Food & Beverage Photography
Available across Mumbai
I come to your restaurant or cafe, style your food and drinks, bring props, and shoot photos that work for menus, ads, and online listings.
Pricing Guide
Creative Stylized Hero Shot
Concept & Styling
- Creative Direction: Custom moodboarding based on brand guidelines (Rustic, Modern, Pop Art).
- Prop Access: Unlimited use of internal inventory including vinyl backdrops, risers, ceramics, and botanicals.
- Advanced Techniques: Execution of complex effects like levitation, splash photography, and fake condensation.
- Fresh Elements: Sourcing of perishable garnishes like mint or lemon included; main product provided by client.
Production Specs
- Studio Setup: Shot at home studio using Godox LED continuous lighting and optical condensers for dramatic effects.
- Time Investment: Approximately 1.5 to 2 hours of production time per image.
Post-Production
- High-End Retouching: Detailed composite editing to merge frames and color grading to match brand palette.
- Deliverables: High-Resolution JPEG (300 DPI) and Web-Optimized JPEG.
White Background E-commerce Shot
Visual Scope
- Background: Pure white (RGB 255,255,255) for marketplaces or single solid color vinyl.
- Styling: Minimalist approach focusing on label readability and packaging texture without props.
- Angles: Standard Front, Back, or 45-degree angle shots.
Technical Specs
- Lighting: Even, shadow-less lighting or controlled natural drop shadow to highlight details.
- Editing: Dust removal, scratch cleanup, and background removal (clipping path) if required.
- Output: Delivered in square (1:1) or portrait (4:5) aspect ratios.
Logistics
- Shipping: Client ships products to Navi Mumbai studio; reverse pickup arranged by client.
- Batch Requirement: Best suited for batch orders (e.g., 5+ products) due to setup requirements.
Full Day Restaurant & Menu Shoot
On-Site Execution
- Duration: Up to 8 hours of continuous shooting at the restaurant or cloud kitchen.
- Volume: Coverage of 25-30 hero dishes, beverages, and 4-5 wide ambiance shots.
- Styling: On-spot plating assistance using venue crockery and key props (napkins, cutlery) brought by photographer.
- Human Element: Inclusion of staff hand models for dynamic pouring or dipping shots.
Equipment & Travel
- Portable Studio: Setup of professional lights and diffusers to mimic natural light or moody vibes.
- Location: Includes travel costs within Navi Mumbai and Mumbai city limits.
Delivery
- Post-Processing: Standard color correction, white balance adjustment, and cropping.
- Timeline: Digital delivery via cloud link within 5-7 business days.
About Food & Beverage Photography
How I See Food & Beverage Photography
Capturing food is more than just clicking a pretty picture for me. I want you to feel the taste and vibe through the photo. मेरा मकसद यही है (My goal is simple) - every image should tell your story and make people hungry or thirsty before they even try your food.
What I Can Do For You
- I shoot at your spot - restaurants, cafes, bars - catching not only the food and drinks but also the atmosphere. These shots work great for menus, ads, and social media food photos.
- For packaged stuff, I make sure your products stand out. From kombucha bottles to cheese spreads, I know how to create clean, commercial looks for e-commerce and campaigns.
- I handle food styling and bring my own props. No stress, I set up everything needed for that perfect mood.
My Approach
- Action shots? Bring on the coffee pours and drink splashes. I love capturing movement, not just static plates.
- I experiment with creative effects, even DIY tricks to get condensation or floating food for those eye-catching beverage splash shots.
- Lighting is flexible. Natural golden hour or full studio drama, I adjust for whatever suits your brand best.
How We Work Together
Mereko lagta hai (I feel) teamwork gives the best results. I dive deep into your brand brief, and we plan together. Sometimes I bring assistants or hand models if the shot needs it – details matter.
Where I’m Based
Mumbai, Navi Mumbai. But if you call, I’ll travel. Food photography is not just my job, it’s what I live for.
Meet your Expert
Archana Chaudhari
70 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hey, I’m Archana. Been shooting since 2015, and I’m still hooked. I drag my camera everywhere—US, India, Kuwait, even on random trips to Mahabaleshwar. If I’m not shooting, I’m thinking about it. Sometimes I need a push to get back in the groove, but the moment I pick up my camera, I’m home. I share my tricks in my 'DIY with you' series—been a bit slow on that, but I’ll be back soon.
My Work
Product & Food Photography - I shoot products, food, and drinks for brands—big, small, in-between. Creative product photography is my jam.
Creative Setups & Props - I use funky backdrops, props from my own stash, and play with lighting till your products pop.
Team Effort at Acube Studios - I work with my crew—photographers, videographers, assistants—to nail your brand’s vibe.
Food Styling Tricks - From fake condensation on drinks to levitating food photography, I know how to make food irresistible.
Eco-Friendly Brand Shoots - Shot everything from handmade soaps to Kolhapuri chappals. Clean e-com or wild creative, I do both.
