Food Photography

A bowl with flaming skewers sits on a wooden dining table. Ember Restaurant.

The light shines through two amber water glasses. Lime wedges, a bowl of corn chips and a rust coloured napkin.

12 years experience working with some of New Zealand’s most Reputable food magazines.

I have over 12 years experience working as a food photographer for some of New Zealand’s most reputable magazines titles and news media websites. These include Cuisine Magazine, Sunday Magazine, Nadia Journal, Life & Leisure, The Spinoff and Stuff Newspapers. I am also fortunate enough to work with some of New Zealand’s loved food brands including Aoraki Salmon, Barker’s, Egmont Honey, Marcel’s Pancakes and Green Meadow’s Beef.

Colour, texture, composition and a mastery of white space.

Having worked as an industrial designer in my previous career, I bring to my work a strong sense of composition and a mastery of white space. I love working with colour and texture in my work which can add a real sense of playfulness and a point of difference to shoots. I also enjoy playing with natural light and shadows as they introduce depth and complexity to any shoot. And if your food looks best under studio lights then I have the gear to work that way too.

Props for all scenarios.

With an extensive collection of props and backgrounds - amassed from op-shops and design stores over the years - and a keen eye for detail, I produce high-quality, engaging and authentic content for both print media and online platforms.

“Emma did an absolutely stunning photoshoot for my hospitality business. The photos were epic- so stylish and totally elevated my brand- she just got straight to it and was so professional and warm. Can't wait for the opportunity to work with Emma again and would HIGHLY recommend her”. Rose, Rose’s Deli.

I work both locally here in Taranaki as well as across New Zealand. Get in touch or book in a free discovery call if you would like to know more.

Rhubarb & Ginger Shrub. 4 glasses with pink syrup and rhubarb ribbons.

Two dessert glasses filled with strawberry & rhubarb Eton Mess. Strawberry Slices.

Black Doris Plum and Marscapone Ice Cream for Nadia Magazine.

Single serve meatloaf with pickles shot for Cuisine Magazine.

Close-up of a sandwich from Rose’s Deli with fried chicken, pickles, lettuce, pickled onions, and sauce on homemade focaccia.

Person holding a homemade white frosted cake decorated with white lychee fruit and small flowers on top.

A large steak standing upright on a dark surface against a dark, textured background.

Two glasses of chocolate mousse topped with whipped cream and berries on a wooden stool, with a curious tabby cat sniffing the floor underneath.

Strawberry Cheese piled high with strawberries. A slice on a plate. A glass of water and a napkin with the name tag ‘Pia”.

Close-up of a plate with sliced cherry tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, and a creamy white dip on a pink surface with amber-colored glasses in the background.

Hands placing pickled onions on a fried fish sandwich, fish fillet, and tartar sauce, with pickles on the side. For Rose’s Deli.

Mini cheesecake cupcakes topped with pink sprinkles on a cooling rack.

Four roasted sweet potatoes topped with yogurt, roasted cashews, and chopped cilantro on a wooden cutting board, with a gold spoon beside it.

Chocolate cake with glossy chocolate glaze on a glass cake stand, with a slice served on a white plate, surrounded by blueberries and a knife.

A slice of cake garnished with an orange twist. Water in an amber glass. Shot on blue linen, natural light.

A green platter with a kiwifruit half, gold spoon, lime wedges. Natural light casts shadows of large leaves over the shot.

A plate of fresh salad with greens, roasted potatoes, ground meat, and crumbled cheese, accompanied by a glass of lemonade with lemon slices and mint, on a white table with a pink napkin. For Life & Leisure Magazine.

Close-up of a sandwich with shredded chicken, lettuce, and avocado between slices of bread. For Rose’s Deli.

Cupcakes colorful edible flowers on a pink background.

Open-faced avocado toast topped with a poached egg, crumbled cheese, and chopped herbs, served on a white plate with a fork and knife, with lemon wedges on the side.

Fried Hamoumi for Egmont Honey shot on a decorative plate, seen from above, on a yellow background with scattered basil leaves.

Two glass bowls contain strawberry ice cream with crushed raspberries and rose petals. Natural light.

A fresh green salad with asparagus, mint, red onion, cheese, and chopped nuts served on a large gold platter, with a lemon wedge and a glass of dressing nearby.

Charred roasted eggplants on white paper towel with spicy red pepper paste underneath.

A sliced cake topped with blood orange slices on a yellow background, with a piece being cut and served on a fork.

A plate of food with an omelette, a fresh salad with salmon, lemon wedges, a small bowl of creamy sauce, a drink with basil, salt in a bowl, and lemon wedges on a blue surface with shadows and sprigs of herbs.

Baking ingredients on a wooden surface including three eggs in a bowl, sliced cake, a small bowl of sesame seeds, a chocolate loaf, bananas, a glass of milk, and a patterned cloth.