Delicious & Professional - Restaurant and Food Photography

Including Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, Glendale, Paradise Valley, and Gilbert, the Phoenix metro area has no shortage of great dining options. So how does a restaurant set itself apart?

People eat with their eyes, so if you’re not using Photo Fusion Studio to showcase your menu and restaurant, you’re missing a big opportunity for customers.

How many times have you read a menu (with no photos) and said to yourself, "mmm, that looks good." but there are no photos, so how can that 'look good' to you? Because you're associating that menu item with the time that you had that food and it tasted good.

Now think about a time that you saw some photo of a dish and it just looked awful. There are millions of people uploading bad photos of food and drinks every minute to sites like Google Maps, Yelp, Trip Advisor, and Instagram.

Restaurants should not leave their marketing and first impression in the hands of amateurs taking food photos

Great images of your menu items online can surely help your cause. Professional food photographers know how to light and frame menu items to make them look their best. The experiences of professional food photographers at Photo Fusion Studio. Of course, it’s up to the chef to prepare the actual food, but the photographer works their magic and handles the rest. Let us help you make your food look as good as it tastes.

I Know The Food Industry

To say food and drink is a big deal to me, would be a gross understatement.

I grew up in my family-owned restaurant which is still in the family to this day. I've worked in restaurants more than any other job in my career and even studying as a sommelier.

My personal love of food and growing up in the industry ties into my work as a photographer, that’s authenticity.

A big rule of mine is that we respect the food and don’t fake the ingredients — my team and I aim to present things exactly how they would be delivered to a customer.

When COVID-19 Hit Phoenix Restaurants, I Jumped in to Help

When covid-19 wrecked my photography business, I immediately went to the aid of more than 20 restaurants in the Phoenix area. Restaurants had to immediately shift from dine-in to take-out. They needed photos of their food more than ever! So I used my talent and skills to give back to his community, by giving struggling restaurants an upper hand in this new world of take-out and delivery-only business model. Learn more

Here's an excerpt from my interview on ABC15

John Banquil, owner of Ling and Louie's said he was overwhelmed and grateful with Keeme's offer to photograph their food, which could then be featured on social media to attract new customers.

"I think this whole pandemic, this emergency has just shown the heart that people have," said Banquil.

"We are down probably about 75-80% from where we were. Obviously it hit right in the middle of March which is the valley's sweet spot for restaurants. We have spring training and hundreds of thousands of people in town, so that hurt quite a bit," said Banquil.

Banquil said Keeme's kindness meant a lot to his staff.

"It's just overwhelming for him to do this for us. The whole community has been outstanding. Our servers are going home almost in tears because of the generosity people are showing......."

Now flash forward to January 2021 and John shared this great post!

How To Use Your Professional Food Images

Do what John did for Ling and Louie's - He posted those photographs I took and posted them, everywhere! His website, social media, emails, newsletters, flyers, and more!

Use your polished images however you like! Many hungry customers shop online before they decide where to dine out, and they are much more likely to choose your restaurant if your website features professional food photography.

This includes your social media as well. Social interaction and images posted by your customers are great for generating buzz, but they simply cannot compare to professional images that have been styled, lit, and retouched. 

Food culture is huge on social media and not having professional food images in the Phoenix area is a major missed opportunity. In such a competitive industry, you simply cannot afford to be without professional images of your food on your website and social media. 

Why Choose Photo Fusion Studio

Our team of professional food photographers gives you the best chance to match you with a photographer that best suits your style. Your restaurant specializes in a particular cuisine and has a certain aesthetic, and we have a photographer who is the best fit for your unique offerings and personality.

My team and I all have relevant experience within the food and beverage industry. Our production team includes food stylists, retouchers, and editing assistants.

Photo Fusion Studio’s food photography team knows how to make your menu shine and will give your tasty items the polish they deserve. 

See more of our work here

Contact me on LinkedIn or at PhotoFusionStudio.com