Food photography styles

High Key

Bright, bold and full of energy.

Turn the brightness all the way up.

Light backgrounds, minimal shadows and color that jumps off the screen.

High key photography fills the frame with light. Backgrounds stay bright, shadows stay small and colors look clean and saturated. Depending on the look, we use broad diffused light for an airy feel or crisp, hard light for sharp edges and graphic shadows.

The style feels fresh, modern and upbeat. It works for healthy food brands, smoothie and juice bars, salads, packaging, advertising and any campaign that needs to grab attention fast. It also holds up well next to bold type and brand colors.

Want images that feel like sunshine?

Restaurants and food brands across Orange County, Los Angeles and San Diego.