Professional Food Photography and Styling Portfolio
Food photography requires more than just a camera. I combine technical lighting with precise, on-site food styling to ensure every dish looks as appetizing in the photo as it does on the table.
A comprehensive flat lay for the new menu at Shang Palace, Shangri-La Eros Delhi. This shot captures the variety and artistry of their main courses, including a signature steamed fish dish, showcasing my ability to style and photograph complex table scenes.
A classic double-patty smash burger, captured for Chili's 'Smasher Burgers' campaign. The focus is on creating a visually appealing, mouth-watering image that performs well for advertising and online menus, highlighting the texture of the patties and freshness of the ingredients.
A Neapolitan-style Burrata pizza, photographed for Paparizza's online ordering platform. The lighting is designed to emphasize the fresh, creamy burrata and the perfectly baked crust, making it irresistible for delivery app users.
A slice of decadent blueberry cheesecake, captured for Ferns N Petals Luxe. This dessert photography focuses on the creamy texture and the glistening fruit topping, creating a premium and indulgent visual for their bakery catalog.
A traditional vegetarian thali, shot for Grover Sweets. This top-down photograph is styled to present a complete, balanced meal, showcasing a variety of North Indian dishes like shahi paneer, dal makhani, and assorted breads for their menu.
A specialty cocktail for Fairmont Jaipur, featuring custom foam art. This shot demonstrates my technique in beverage photography, using dramatic lighting to create a sophisticated mood and highlight the unique presentation of the drink.
An elaborate sashimi and raw fish platter, styled and photographed for Hahn’s Kitchen. The composition and lighting are carefully controlled to bring out the fresh colors and delicate textures of the seafood, ideal for a fine-dining Asian menu.
A luxury Indian sweet and dry fruit gift box for Meethi India. This product photography is styled for a festive theme, focusing on the premium packaging and the assortment of products to create an attractive image for e-commerce and catalogs.
This video provides a glimpse into my on-site process, demonstrating a single-light setup for a restaurant shoot. It shows how I achieve high-quality results with efficient, non-disruptive equipment in a client's space.
A clean, bright shot of a layered blueberry lemon cake for The Big Chill Cafe. This image is styled for catalog and social media use, emphasizing the cake's structure and fresh ingredients against a simple, colorful background.
About Featured
I handle the complete visual process for my clients, from technical lighting setups to intricate food styling. Whether I am shooting a complex menu for a luxury hotel or a hero image for a social media campaign, I bring my studio to your location so we can capture the food immediately while it is fresh.
My Technical Approach
Every shot I produce follows a standardized technical workflow. I use the Canon EOS R5 paired with RF 24-105mm and 100mm Macro lenses to ensure sharpness and consistent color accuracy. My focus is on rendering texture—the crunch of a crust, the condensation on a glass, or the detail of micro-greens—so the final image is ready for print or digital use without extensive manipulation.
Integrated Styling & Photography
I operate as both photographer and stylist. This is critical for efficiency. If a sauce needs thinning, a garnish requires tweezers, or a burger layer needs pinning, I address this instantly. This removes the need for multiple vendors and ensures the dish looks perfect for the camera before the light hits it.
On-Site Production
I operate out of my Suncity studio but function primarily on-location. I bring my full equipment kit, including 120cm Octaboxes for soft lighting or grids for dramatic mood, to your cafe or restaurant. This allows me to shoot within your environment, minimizing disruption to your staff while capturing the food in its native setting.
Service Scope
- Commercial Menu Photography: High-volume sessions optimized for delivery platforms like Zomato and Swiggy.
- Hero & Advertising Campaigns: Stylized, complex builds with advanced retouching for billboards and high-end print.
- Beverage Photography: Specialized handling of ice, liquid transparency, and foam art.
Whether you need a full-day menu catalog or a half-day social media update, my process is designed to deliver high-resolution, sharp visuals that drive customer engagement.
Abhishek Khanna
I am Abhishek Khanna, a food photographer and stylist based in Gurugram. My focus is on the technical side of the craft—using my Canon EOS R5 to capture food with clarity and precision, whether it is for a local cafe menu or a national advertising campaign.
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