Commercial, Hospitality & Food Photographer

Serving the greater wellington region & clients across New Zealand

CHRIS HOLLOMAN

PHOTOGRAPHY

Promotional image to be featured for a collaboration between Jardin Grill at Sofitel Wellington and World Of Wearable Art (WOW). 2026

Environmental Portraits & Headshots series for Massey University and the Creative Arts Research team.

A hand pouring a creamy white sauce over fried cauliflower and green vegetables on a black plate.

The "Flithy Rich" entry for Dirty Burger's Wellington on a Plate 'Burger Welly' event.

Head Chef Analia Iglesias at Millennium Hotels 180 Restaurant at the Copthorne Wellingoton location

A Wellington legend Fortune Favours, featuring one of their best known brews, the 'Wellingtonian'.

A piece of grilled steak on a ceramic plate with a sauce or puree and herbs, with a dark background.

A woman pouring milk into a bowl of cereal at breakfast table, with coffee, fruit, and pastries nearby.

Close-up of a person garnishing a cocktail with green olives on a skewer, with a bottle of alcohol and a cocktail glass in the foreground.

Smiling man in black chef's coat standing indoors with decorative partition and green plants in the background.

A person filling a pint glass with beer from a tap in a bar or brewery, with several beer taps on a wooden counter and a glass of beer in hand.

A person wearing glasses and a white shirt serving food at a buffet table with various dishes and a tray of fried snacks.

Empty auditorium with red seats, a large screen displaying

A vintage metal tray filled with various wild mushrooms, nuts, and dried herbs, decorated with feathers, leaves, and wheat stalks, all resting on a rustic wooden surface with burlap cloth underneath.

A pizza with sausage, green peppers, and mushrooms on a dark surface, accompanied by bowls of tomato sauce and extra toppings, garnished with seasonings.

A woman in black blouse leaning over a man with a gray beard, wearing a gray flat cap and patterned shirt, sitting on a counter in an industrial-style building with brick walls and a staircase in the background.

Dentist wearing a mask and scrubs using a microscope for a dental procedure on a patient lying back in the chair.

A white plate with a small amount of white liquid and a crumpled piece of gold foil at the center

Beer taps with colorful cans and glasses of beer on a bar counter, illuminated by warm lighting.

A dining area in a restaurant with brick walls, modern chandeliers, pendant lights, a large colorful painting of a train, and tables set with white tablecloths, wine glasses, and cutlery.

Close-up image of a dish in a black bowl, topped with purple and green leaves, on a dark background.

A woman with a large black hat and casual clothing smiling while taking a selfie with a smartphone, standing next to a colorful abstract mural on a wall inside a building.

A man in a blue striped polo shirt and khaki pants is hitting a golf ball from a sand bunker on a golf course. A woman in athletic wear, with a golf club over her shoulder, stands in the background on the grassy area of the course.

A basket of fried croquettes on a white paper towel, with a small dish of dipping sauce nearby.

Close-up of a dessert with caramel sauce, dried cherries, powdered sugar, and a crispy pastry base.

Commercial Photography services

Greater Wellington Region & Across New Zealand

”I do a thing and to the best I know how...

As a commercial photographer, I’ve specialised in the culinary industry most of my career, including many facets of the hospitality industry as an extension to those services. While I’m well versed in multiple areas of the craft, I found a niche that has helped define and refine my style.

When asked, I’ll often suggest that I find the reward of photography within the responses of those who might feel an emotional connection to an image that was created for them.”

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