In March, I photographed 16 restaurants located across New York City. The goal was to document each establishment for various delivery platforms, however I always take time to collect additional images beyond what was required for the assignments. These supplemental shots allow me to practice my craft, add to my portfolio, and offer the restaurants more than just the bare minimum. While commissioned work was the primary purpose, I made the most of opportunities to capture extra perspectives on the city's food culture.

Pictured, left to right, top to bottom:
1. Cebu, Bay Ridge (Brooklyn)
2. Il Porto, Clinton Hill (Brooklyn)
3. Quick Grill Japan, Williamsburg (Brooklyn)
4. Fellini Coffee, Soho (Manhattan)
5. Royale, East Village (Manhattan)
6. Static Empanadas, Bushwick (Brooklyn)

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

To see more examples of this style of photography, visit my food and dining gallery >>

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!