A woman with blonde hair in a bun, wearing glasses, a gray t-shirt, and jeans, is leaning over a table, placing a pizza inside a white and yellow striped pizza box.

BTS of Food Styling

A behind-the-scenes look at what food styling in Perth actually involves, beyond the finished shot. This page covers what happens on set: building a burger layer by layer for camera, working alongside photographers, and the prep that goes into client shoots.

Food styling is mostly invisible in the final image, but the work is real, testing how a dish holds up under lights, rebuilding it between takes, and making small adjustments most viewers will never notice.

If you're curious about how a commercial food shoot in Perth comes together, or you're considering working with a food stylist for the first time, this is the page that shows the process rather than just the result.

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A woman with blonde hair decorating a large hamburger on a white marble cutting board, using a toothpick to secure ingredients.

BTS building a burger

BTS burger build

A woman with gray hair smiling at a table with food, set in a studio with a large window and a pink floral curtain, with a monitor displaying food images in the background.
A woman in a red and white striped shirt preparing food in a photography studio, with lighting equipment and monitors showing food images around her.

BTS: On set with Sum Effect

A woman with blonde hair in a bun, wearing a light gray t-shirt and blue jeans, stands at a table arranging a pizza box with a pizza inside. The scene appears to be in a studio or workspace with photography equipment visible in the background.
A woman arranging sandwiches on a white table in a photography studio with lighting equipment and a white backdrop.
A woman in a red and white striped shirt is standing and writing on a notepad on a table during a photo shoot. There are photography equipment, monitors displaying food images, and a bright light in the scene.

Food Styling Frequently asked questions

  • Anything from packaging and product photography to in-store menu imagery, seasonal campaign and editorial shoots. I work with brands, cafés, restaurants and hospitality groups across Perth on a wide range of commercial and editorial briefs.

  • It depends on the scope, but earlier is better, particularly for shoots involving multiple products or locations. Get in touch with your timing and I'll let you know what's realistic.

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