Restaurant Social Media & Food Photography

Los Angeles & Orange County

Stunning food photography, videos, and social media content from a Los Angeles County and Orange County. We’re food photographers with over a decade of experience.  Explore an eye-catching portfolio that brings culinary delights to life through vibrant colors, creativity, and compositions. 

Full-Service Social Media Management for Restaurants & Bars by Creative Media Collective

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Elevating Restaurant Brands through Visual Storytelling

Great food photography does more than just show a dish—it evokes appetite and tells your brand’s story. By balancing technical precision—like accurate white balance and deliberate depth of field—with culinary insight, we create authentic images designed for menus, social media, and advertising.

For our restaurant and bar clients in Los Angeles and Orange County, we follow a strategic process to ensure every shot converts followers into diners:

  • Strategic Framing: Custom orientations for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and print menus.

  • Lighting & Texture: Using natural and soft artificial light to highlight freshness and "crave-ability."

  • Color Fidelity: Ensuring your food looks exactly as delicious on-screen as it does on the plate.

  • Styling & Composition: Purposeful plating and propping that aligns with your brand identity.

  • Motion & Life: Incorporating steam, pours, and drizzles to capture the energy of your kitchen.

  • Pro Delivery: High-resolution files and social-ready crops delivered with a fast turnaround.

As a local specialist in SoCal restaurant marketing, we tailor our photography, videography, and social media management to your unique culinary voice. We don't just take pictures; we build the visual identity that helps your business thrive.

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Viral Food Content & Social Media Growth for SoCal Restaurants

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Style Example: Cinematic Cafe Content & Social Media Strategy.

Social Media and Website video - Creative Contents for your Restaurant

Every kitchen in LA has a heartbeat—a story told through smoke, spice, and spirit. We specialize in finding that story and bringing it to life through cinematic videography and strategic social media content. Whether it’s the quiet craft of a morning prep or the electric energy of a Saturday night rush in Orange County, we document the grit and the glamour of your business. We help restaurants find their voice in a crowded market, ensuring your digital presence is as authentic and layered as the food you serve. Let’s tell the story of your next great service.

We offer a $50 off on your first social media video, and 10% off on 1 hr. photo session. 

Beautiful spaces deserve beautiful content. This video highlights our ability to capture the flow between a stunning bar and an alfresco garden setting—the hallmark of SoCal’s premier dining spots. We provide Social Media Management and Professional Video for restaurants across Los Angeles and Orange County looking to turn their physical atmosphere into a digital magnet for new diners.

Restaurant Content Creator Portfolio | Serving LA & Orange County

LA and OC Food Photography, Videography, and Reels | Info and Shoot Details

All Los Angeles and Orange County food photography, videography, and reels packages include two in house shooters, Willy and Hilly, with over ten years of professional experience and work with hundreds of restaurants.

We shoot in RAW and every project is edited by us, not outsourced, for consistent style and reliable quality. We do not deliver unedited files. Full professional editing and digital delivery are included.

Delivery is typically via a private online gallery, with USB delivery or prints available on request for an additional fee.

We photograph and film on Sony A1 and Sony A7 III systems for clean, consistent results for menus, websites, delivery apps, ads, and social media. We can also capture vertical reels in the same session for Instagram and TikTok. On request and for an additional fee, we can shoot video on Canon Cinema, RED, or Alexa Mini for higher end productions, and photo on Hasselblad.

A travel fee applies for locations more than 15 miles from ZIP 90028.

Rescheduling within 48 hours of the shoot includes a $100 fee.

Booking multiple sessions in LA or OC qualifies for discounted pricing and custom packages.

Standard delivery is within five days. One day rush delivery is available for a $150 fee.

Image licensing varies based on usage, distribution, and paid ads.
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LA Food Photography Packages: Photos, Reels, Video & Ads

  • Food Photography | Creative Media Collective

    Food Photography | Price for Photo

    $20 per photo (minimum 5 photos)

    Dishes, Photo of the restaurant, Staff

  • A pepperoni and cheese pizza with green herbs on a white marble table, with one slice being lifted by a hand, strings of melted cheese stretching.

    Creative Media Collective | Food Photography by hour | Menu Photos

    Food Photography per hour: $200

    Include: Clean and minimalist food photography of a single menu item on a simple ceramic plate, shot from a 45-degree studio angle. Bright, natural, and even daylight illumination with soft, minimal shadows. Crisp focus strictly on the dish, set against a solid, soft neutral background. No restaurant interior, exterior, or clutter. High clarity, appetizing, commercial-ready for a clean menu and flyer layout.

  • Egg benedict

    Creative Media Collective | Photography for Restaurants by project

    $400 • 45 minutes • 10 to 12 edited photos
    $600 • 1 hour • 15 to 20 edited photos
    $900 • 2 hours • 25 to 30 edited photos
    $1,200 • Full menu coverage
    $1,600 • Full menu + wine and drinks coverage

    Details: Sophisticated contemporary food photography crafted for medium and large scale restaurants. Cinematic, true to life imagery with soft directional lighting, dramatic shadows, and rich texture that elevates every dish with depth and atmosphere. Complete visual coverage including signature dishes captured from multiple angles, banner and marketing images, restaurant interiors and exteriors, portraits of chefs, kitchen staff, servers, hosts, and owners, all styled to reflect the personality and energy of your brand. Custom editing and color grading tailored specifically to match the mood, aesthetic, and identity of your restaurant across menus, social media, websites, and advertising campaigns.e

  • A grilled pork chop garnished with chopped herbs served with roasted garlic and vegetables on a white plate

    Website Photos

    Details: Professional photos plus a cinematic hero video for your website homepage.
    $1,200 to $1,500
    Designed to highlight signature plates, atmosphere, and the overall brand story.

    We also offer website design and website improvements, including visual updates, stronger storytelling, better photo integration, and a cleaner customer experience that matches your brand identity.

  • A variety of plated gourmet dishes on a wooden table, including salads, meats, and vegetable dishes, with drinks and decorative greenery.

    Photo of the Restaurant

    Starting at $200

    20 Photos minimum of your Restaurant with interior and exterior

  • Person pouring sauce over a sliced beef steak with rice and garnishes on a white plate.

    Infographic Food Design (Amazon and Website)

    Food Photography and Infographic

    Starting at $80 per design

    Optimized for Amazon, Social Media, Website

  • Plate of Asian stir-fried noodles with vegetables, served with a sliced boiled egg and garnished with sesame seeds, accompanied by a cup of soup and a glass of red cocktail on a wooden table.

    Photos + Video (for website) + Reels (for social media)

    $1,500 to $2,000

    Details: Photography, cinematic website video, plus targeted short reels focused on signature dishes, atmosphere, and brand identity.

  • banner photo for restaurant - LA food photographer

    Social Media Reels

    $600 (3 reels) to $900 (5 reels)

    A dedicated batch of short form vertical reels and TikToks showcasing your food, cocktails, and dining room energy.

  • bourbon glazed salmon - Appetizer photography

    Social Media Reels + Video for website $400

    Videography session up to 1 hr.

    Professional Editing

    1 Reels up to 45 sec + 4K Video up to 1 minute

  • A foodie photo showcasing a plate of steamed clams, with a single clam elegantly perched on a fork

    Hero Dish

    1 Hero dish $100

    3 Hero Dishes $250

    5 Hero Dishes $400 - additional Hero Dish: $50

  • Food photography with white background

    Food photography with white background

    1 Photo: $150

    2 Photos: $250

    3 Photos: $350 - Additional Photos: $80

  • Creative Media Collective  -  food packaging photos

    Food Package Photography for Catering and Delivery

    Price for photo: $35 (minimum 3 photos)

  • Cookbook Photos and Design

    Cookbook Photos and Design

    Cookbook Photos and Design starting at $300 per hour

  • FREE Photos, Video + Drone for restaurant and bar

    Social Media Content and Management with subscription. FREE Photos and Video.

    Full Social Media Management + Free Photos and Video

    $1,000/month • 3 posts per week
    $1,500/month • 5 posts per week

    Details: Ongoing monthly content creation, copywriting, scheduling, and engagement.

  • Chef and kitchen action photos for storytelling

    Chef and kitchen action photos for storytelling $650

    up to 2 hrs

    Add a reel for $50

    Add a 4K video for $150

    Additional Hr: $250

  • Creative Media Collective \ Behind the Scene

    Photos + Interview with the Chef or Staff for a behind the scene $550

    up to 2 hrs.

    Just interview starting at $300

    30 Photos + 1 Interview video up to 2 minutes

    Professional microphones + camera on gimbal for cinematic shots

  • chef stirring a hearty cioppino in a large metal pan in a bustling restaurant kitchen

    Menu with Food Photography - Starting at $300

    Up to 2 hours
    Up to 15 edited photos
    1 Banner Shot
    Print ready menu graphics
    Professional in house editing

  • Macro Photography - Creative Media Collective

    Macro Photography $650

    $60 per macro photo (standard)

    $100 per macro photo (premium, stacking/composite)

    Extra photos same setup: $50 each

  • A mouth-watering chicken wrap filled with fresh vegetables and grilled chicken, set against a vibrant green background, designed for an eye-catching ad

    Food Photo Background Removal & Retouching

    $49 per photo standard retouch

    $19 basic cutout

    $129 advanced composite.

Restaurant menu featuring a variety of dishes, neatly organized with clear headings and descriptions, displayed on a clean and stylish layout.

Menu for restaurants

  • Starting at $400

  • Up to 3 pages

A sleek, modern food ad for social media showcasing vibrant dishes with bold typography, minimalist design elements, and a clean layout that highlights the freshness and appeal of the food

Ads for Social Media

  • Starting at $400

  • Up to 3 pages

Cinematic, monochromatic image of a chef delicately decorating a plate with vibrant green garnish, creating a striking contrast against the minimal backdrop, capturing the artistry of fine dining.

Create a style for your Restaurant

  • starting at $600

  • website photos, content creations for social media

  • we can also built your website (this service is not included in the starting price)