by Naf Castanas | 5 Aug 2021 | Food and Drinks, London Restaurant Photography, Restaurant & Brand Photography
Photographing the pop-up menu at Pastore in Hackney Jake and Oli have worked in professional kitchens for years. In 2020, during lockdown, they decided to bite the bullet and open their own restaurant. Thus was born Pastore. In early 2021, as restaurants were only...
by Naf Castanas | 29 Jul 2021 | Behind the Scenes, Food Photography, Food Styling, London Brand Photography
Behind the scenes: Food Styling for the latest HelloFresh ad Whether you’ve tried it or not, you’ve certainly heard of HelloFresh. This meal-kit company has taken the world by storm. Founded in Germany ten years ago, HelloFresh now boasts operations across...
by Naf Castanas | 15 Jul 2021 | Behind the Scenes, Food Photography, London Restaurant Photography, Restaurant & Brand Photography
Should you hire a restaurant photographer? Deciding to hire a restaurant photographer can be daunting – especially for a small team or a local restaurant. It’s an added cost and are professional photos really that much better than what you can shoot on...
by Naf Castanas | 27 Jun 2021 | Food and Drinks, Food Photography, London Restaurant Photography, Restaurant & Brand Photography
The iconic Egusi Bowl at Chuku’s in Tottenham. Shot by Naf Castanas | A Dash & A Splash Brother-sister duo Emeka and Ifeyinwa wanted to put Nigerian cuisine on the map. With their restaurant Chuku’s in North London, they have innovated the food they...
by Naf Castanas | 27 May 2021 | Food and Drinks, Food Photography, London Restaurant Photography, Restaurant & Brand Photography
Restaurant Photographer London. Shot by A Dash & A Splash at The Haberdashery in Stoke Newington Massimo was born to host. Even as a child, he would be busy in the kitchen, making – often inedible – cakes with the ingredients he saw his mom and...
by Naf Castanas | 5 May 2021 | Food and Drinks, Food Photography, London Restaurant Photography, Restaurant & Brand Photography
Head Chef Chavdar Todorov has been working in professional kitchens for over 15 years. His ample knowledge of ingredients and fusing of different cuisines characterise his latest venture. SlowBurn opened its door in November 2020, during the national lockdown, and...
by Naf Castanas | 21 Apr 2021 | Food Photography, London Brand Photography, Product Photography, Restaurant & Brand Photography
Steve Benbow started with honeybees on his roof in London. He has now grown The London Honey Company to include honey from around the country, as well as Zambia and New Zealand. I had the chance to shoot four of their products in a really fun photoshoot. Product...
by Naf Castanas | 8 Apr 2021 | Food Photography, Food Styling, London Brand Photography, London Restaurant Photography, Restaurant & Brand Photography
Patrick and Uberto grew up in Italy. After moving to London, they started Scarpetta Pasta to replicate the Italian experience of sharing food. They now boast three locations, which are truly beloved. This year, they launched their wonderful Pasta Meal Kit. ...
