Preparing for the shoot/What to expect…
First and foremost - It is essential for your satisfaction (and my sanity) that all dishes are plated in the most aesthetically appeasing manner possible (i.e. using clean white plates, metal or ceramic ramekins, no aluminum foil/Styrofoam/the like, properly garnishing plates, sandwiches cut and faced outward, etc). Some forethought into how your dishes will be presented will go a long way.
I highly encourage all food shoots to be booked for the slowest part of your day/week, or even on a day that you are closed. Each dish will take me approximately 10 minutes to shoot, lighting setups can be an obstacle for servers & patrons alike, and doing a photo shoot during dinner or lunch rush amplifies the stress of an already stressful environment. It is best to have as many staging areas available as possible – having access to natural light is a major plus, but weather (especially in Florida) can change the lighting situation drastically. The slower the restaurant is, the smoother everything goes for the shoot and front/back of house alike.
Professional food photography in Tampa Bay, creating images unique to each bar & restaurant.
HOSPITALITY PARTNERSHIPS with ASH DUDNEY ARTS
Aside from individual sessions, I also offer partnerships, which is a great way to have a steady flow of fresh content for your business. The standard partnership is two one hour sessions per month of promotional photos and/or video, starting at $250 per month. These installments provide an enticing way to communicate food & drink specials, seasonal menu changes, and more. Every bar and restaurant is a unique entity, the content created for yours should be equally as customized. It is my goal to consult with you as an individual business and create an efficient game plan to capture and provide the content you desire each month. This can range from a video of your bartender building a specialty cocktail to your head chef creating the dinner special, or you talking about the history of the business. The possibilities are virtually endless. As a display of my commitment to providing the best for you and your business, I offer a free consultation as well as your first month starting at the reduced cost of $150.
