Menus, ordering & delivery apps
Menu & Food Photography
Menu photography for restaurants, cafés, bars and caterers: every dish and drink shot for printed menus, online ordering, delivery apps and social media.
- 750+ conferences · 2,200+ weddings
- Rated 5 stars
- Insured by State Farm: $1M / $2M
- Published prices, book & pay online
What menu & food photography includes
Menu photos do the selling at the moment of decision: when someone is scanning an online menu, choosing on a delivery app or looking up at a menu board. Clear, appetizing photos of each item help customers decide quickly, try something new and add a dessert or drink they might have skipped if all they had was a line of text.
MacroSnaps food photographers work in your kitchen with your chef. We set up lighting near the pass, photograph each dish as soon as it is plated and capture overhead and angled versions so you have options for every layout. Working quickly at the pass keeps food looking the way it does when it reaches the table.
We deliver images cropped and sized for your printed menu, website, online ordering system and delivery apps such as Uber Eats and DoorDash, with one consistent look across the whole menu. When dishes change, we can match the original lighting and angles so new photos fit right in. Sessions are booked by the hour online and start at $350.
The challenge
Why it matters
Consistency across the menu
Mixed lighting and angles make a menu look patched together. One setup for all items keeps the menu uniform.
Delivery app specs
Each app crops and sizes photos differently. We deliver versions that fit their formats.
Food changes fast
Dishes wilt, melt and cool within minutes. Working right at the pass keeps food looking the way it does when served.
Deliverables
What we create for you
Full menu photography
Every dish, side, dessert and drink photographed in a consistent style.
Overhead flat-lays
Top-down shots of single plates and full spreads for menus and social posts.
Delivery app image sets
Images cropped and sized for Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub and your online ordering platform.
Menu board and print images
High-resolution files for printed menus, table tents and menu boards.
Cocktail and beverage photos
Drinks shot with controlled backlight to show color and clarity.
Short food clips
Pours, sizzles and cheese pulls for Reels, TikTok and digital menu screens.
Our work
Services
Services for this project
Book any of these online at our published rates.
Need a website, ads or SEO too?
Our sister agency MacroHype puts your photos & videos to work
MacroHype, our sister agency, can build your restaurant website and online ordering pages and run local Google and social ads that feature your new menu photos.
How it works
Simple, transparent booking
- 1
Choose your package
Pick the service and number of hours. Every price is published, so there are no quotes to wait for.
- 2
Book & pay online
Enter your date, start time and venue, then pay securely by card. Your slot is reserved the moment you book.
- 3
Your crew is confirmed
We assign a MacroSnaps photographer or videographer for your city and confirm the details by email.
- 4
Receive your gallery
Every photo is edited and retouched, then delivered in a private online gallery in high resolution.
Professional photography doesn't have to be expensive
Why clients choose MacroSnaps
13+ years, 750+ conferences, 2,200+ weddings
MacroSnaps and our parent company MacroHype have been photographing and filming for more than 13 years: over 750 corporate events and conferences and more than 2,200 weddings and private events. Menu & Food Photography gets the same experienced crews and standards we bring to every city we work in.
Prices published, not negotiated
Many vendors price by how much they think you can pay. We publish every rate: photography is $250 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour, videography is $300 for the first hour and $200 for each additional hour, with a 2-hour minimum. Everyone pays the same price.
Insured by State Farm
We carry $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate liability coverage. If your venue needs a certificate of insurance, we send it before your event.
Our own network, not a marketplace
We are one company with our own photographers and videographers across all 50 states, Washington, DC, Ontario and Quebec, so the quality, editing and delivery standards stay the same wherever you book.
Book and pay online in minutes
Choose your service and hours, pick your date and pay securely. Your slot is reserved the moment you book, and your crew is confirmed by email.
Every image edited
All photos are edited and retouched and delivered in a private online gallery in about a week. Highlight videos are delivered in 2 to 4 weeks with music of your choice.
FAQ
Menu & Food Photography: common questions
How many menu items can you shoot in two hours?
It depends on plating time and styling. A kitchen that plates efficiently can often cover a focused menu in two hours; larger menus need more time. We will help you plan the order.
Do you photograph on white backgrounds?
Yes, if your ordering system or menu design calls for it. We can also shoot on tables and surfaces that match your restaurant.
Can you match our existing photos?
Yes. Send us examples and we will set up lighting and angles to match, so new dishes fit with the rest of the menu.
What does menu photography cost?
Photography is $250 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour, with a two-hour minimum, so sessions start at $350. Edited photos arrive in about a week.
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Let's plan your project
Pick your hours and book online, or call us to plan a multi-day or multi-location production.