With over 15 years of experience as a restaurant and interior design photographer, I’ve had the privilege of working on projects across the globe—from the dynamic cities of Berlin, Frankfurt, and Hamburg to the Nordic capitals of Stockholm and Copenhagen. My work spans a variety of venues, including fine dining restaurants, food chains, modern buffets, high-end bars, and upscale nightclubs.
At our studio we take your food, beverage, and interior imagery one step further—blending art, technical precision, and deep storytelling.
“Culinary is much more than great food—it’s the design and atmosphere that create the ultimate guest experience.”
Creating Experience with Pictures
Today’s restaurants and bars are more than places to eat—they’re curated design experiences that reflect lifestyle, branding, and emotion.
My role as a restaurant photographer is to capture not just the food, but the full guest journey: the atmosphere, textures, lighting, and interior design that shape the first impression.
The photographs we create will influence whether a customer shortlists your location from the sea of dining options available. My goal is to showcase the full experience—highlighting your aesthetic, ambiance, and concept in a way that speaks directly to your audience.
Preparation: The Key to Great Restaurant Photography
Before we begin shooting, I conduct a full scouting session of the location. Preparation is everything. Fixing details in post-production can be time-consuming or even impossible, so careful planning ensures a seamless shoot day.
After identifying the best angles and ensuring the space is styled and photo-ready, we move forward with capturing. To avoid disrupting your guests and to preserve the natural flow of your operations, I usually schedule shoots before opening hours or after closing time.
The preparation process includes meticulous attention to cleanliness, symmetry, and visual balance. We remove clutter and distractions—creating a space that feels visually clean, composed, and intentional on camera.
Capturing the Full Experience
Restaurant interiors often include diverse elements: various seating arrangements, décor themes, open kitchens, silverware and plating, ambient lighting, and feature materials like glass or stainless steel. Each of these requires a specific photographic approach.
We begin with wide, establishing shots that show the overall layout, highlighting the spatial design and atmosphere. From there, I work through the space section by section—capturing private rooms, bars, reception areas, and any notable design features.
Lighting plays a crucial role. I use a combination of ambient light and supplemental sources such as strobes or continuous lights to shape the image—enhancing depth, texture, and material quality while retaining a natural and inviting feel. Special care is taken to manage reflective surfaces and avoid distortion.
The final step is photographing the exterior of the space. These shots are designed to capture the environment, welcome signage, and architectural presence—ensuring potential customers can envision the full experience from the outside in.
Why Great Photos Matter
Opening a restaurant requires a significant financial investment, and having high-quality imagery is essential to making that investment worthwhile. After all the effort in design, branding, and operations, your visuals are what invite guests to visit and explore your space.
Contrary to what many might think, people don’t choose a restaurant just for the food—they choose it for the experience. In an era where people can cook at home or order delivery in minutes, it’s the design, ambiance, and storytelling of a restaurant that drives in-person visits.
From Jade and Ninety 90 to Toucan Charlie’s Buffet & Grille and Hexx Kitchen, I’ve helped bring numerous hospitality spaces to life through imagery that engages and converts. My photography helps restaurants stand out in publications, award submissions, and marketing campaigns.
Working in this industry for many years has given me insight that goes beyond the lens. I collaborate closely with designers, marketing teams, and management to support long-term brand growth and sustainability through visuals that work.
If you have a local or nationwide project coming up—or simply want to elevate your restaurant’s imagery—I’d be happy to consult and help you create visuals that match the excellence of your space.
Recent Projects
Jade at J.W. Marriott, Ninety 90, Toucan Charlie’s Buffet & Grille, Hexx Kitchen
