I am Yuliia Kushnir, a food and brand photographer based in York.
I help restaurants, cafes and bakeries turn their dishes into appetising photo and
video content that brings in more customers.
Why professional food content pays for itself?
Customers decide what to order with their eyes, long before they read a single description.
Strong visuals shape how guests judge your food, your brand and your prices.
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Menu items with professional photos can sell up to thirty percent more than plain text listings.
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Original images raise brand trust by thirty five percent.
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98% of consumers say authentic, real-life images are critical to trust.
Food and drink photography for York restaurants and cafes
Four simple ways we can work together, built around your menu and your goals.
Menu & Dish Photography
A focused session to photograph your dishes and drinks for your menu, website and printed materials. You receive clean, appetising images that present every item clearly and consistently.
Social Media Content
Photo and short video content for Instagram, Reels and TikTok, planned around your offers and the season. You receive ready to publish material that keeps your social media active.
Monthly Content Retainer
A regular monthly shoot that keeps your visuals fresh as your menu changes. You get predictable delivery, priority scheduling and a growing library of images and videos.
Seasonal Campaign Shoot
A larger session built around a new menu launch or a seasonal promotion. You receive a complete set of images and videos designed to support one clear marketing goal.
I am a photographer with more than ten years of experience, now based in York. I specialise in food and brand photography, and I work with restaurants, cafes, bakeries and businesses that want their products to look their best.
I bring my own professional equipment and I travel to your location across York and North Yorkshire, so the shoot fits around your kitchen and your schedule. I created content for established brands and restaurants, along with independent bakers and small producers.
I also create brand photography and professional headshots for sole traders and professionals in York, including yoga teachers, coaches and psychologists who want their personal brand to feel warm, trustworthy and truly like them.
My approach stays close to the real product, with natural editing and no heavy retouching, so your food looks fresh and honest. I shoot both photography and video, which means you can cover your menu and your social media from a single session.
How the process works
Good planning is what turns a nice photo into a photo that works for your business.
1
Discovery Day at Park
We talk through your business, your goals and the dishes you want to feature.
2
Planning
I prepare a clear brief and a moodboard, so we agree on style before the shoot.
3
The shoot
I arrive on location with full equipment and photograph your dishes and drinks.
4
Editing
I select the best frames and edit them with a natural, professional finish.
5
Delivery
You receive your photos and videos in an organised gallery, ready to use.
What clients say
Iwona Michalska
Yuliia is so easy to work with. She always makes me feel comfortable and surprise me with new ideas. I used her amazing skills many times during family functions and business branding. Highly recommend.
Tetiana Domina
I’m genuinely so happy with this photoshoot and the final result. ✨ Yuliia very delicately captured the exact vibe and feeling I wanted to communicate through my photos. She managed to reflect not only me as a person, but also the premium positioning of my brand in such an elegant and natural way. The whole experience felt very professional, calm, aesthetic, and thoughtful from start to finish. She has a beautiful eye for details, energy, light, and personal branding. These photos truly feel aligned with my vision, my work, and the atmosphere I want my audience to feel when they see my brand. Highly recommend Yulia if you want photos that feel both elevated and genuinely you. 🤍
Frequently asked questions
Do you travel to restaurants and cafes in York?
Yes, I am based in York and travel to restaurants, cafes and businesses across the city and North Yorkshire. I bring my own lighting and equipment, so I can work in your kitchen, dining room or studio space.
How long does it take to receive the final photos?
Standard turnaround for an edited gallery is around five to seven working days after the shoot. Monthly retainer clients get priority scheduling, so their delivery is usually faster.
Who owns the photos and how can I use them?
You receive full rights to use your images and videos across your menu, website and social media. If you plan to use the images in paid advertising or on packaging, we agree on extended licensing in advance.
How much retouching is included?
Every image receives professional editing with a natural finish, including colour, light and the clean up of small distractions. My style keeps the food looking real and appetising rather than artificial.
How much does food / brand photography cost in York?
The cost of food photoshoot depends on the length of the shoot, the number of dishes photographed, and how the images will be used. For brand photo I have hourly sessions packages, with half-day and full-day packages available. Packages typically starts from £250 for a short session and ranges up to £1,200+ for a full day shoot. Also mini-sessions available.
Let's create content that grows your business
If you want your food and your brand to look professional everywhere your customers find you, I would love to help. Book a short discovery call and we will talk through your goals and your menu.
