Food photography

In today’s world, where visuals reign supreme, appetizing and professional culinary photography is one of the most important elements of your brand communication. These photos are the first point of contact with your Guests, building expectations and encouraging them to visit your restaurant. The secret to success lies in combining aesthetics with authenticity – photos must be beautiful, reflect your venue’s style, and simultaneously realistically present the dishes so that Guests don’t feel disappointed when they see something different on their plate than in the photo.

At Bon Vivant Advisory (BVA), we know how to create photos that not only visually impress but, above all, sell.

Our Culinary Photography service: from inspiration to perfection

Our Culinary Photography service provides comprehensive support at every stage of creating the visual presentation of your offer. We provide:

• Inspiration and references: We start by deeply understanding your brand, its style, and target Guests. Based on this, we select inspirations and prepare creative directions that perfectly capture the character of your kitchen. We present reference photos so you have a clear vision of what we aim to achieve.
• Selection of backgrounds and accessories: We help choose suitable backgrounds, props, and accessories that highlight the aesthetics of dishes and drinks while remaining consistent with your brand’s overall narrative. Details create a unique atmosphere.
• Supervision of the photo session: We take professional responsibility for overseeing the entire photo session. We coordinate the work of the photographer, food stylist, and other involved specialists to efficiently and in accordance with plans realize each shot. We ensure that lighting, composition, and styling of dishes are perfect.
• Functionality and sales: Our overriding goal is to create photos that are beautiful aesthetically and functionally designed to sell. This means the photographs will be attractive, realistic, and enticing to order, building trust and minimizing the risk of Guest disappointment.

Why professional culinary photography is an investment that pays off?

In the age of social media and visual dominance, professional culinary photography is not a luxury but a necessity. Investing in it gives you:

• Increased menu appeal: appetizing photos make your dishes appear more desirable.
• Strengthened brand image: consistent and high-quality visuals build a professional and memorable image.
• Increased sales: well-executed photos directly translate into a higher number of orders.
• Competitive advantage: you stand out among competitors who may neglect this marketing aspect.
• Guest trust: realistic yet beautiful photos build credibility and customer satisfaction.

10 YEARS ON THE MARKET

Do you want your dishes to look as good as they taste?

Let Bon Vivant Advisory (BVA) help you create a visual setting that attracts, delights, and most importantly – sells. Contact us today to learn more about our food photography service and discover the potential of professional photos!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is professional culinary photography so important for my restaurant?
In today’s world, where Guests "eat with their eyes," professional culinary photography is a key element of your brand communication and a direct sales tool. Appetizing, high-quality photos build the first positive impression of your restaurant, encourage ordering specific dishes, strengthen your brand image, and increase its appeal on social media, websites, and food delivery apps. Good photos are an investment that directly impacts customers’ purchasing decisions.

What’s the difference between photos that "sell" and those that are just "pretty"?
“Pretty” photos may be aesthetically pleasing but don’t necessarily boost sales. Photos that "sell," in addition to being aesthetic, are authentic and appetizing. They realistically depict the dish’s appearance, texture, and proportions, leaving no room for Guest disappointment when seeing the dish in person. They also align with the overall brand image, communicating its style and character. Their goal is not just visual delight but primarily to evoke the desire to try the dish and encourage a visit.

Do I need to hire both a food stylist and a photographer, or is one specialist enough?
While some photographers have styling skills, the best results usually come from engaging both a professional culinary photographer and a food stylist. The photographer is responsible for lighting, composition, and technical quality of the photo. The food stylist prepares dishes to look perfect in photos—ensuring freshness, texture, ingredient arrangement, and all details that make the dish appetizing. Collaboration of these two specialists under creative supervision guarantees the highest quality and efficiency of the session.

How does Bon Vivant Advisory (BVA) support the culinary photography process?
At Bon Vivant Advisory (BVA), we provide comprehensive oversight of the entire photo session. Our support includes preparing inspirations and creative lines tailored to your brand, selecting suitable backgrounds and accessories that highlight your restaurant’s style, and full supervision of the session—coordinating the work of the photographer and stylist. Our goal is to create photos that are not only beautiful aesthetically but, above all, functional and sales-oriented, effectively promoting your dishes and venue.