Frequently Asked Questions.
UPDATED April 2024
What Type Of Shoot Do I Need?
STYLE 1 - On Site Studio Photography on a colour theme of your choice.
Perfect For high volume menu item shots, dark kitchens
Pictures are compatible with food platforms, social media, website etc
STYLE 2 - On Site Studio photography using your interior
Perfect for social media, makes your images more personal as the customers can see your dine in environment through the images we create.
Please note although these images are perfect for social media engagement they are not always compatible for the food platforms.
STYLE 3- On/Off Site Lifestyle photography using a model
Why not add a zest of fun in your images by using a model?
These images offer the ultimate engagment and likes on social media, we take a range of photos using different elements of the model by using there face , hands etc to bring your photos to life.
Please note these photos are only compatible on social media only & extra charges apply to hire a model
Style 1 - On Site Studio Photography based on a colour theme of your choice.
The First is On Site Studio Photography based on a colour theme of your choice, This style of shooting is generally very popular if you are doing photography for the first time or are a new business. We recommend this style if you are doing a menu shoot, as it meets the rules and regulations of the food platforms.
Please see below examples of this style on different coloured backdrops
As you can see on the above we have single item shots , which are clear and stand out , pictures like these will give you a competitive edge on the food platforms, and make sure customers click your images which in return leads to increased sales online.
This style is also perfect for menu shoots, as all the pictures are uniform and are generally taken from the same angle, so it means we can get through a lot of menu items on the shoot day. However please note its not always possible to do full menu shoots on 1 day, it depends on the size of your menu and the speed your kitchen can make the food to a high standard, also if you want food styling assistance then this will further slow down the food making process( Please enquire when making the booking) an alternative option is to do a selective menu shoot, which means rather than shooting every single product, we shoot a few from each product category then move onto the next item.
( Please note, we recommend this style if you are doing your first shoot )
If you want to stay neutral we also offer our classic black photography and classic grey / white. These photos are timeless and will serve you for many years to come, if you change you branding or colour theme in the future then these photos will still be valid as they are shot on a neutral background.
Also why not make your food menu items more personal by adding a custom touch of your branding, we love using grease proof paper and custom packaging to make your images stand out, if you are still deciding or waiting for your packaging to be delivered, we recommend waiting until your packaging arrives before doing your photoshoot.
Style 2 - On Site Studio Photography based on your shop Interior and design
Finally in order to stand out on the food platform why dont you let us help you create the perfect header cover, we will collectively pick out the best menu dishes and place them using our styling knowledge to give your photos a competitive edge.
The second type of shoot we offer is On Site Studio Photography based on your shop interior and design, This style of shooting is very popular if you are looking for content for social media as it invites the viewer to view the food in your restaurant environment
Please see below examples of this style on different shop interiors that we have used.
As you can see how the above photos by using the shop interior, are more engaging and invite the viewer to see elements of your shop. These photos are perfect to increase like’s and follows for social media.
Please note these photos are not suitable for dark kitchen’s as they generally dont have a dine in area, in some instances photos like the above also do not meet the food platform requirements so may be rejected, finally we only recommend this style if you have a large dine in area, with good seating, tables and branding, as this allows us to get the best photos.
We only recommend the above style for when you refresh your content, and doing a partial menu shoot , although it is possible to do coloured backdrop photograhy and interior lifestyle together, it is advised that you have a preference , do you want to get through as many items as possible ? if so we recommend coloured backdrop photography only, as for the above style placing food items in different areas of your shop takes time etc, in return you end up getting through less food items on your menu.
The third type of shoot we offer is On Site Studio Photography by using a model, create the ultimate engagement by using a model , this type of shoot brings alot fun and energy into the photo sessions and we capture it all to help increase engagement for your social media platforms
Style 3 - On Site Lifestyle photography using a model
As you can see from the above, the photos are more fun and bring a sense of personality to your brand. A range of shop interiors will be used to create pictures using the models, we fully direct everything to ensure we get the best photos.
To get photos like these we advise you have an appealing looking shop / restaurant with good interior and space, ideally good branded packaging to elevate your brand values, photos like these can generally only be used on social media but not on food platforms.
Please Note, extra costings will be incurred in order to hire a model, when using a model we only recommend doing a lifestyle model shoot and not mixing in any of the above styles as this can further complicate a shoot. If you are unsure about anything please let us know.