Editors and award judges work to tight deadlines. If your images are low resolution, watermarked or the wrong shape, your feature quietly goes to someone else. That’s why Press photography for restaurants UAE needs to be prepared with media and award requirements in mind. Here is what a press-ready kit looks like.
What Publications Actually Ask For
- High resolution files, usually 300 dpi for print.
- Both landscape and portrait versions of key images.
- No watermarks, logos or text burned into the image.
- Clear usage permission in writing.
- Correct credit line for the photographer.
Build a Standing Press Kit
- Three hero dishes, clean background, no props competing.
- Two interior images, one wide and one detail.
- A founder or chef portrait, horizontal and vertical.
- A logo pack in vector and transparent PNG.
- One short brand video for digital features.
- A one page fact sheet with location, concept and opening date.
Award Submissions Are Stricter
- Read the file size and format rules before shooting, not after.
- Submit images that match the category you entered.
- Avoid heavy retouching that misrepresents the dish.
- Include evidence images if the category asks for process or team.
- Keep a dated folder of everything you submitted.
Why This Matters in the UAE
Awards and media features carry real weight in a market this competitive. We know the process from both sides. In 2026 our co-founder Logeswari was named Best Creative Agency at the BeingShe x Gulf News Excellence in Media Award, presented at the Museum of the Future in Dubai.
Frequently Asked Questions
What resolution do press photos need?
Aim for 300 dpi at print size. Supplying the original high-resolution file is safer than guessing what the publication will crop.
Should press images have my logo on them?
No. Most publications reject images with watermarks or embedded logos. Send clean files and provide the logo separately.
Who owns the copyright of my restaurant photos?
Usually the photographer, unless your agreement transfers or licenses it. Confirm usage rights in writing before submitting to media.
How often should a press kit be refreshed?
Once a year, or whenever the menu, interior or leadership team changes significantly.
Build Your Press Kit
We produce press-ready image sets for F&B brands across the UAE. See our content creation services and branding and design, view our client work, or contact Food On Focus Media.
