Food On Focus Media is a food and beverage creative agency in Dubai. Since 2019 we have photographed menus, delivery-app listings, products and campaigns for restaurants, cafés, hotels, cloud kitchens and food brands across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the rest of the UAE. Clients include Godiva UAE, Alpro UAE, Irish Vickers, OMA Bakery and Plantoholic.
We shoot on location around your service hours or in a studio, deliver retouched files sized for every channel you use, and send a quote within 24 hours of receiving your dish list. Request a quote or see our food photography packages.
What we photograph
- Menu photography: every dish on your menu shot individually, with hero frames of your signature plates.
- Delivery-app photography: square, platform-ready images for Talabat, Deliveroo, Careem and noon Food.
- Café photography: coffee, drinks, pastries, brunch menus and interiors.
- Bakery and cake photography: cakes, pastries, packaging and seasonal ranges.
- Beverage photography: coffee, juices, mocktails and cocktails.
- Hotel and fine-dining photography: multi-outlet shoots scheduled around service.
- Product and e-commerce photography: packaged food, retail ranges and online-store images.
- Marketplace listing photography: product images built to marketplace specifications.
Outside Dubai, see food photography in Abu Dhabi. If you need moving images too, food video and reels can be shot on the same day as the stills.
Shoot types and what each includes
| Shoot | Typical scope | Time on site | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small menu refresh | 5 to 10 dishes | A few hours | Best sellers, new dishes, updating a delivery menu |
| Full menu shoot | 20 or more dishes | Half day to full day | Openings, rebrands, new crockery, delivery-app launches |
| Seasonal or campaign shoot | Set by the concept | Planned per project | Ramadan, Eid, summer menus, launches |
| Ongoing content | Agreed per session | Monthly or quarterly | Brands that post often or change dishes regularly |
Every shoot includes a dish-by-dish shot list agreed in advance, one consistent look across the set, retouched and colour-corrected high-resolution files, and sizes for each channel, including delivery-app crops. Full details are on the packages page.
How a shoot works
- Brief and quote. Send your dish list and the channels you need images for. We reply with a quote within 24 hours. Our food photography brief template shows what to include.
- Shot list. We agree every dish, angle and format before the day, so your kitchen knows the plating order.
- Shoot day. On location, we work around your service hours. In the studio, we shoot under constant lighting.
- Delivery. You receive retouched files in the sizes each channel needs, from print menus to Talabat crops.
For an opening, book two to three weeks ahead. For Ramadan or Eid menus, book four to six weeks ahead.
Recent work
- Godiva UAE: an e-commerce shoot of 35 to 40 products from three angles each, delivering more than 120 images in a single day. The images are used on Godiva's online store.
- Irish Vickers: 15 styled food and drink visuals in one day for a Guinness-serving pub in Dubai. Guinness later asked to use selected images, and the venue was featured in Time Out Dubai.
- OMA Bakery: monthly photography and reels since 2024. One product launch reached more than 255,000 organic views.
- Alpro UAE: nine plant-based drinks plus specials styled and shot in under a week, then retained for the 2025 summer café campaign.
Commercial food photography for brands and campaigns
Beyond restaurant menus, we shoot commercial food and drink photography for brands: packshots and e-commerce images, packaging, campaign key visuals and lifestyle images for ads, print and social media. For Godiva UAE we shot more than 120 product images for its online store in one day, and for Alpro UAE we produced key visuals and product and lifestyle photography for a new milk pack and a summer campaign.
See food product photography for studio and packshot work, and marketplace listing photography for Amazon.ae and noon images.
What a food shoot costs
We do not publish a fixed rate card, because the price depends on five things: the number of dishes, how much styling they need, where we shoot, which channels the images will be used on, and how quickly you need the files. A small menu refresh costs less than a full menu or a seasonal campaign. Our in-house food stylist and rush delivery are optional extras. Send your dish list for an exact quote. Our food photography cost guide explains each factor in more detail.
Who shoots it
Shoots are led by our in-house team: co-founder and head food photographer Logeswari K. M. and photographer and cinematographer Hessam, with in-house editing and design. Logeswari's food photography tips show how she approaches a dish.
Comparing studios? Our guide to choosing a food photographer in Dubai sets out what to check, and our round-up of food photographers in Dubai lists seven studios, including us.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How many dishes can you photograph in a day?
A full menu shoot covers 20 or more dishes in a half day to a full day. The exact number depends on how quickly the kitchen can plate and how much styling each dish needs, so send your dish list for a realistic estimate.
How much does a food photographer cost in Dubai?
There is no fixed rate. The price depends on the number of dishes, the styling, the location, the channels the images will be used on and the turnaround. A small menu refresh costs less than a full menu or a seasonal campaign. Send your dish list and we will quote within 24 hours.
Do you photograph outside Dubai?
Yes. We shoot across the UAE, including Abu Dhabi, and travel and set-up are included in the quote.
Is food styling included?
Art direction is included in every shoot. Our in-house food stylist is an optional extra, recommended for hero dishes and fragile foods. See food styling.
Can you shoot video on the same day?
Yes. Reels and short videos can be added to a photo shoot, which is usually more cost-efficient than booking a second session.
How far ahead should I book?
Book two to three weeks before an opening, and four to six weeks ahead for Ramadan or Eid menus.
Do you provide images sized for Talabat, Deliveroo and noon Food?
Yes. Delivery-app crops are part of the standard delivery, alongside web, social and print-ready files.
Ready to book? Send us your dish list and we will reply with a quote within 24 hours.