In the month of January, I executed 22 food-based photoshoots across Brooklyn and Manhattan for various eateries, mostly for delivery platform use.

From upscale Italian to Middle Eastern street-food, these photos aren't just snapshots—they're essential ingredients for success in today's online food industry. High-quality images can elevate a restaurant's web presence, entice customers, and is proven to drive more sales. From tantalizing menu shots to inviting ambiance photos, investing in professional photography isn't just a luxury—it's a strategic necessity for any restaurant looking to stand out in a crowded marketplace.

Among these shoots, some standout sessions truly captured the essence of gastronomic artistry, pictured from left-to-right from the following locations:

1. Rosticceria Evelina, Clinton Hill (Brooklyn)
2. Ricebowl and Bites, ghost kitchen for Kyuramen, Little Italy (Manhattan)
3. Plum Lounge, Sheepshead Bay (Brooklyn)
4. Dominique Ansel, SoHo (Manhattan)
5. Lava Shawarma, Flatiron (Manhattan)
6. Blue Star Parlor, Flatbush (Brooklyn)

Here are some of my favorite images from this shoot (click/tap to view full size and un-cropped):

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All images in this blog post were shot on a Nikon D850 using a 24-85mm zoom lens, and all individually post-processed in Adobe Lightroom using custom-built presets.

Jinnifer Douglass is a full-time freelance photographer based in NYC, shooting for both individuals and brands such as Google, Sotheby’s, Uber, Make Up For Ever, Squarespace, and more! Specializing in portraits, food, and special events, she works to make every piece of your social and website content ‘Insta-worthy’ with high resolution, full-frame DSLR photography and expert Lightroom editing. Interested in chatting? Leave a comment below, or send an email to info@jinyc-photo.com!