Food & Beverage Photography

Classic food and beverage photography gives restaurants, chefs and culinary professionals a way to showcase their best and promote their service or skill.

Whether the imagery is destined for menus, websites, advertising campaigns, social media content or editorial publications, strong photography creates trust, communicates quality and strengthens a brand's visual identity.

The services

The best food and beverage photographer in Wellington and New Zealand.

The hospitality industry has a direct benefit to all of the following areas. Quality photography and an experienced professional will help you build exactly what your brand is looking for.

Available throughout the Greater Wellington Region (this includes Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua, Kapiti Coast, with travel negotiable across New Zealand)

• Restaurant Photography

• Menu Photography

• Beverage & Cocktail Photography

• Brewery & Distillery Photography

• Hospitality Marketing Photography

• Product Photography

• Social Media Content Creation

• Advertising Photography

• Editorial Food Photography

• Commercial Brand Photography

  • There’s no better collaboration than a top-tier chef working alongside an experience food photographer.

    Chris Holloman has been photographing food and beverage for close to 15 years. With a critical eye for details and styling, his photos render an exact and beautiful presentation of any culinary team’s offerings.

    The obstacle of setting aside time for a photo session during restaurant hours can often times be quite daunting. However, there are solutions that Chris is all too familiar with.

    1. Addressing and being aware of the ‘guest experience’ when on property during standard business hours is critical.

    2. Ensuring those within close proximity of the staged photography area that they will not be shown in photos, and should they be in the background, politely offering them the choice.

    3. When using flash photography set ups, asking if those within range have any light sensitivity.

    4. Flexibility with staff timing, as their primary objective is their guests… photography can pause.

    5. Communication prior to the session is what makes all of this work seamlessly on the day. A well-planned food photography shoot is absolute magic. And it’s not rocket science.

    A FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION typically includes:

    • A 30-minute location scout (if available)

    • Custom lighting arrangements that meet the styling of the brand

    • Tethered camera/laptop photography (images visible in realtime on screen)

    • Classy final edits that feel unique to the brand/venue

    • Fast delivery via a personalised/secure client gallery portal

    • Let’s not forget a hospitality-conscious hourly, half or full day rates.

    Let’s customise a photography session for your team. The results will speak for themselves.

  • All of what’s listed above in the food photography section applies.

    Cocktails and custom beverages are the heart and soul of lounges, bars and fine dining, so let’s get these looking hot.

    This session does require a specific styling of lighting, so included in this service is a tested and proven approach that guarantees amazing results.

    Rates for this standalone photography session will be comparible to food photography.

    Please inquire for more information.

    Hourly, Half Day or Full Day rates available.

  • The most common service is combining plates with the perfect pairing. Whether it be a cocktail, ice cold brew or a classy non-alcohol creation, the love between food and it’s counterpart is real.

    These combo sessions can often take a little more time due to the attention towards the plated dish, the beverage and the combo of the two. If an arrangement/setting is requested as part of the styling, this can render great results when photographing a broader view.

    All details matter, so let’s build them to feel unique and relevant to your brand and style.

    Hourly, Half Day or Full Day rates available.

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A detailed close-up of a gourmet burger topped with caramelized onions, melted cheese, fresh lettuce, and pink onion slices, placed on a bright pink surface with a colorful blurred background.
A person cooking a large piece of meat, possibly a steak or roast, in a black cast iron skillet on a stovetop. The person is holding the skillet with one hand and using a paper towel to wipe the handle with the other. Fresh sprigs of thyme and mushro
A cocktail glass filled with a dark red drink, garnished with two cherries on a skewer, set against a blurred background with bokeh lighting.
Close-up of a dessert with powdered sugar, dried cranberries, and caramel being poured on top.
A hand with a watch squeezing lemon into a martini glass, causing the lemon peel and drops to splash. The glass contains a cocktail with a cherry and lemon peel garnish, set against a warm, blurred background.
A ceramic bowl contains a grilled piece of cooked meat with visible grill marks, a dollop of beige sauce with green herbs, and a dark sauce with herbs or spices around the edge of the bowl, all against a black background.
A chef in a black uniform is preparing a gourmet burger on a white plate. The burger contains lettuce, tomato, onion, melted cheese, mushrooms, and a beef patty, with curly fries on the side. The chef is adding the top bun, with a wooden table in the
A bowl of creamy soup garnished with herbs and seeds.
Close-up of a creamy dessert garnished with purple and green leaves in a black bowl.
A plate of chocolate chip cookies on a light-colored wooden surface, with a ceramic mug featuring a blue and white abstract design next to it, and a blurred background with potted plants and a shelf.
Close-up of fried bread rolls arranged on a white cloth in a woven basket, with a black background.
A partially eaten savory meat pie with a flaky, golden crust and a parsley garnish on top, served on a white plate.
A bottle of Terra Alta Tequila Anejo 100% agave with a black label, a glass of tequila with ice, a lit cigar, and wisps of smoke on a black tray against a dark background.
Ribeye steak on a wooden platter with salt and chili peppers, accompanied by glasses of red wine in the background.
A freshly baked pizza with sausage, red and green bell peppers, mushrooms, and red onions on a dark round pizza tray surrounded by sliced mushrooms, green bell peppers, pepperoni slices, and seasoning.
Close-up of a double cheeseburger with bacon, barbecue sauce, and melted cheese in a sesame seed bun, served with a side of French fries on a tray.
A cocktail in a coupe glass with a pinkish hue, garnished with a dried apple slice and star anise, on a wooden table with dried apple slices, cinnamon sticks, and star anise.
A glass of bright yellow orange drink with ice, garnished with a lemon slice and mint leaves, on a wooden surface, with colorful bokeh lights in the background.
Two tall glasses of smoothies on a wooden table; one purple with a pink straw and one yellow with a white straw, with a blurred background of a bar or cafe setting.
A cocktail in a tall glass garnished with a lemon wedge and salt on the rim, with a bottle of Herradura tequila in the background on a wooden serving board.
A cocktail with ice, garnished with a sprig of rosemary and a lemon wedge, placed next to a bottle of rum on a wooden table with orange slices and herbs, in a dimly lit bar setting.
A gourmet burger with multiple layers including lettuce, onion, cheese, beef patty, bacon, fried chicken, tomato, mayonnaise, and a sandwich bun, served on a wooden board with a blue soda can in the background.
Freshly baked pizza with sausage, green peppers, mushrooms, and red onions on a rustic black plate, surrounded by sliced mushrooms, pepperoni, green peppers, and a small bowl of tomato sauce.
Hands pressing down on a rolling pin and cutting a sheet of dough on a wooden surface.
Bowl of creamy soup with diced ham, corn, potatoes, and herbs, served in a green ceramic bowl on a matching green plate against a dark background.
Close-up of a pastry topped with blackberries and dried cherries, dusted with powdered sugar, in a gold-colored holder.
Tattooed chef working under lighting at a restaurant, preparing food on a plate with sandwiches, on a wooden table with condiments and cups, diners in the background.
A person's hand filling a small beer glass from a tap labeled 'Fortune Flavours Beer' with orange-colored beer. The person is wearing a watch and a ring, and the background includes other taps and a stainless steel beer dispenser.
Close-up of three dark chocolate candies with green patterned tops, white chocolate discs, a sliced lime, and green mint leaves on a wooden surface.
Close-up of oysters on a bed of ice garnished with chopped chives and red peppercorns on a white plate.
A plated dish featuring a piece of cooked beef topped with breadcrumbs and herbs, served with a side of mashed potatoes and green beans garnished with red pepper flakes, drizzled with sauce.
Person dipping curly fries into a container of cheese sauce with a fried chicken sandwich on a plate in the background.
Close-up of roasted Brussels sprouts in a dark ceramic bowl.
A glass of orange cocktail garnished with a lemon slice and mint leaves on a wooden bar counter at night with colorful bokeh lights in the background.
A skillet of baked macaroni and cheese with a golden crust, garnished with chopped herbs, sitting on a wooden board.
Spoon pouring gravy over a plate of roasted chicken and vegetables in a cast iron skillet.
A white plate with a salad containing boiled egg slices, greens, nuts, microgreens, and a yellow dressing, on a wooden table.
A pizza baking inside a wood-fired oven with flames visible in the background.
Fire burning inside an oven with orange and yellow flames, and small pieces of material at the bottom.
A platter of assorted sushi rolls and sashimi on a white plate, with lobster tails and a side of dipping sauce in a small bowl. In the background, there are soy sauce bottles and blurred seating lights.
Plate of Indian food including a bowl of spicy curry with vegetables, a ball of fried bread, sliced lime, chopped onions, and a small bowl of dark sauce, with some salad in the background.
A gourmet seafood dish with octopus, microgreens, foam, and sauce on a rectangular white plate.
Close-up of appetizer bites with a base of bread, topped with crispy bacon, a fried quail egg, and garnished with green onion slices, on a white serving platter.
A selection of dishes including a green salad with boiled eggs, a slice of quiche, bread slices on a wooden tray with small bowls of topping, and a slice of pie garnished with chives on white plates.
A close-up of a plated gourmet dish with thin slices of beets, orange slices, microgreens, pine nuts, and a balsamic glaze on a white plate.
Close-up of a pink fruit smoothie in a clear glass, garnished with a sliced strawberry on the rim and shredded coconut on top.
A close-up view of coffee cups being filled with coffee from an espresso machine, in black and white.
A white ceramic cup filled with black coffee sitting on a wooden surface, with roasted coffee beans spilled on metal scoops around it.
A red teapot pouring tea into a clear glass mug with a Starbucks logo, with cupcakes and cookies on a plate in the background.
Four freshly baked dinner rolls topped with coarse salt, placed on a black rectangular plate. In the background, a cast iron skillet filled with baked dish topped with coarse salt. The setting features a rustic wooden surface.
Person stretching pizza dough on a pizza peel in a commercial kitchen.
Close-up of assorted cookies on a decorative red glass platter with chocolate chips and crumbs visible.
Close-up of two chocolate candies with pink and black striped tops, a large strawberry, and white chocolate chips scattered on a wooden surface.
Close-up of assorted chocolates, caramel, and herbs on a white plate with cocoa powder.
A dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, drizzled with caramel sauce, served in a white bowl on a wooden table.
Close-up of cooked meat with blackberries and lemon zest on top.
A table set with a roasted beef prime rib, baked stuffed tomato, grilled onion, and side dishes including mashed potatoes and bread, with utensils and glasses in the background.
A dinner plate with grilled steak, mashed potatoes topped with gravy and green onions, steamed vegetables, and a side of bread, set on a white table with wine glasses, water glasses, and bottles in the background.
A glazed pork rib on a skewer held above a table with two glasses of red wine.
Close-up view of mini cheeseburgers with lettuce, cheese, and burger patty, secured with skewers, placed on a wooden surface.
Person holding a tall burger with multiple layers of lettuce, tomato, onion, melted cheese, and burger patties, with a blurred restaurant interior in the background.
A gourmet burger on a black plate with pickles, bacon, and onion toppings, a glass of Glenlivet single malt Scotch whiskey in the background, and a small sandwich sign displaying 'The Glenlivet' branding.
Close-up of a crispy fried chicken sandwich with lettuce, pickles, and mayonnaise in a toasted bun, served with a side of salad.
Close-up of a cheeseburger with bacon, fried egg, lettuce, tomato, and pickles on a white plate with red background.
Close-up of a wooden cutting board with sliced sausage, cherry tomatoes, and green herbs, with a blurred background of warm lighting and bottles.
Fried French fries in a black metal basket lined with white paper, placed on a table in a restaurant or cafe setting.
A pink cocktail drink garnished with a twist of orange peel and a dusting of cinnamon, served in a cocktail glass on a decorative metal surface.
A wooden table with a bottle of Wesson potato vodka, a cheese plate, a glass with green olives, a small glass jar of crushed nuts, a bouquet of daisies, a glass pitcher of ice and water, and various bar tools including spoons and stirring sticks labe
Various bottles of whiskey displayed on a surface, with warm ambient lighting and a blurred background.
A bottle of Santaleza Tequila Blanco and a yellow cocktail in a cocktail glass on a colorful striped cloth, with a woven basket and a decorative wall in the background.
A clear glass bottle of Santaléza tequila with a black cap, standing on a colorful, striped woven cloth. Next to the bottle are a partially filled cocktail glass with a yellow drink and what appears to be a lime garnish inside. The background feature
A bottle of Vecchia Modena premium Italian wine with a yellow label, a filled wine glass, and a white flower on a wooden surface near a window with daylight.
Close-up of a refreshing cocktail with ice, lime slices, and a sprig of herbs in a tall glass, with a blurred bottle in the background.
A textured glass filled with a clear beverage and garnished with a slice of blood orange. Behind it is a red bottle labeled 'Red Dot Highland Gin.' A sliced blood orange is placed at the base of the glass, and a dark background completes the scene.
Close-up of a fresh mint sprig in a metal cup filled with ice, with a glass container of ice and metal tongs nearby, on a beige cloth surface.
A close-up of a glass of pink-colored cocktail with ice and a lemon slice garnish, placed on a wooden surface decorated with red and orange flowers.
A bottle of sparkling wine is pouring into a wine glass with a tree symbol inside, on a colorful mosaic table.
Close-up of a person's hand opening a small glass vial with a metal cap, with other similar vials lined up on a table in the background.
Hand squeezing lemon over a plate of stuffed food garnished with greens on a colorful plate, with a blurry background of bottles.
Close-up of a fresh vegetable spring roll with shredded lettuce, carrots, cucumber, and herbs on a white plate, accompanied by a small bowl of dipping sauce with sesame seeds and a second spring roll in the background.
Close-up of stuffed chicken breast topped with a sprig of fresh herbs and accompanied by a side of savory sauce with dried fruit.
Two pieces of sushi with sliced raw tuna on top, garnished with chopped green onions and a drizzle of sauce, served on a white rectangular plate.
Close-up of sushi rolls on a white plate, with chopsticks resting nearby, blurred background with warm bokeh lights and bottles, indicating a restaurant setting.
Raw ground beef on parchment paper with garlic, dried red chili peppers, salt, and black pepper on dark surface.
A hand pouring creamy white sauce onto a dish with fried cauliflower and green garnishes on a black plate.
A plate of grilled meat topped with chopped herbs, served with sauces, fresh greens, and a glass of whiskey with ice cubes on a dark textured surface.
A plated dish featuring a grilled lamb chop with a side of greens, cherry tomatoes, and mashed potatoes, served with a brown sauce. In the background, there are a glass of water, a wine glass with red wine, a partially visible bottle of wine, and a b
A plate of salmon with vegetables on a bed of rice, accompanied by yellow sauce, on a white plate.
A plate of seafood with shrimp, octopus, and garnish, on a table with a glass of wine and a bottle of wine in the background.
A restaurant kitchen with multiple chefs cooking behind a stove; one chef is frying food with a flame.
Cover of Taste of Reno magazine with a dessert featuring meringue, chocolate, and a baked pastry on a wooden surface with pinecones and cinnamon sticks around
Cover of a fall/winter 2014-15 restaurant guide titled 'TASTE of RENO,' featuring an arrangement of various wild mushrooms, dried herbs, and gourds on burlap fabric with wooden background.
Magazine cover titled "Taste of Reno" with a large glass of beer in the center, surrounded by hops and grains, and a mountain landscape in the background. Highlights include fermentation exploration and restaurants.
A bartender with a beard serves a glass of beer to a customer at a bar counter in a rustic wooden setting.
A person in a gray shirt holding a white plate with food, with other people visible in the background.
A chef in a black uniform preparing food in a commercial kitchen, focused on plating a dish.
A man in a black t-shirt and beige apron holds a pizza with cherry tomatoes and cheese, coming out of a pizza oven, in a pizzeria kitchen.
People clinking glasses of orange and red cocktails in a toast at a celebration or gathering.
A chef with a gray beard and hair, wearing a black chef's coat, is sprinkling seasoning or salt into a bowl in a commercial kitchen with stainless steel appliances and cooking utensils.
A woman pouring a yellow-green cocktail through a strainer into a martini glass with a fruit garnish, in a bar setting with copper and glassware.
A female chef in a black hat and striped apron pouring green liquid into white molds in a commercial kitchen.
Chef cooking dishes on stove with flames, preparing food in a professional kitchen.
A bartender with tattoos on his arms is pouring a drink from a cocktail shaker into a glass with ice at a bar stocked with bottles of alcohol.
Person chopping fresh greens on a wooden cutting board in a kitchen.
Close-up of a person's hand slicing a mushroom with a kitchen knife, with sliced pieces on a dark cutting board.
Close-up of purple allium flowers lying on a wooden tree slice with bark, surrounded by pine cones.
Close-up of tacos filled with meat, onions, and herbs, served on a black plate with grilled vegetables underneath.
A close-up of a sandwich with chopped strawberries, sliced cucumbers, and leafy greens in whole wheat bread.
Bowl of creamy soup garnished with herbs, with fresh Jerusalem artichokes and thyme sprigs on a rustic wooden surface.
A bowl of creamy soup garnished with a small sprig of thyme, placed on a rustic wooden surface with fresh ginger and rosemary in the background.
A glass bowl of pumpkin soup garnished with herbs or seeds, placed next to fresh, whole pumpkins with green leaves in the background.
A silver platter with assorted cheeses, nuts, microgreens, and crackers, decorated with gold accents.
Meatballs in tomato sauce topped with melted cheese and chopped green onions, served with slices of toasted bread on a white plate.
A sliced pepperoni and sausage pizza with red and green peppers, onions, and melted cheese on a metal tray on a dark speckled countertop.
Plate with lemon wedges, sliced fried plantains, a wedge of cooked meat, two spoons of salmon roe, a dollop of herb butter, and flowers. Black boxes labeled 'Alpine Salmon Ikujura Caviar' in background.