Food & Drink Photography in Southampton
I'm Ryan Stanikk, a food and drink photographer based in Southampton, and my aim is always twofold: to make the viewer instantly hungry, and to capture the atmosphere that the restaurant or brand wants to project. My background in design means I pay close attention to colour accuracy, layout, and balance within the frame, ensuring every shot feels intentional and true to the dish. At the same time, I adapt to the style of each client - whether that's bright and fresh for a modern cafe, dark and moody for a cocktail bar, or refined and elegant for fine dining. It's not just about showing what's on the plate, but creating an image that reflects the experience of sitting down to enjoy it.
I work with independent restaurants, bars, cafes, hospitality groups and food brands across Southampton, Hampshire and the wider UK. Previous clients include Padharo, Kesarum, Porters, Room2, Mettricks, Ocean Grill, Sakura, Sprinkles and more. Work ranges from full menu relaunches and social media content days to new product shots for delivery platforms and hospitality brand campaigns. If you need ongoing content across a season or a one-off set of hero images, I can structure the day around your team and kitchen schedule to keep everything running efficiently.
Every shoot is delivered in colour-managed files ready for web, print or social. I can work alongside your stylist and kitchen team or handle the full setup from start to finish. If you also need product photography for packaging or brand materials, or wider commercial photography for your business, I cover those too. Get in touch to talk about your next shoot.
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