Cookbook Styling and Photography

As a cookbook author myself—in addition to being a food stylist, drink stylist, and tabletop prop stylist—I know how to translate recipes into imagery that feels clear, craveable, and true to an author’s voice and vision.

Gorgeous styling and food photography is what makes someone pick up a cookbook—and what ultimately convinces them to bring it home. Before a reader cooks a single recipe, they’re buying a feeling.

The photography sets the tone: Is this book cozy and comforting? Fresh and health-forward? Bold and celebratory? Strong visuals communicate the promise of the recipes instantly, building trust that the food will turn out beautifully in their own home kitchen.

From a marketing perspective, photography is the most shareable asset a cookbook has. It drives online sales, social media promotion, press features, and retailer placement. A compelling cover image can make the difference between a scroll-past and a click.

Cookbook assignments are a labor of love—diving deep into recipes and creating tablescapes that support the story. Every plate, fork, linen is chosen to enhance the author’s voice while creating a cohesive, inviting world.

In my food photography studio, my trusty team and I can produce 8–10 fully styled recipes per day, balancing efficiency with thoughtful detail. With live remote viewing, so that authors, editors, or art directors can give real-time feedback, ensuring every shot stays aligned, collaborative, and on schedule.

My studio rental includes access to my extensive tabletop prop collection, giving each project a wide range of surfaces, linens, glassware, dishware, flatware, barware, vases, and decorative elements to elevate every shoot.