Category: Food

michelin star chef simon rogan at the pass plating a dish at l'enclume in cartmel

Michelin star chef portraits for Lafont

As a food photographer being asked to photography six of the UK’s leading Michelin star chefs for French workwear company Lafont was a dream commission. Lafont is the Michelin global chef jacket partner and supplies workwear to leading restaurants across the world.   The chefs had been selected to act as brand ambassadors for the

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seafood restaurant photography of mussels and a glass of white wine

Restaurant photographer – The Fish Cottage

The Client: One of the biggest perks of being a restaurant photographer is the privilege of visiting some stunning locations.  The Fish Cottage is nestled just off the beautiful beach at Sandsend near Whitby on the Yorkshire Coast.  From Sandsend there are amazing views to enjoy across the beach towards Whitby and it’s iconic pier

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documentary food photography of street food galettes

Documentary Food Photography – Krep

This documentary food photography shoot was a gem of a commission!   Krep are a street food business who create artisan Crêpes and Galettes using traditional techniques and exciting fresh flavours.  My brief for the shoot was to build a strong set of images to be used for website and for engaging social media content. The

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wooden bowl full of bettys fat rascals held by shop assistant

Photography for Bettys – The Fat Rascal

As Bettys pips past it’s 100th birthday I thought it would be a great opportunity to share some images of one of their best loved bakery products – the Fat Rascal.  It has been such a privilege working with Bettys over the last 2 years.  I’ve loved the diversity of the commissions which have covered

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Commercial Photography Harrogate – Bettys Craft Bakery

COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY HARROGATE BETTYS CRAFT BAKERY   I’ve been working with Bettys over the last year on a series of and lifestyle shoots supporting a new brand focus for their tearooms.  Well before I started working with the company one of my dream client commissions was to photograph at the Bettys Craft Bakery in Harrogate

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Branding and food photography for Baba Ganoush Catering

BRANDING AND FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BABA GANOUSH CATERING   I absolutely loved working with Yorkshire catering company Baba Ganoush on a recent branding and food photography commission.  The shoot was booked to support a website rebrand with the brilliant team at See Green.  The core of the shoot was about styled food photography which will

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close up aerial photograph of vegetarian sharing board for CGC Caterers

Food photography – CGC Events at The Hepworth

NATURAL LIGHT FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY CGC EVENTS AT THE HEPWORTH CGC Event Caterers recently commissioned me to undertake a natural light food photography shoot of the newly launched cafe menu at The Hepworth in Wakefield.  CGC are long established catering company with an impressive client list including York Racecourse.  The Hepworth is a recent addition to

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raw cacao beans flat lay photograph

Commercial Photography – Food photography for Choc affair

COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY Food photography for Choc affair Commercial photography that involves food and the need for high end detail is my kind of gig!  This was the final shoot in a series of commissions for Choc affair who are a fantastic chocolate producer in York.  I shared a glimpse of behind the scenes at the

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chocolate factory worker on production line at choc affair in york

Commercial Photography – Choc Affair in York

COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY  CHOC AFFAIR IN YORK This was a fantastic commercial photography commission that I worked on last year for Choc affair in conjunction with United by Design.  I’m always very sensitive to the needs of commercial clients – particularly in the context of a rebrand – and so where appropriate always keep images top

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afternoon tea grays court york

Food Photography – Grays Court, York

Sharing some recent natural light food photography taken for boutique hotel Grays Court in central York. The afternoon tea is so delicious and I love how it is presented in a more contemporary style. The images will be used by the hotel on their website, in brochures and for social media campaigns.   For more

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close up view of brewers hand during real ale brewing process

Brewery Photography: The Hop Studio

The Hop Studio is an independent craft brewery based in Elvington near York.  They recently commissioned me to create a portfolio of images for use across their website & social media profiles.  I spent some time with the guys on a brewing day documenting behind the scenes.  A new brew was on the cards featuring

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swinton park cookery school sign

Editorial Photography: Dales Life Magazine

Swinton Park is one of my favourite Yorkshire hotels so I was thrilled to be commissioned by Dales Life Magazine to do a shoot for the Winter Issue at the Swinton Cookery School.  The shoot documented Chef Director Stephen Bulmer leading the ‘Ultimate Sunday Lunch’ course. The full feature can be found on the online

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beer cask at treboom brewery by yorkshire photographer olivia brabbs

Brewery Photography York: Treboom

I’m really excited to be part of a great new collaboration with Owen and the team at United by Design who are based just round the corner from me in York.  The collaboration was started to meet the creative needs of breweries, independent food and drink producers and other makers.  It’s all about top end

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