updates, interior shots, staff features, or promotional content. Larger shoots or extended coverage are scoped separately.

EVENT, HOSPITALITY & COMMUNITY PHOTOGRAPHY

Starting at $750–$1,000

Coverage for events, hospitality activations, festivals, and community gatherings where capturing atmosphere, people, and moments matters.

Typical scope may include:

  • 2–4 hours of on-location photography

  • Professionally edited, high-resolution images

  • Usage for web, social media, marketing, and press

Final pricing is based on event length, complexity, and deliverables.

EXTENDED COVERAGE & CONTENT SHOOTS

Half-day (up to 4 hours): starting at $1,400

Full-day (up to 8 hours): starting at $2,400

For larger projects, multi-location shoots, festivals, or campaigns that require broader coverage and deeper storytelling.

Often used for:

  • Major events and festivals

  • Brand and campaign photography

  • Multi-location hospitality shoots

  • Editorial-style coverage for organizations and agencies

ONGOING PHOTOGRAPHY & CONTENT CREATION

Starting at $1,200 / month

Ongoing photography support for organizations that need consistent visual content across the year. This is often paired with social media, design, or marketing support.

Monthly engagements may include:

  • Regular photography sessions

  • Content planning aligned to marketing goals

  • A growing image library for ongoing use

A NOTE ON PRICING & SCOPE

Final pricing is adjusted based on scope, usage, frequency, travel, and how photography integrates with design or marketing support. I’m happy to tailor an approach that fits the needs of the project.

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