Top Food Photographers in Grand Rapids, MI
In recent years, Grand Rapids has become known as “Beer City,” with breweries springing up across its urban sprawl. With that comes a vibrant foodie culture that is the focus of the city’s food photographers.
If you’re looking for a talented creative to showcase your culinary creations, look no further than the following 6 artists, all of whom specialize in food photography. Ready to start your search for food photographers in Grand Rapids? Check out this list of some of the city's top talent to find the best match for your menu.
Green Frog Photo
Seth Thompson and Jeff Hage are the team behind Green Frog Photo, a Grand Rapids-based business that specializes in commercial and advertising imagery. They describe themselves as “purveyors of passion” and “agents of authenticity,” – both which are immediately apparent when browsing their food photography portfolio.
One of the most important elements of their style is having an honest and close connection with their subject matter, whether it’s a person, an industrial setting, or a plate of food. Seth and Jeff want the viewer to have something to connect with while also pushing themselves creatively to capture something truly unique.
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Craig van der Lende
Grand Rapids-based food photographer Craig van der Lende shoots both still images and films for a diverse range of corporate clients, including food purveyors and restaurants. He has previously worked for Kelloggs, Sara Lee, and United Airlines, as well as Microsoft, Sony, and American Express. Craig’s food photography is divided into two separate portfolios - food in studios and food in restaurants. He executes each masterfully.
In addition to creative styling and contrasting colors, we love Craig's vibrant overhead shots and close-up macro images that capture the textures and smells of what’s on the plate.
Sara Cozolino Photography
Sara Cozolino is a highly talented photographer who captures everything from weddings to pets, architecture, and food. She says that she loves “quiet moments and big emotions” and believes that dogs can teach us a lot about enjoying the little things in life. For example, great food.
Sara’s food images often feature wooden tables that give an earthy feel to the images and are a nice change from the bright white or dark surfaces that are often used by food photographers. She's just as adept at shooting in a studio as she is on location in restaurants, with previous clients that include Elle: Decor, Marie Claire, and Jet Magazine.
Alicia Magnuson Photography
Alicia Magnuson is a Midwest wedding and lifestyle photographer who is also no stranger to food photography. She regularly partners with local bakeries to showcase their goods and believes that “in the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary.”
We love the rich use of lighting in Alicia’s work, with strong contrasts and shadows that add depth to her images. In addition to shooting food, she also photographs the unique creations of local craft breweries.
Stacy Feyer Salo
Specializing in editorial and graphic brand photography, Stacy Feyer Salo is a food, beverage, and still life photographer who calls Grand Rapids home. She says that it was on a trip to Italy back in 2003 that she really fell in love with telling food stories, inspired by a dish of brined veal stuffed with rosemary.
Today, she dedicates her work to telling the stories of food-focused businesses and helping to create a bond between product and patron. Stacy studied at culinary arts school and worked as a private chef in Toronto and Rapids while running her own food blog. She said that photographing food was what gave her the most creative fulfillment and she hasn’t looked back since.
Hannah Rushton Photography & Styling
Hannah Rushton is a commercial and editorial food photographer who is based in Michigan’s west. She particularly loves collaborating with small businesses to tell their food-focused stories, whether it’s in the studio or on location at restaurants.
Hannah works throughout Michigan and in Chicago, with companies that include Hudsonville Ice Cream, The Frozen Farmer, FreshCap Mushrooms, and Life & Thyme. She has had her work featured in the LA Times and on Buzzfeed, to name just a couple of publications.