Seattle Restaurant & Hospitality Photography
Menu Photography, Bar & Cocktail Splashes, and Dining Room Imagery for Local Venues
Turnaround
48-hour rough edits, 1-2 weeks final delivery
Licensing
5-year commercial license included
Service area
Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Kent, and surrounding areas
Typical session
20-30 dishes, 2-6 hours depending on scope
Menu & Food Photography
Dishes shot to match your menu and your marketing, whether that's a full menu refresh or a handful of new items.
Cocktail & Beverage Photography
Cocktail and bar photography is done with a dedicated food and drink stylist, so every drink looks intentional. Recent work includes cocktail styling for Chay Concept.
Restaurant Interiors & Lifestyle
Interior, ambiance, and lifestyle shots are available alongside food and drink photography, from an empty dining room to the feel of a full service. Any shots featuring people require either professional models or a signed release form from the guests involved.
DoorDash, UberEats & Delivery App Photography
Photography formatted for delivery app listings, so your dishes look as good on a phone screen as they do on your menu.
What Happens on Shoot Day
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Review the shot list
The shot list gets reviewed again before anything starts, so the kitchen has the right ingredients on hand and knows the order dishes will come out in.
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Build the set
While the kitchen preps the first dish, the table and set get built.
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Shoot dish by dish
One dish at a time, in order, straight down the list.
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Timed around your service
Most shoots happen on a closed day or during off-hours so service isn't disrupted. When that's not possible, we can shoot in a closed-off section of the restaurant so equipment and lighting stay out of guests' way.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Typically 20-30 dishes, when the kitchen is prepped and aware of the shot list in advance.
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Anywhere from 2 to 6 hours, depending on the scope of the shoot.
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Not if we plan for it. Most shoots happen during off-peak hours or before open, using natural light or lights we would bring in. We can also capture live service moments and evening bar ambiance with a minimal-footprint setup that won't get in your team's way.
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Yes, available in-house or with a dedicated stylist depending on the shoot.
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Yes, with a dedicated drink stylist for bar and cocktail work.
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Yes, including ambiance and lifestyle shots. Any shots with people require models or a signed release form.
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Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Kent, and surrounding areas.
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Rough edits within 48 hours, final delivery in 1-2 weeks.
“Had a wonderful experience with Sean and his food styling partner Tyler... they paid attention to every small detail to ensure the highest quality photos would be delivered.”
Ready to Photograph Your Menu?
Tell us what you're shooting and we'll schedule your session.