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Cutty Sark
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Van Gogh Vodka
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The Stay at Home Chef
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Glen Moray
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Sweet Biscuits & Limeade
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Smart Cookie
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The Recipe Critic
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Töst
Salt Lake City Food Photographer for Restaurants & Beverage Brands
Capturing mouthwatering visuals for restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, and food brands in SLC and beyond
Food Photography in Salt Lake City
Based in Salt Lake City and available nationwide, I specialize in photography and UGC (user-generated content) that helps food and beverage brands stand out. Whether you’re launching a new menu, refreshing your branding, or promoting a seasonal campaign, I create custom visuals that connect with your audience—and make them hungry for more.
Restaurant & Menu Photography | UGC for Social Media | Branding Photography for Breweries & Distilleries | Content Creation for Coffee Shops & Packaged Food Brands
Let’s make your food look as good as it tastes.
Food, Product, & beverage Photography for Brands
Food and beverage photography
Captivating, high-quality food and beverage photography that turns your dishes and drinks into irresistible visual experiences. From expertly styled cocktails to mouthwatering plated meals, I create professional, scroll-stopping imagery that elevates your brand and drives engagement.
Social Media Content & Strategy
Strategic, high-quality social media content that keeps your brand top-of-mind. I create a batch of engaging visuals—optimized for reach, including a powerful pinned post strategy to highlight your products, promotions, and events for maximum impact.
UGC COntent
Authentic, high-converting UGC content that builds trust and drives engagement. I create visually compelling, relatable videos and photos that showcase your products in action—perfect for social media, ads, and brand storytelling that resonates with your audience.
Branding Photography
Showcase your brand’s personality with professional branding photography. From in-house shots of your restaurant, brewery, or bar to behind-the-scenes moments and staff introductions, I capture the essence of your space and team—creating authentic visuals that connect with your audience.
Let’s get the awkward part out of the way.
Budgets are real life, not dirty words. Here’s what working together typically costs.
Photography Packages
Product & Menu Essentials – Starting at $1,000
Perfect for brands needing clean, cohesive visuals for websites, social media, and marketing materials. Includes planning, styled shoot, and edited image gallery.Full Visual Storytelling Shoot – Starting at $2,500
Ideal for larger brands or multi-location businesses that need a deeper library of imagery: ingredients, interiors, team, and signature products
Content Creation Retainers
Monthly Content Partner – Starting at $1,400/month
A three-month minimum commitment with 30-day notice. Covers ongoing social content, short-form video, and creative strategy.
À La Carte Services
“Tiny” Shoot – Starting at $850. Headshots, interior photos, quick menu update, “we just need a few specific things photographed.”
Custom Brand Projects – Quoted per scope
Food Photography Services in Salt Lake City
I’m based in Salt Lake City and regularly work with restaurants, beverage brands, and food businesses throughout Northern Utah. Whether you’re launching a new menu, promoting seasonal specials, or refreshing your brand visuals, professional photography can help you showcase your food in the best possible light.
I work with clients in Salt Lake City, Park City, Provo, and Ogden, as well as surrounding communities across the Wasatch Front. I also collaborate with beverage brands, product companies, and agencies nationwide who need polished food and beverage photography.
If you’re looking for a Salt Lake City food photographer (or the surrounding areas), I’d love to help bring your food and beverage brand to life through strong, story-driven imagery.
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Meet Rachel
Salt Lake Food Photographer | Creative Director | Cocktail Enthusiast
With over a decade of experience, I specialize in capturing mouthwatering imagery for restaurants, bars, distilleries, and food & beverage brands. Beyond photography, I’ve led creative teams, shaped brand aesthetics, and developed marketing strategies that turn visuals into sales.
From bold cocktail shots to crave-worthy plated dishes, I help brands refine their identity, stand out in a competitive market, and attract more customers. Whether you need high-impact photography, strategic content, or a brand story that connects, I’m here to make your vision a reality.
Let’s create something delicious. 🍸📸
Still here? check out some Frequently Asked Questions
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Food photography pricing can vary depending on the scope of the project. Factors like the number of dishes or products, styling needs, location, and usage rights all influence the final cost. Many restaurants and food brands hire a Salt Lake City food photographer for menu launches, seasonal campaigns, social media content, or product photography. If you’re planning a project, I’m happy to talk through your goals and create a custom quote based on what you need. Some starting prices are above on this page if you want and idea!
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Yes. In addition to food photography, I work with beverage brands, breweries, distilleries, and restaurants to photograph cocktails and drink menus. Beverage photography requires careful lighting and styling to capture things like condensation, glass reflections, and vibrant color. I create imagery that helps drinks look as refreshing and inviting as they taste.
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Yes. Many brands need more than just still photography for marketing today. I also create short-form video and UGC-style content designed for social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and ads. This allows restaurants and beverage brands to get both polished photography and engaging video content from the same shoot.
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I work with a range of food and beverage businesses including restaurants, breweries, distilleries, packaged food brands, recipe creators, and hospitality groups. Professional food photography helps businesses attract customers online, showcase menu items, launch products, and create stronger visual branding across websites, social media, and marketing campaigns.
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Yes. While I’m based in Salt Lake City, I frequently work with clients throughout the Wasatch Front, including Park City, Provo, and Ogden. I also collaborate with food and beverage brands nationwide that need commercial food photography or product photography for marketing campaigns and UGC.
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My process typically begins with a short discovery call where we talk through your brand, the types of images you’re looking for, and how the photography will support your marketing goals. After that, I’ll help develop a shot list and production plan so the shoot runs smoothly and captures everything you need.
If you’re planning a project and looking for a Salt Lake City food and beverage photographer, feel free to reach out through my contact form and tell me a little about what you have in mind.