Food Styling & Art Direction
Available across Bengaluru
Pricing Guide
Standard On-Site Execution Styling
Execution Scope
- Duration: Up to 8 hours of on-site styling (Mumbai or Bangalore).
- Volume: Styling for approximately 8-12 distinct dishes or products.
- Role: Hands-on visual plating using the cafe or restaurant's existing crockery and furniture.
Professional Kit & Tools
- Technical Tools: Includes precision tweezers, heat guns for melting, and misters.
- Visual Effects: Application of glycerin for condensation droplets and browning agents for color.
- Emergency Kit: Provider brings generic linens and basic garnishes (fresh herbs, dusting powders).
Technical Delivery
- Camera Specific: Adjusting portion sizes and angles specifically for the lens.
- Longevity: Techniques to maintain fresh, hot, or frozen appearances for 20-30 minutes per dish.
Full Art Direction & Prop Styling
Strategy & Concept
- Pre-Production: Creation of a detailed Mood Board and Shot List prior to the shoot.
- Direction: On-site supervision of visual framing and lighting moods.
- Set Design: Building complex layered setups involving textures, fabrics, and background elements.
Premium Inventory Access
- Backdrops: Usage of vinyl or textured surfaces (rustic wood, marble, slate).
- Specialty Props: Access to brassware, ribbed glassware, ceramics, and traditional festive textiles.
- Sourcing: Procurement of background ingredients (coffee beans, flowers, whole spices) to support the visual story.
Advanced Styling
- Action Rigs: Setup for dynamic shots including splashes, pours, or dusting.
- Curation: Expert matching of color palettes and trend-aligned aesthetics.
About Food Styling & Art Direction
My Kind of Therapy
Pictures are more than just images for me - they’re stories, feelings, and sometimes, a bit of healing. Zindagi (life) throws all sorts of things our way, and I’ve found my therapy in making simple food moments look beautiful - even a regular cup of chai or a festive sweet. It’s not always perfect, and honestly, that’s the best part.
What Food Styling & Art Direction Means Here
I make food and drinks look so tempting you want to grab them off the screen. It goes way beyond clicking a nice photo. I build a whole vibe around your brand - whether it’s your cafe’s menu, your Insta grid, or a new launch. The idea is to create visual storytelling for food brands, so your audience feels something real.
How the Magic Happens
Getting that killer shot is mostly sweat and a bit of chaos behind the scenes. Every prop, plate, and shadow is set with intention.
- Mood first: Cozy winter morning or a wild Holi party? We decide together.
- Props & textures: From brass dabarah-tumblers to simple plates, everything matters.
- Scene: Sometimes we go for moody food styling ideas, sometimes bright and happy - always making your food the hero.
What I Love to Style
Coffee (beans to brew), chocolatey desserts, and all things festive - Diwali, Holi, Eid. These are my jam. Capturing Gujjiya, Sheer Kurma, or just a messy chocolate cake feels like home.
Who This Is For
If you’re a food brand, cafe, or restaurant wanting social media food campaign visuals, evergreen menu shots, or a story-driven campaign, I can help. I work out of Mumbai and Bangalore.
Let’s make something real together. Chalo, shuru karein? (Come on, let’s get started?)
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My Story
My coffee story? Pure dhamaka. Bachpan mein, Maa said, 'Yeh bachhon ke liye nahi hai' (not for kids), but I was stubborn. Tried making coffee at Nani's house, ended up with a broken cup, a hurt cousin, and a solid pitai (beating). Still, coffee stuck with me through tough times, accidents, health stuff. Now, one sip and I’m back to myself. Funny how a childhood disaster turned into my biggest comfort and creative push.
My Work
Food & Coffee Visuals - I do coffee brand photography, cafe videography, food styling shoot, and art direction in Bombay and Bangalore.
Soulful Shoots - I capture the soul, texture, and aroma in every shot, especially croissant texture photography.
Behind the Scenes - It’s more than clicking. Lighting, hustle, chaos—love the whole creative process.
Crop to Cup Journey - Spent time at a coffee estate. Crop to cup visuals now shape my work and appreciation.
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