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Handpicked Food Photography and Styling Portfolio

byMahek KTravels to client locations across IndiaStarts from₹850 Per Dish (Min 10 Dishes)View full gallery

A look at my favorite projects. From restaurant menus to commercial ads, this gallery shows how I bring flavors to life through lighting, styling, and storytelling.

I love capturing the drama of a dish, like the steam rising from this sizzling brownie as rich chocolate sauce is poured over vanilla ice cream. This is the kind of action shot that makes customers stop and crave.

A great cocktail is an experience, and the photo should be too. Here, I captured the exact moment a fresh lemon is squeezed into a gin basil smash, highlighting the craft and freshness that goes into every drink.

This vibrant spread of Konkani coastal cuisine shows my ability to style and shoot large, complex table settings. I arrange each element to create a visual feast that invites viewers to dive in and explore the variety of flavours.

Nothing sells a pizza like the perfect cheese pull. This shot is all about capturing that satisfying, delicious moment that everyone loves, making it an essential photograph for any pizzeria's menu or social media.

Your food needs to look just as tempting for delivery. This shot of Korean fried chicken is styled specifically for delivery app menus, using clean lighting to make the dish look fresh and appealing right out of the box.

I use creative composition and moody lighting to make dishes stand out. For these honey chilli lotus stems, the framing and dramatic light highlight the glistening glaze and crispy texture, creating a truly memorable image.

Photographing delicate desserts requires precision. I use specific lighting techniques to showcase the velvety texture of these chocolate entremets and the glossy finish of the filling, making them look as luxurious as they taste.

Video brings the entire cooking process to life. This reel for a restaurant's biryani festival shows the chef in action, capturing the steam, the ingredients, and the authentic story behind the dish.

About Featured

I do not just point and shoot. My process involves setting the scene with specific textures and props before I touch the camera, ensuring the focus stays entirely on the food. Whether I am using Godox strobes for a crisp delivery-app image or natural window light for a brunch mood, I adjust every detail, wiping rims, perfecting the garnish, or timing a cheese pull, to make sure the final result looks as good as it tastes.

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Mahek K

Travels to client locations across IndiaStarts from ₹850 Per Dish (Min 10 Dishes)

I am Mahek, a former IT professional who traded the boardroom for the kitchen studio. I thrive on capturing the messy, delicious reality of food, from sizzling brownies to perfect cheese pulls, and helping Mumbai brands tell their story through vibrant, mouth-watering imagery.

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I love playing with smoke and shadows to create a moody, luxurious vibe. This shot was all about capturing the elegance and mystery of a well-crafted cocktail, making it feel like an exclusive experience.
Festive shoots are my absolute jam. For this Diwali hamper, I balanced intricate traditional designs with fresh flowers and brass props to create a feeling of opulent celebration. It’s all about making the gift feel as special as the occasion.
I believe in capturing the soul of a cuisine. This South Indian spread was styled to feel like a grand, authentic feast, with banana leaves and brassware that highlight the vibrant colours and textures of each dish.

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A bright and inviting shot of an almond croissant and coffee, perfect for a bakery's menu or social media. I styled this to create a perfect morning mood, highlighting the flaky pastry and fresh ingredients to attract customers.
This flatlay for Zubaan Arabian Kitchen showcases my ability to style and shoot large, complex food spreads for restaurants. The goal was to capture the vibrant, communal feel of their menu, making the entire spread look like a feast.

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A classic Mumbai Pav Bhaji, styled with fresh garnishes and soft pav buns for Grover Sweets. I used specific lighting to emphasize the rich texture of the bhaji and the glossy butter, creating a highly appetizing hero image for their menu. This is a great example of Indian street food photography.10
A slice of a multi-layered blueberry and lemon cake, photographed for The Big Chill Cafe. The focus is on revealing the cake's internal structure, showing the fresh fruit filling and soft sponge, a key shot for any bakery or dessert menu.
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A top-down shot of Navratan Mixture for Sartaj Sweets & Namkeen. The vibrant green background and scattered ingredients create a dynamic, eye-catching image designed for modern snack packaging and e-commerce listings.

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This shot is all about capturing a moment of pure indulgence. I used a fast shutter speed to freeze the motion of the rich chocolate sauce as it cascades over the brownie, creating a dynamic and delicious scene. The bright, clean lighting makes the texture of the brownie and the gloss of the sauce pop.8
For this pizza, I created a dark, moody atmosphere to make the vibrant toppings and melted cheese the undeniable hero. The overhead angle, known as a flat lay, allows customers to see all the fresh ingredients at once, making it a perfect shot for menus and social media promotions.
Capturing the perfect beverage shot is a science. Here, I used a complex lighting setup to highlight the can's shape and create those crisp, refreshing condensation droplets. This technique makes the drink look ice-cold and irresistible, which is crucial for beverage advertising.
A great menu photo should tell a story of variety and abundance. For this Asian food spread, I carefully arranged each dish, from sushi to bao, to create a balanced and visually exciting composition. This kind of top-down shot is perfect for showcasing a restaurant's diverse offerings.

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A perfectly captured moment for Chitale Bandhu, showing the rich, creamy texture of their cheese spread. I focus on creating action shots like this that are not just seen but felt, making you crave the product instantly. This is what professional food styling and photography can do for your brand.8

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