I'm Kristi — a Vancouver food photographer with a genuine, slightly inconvenient obsession with great restaurants and everything that goes into them.
Most food photography stops at the dish. I'm more interested in the whole story: the way the light falls across your dining room at 6pm, the energy of a kitchen mid-service, the details that make your space feel like somewhere worth being. The kind of content that makes someone put their phone down, open a new tab, and make a reservation.I shoot on-location at your restaurant, using the atmosphere and character you've already built as the backdrop. No sterile studio. No fake props. Just your space, your food, and photography that actually looks like your brand.
I work with independent cafes, neighbourhood restaurants, and food businesses across Greater Vancouver who want visual content that does more than fill a grid.
What a Restaurant Photography Session Looks Like
Every shoot is tailored to what your business actually needs. Here's what most sessions cover
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Menu hero shots — your signature dishes, photographed to make people order them before they sit down.
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Atmosphere & interior photography — the vibe, the lighting, the details that make your space worth visiting.Action & process shots — plating, pouring, the kitchen at work. Content that shows the craft behind the food.
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Team & chef portraits — optional add-on. Great for Google profiles, press features, and social media.
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Fully edited, high-resolution files — delivered within two weeks, sized for web, social, and print use.
Everything is shot on-location. No travel fees within Greater Vancouver.
Vancouver's Restaurant Scene Deserves Better Photography
Vancouver has one of the most exciting restaurant scenes in the country. The food is extraordinary. The spaces are beautiful. And yet — most restaurants are still relying on dim, phone-shot photos that do none of it justice.
Your visual content is working around the clock. It's on your website when someone Googles you at 11pm trying to decide where to take their partner for their anniversary. It's in your Google Business listing when someone types in 'best brunch in Kitsilano.' It's the first three seconds someone spends on your Instagram before they follow you or keep scrolling.
Great restaurant photography doesn't just document your food. It communicates your atmosphere, your craft, and your personality — the things that make someone choose you over the place around the corner.Whether you're a cozy Commercial Drive cafe, a Gastown cocktail bar, or a Mount Pleasant brunch spot building a following — your space has a story. I'm here to shoot it.
How to Book a Restaurant Photography Session
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Reach out — Fill out the form below and tell me about your restaurant, what you're hoping to capture, and when you'd like to shoot. I'll get back to you within 24 hours.
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We talk it through — A quick call or email exchange to go over your goals, the space, menu items you want to highlight, and any branding direction.
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We shoot — I come to you. Sessions typically run 2–4 hours depending on scope. You get on with your day; I take care of the rest.
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You get your photos — Fully edited, high-resolution files delivered within two weeks.
Ready to use everywhere.
Restaurant Photography Pricing
Every restaurant is different, so every quote is built around what you actually need — not a one-size package.Sessions are priced based on scope, duration, and usage. Most independent restaurant shoots start from $750 and include fully edited files with commercial licensing.Fill out the form below for a custom quote. Typically I'll get back to you within 24 hours with a straightforward proposal.
Let's Talk Food
If you're a restaurant, cafe, or food business in Greater Vancouver looking for photography that actually captures what makes your place special — I'd love to hear from you.Fill out the form below and tell me a bit about your space and what you're after. I'll follow up quickly.