Many people decide where to eat by looking at photos on their phone. On Google Maps, on the website or on social media. That is why it is worth knowing what to ask for when you hire a photographer for your restaurant.
The photos a restaurant needs
- The dishes, just as they arrive at the table, with their colour and texture.
- The dining room, the bar and the terrace, so the atmosphere is clear before booking.
- The facade and the entrance, so people can find you when they arrive.
- The team, in the kitchen and in the dining room, because people also choose by the people.
- Details, such as a glass, the bread or a menu, which work for social media.
At Restaurante 1901 I photographed the dishes, the dining room and breakfast on the terrace. At Taquería Sol Querétaro, the dining room, the illustrated menu and the cocktails. At Palacio de Avilés, the chickpea dishes and the wine in its wooden dining room.
How the session is organised
We talk about it beforehand. You tell me how many dishes you want and what time suits you best, and we adjust it to disturb the kitchen and the dining room as little as possible. I photograph the dishes freshly served, with the light of your venue and natural light when there is some. If there is small product, such as a dessert or a box, I can set up a backdrop with studio light.
Photos and video in the same visit
If you also need reels for Instagram and TikTok, I shoot them the same day, with the same approach to light. I have made vertical content for restaurants, hotels and shops with a social media agency, and I know what works on a phone screen.
How the photos are used
Before starting, it needs to be clear where the photos will be used, on the website, on the menu, on social media or on a poster. That is agreed in the proposal, in writing, so there are no doubts later.
If you have a restaurant, a café or a pastry shop, take a look at food photography. If you also sell products online, there is product photography for online shops.
