Be the crave

Auckland food photographer

Is your restaurant standing out online amongst all the other options in your area? Are your photos making customers hungry before they even step through the door?

As an Auckland food photographer, New Hermits works with restaurants, cafés, and food venues to create professional visuals that present dishes, drinks, and spaces at their best. High-quality images help businesses attract attention online, strengthen their brand, and communicate the experience customers can expect.

In addition to photography and video, we also support food venues with menu design and printed materials such as brochures and flyers, ensuring that visual communication remains consistent across all marketing channels.

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SERVICES

Food venue services

Choose the services that best match your venue and marketing needs, and we will prepare a tailored quote for you.

A slice of toasted cake on a dark blue plate with purple flower petals on top, placed on a wooden surface.

Photos

Professional food and venue photography that presents your dishes, drinks, and space clearly and attractively. The images are created to reflect the quality and the atmosphere, helping your business stand out across websites, social media, and delivery platforms.

Plate of stir-fried noodles with broccoli, zucchini, red bell peppers, and chicken.

Videos

Short videos that capture the experience of your venue, from the preparation of dishes to the atmosphere of the space. These visuals give customers a clearer sense of what to expect and are well suited for websites, social media, and promotional content.

A menu page displaying various dishes, including rolled sandwiches, a bowl of soup, and small sandwiches, set on a pink tablecloth with a black and white patterned border and glasses of water.

Menu design

Custom menu design created from scratch and aligned with your brand. Each menu is carefully designed to match your brand style and present your dishes clearly, whether you prefer a minimal layout or a more visual format featuring photography.

Two people are looking at a restaurant menu on a wooden table. One person's hand is visible, pointing at the menu, while the other person's hand is holding the menu.

Printed materials

Branded printed materials designed to support your restaurant’s marketing and customer experience. This can include business cards, flyers, brochures, loyalty cards, vouchers, and other items created to match your visual identity and communicate your brand consistently.

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The impact of visuals

Icon of a plate with a fork and knife, indicating a dining or food area.

Make customers hungry

Many customers first discover restaurants online, long before they step through the door. The photos they see on Google, delivery platforms, or social media often shape their first impression of your food.

Professional photography presents dishes in a way that shows texture, colour, freshness, and detail. When food looks appealing at first glance, people become curious about the taste.

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Stand out on delivery apps

Delivery platforms usually display dozens of restaurants in the same category. Customers scroll quickly and often decide where to order based on the photos that appear in each listing.

Our Auckland food photographer will produce clear, attractive visuals help your dishes stand out on these platforms, giving customers a better sense of what they will receive and encouraging them to explore your menu.

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Grab attention on social media

Social media allows restaurants to stay visible to both new and returning customers. Regular posts showing dishes, drinks, or moments from the kitchen are essential.

Professional photos and videos are high-quality content to share consistently, helping your restaurant maintain interest, promote new items, and stay top of mind when people are deciding where to eat.

Close-up of a fried chicken sandwich with lettuce, tomato, purple cabbage slaw, and chicken fillet, served with a lime wedge on a black surface.
A bowl of Thai tom yum soup garnished with cilantro, served on a wooden table with a glass of water in the background.
A slice of cake on a black plate with purple sprinkles, placed on a wooden surface.
A variety of Asian dishes including a burger, dumplings, spring roll, two noodle salads with shrimp, and a black burger bun with cucumber slices and pickled vegetables, all arranged on dark plates on a black surface.
Bowl of grilled chicken topped with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, served with shredded cabbage and a side of shredded cheese and cilantro.
A bowl of stir-fried vegetables with sliced red chilies, green onions, broccoli, and a wedge of lime on a dark surface.
Open-faced avocado toast topped with radicchio, sprinkled seeds, on a black plate.
A bowl of chicken curry garnished with a basil leaf and red chili, with other dishes blurred in the background.
Close-up of three different types of brownies or dessert squares on a black rectangular plate on a wooden surface, with a blurred background.
Plate of stir-fried noodles with broccoli, zucchini, and red bell pepper.
Grilled chicken skewers with sauce, side salad with mixed greens and vegetables, and a small bowl of dipping sauce, all on a black slate serving plate.
A plate of fried rice with sliced pork and green onions, garnished with cucumber slices in the background.
Red beet carpaccio garnished with white drizzle, seeds, and a round serving of beet in the center on a black plate, placed on a wooden surface.
Comparison of an old paper menu and a new, redesigned menu for Amore Food Café, showcasing updated layout and images of food items.
A comparison of two menus for a Thai restaurant, one old and traditional on the left, and a new, modern design on the right, with images and descriptions of various Thai dishes.

Testimonials

  • G. Thapa, Bangkok Brothers

    Lara did an outstanding job photographing our food. The final images turned out absolutely fantastic: clean, vibrant, and very professional. She has a great eye for detail and was collaborative throughout the process, helping us refine ideas and ensure we got exactly the shots we wanted. What really stood out was her flexibility and patience. Things didn’t go entirely as planned on our end, with delays in getting the food ready, but Lara handled everything calmly and professionally without any pressure.

  • White house with black accents, front porch, small balcony, bay window with flowers, and a picket fence, under a blue sky with clouds.

    A. Marshall, Book Tekapo

    Absolutely thrilled with the photography work that Thaíz has done for us. She captures beautifully different lighting and the special features in a home. Would HIGHLY recommend to anyone looking to update their house photos, or for a special memory that you want to capture!

  • A bowl of colorful vegetables including broccoli, greens, and pickled red cabbage on a black plate, on a wooden table.

    K. More, Amore Food Shop & Cafe

    Lara was so professional throughout the whole process, from taking photos and video footage to getting our final photos and new menus printed and delivered to us. Highly recommend her if you're wanting a professional, top result for any images, videos, and anything you need for marketing your business online and in print.

  • Cozy bedroom with a large bed, pillows, and rolled towels, next to a red nightstand and a window with beige curtains, in a warmly lit room with framed pictures on the walls.

    J. Jin, Sunshine Housing

    We had a fantastic experience working with Thaíz Lara. She was prompt and responsive in her communication, delivered high-quality work, and showed great initiative by capturing additional shots whenever she saw the opportunity. Her professionalism and eye for detail made the whole process smooth and enjoyable. We are extremely happy with the results and would highly recommend her services.

  • Tekapo road photo

    E. Ooi, Sukhothai restaurant

    I can post the video straight up on social media without asking for anymore edits.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Our food photography in Auckland can include a range of services depending on the needs. We prepare a tailored quote based on the client’s selection. Quotes can include: photos, videos, menu design, and creation of printed materials.

  • It depends on the number of assets included in your package. However we deliver them within a short turnaround time (typically 5 days).

  • We offer the menu design and custom material production nationwide, as they can be conducted remotely. Currently, our photo and video production services are offered in Auckland and nearby regions. For inquiries about other locations, please get in touch with us on info@newhermits.com.