Food Photography Packages

As a professional food photographer in Chicago, our photography services specialize in capturing stunning images of food and alcohol-free drinks. We understand that millions of dollars are spent on food photography every year, and for good reason. Mouth-watering food photos instantly stimulate the appetite of your customers and make them hungry. That’s why we offer high-quality and professional food photography for restaurants. Our expertise in restaurant food photography will help showcase your culinary creations in the best possible light, enticing your customers to try them out. So, if you’re looking for a food photographer near you, look no further than us. Book your food photographer today.

Single or Group Photos

Onsite photo session on a white background without styling

Group food photo (up to 5 items) $90. Shooting multiple dishes in one shot is more time-consuming than shooting a single one. This is because lighting, composition, and texture become more complicated and require more time to perfect.

Package 1: Minimum

We offer a consultation with a food photographer to capture your vision.
1 hour onsite food photography without styling. Multiple angles of each dish
5 high resolution images with basic Photoshop editing included
Your investment in 5 food photos is $150

Package 2: Basic

We provide a consultation with a food photographer to capture your vision.
2 hours onsite food photography without styling
10 high resolution images with basic Photoshop editing included
Your investment in 10 food photos is $285

Package 3: Standard

To start, we schedule a consultation with food photographer to capture your vision.
3 hours onsite food photography without styling.
20 high resolution images with basic Photoshop editing included
Includes the License for Life – Unlimited Reproduction
Your investment in 20 food photos is $540 Book your food photographer today.

Package 4: Preferred

We offer a consultation with a food photographer to capture your vision.
4 hours onsite food photography without styling.
30 high resolution images with basic Photoshop editing included
Your investment in 30 food photos is $765

Package 5: Advanced

We provide a consultation with a food photographer to capture your vision.
5 hours onsite food photography without styling.
40 high resolution images with basic Photoshop editing included
Your investment in 40 food photos is $960

Package 6: The Best

Onsite food photography without styling perfect for business who are opening and need content for social media, menus, and advertising.
To start, we schedule a consultation with food photographer to capture your vision.
50 high resolution images with Photoshop editing to enhanced and correct any imperfections and improve the overall appearance of the dishes.
Your investment in 50 food photos is $1125 Book your food photographer today.

Package 7: Ultimate

Most comprehensive onsite food photography session without styling perfect for  marketing, website or social media.
We offer a consultation with a food photographer to capture your vision.
60 high resolution images with Photoshop editing to enhanced and correct any imperfections and improve the overall appearance of the dishes.
Your investment in 60 food photos is $1260

Package 8: Elite

Onsite food photography session without styling designed for customers who demand the highest level of quality and performance. Perfect for marketing promotions, social media
We provide a consultation with a food photographer to capture your vision.
70 high resolution images with with Photoshop editing to enhanced and correct any imperfections and improve the overall appearance of the dishes.
Your investment in 70 food photos is $1365

Package 9: Premium Plus

Onsite food photography session without styling., This package includes all the features of the Elite package, plus additional photos for social media. Perfect for customers who want to take their business to the next level.
To start, we schedule a consultation with food photographer to capture your vision.
80 high resolution images with Photoshop editing to enhanced and correct any imperfections and improve the overall appearance of the dishes.
Your investment in 80 food photos is $1440 Book your food photographer today.

Package 10: Diamond

Onsite food photography session without styling. This package offers the ultimate VIP experience and includes 90 high resolution images for advertising and social media.
After the photo shoot, the images will be edited and enhanced to correct any imperfections and improve the overall appearance of the dishes.
Your investment in 90 food photos is $1485

Package 11: Infinity

Onsite food photography session without styling. This package offers the most advanced option and the best price per photo available, including premium support. It is perfect for marketing promotions, social media, emails, ads, and other visual channels.
The package is suitable for customers who want to take their business to the next level and maximize their investment. It includes all high-resolution images taken from the photo session (100+) and comes with Photoshop editing to enhance and correct any imperfections and improve the overall appearance of the dishes.
You will get the best return on your investment in your food photos at $15 per photo.

Food Photography Packages with Styling

Our photography services specialize in capturing stunning images of food and alcohol-free drinks. Customers want to see what you’re offering. Quality images are an investment because images of food are essential in the sales process. The Grubhub data shows that menu items photos and descriptions increased sales by as much as 65% for restaurants that used them. Book your food photographer today

Single or Group Photos

Onsite food photo session with styling

Group food photo $259. Styling based on props available at location.
Capturing multiple dishes in a single shot is a more time-consuming task compared to photographing a single dish. This is because it involves dealing with intricate aspects like lighting, composition, and texture, which demand more time and effort to achieve perfection.

Package 1: Basic ST

Our service begins with a consultation with a food photographer to capture your vision. We then provide a 3-hour onsite food photography session for 5 dishes, with simple styling based on props available at the location, along with multiple background options. We take multiple angles of each dish to ensure you have the best choice.

This package includes 5 high-resolution images with advanced Photoshop editing to enhance and correct any imperfections and improve the overall appearance of the dishes. You can invest in 5 food photos for $650, with a turnaround time of 2 days. We deliver your food photography images by digital download in high-resolution format. If you need additional images, you can also purchase them separately. Book your food photographer today.

Package 2: Standard ST

We provide a consultation with a food photographer to capture your vision, followed by a 5-6 hour onsite photo session. This session includes more complex styling based on props available at the location, along with multiple background options. We take multiple angles of each dish so that you can choose the best one.

The package includes 10 high-resolution images with Photoshop editing to enhance and correct any imperfections, thereby improving the overall appearance of the dishes. The investment for 10 food photos is $1297, with a turnaround time of 3 days. The images will be delivered via digital download in high-resolution format. Customers also have the option to purchase additional images. Book your food photographer today.

Package 3: Premium ST

We offer a consultation with a food photographer to capture your vision, followed by a one or two-day shoot (8 hours) onsite photo session. This session includes 15 dishes and more complex styling based on props available at the location, along with multiple background options. We take multiple angles of each dish so that you can choose the best one.

The package includes 15 high-resolution images with advanced Photoshop post-processing editing. It also includes the License for Life – Unlimited Reproduction. The investment for 15 food photos is $1987, with a turnaround time of 4 days. The images will be delivered via digital download in high-resolution format. Customers also have the option to purchase additional images. Book your food photographer today.

Package 4: Infinity ST

An on-site photo session with more complex styling based on props available at the location, along with multiple background options, is offered in this package. This is the most advanced option and provides the best price per photo, including premium support. It is perfect for marketing promotions, social media, emails, ads, and other visual channels.

This package is suitable for customers who wish to take their business to the next level and maximize their investment. It includes 50 or more high-resolution images taken during the photo session and comes with Photoshop editing to enhance and correct any imperfections, thereby improving the overall appearance of the dishes.

At $80 per photo, you will receive the best return on your investment in your food photos. Book your food photographer today.

Add to your photos

Main Menu Design: One concept of menu. Two rounds of changes. $350
Take-Out Menu Design: One concept of menu. Two rounds of changes. $350
Business Card Design: Custom design of 2 sided business card with 1 concept and 2 rounds of changes. $100
Logo Design: Custom design of your business logo with 9 concepts and 2 rounds of changes. $300
Digital Display Design: Digital Menu (TVs). $350
Website Design: Responsive web design $150 per page (button)

All packages includes

• High resolution images with basic Photoshop editing (exposure and contrast correction, color correction, minor blemish correction, cropping)
• Online viewing and proofing of entire photo shoot via password-protected gallery on our website.
• All of your full resolution photos can be downloaded without watermarks.
• You will be provided a royalty free release to use our photos within any of YOUR menus, website, business ads, magazines, signs, etc. all without additional royalty fees. You may not sell, rent, load, give, sub-license photographs, or otherwise transfer to anyone. We retain the copyright for all photographs.

Payment is 50% up front and 50% upon completion

Travel Fee (round trip)
Traveling costs us money and time. There is a 50 cents a mile travel fee for clients out of Chicago area.

Contact us for risk free 100% satisfaction guarantee policy.
There is no obligation to buy any photographs – unwanted ones will be sold as stock images.

Book your food photographer today.

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How to prepare food for photo shooting?

Preparing food for a photo shoot requires some special attention to make sure that the food looks as appealing as possible in the pictures. Here are some tips that you can follow to prepare restaurant food for a photo shoot:

Plan the Menu: Plan the menu ahead of time and make sure that all the dishes look visually appealing. Consider color, texture, and presentation of the dish. Make sure the dish has some interesting elements that will catch the eye in the photograph.

Use Fresh Ingredients: Use fresh ingredients for your dishes as they tend to look more vibrant and colorful in photographs. Ensure that the ingredients are properly washed and cleaned before using them.

Plating: The presentation of the dish is crucial for a photo shoot. Use attractive plates or bowls and arrange the food in a visually appealing manner. Use garnishes and props that complement the dish and add to the overall presentation. Your dish should look exactly as you serve it to your customers because food photographs are your promise to them. When you fulfill your promise, you will make your customers happy.

Adjust the Food: Make small adjustments to the dish to ensure that it looks its best in the photograph. Use a clean brush to apply oil to the food to give it a glossy finish or use tweezers to adjust the positioning of the ingredients.

Time the Shoot: Time the shoot so that the food is at its freshest and most visually appealing. For example, if you are shooting a salad, it's best to do it right after you have dressed it, so the greens are crisp and fresh. Same with meat bring it right after grilling otherwise it will look dry.

Practice: Practice plating and photographing the dishes ahead of time to ensure that everything runs smoothly on the day of the photo shoot.

By following these tips, you can prepare restaurant food that looks fantastic in photographs and will help to attract customers to your establishment.

How to prepare your restaurant for photo shooting?

Preparing your restaurant for a photo shoot requires some planning and attention to detail. Here are some tips that you can follow to make sure that your restaurant looks its best in photographs:

Clean and tidy up: Make sure that your restaurant is clean and tidy before the photo shoot. Clean the floors, tables, chairs, and any other surfaces that will be visible in the photographs. Remove any clutter or unnecessary items that may detract from the photos.

Decorate: Consider decorating your restaurant with fresh flowers, candles, or other items that will add a pop of color and interest to the photographs. Make sure that the decorations complement the overall style and ambiance of your restaurant.

Lighting: Ensure that the lighting in your restaurant is appropriate for the photo shoot. Use natural light or artificial lighting to enhance the ambiance and highlight the key features of your restaurant. Dimmer switches can be used to adjust the brightness of the lights and create different moods.

Table setting: Pay attention to the table settings and make sure that they are set up properly. Use clean, attractive tablecloths, napkins, and tableware. Add small touches like place cards, candles, or fresh flowers to make the tables look inviting and appealing.

Food and drink: Ensure that the food and drink that will be photographed is prepared and presented beautifully. Make sure that the colors, textures, and presentation of the food and drink are visually appealing and complement the overall style of your restaurant.

Remember that the photos will be used to promote your restaurant, so it's important to put in the effort to make them look great.

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and we’re excited to share them with you.

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