In this blog post I share a selection of images from my shoots with Nurture brands. Each shoot has been messier than the one before and we created some really eye-catching imagery across several different products, each with their own style and use of different props and backgrounds. Written and photographed by London food photographer Samantha Couzens.

Intentional mess in food photography is a great way to hook the viewer and make them want to try your food. Read this blog to find out what intentional mess is exactly, why it’s such a powerful way to evoke an emotional response in your customers and things to consider when using it in your imagery. Written by London food photographer Samantha Couzens.

In this blog post I share the 3 key benefits of working with a food stylist alongside a photographer to help you decide what is best for you for your next food photography photoshoot. Written by London food photographer Samantha Couzens.

There are plenty of things to consider in getting your food to look its best. In this blog post I talk about the 3 core camera angles that I use as a food photographer to capture your food in all its glory. I also share camera angles to avoid, why camera angles are so important and how to know which angles are best for your food or brand. Written by London food photographer Samantha Couzens.

There are three core camera angles in food photography: the flatlay, the straight on, and the 45 degree. In this blog post, I’ll be going through what the 45 degree angle refers to, how you can use it in your imagery and the types of food or food scenes that will benefit most from this angle. Written by London food photographer Samantha Couzens.

The three core camera angles in food photography are the flatlay, the straight on, and the 45 degree. In this blog post, I’ll be talking about what the straight on angle is, how you can use it in your imagery and the types of food or food scenes that will benefit best from this angle. Written by London food photographer Samantha Couzens.

There are three core camera angles in food photography: the flatlay, the straight on, and the 45 degree. In this blog post, I’ll be running through what a flatlay is, how you can use it in your imagery and the types of food or food scenes that will benefit best from this angle. Written by London food photographer Samantha Couzens.

A delicious quick and easy cheat’s tiramisu recipe and a selection of images from the shoot by London food photographer Samantha Couzens.

Using a variation of blue or grey in a food photography background will create beautiful cool tones in your image. In this blog post I’ll be sharing lots of examples from my own work, both from personal projects and client commissions, to demonstrate just how versatile this choice of colour palette can be. Written and photographed by London food photographer Samantha Couzens.

In this blog post, I’ll show you how to leave the guesswork behind and determine what kind of imagery will work best for your business so you can actually get the results you want from your photoshoot. Written by London food photographer Samantha Couzens.

An easy blood orange and burrata recipe perfect as a starter, or with salad or a little greenery for a summery lunch - one of the classics at Ottolenghi’s restaurant NOPI. Styled and photographed by London food photographer Samantha Couzens.

A selection of images from 2 days of recipe development, food styling and food photography at my home studio in London for established, plant-based pulses and grains brand Merchant Gourmet. Photographed by London based food photographer Samantha Couzens.

In this blog post I’ve shared 3 different ways shadows can impact the final image and shared a handful of my own work to demonstrate how they can be used to create beautiful food photography compositions. Written by London food photographer Samantha Couzens.

A delicious light and silky creme caramel recipe made, styled and photographed by London food photographer Samantha Couzens.

A selection of images from a 2 hour shoot at my home studio to capture some giveaway images and hero shots for award-winning sourdough cracker brand Peter’s Yard. I show you how I used natural light and carefully selected textures to evoke a sense of calm. Photographed by London based food photographer Samantha Couzens.

Linens are an easy way to add texture, depth and a sense of storytelling to your images. Check out this blog post featuring 5 different ways to use them, written by London food photographer Samantha Couzens.

In this blog post I share the mindset blocks I’ve come up against since starting my own food photography business and reveal how finding my own niche has helped me book more clients.

A selection of images from a full day shoot with vegan chocolate brand, Ombar, showing you how you can bring your products to life with still images, macro shots and GIFs. Photographed by London based food photographer Samantha Couzens.

Want to know how I developed my own unique style as a food and drink photographer? Dive into this blog post to discover the 5 things I did differently and the surprising lessons I learnt in the process.

Learn how to tell a story using food photography with the latest portfolio update from London based food photographer Samantha Couzens.