Food Photography

Yes, we have extensive experience in food and drink photography, working with a diverse range of clients across the UK including restaurants, cafés, bakeries, food brands, caterers, and marketing agencies.

We understand the unique challenges and nuances of making food look as irresistible as it tastes, from capturing the perfect texture and colour to creating images that genuinely stimulate appetite and drive customer engagement.

Absolutely. Our portfolio is the best representation of our style and the quality of our work. We encourage you to review it to see if our aesthetic aligns with your brand's vision.

You will find a consistent level of quality and creativity across various projects, from dark and atmospheric shots for a high-end cocktail bar to bright and fresh imagery for a local café. We can also provide examples of full client galleries upon request.

This is a cornerstone of our process. We begin every project with a discovery call to gain a deep understanding of your brand's values, target audience, and desired aesthetic.

We discuss your brand's colours, mood, and overall personality to ensure our imagery is a seamless extension of your identity. Our goal is to create a collection of images that is unmistakably yours and resonates with your customers.

It is very likely that we do. We have had the pleasure of working with a wide array of businesses within the UK's food sector. Whether you are an independent restaurant, a national food product brand, or a new catering venture, we can share relevant examples and insights from our past projects.

Understanding your specific business type helps us to tailor our approach effectively.

Our process is designed to be collaborative and efficient. It generally follows these steps:

1. Discovery Call: An initial chat to discuss your brief, objectives, and creative vision.

2. Quotation & Booking: We provide a detailed quote. A 50% deposit is required to secure your booking.

3. Pre-Production: We develop a creative treatment and a detailed shot list, planning everything from props and backgrounds to the lighting approach.

4. The Photoshoot: On the day, we work through the shot list. We can shoot tethered to a monitor, allowing you to review and approve images in real time, or work more independently to capture a wider variety of creative shots.

5. Post-Production: The selected images are professionally edited and retouched to the highest standard.

6. Image Delivery: Your final, high-resolution images are delivered via a secure online gallery.

We are highly experienced in food styling and can manage this for most projects. During our discovery call, we will discuss your styling needs. For many restaurant shoots, we work closely with your chef to ensure dishes are presented perfectly.

We have an extensive collection of in-house props and surfaces, but if your project requires specific items, we can source them from professional prop houses. For larger-scale productions, we can also bring in a dedicated food stylist or prop stylist.

For restaurant shoots, the food is typically prepared by your kitchen team, and we coordinate with your chef on the day. For product or brand photography, you will be responsible for providing your products, and we will purchase any additional fresh ingredients required for the recipes or shots.

The cost of these ingredients will be discussed and agreed upon in advance.

This depends entirely on the project's needs. We can shoot on-location at your restaurant, café, or commercial kitchen. Alternatively we can shoot in a studio environment.

Any costs associated with studio hire or travel outside of our local area will be clearly outlined in your quote.

Our pricing is tailored to the specific requirements of each project. Costs can vary significantly based on the scope of work, the number of images required, the complexity of the styling, and the intended usage of the images.

We offer project-based rates, as well as half-day and full-day rates. We are always transparent about our pricing and will provide a detailed quote with no hidden fees.

Our standard packages typically include the pre-production planning, the photoshoot itself, professional editing of the selected images, and a standard license for usage.

The exact number of final images and the specifics of the license will be detailed in your bespoke quote. Additional services like specialised retouching, travel, or prop hire are quoted separately.

We always encourage clients to be upfront about their budget. Knowing your budget allows us to propose a package that delivers the best possible value and meets your core objectives.

If our standard packages are not a perfect fit, we are often able to suggest creative solutions or a phased approach to help you achieve your goals within your financial means.

Yes. Our standard license is comprehensive and allows for use across your own business platforms, including your website, social media channels, menus, and internal marketing materials. It is important to discuss all intended uses upfront.

If you require images for paid advertising campaigns (e.g., billboards, magazine adverts) or for use by third parties, an extended license with an additional fee will be required. We will discuss this with you to ensure the license covers all your needs.

Our standard turnaround time for delivering the final, edited images is typically 7-10 working days after the photoshoot. If you have a more urgent deadline for a specific campaign or menu launch, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate it.

The final images are delivered in high-resolution JPEG format via a private, password-protected online gallery, from which you can easily download them.

Standard editing, which is included in all our packages, involves colour correction, exposure adjustments, and cropping to ensure the images look professional and polished. Specialised retouching is a more intensive process, such as removing complex blemishes, compositing multiple images, or significantly altering elements within the photo.

This service is available upon request and is quoted separately.

Yes, SGS Commercial Photography holds comprehensive business insurance, including Public Liability and Professional Indemnity cover.

We can provide a copy of our insurance certificate upon request. This ensures peace of mind for all parties involved in the project.