Close-up of a dish with sautéed mushrooms, nuts, and herbs on top of a piece of cooked meat, served on a white bowl.

Restaurants

Below is some of my work with restaurants and eateries around Auckland and beyond. From fine dining to casual spots, every shoot focuses on capturing the details — the food, atmosphere, and people behind it all. My restaurant photography and videography packages are crafted to help businesses grow their social media presence and attract new customers. Alongside cinematic video, we can include short-form Reels, drone content, and lifestyle imagery that turns your dishes into digital experiences.

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Assorted Japanese dishes on a wooden table, including sushi rolls, skewered grilled meat, crispy fried chicken, and a bowl of French fries.
A person in a black apron handles a bunch of uncooked spaghetti pasta in a kitchen setting.
A gourmet dish with colorful ingredients, garnished with microgreens, served on a green ceramic plate on a dark marble surface.
Four colorful cocktails on a restaurant table with a wooden wall background.
Group of six women sitting at an outdoor table, enjoying drinks and conversation during sunset.
Three gourmet appetizers topped with dark sauce on a decorative ceramic plate with a paper liner, set on a dark marble surface.
Close-up of a hand using black chopsticks to hold a piece of sushi with rice, fish, and vegetables, over a wooden plate of sushi rolls topped with microgreens and sesame seeds. A glass of orange-colored drink with a garnish is partially visible on th
Close-up of a plate with a piece of cooked fish topped with a mixture of sautéed mushrooms, nuts, and garnished with pink edible flowers.
Close-up of a menu from Tanaka's with dishes including grilled skewers, a bowl of sliced beef with sauce, and a plate of cooked chicken with broccoli, sesame seeds, and a lemon wedge.
A woman with curly blonde hair is sitting in a restaurant, holding a burger close to her face with a joyful expression. On the table are various foods, including a can of Coca-Cola, a glass of soda, and another burger. The background features a color
Close-up of a four-slice pizza with various toppings, including mushrooms, pepperoni, tomatoes, cheese, and green pesto, on a white surface.
People toasting with champagne glasses over a table of assorted food and drinks at an outdoor dining area near a body of water, with a large umbrella overhead.
A cocktail drink in a coupe glass with a frothy top, garnished with red flower petals, placed on a white marble table.
A wooden wall with a sign for 'Boy & Bird' offering free-range chicken, with tap handles below it and glasses in the foreground.
People sitting at tables inside a modern restaurant or cafe, some engaged in conversation, with large windows and black umbrellas providing shade.
Wooden wall with horizontal slats, featuring a round wooden sign that reads "Smith & Sheth, Fintail & Turtle" and a light bulb hanging above.
Stacked sandwiches on a round table in a cafe with a green lower wall, white upper wall, and art of a person holding the world in the background.
Person holding a mozzarella stick dipped in sauce, with a wooden floor in the background.
A cocktail in a tall, textured glass garnished with a mint leaf and two bamboo stir sticks, placed on a dark bar counter with a blurred background of shelves and warm lights.
A bartender pours a cocktail through a strainer into a martini glass, with another similar cocktail on the bar. The background is softly blurred.
A white plate of tortellini pasta garnished with cherry tomatoes and chopped green onions, served with a drizzle of green oil or pesto.
Basket of fried chicken with two pieces of sweet and spicy sauce chicken, a bowl of scrambled egg, a bread roll on a small plate, a can of Sprite, and a small container of ranch dressing on a dark table.
A close-up of a plate of pasta with cherry tomatoes, chopped herbs, and chopped nuts on a wooden table.
Chefs preparing sandwiches on wooden cutting boards, surrounded by bowls of colorful salads in a professional kitchen.
A woman pouring red wine into a glass at a wine tasting event with several empty and filled wine glasses on a wooden table.
A person is holding a fork with a bite of dessert above a bowl of ice cream topped with edible flower petals and cookies, placed on a restaurant table with menus.
A stack of sliced pickles on a white surface with a blurred outdoor background.
A glass of orange-colored cocktail with an orange slice garnish on top, placed on a white surface.
A woman with a ponytail wearing a black shirt with a dragon design on the back, standing inside a dimly lit restaurant or bar with other patrons seated at tables and warm hanging lights overhead.
A male chef wearing a striped apron and a short-sleeved shirt is cooking in a commercial kitchen, stirring a large pot while steam rises from it.
Two gourmet cannoli pastries topped with chocolate and green sprinkles on a textured ceramic plate, with a blurred restaurant interior in the background.
Two women sitting at an outdoor bar table, laughing and enjoying drinks, with a man sitting in the background and other patrons in the distance, under umbrellas on a sunny day.
A pizza topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, slices of pepperoni, fresh basil leaves, and ricotta cheese on a wooden pizza peel.
A bowl of beef tartare garnished with shaved cheese, surrounded by fresh greens and two pieces of bread.
A blue cocktail in a coupe glass with white foam on top, garnished with red sprinkles, placed on a white marble table.
A bowl of beef carpaccio garnished with microgreens, sliced mushrooms, and crispy fried onions, served with a side of dipping sauce. Other dishes, including fried chicken and a green salad, are partially visible in the background.
A small grey bowl with two breaded and fried fish fillets, garnished with a halved soft-boiled egg and fresh greenery, sitting on a wooden surface.
A pink cocktail garnished with mint and fruit in a martini glass on a dark wooden table with a blurred bar background.
Restaurant kitchen with two women preparing food behind a counter, seen through a window with red illuminated hangul signs above.
A woman standing inside a brightly lit restaurant or cafe, facing towards a group of seated people, with sunlight streaming in through windows and creating lens flare effects.
A cheeseburger with a beef patty, melted cheese, pickles, and a brioche bun paired with French fries on a white plate.