Menu photography
Dishes shown the way a guest wants to see them.
Photos that make people crave
Menu and food photography in Toronto
Menu photography is photographing your food and drinks so your dishes look worth ordering. Be an Art, a content agency here in Toronto, works as your food photographer for restaurants, cafés and bars. "Our job isn't to document your menu. Our job is to make people crave it."
- WhereToronto
- GroupRestaurants
- PricingOn request
- StartMessage on Instagram
- Message us on Instagram
- Request a content plan
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What menu photography includes
Cocktails and drinks
Drinks that sit beside the dishes, in cocktail and drink photography.
New and seasonal menus
Photos of a new or seasonal menu, planned ahead of the launch.
Images for several places
Your menu, website, social media and delivery app photos.
A consistent look
Dishes that sit together as one menu, not a collage.
A food photographer for restaurants, cafés and bars
Restaurants, cafés and bars launching or refreshing a menu, or whose current photos do not match the food.
- Restaurants launching a new or seasonal menu
- Bars with a new cocktail list
- Kitchens improving delivery listings
Menu photography pricing in Toronto: what affects it
Menu & food photography
On request- Pricing depends on the project
- We share pricing after a short brief
What affects the price
- How many dishes and drinks are photographed
- How much styling each one needs
- How many finished images
- The length of the shoot
- Editing
- Where the photos will be used
Pricing is shared on request. What usually affects the price:
Before you compare quotes, read questions to ask about a menu shoot quote. Or message us on Instagram with your menu and your goal.
How a menu shoot works
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Brief
Think photographing a menu is easy? It starts with questions: what you want to sell, which dishes carry the menu, which drinks go beside them and where the photos will appear.
Message us on Instagram: BriefWhat we shoot
Our Instagram, @be_an.art, keeps a Menu highlight, and client messages are collected in the reviews highlight.
Where Toronto guests meet your menu
Toronto guests meet your menu on a table, on a phone and in a delivery app. Plan for all of those, so your food looks consistent wherever it appears. In our words: "They can't smell your food".
Frequently asked questions
What is menu photography?
Photographing your dishes and drinks so they look worth ordering, for your menu, website, social media and delivery apps. More in what menu photography is.
Do you work as a food photographer in Toronto, and do you photograph drinks?
Yes. Be an Art photographs food for restaurants, cafés and bars in Toronto. Drinks can be part of a content day, depending on your brief: see cocktail and drink photography.
How much does menu photography cost in Toronto?
Pricing is shared on request because it depends on the scope: how many dishes and drinks, how much styling, how many finished images and how the photos will be used. Message us on Instagram with your menu and we'll get back to you.
How many dishes should we photograph?
Start with the dishes you want to sell first and the ones guests already ask about. The right number follows your goal, such as a new menu or a seasonal launch.
Can menu photos be used for Uber Eats, DoorDash and Skip?
Menu photos are often what delivery listings need. Check each app's own photo rules before the shoot. More in delivery app photos.
Should a menu photo show the real dish?
Yes, as advice. A guest should recognise the dish when it arrives, so the photo should match the plate you serve.
Guides
Reading that goes with this service.
What Is Menu Photography? A Guide for Toronto RestaurantsWhat menu photography is, which shots a menu needs and how to prepare your dishes. A checklist for Toronto restaurants. Message us on Instagram.
Delivery App Photos: How to Audit Your ListingsHow to audit your delivery app photos: a thumbnail test, a six-point check and what to look up in each app. Message Be an Art on Instagram.
Restaurant Photography Pricing in Toronto: What to AskWhat restaurant photography pricing in Toronto depends on, how shoots are priced, and a brief template to compare quotes. Message us on Instagram.Related services
- Restaurant Photography in Torontodishes and signature items, the room and its atmosphere, your team and chef
- Delivery App Food Photos in Torontophotos prepared for delivery platform menus, consistent look across dishes, optional matching social content
- Bar & Cocktail Photography in Torontococktails and drinks, bar interior and details, bartender and team portraits
- Restaurant Content Day in Torontoa short brief about your goals before the shoot, Reels, menu photography, drinks, interior and team portraits in one day, a content plan tailored to your restaurant
- Restaurants, cafés & bars in TorontoContent for places people choose to celebrate, meet friends or enjoy a great meal
Follow us on Instagram
Content for restaurants that want to be remembered. Photo, Reels, menus and ads: see our latest shoots and ideas.
Start with a message
Tell us about your menu and your goal, and we'll help you figure out the rest. Message us on Instagram, @be_an.art. For a wider plan, ask us for a content plan for your restaurant.