Food & Brand Photography FAQs

Planning photography for your food business? Here are answers to some practical questions about working with The Crafted Lens, from choosing what to photograph to planning how you will use the images.

Planning your shoot

Do you photograph at my business?

Yes. I photograph on location at farms, production spaces, bakeries, cafés and restaurants. This allows us to show your food alongside the people, processes and surroundings that give it its character.

Can you photograph food, staff and interiors in the same shoot?

Yes. We can plan a collection that includes finished dishes and products, preparation, staff portraits and interiors. We agree the priorities beforehand so the shoot covers what your business needs.

Which areas do you cover?

I’m based in South Wales and work with independent food and drink businesses across South and West Wales. If your business is further afield, please get in touch to discuss the project.

How much does a photography shoot cost?

The cost depends on what we need to photograph, the finished images required and their intended use. You can view the starting collections and what is included, or contact me to discuss a commission covering your wider business story.

How do we plan the shoot?

We start with a conversation about your business, your customers and where you will use the photographs. Together we agree what to show, who needs to be involved and how to fit the photography around your preparation and working day.

What kinds of businesses do you photograph?

I work with independent food and drink businesses, including artisan producers, growers, bakeries, cafés, restaurants and farm shops. The photographs can focus on a product or tell the wider story of the people, processes and place behind it.

What can I use the photographs for?

We plan the photographs around where you need them, such as your website, online shop, menus and social media. The agreed usage is set out in your quotation, so please mention any plans for advertising, packaging or press when we discuss the project.

Do I need to know exactly which photographs I want?

No. We can work through that together. Tell me what you make, who your customers are and what you want the photographs to help you communicate. From there, we can choose the subjects and moments that matter.

Can you show me an example of your approach?

The Littlest Dairy story explores how photographs can connect a product with its farm, animals and surrounding landscape. You can also explore my food and brand photography services.

How do I enquire about a shoot?

Use the Let’s Talk page to tell me about your business, its location and the photographs you need. If you have a launch or seasonal deadline, include that too so we can discuss what is possible.