April Food Photoshoots / Manhattan and Brooklyn
April brought 17 food photography sessions across NYC, and as always, no two shoots were alike. From fast-casual newcomers to deeply rooted cultural concepts, the range of what I get to document continues to surprise me. What makes a food shoot stand out isn’t just plating or lighting—it’s the personality of the space, the energy of the team, and the story behind the menu. These six spots delivered on all fronts, offering rich visuals and strong branding moments that translated beautifully through the lens.
Featured photos from the following restaurants, pictured from left-to-right (click/tap to view full size and un-cropped):
- Corner Chinese, Hell’s Kitchen (Manhattan)
- Indo Mix, Clinton Hill (Brooklyn)
- Taboonia, Chelsea (Manhattan)
- Mya Coffee, Williamsburg (Brooklyn)
- Salma, Lower East Side (Manhattan)
- Matari Coffee, Bushwick (Brooklyn)
To see more examples of this style of photography, visit my food and dining gallery >>
All images in this blog post were shot on a Nikon D850 using a 24-85mm zoom lens, and all individually post-processed in Adobe Lightroom using custom-built presets.
Jinnifer Douglass is a full-time freelance photographer based in NYC, shooting for both individuals and brands such as Google, Sotheby’s, Uber, Make Up For Ever, Squarespace, and more! Specializing in portraits, food, and special events, she works to make every piece of your social and website content ‘Insta-worthy’ with high resolution, full-frame DSLR photography and expert Lightroom editing. Interested in chatting? Leave a comment below, or send an email to info@jinyc-photo.com!