food photos – A MATTER OF NOURISHMENT

How much does food photography cost? A straightforward guide for brands

Traditional Irish Barmbrack on a wooden board. There are a cup of tea, leaves, pinecones, cinnamon, and orange slices around the board. Styled by Dublin food photographer Chiara Gianelli

Food photography pricing is one of the least transparent topics in the industry. This guide breaks down what actually determines the cost, what to watch out for at the lower end, and how to budget realistically for brand content that does its job.