Artfully plated scallop dish with fresh herbs and vibrant sauce drizzle
Lavish family-style breakfast spread at Acquolina restaurant featuring pastries and fruit
Gourmet bar food appetizer with dramatic lighting at BlackTail NYC
Handmade duck ravioli pasta dish with sage butter sauce
Maille Cornichons jar alongside rustic charcuterie board ingredients
Steaming Portuguese clams in rich butter garlic sauce served in copper pan

Food Photography

Commercial Food Photography for Brands and Hospitality

Taste-Driven Visual Storytelling

New York • London • Worldwide

We create high-impact, campaign-ready imagery for global food and beverage brands. From our studios in New York and London, we provide sophisticated visual systems that scale across multi-market productions worldwide. Whether for advertising campaigns, cookbooks, or luxury hospitality launches, we deliver appetite-driven visuals with ad-level polish.

Rich chocolate cake with fresh fig topping and texture details

Texture, Lighting, and Appetite Appeal

Great food photography should smell delicious. We focus on the details, including the steam, the glisten, and the crumble, to translate physical sensations into visual assets. Our lighting techniques are designed to enhance the natural appeal of the food, creating a high-end commercial feel.

Chef Rita Sodi cooking pasta in restaurant kitchen

Kitchen to Plate Photography

The story of food starts before the service. We document the process, the ingredients, and the hands that craft the meal, providing a comprehensive visual narrative that adds depth and authenticity to your brand. We are experts at shooting in active kitchens without disrupting flow.

Food Photography Portfolio

Delicate seafood appetizer plated on ceramic dish
Gourmet scallop entree with artistic plating and herbs
Full breakfast table spread with pastries, fruit, and coffee
Fresh burrata cheese appetizer with tomatoes and basil
Creative food advertising shot with floating ingredients
Raw steak ready for cooking with herbs and spices
Grilled meat skewer catering photography
Rustic bread loaf detail shot showing crust texture
Akashi whiskey bottle styled with Japanese ingredients
Fresh mahi mahi ceviche with avocado and corn
Cuban sandwich and bar snacks at BlackTail NYC
Exotic mushrooms cooking on gas burner
Rich duck ravioli pasta with grated parmesan
Artistic food composition with dark moody lighting
Close-up macro of fresh seafood texture
Canned beverage product trio lineup
Fresh sushi platter with sashimi and rolls
Signature burger with melted cheese and brioche bun

What Brands Hire Brent For

American Express Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
Chase Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
JP Morgan Chase Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
The Wall Street Journal Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
The New York Times Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
CNN Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
GQ Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
Bon Appétit Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
Food & Wine Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
Shake Shack Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
Nobu Restaurants Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
Benihana Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
Diageo Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
LVMH Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
Tanqueray Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
Ketel One Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
Belvedere Vodka Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
Baileys Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
Patrón Tequila Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
Cincoro Tequila Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
The Botanist Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
Rosewood Hotel Group Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
Union Square Hospitality Group Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
Starr Restaurants Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
Unilever Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
Pepsi Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
NFL Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
NY Giants Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
NY Jets Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
Bayou Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
American Express Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
Chase Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
JP Morgan Chase Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
The Wall Street Journal Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
The New York Times Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
CNN Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
GQ Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
Bon Appétit Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
Food & Wine Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
Shake Shack Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
Nobu Restaurants Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
Benihana Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
Diageo Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
LVMH Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
Tanqueray Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
Ketel One Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
Belvedere Vodka Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
Baileys Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
Patrón Tequila Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
Cincoro Tequila Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
The Botanist Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
Rosewood Hotel Group Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
Union Square Hospitality Group Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
Starr Restaurants Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
Unilever Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
Pepsi Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
NFL Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
NY Giants Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
NY Jets Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography
Bayou Logo - Client of Brent Herrig Photography

Campaign-ready hero imagery and cutdowns

Multi-platform asset sets for paid and organic

Consistent lighting systems across shoots

Retouching standards for ad-level polish

Hybrid extensions when reshoots are not possible

How Projects Work

A clear process from brief to delivery

01

Pre-Production

Brief, placements, shot list, styling direction, crew, and logistics. We align on deliverables before shoot day.

02

Production

Studio or on-location. Still and motion captured together when it improves efficiency and output.

03

Post + Delivery

Retouching, color, compositing, and exports organized by channel and usage.

Food Photography Services and Specialties

Restaurant & Hospitality

Capturing the ambiance and the menu in harmony. We shoot on-location to bring the dining experience to potential guests before they even book a table.

Editorial, Cookbook, and Publisher Work

Advertising & Commercial

Product & CPG

Stop Motion, Cinemagraphs, and Loops

Chef & Personality

Overhead dining table spread showing shared plates experience

Select Clients

A selection of brands, publications, and partners the studio has worked with in this category.

Chefs

  • Daniel Boulud
  • Eric Ripert
  • Marcus Samuelsson
  • Missy Robbins
  • Scott Conant
  • Rita Sodi
  • Gavin Kaysen
  • Amanda Cohen
  • Daniel Humm
  • Daniel Rose

Restaurants

  • Acquolina
  • Akashi
  • Antojitos
  • Haru
  • Musette
  • The Hill
  • RA Sushi
  • Marcus Samuelsson Group
  • Pier i Cafe
  • Benihana
  • Fulton Fish Market Cooperative
  • Schilling
  • Katz's Delicatessen
  • Restaurant Associates
  • Tao Group Hospitality

CPG Brands

  • Maille (Unilever)
  • Sabra
  • McCormick
  • Whole30
  • Tostitos
  • Fritos
  • Cheetos
  • Doritos

Published Books

The Whole30 Cookbook cover

The Whole30 Cookbook

Melissa Hartwig Urban

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2016

Made in Mexico: The Cookbook cover

Made in Mexico: The Cookbook

Danny Mena with Nils Bernstein

Rizzoli, 2019

BBQ&A with Myron Mixon cover

BBQ&A with Myron Mixon

Myron Mixon with Kelly Alexander

Abrams, 2019

The Scarpetta Cookbook cover

The Scarpetta Cookbook

Scott Conant

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2013

FAQ about Food Photography

Do you have a food stylist?

We work with a network of top-tier food stylists and prop stylists. We can build the perfect team for your specific project needs.

Can you shoot in our restaurant kitchen?

Yes, we are experts at shooting in active kitchens. We work efficiently to capture the action without disrupting service.

Do you shoot recipes for cookbooks?

Absolutely. We have extensive experience shooting full cookbooks, managing shot lists, and ensuring consistency across 50+ recipes.

What about lighting?

We bring professional lighting to every shoot, ensuring consistent, high-quality results regardless of the venue's natural light.

Do you handle retouching?

All final images include professional retouching to ensure the food looks its absolute best while remaining natural and appetizing. We maintain ad-level polish across all deliverables.

How does usage and licensing work for food photography?

We offer flexible licensing models based on your project needs: from specific campaign usage to broad commercial rights for multi-channel brand use.

What does a typical shoot day look like for a restaurant or brand?

Efficiency is key. We typically start with hero setups and lighting, then move into a rhythmic production flow capturing a variety of plated dishes, process shots, and environmental ambiance.
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