FOOD PHOTOGRAPHER AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR
RESTAURANTS + FOOD BRANDS + BEVERAGES
BASED IN LOS ANGELES
Imagery that makes food feel like something you want to reach for.
I photograph for restaurants and food brands across Los Angeles, blending editorial storytelling with the clean, appetizing polish commercial work demands.
Whether it's a moody hero shot for a menu relaunch or a bright packaging campaign, every image is built to make the food, and the brand behind it, unforgettable.
PHILOSOPHYGreat food photography isn't just about making food look good. It's about making it feel true. True to the chef's intention, the brand's voice, the moment on the plate.
My approach is rooted in creative partnership: understanding the story you're telling, the audience you're reaching, and the feeling you want the image to leave behind. From concept and styling collaboration to lighting, shooting, and final retouching, I offer a full-service experience designed to make your food and your brand look like the best version of itself.
SERVICESRestaurants & Hospitality
Commercial photography for CPG brands from hero shots to full campaign assets and e-commerce libraries.
Food & Beverage Brands
Menu photography, brand imagery, and editorial content for restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups.
I’m Maria. A food photographer, art director, and the creative behind Maria Hedrick Photography.
I work with restaurants and food brands to create imagery that's refined, appetizing, and unmistakably theirs.
My work lives at the intersection of editorial mood and commercial precision. Shaped by a deep respect for craft, ingredient, and the people behind the plate.
Maria Hedrick • Photographer & Art Director