Food, Beverage & CPG Photography

A person sitting on a wooden outdoor chair with colorful striped fabric, with a bottle of Nosa fruit smoothie and sliced mango on a small wooden tray.

Hero photograph of CPG product on wall with hard shadow looking up

A stack of four granola bars with strawberries, peanuts, and almonds on a pink surface against a pink background, with a Tosi crunchy bar package floating above.

Stop motion - graphic and bright colors - cinnamon rolls and coffee on orange

yogurt package cpg photography with yogurt in cherry fruit ingredients

A young woman with curly hair smiling and holding a bottle of cranberry tropical juice in a kitchen setting with fresh fruit in the background.

CPG lifestyle two models feeding each other jelly from a jar

Lifestyle image spreading jelly on toast for a child's meal - food and lifestyle photography

Stacks of sliced bread, jars of fruit preserves labeled 'Good Good' with no added sugar, fresh strawberries, raspberries, cherries, an apricot half, and a bowl of strawberries arranged on a wooden surface against a sky background.

Hands holding three Tosi crunchy snack bars with colorful packaging against a light blue background.

Two people are holding a white cooler filled with colorful bottles of organic juice on ice outdoors on a green lawn, with pink flowers in the background.

Several packages of Tosi Crispy Puffs snack in different flavors on a pink surface. A white bowl filled with the snack is in the center, with one hand reaching into the bowl to grab some, and another hand picking a piece from the surface.

A purple package of Pure Protein Wildberry soft baked protein bars placed on a bed of fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries.

A pink background with a TOSI crunchy bar at the bottom, surrounded by scattered strawberries, peanuts, and small seeds, with decorative lines of seeds.

sliced oranges in kaleidoscope on light table very artistic creative food photography by Judy Doherty

A pack of Pure Protein Almighty snack with chocolate chip cookie flavor on a yellow background.

A group of chocolate chip cookies topped with white frosting and chocolate chips, with a protein bar labeled "Pure Protein AMMMAZE Choco Chip Sandwich" in the background against a blue background.

CPG lifestyle model drinking beverage from CPG drink mix

Immersion of food and beverage desserts and beverages on table with probe lens - reel for party - social content - video

Hand holding a s'mores-inspired ice cream sandwich with strawberry, chocolate, and graham cracker cookies against a blue sky with clouds.

Hand dipping a strawberry into a jar of choco hazel spread with strawberries and hazelnuts on a cutting board.

Popcorn in a red and white bag with yellow and white signs reading "Movie Theater Flavored Butter" and "Made with Real Butter," two glasses of iced red beverages, star-shaped bowls of popcorn, and colorful scratch-off tickets on an orange table.

Cheeseburger food photo in fun party format with hand model

A person holding a waffle cone with three scoops of ice cream in front of a pink tile wall, opening their mouth and reaching towards the ice cream.

Group of friends toasting with colorful drinks at an outdoor breakfast table with fruit and juice bottles.

A person holding a plate with a hamburger containing lettuce, tomato, onions, and a beef patty, with two other hamburgers on a wooden tray in the background. A hand is pouring vegetable umami sauce labeled 'Vendu' onto the burger.

A hand pouring rosé wine into a coupe glass at the top of a pyramid of seven coupe glasses on a gold tray against a pink background.

A bowl of rice topped with sliced cucumbers, radishes, avocado, tofu, shredded purple cabbage, shredded carrots, edamame, sliced lime, parsley, and sesame seeds.

A wooden surface with a basket of strawberries, four bottles of strawberry fruit smoothie, and a yellow mesh shopping bag.

gif of lifestyle drinking cpg smoothie photography

Two glasses of lime and mint cocktails with ice, garnished with lime slices and fresh mint leaves, on a gold tray. GIF Stop Motion for beverage photography with prism lens effect - condensation on glass - hand model - bar set with moody light.

A person is holding a bottle of vegetable umami Vonda seasoning over a wooden bowl filled with chopped vegetables including carrots, cucumbers, purple cabbage, and edamame, with a wooden fork and spoon on a beige table.

stop motion gif of maple syrup going over organic pancake - beauty image - food photography

Pouring hero shot of non alcoholic beer from can - CPG beverage lifestyle photography

hands with long nails opening can of beer with foam - cpg beverage lifestyle photography

beverage photography beauty shot of canned cocktail poured into a glass with flavor cue garnish - studio styling and ice -

Dipping dip on tray stop motion gif top down food photo

Stop motion of Paloma drink and palm trees blowing in the wind

pasta jays cpg jar with sauce on red color blocking and ingredient props flavor cue red foodstyling food photography

Lime wedges, red chili peppers, hot sauce, and two glasses of lime-infused water on a white surface with a white and red striped cloth.

A table set with tomato-themed dishes and utensils, including a tomato-shaped container, a bowl of pasta with basil, cherry tomatoes, a block of cheese, a bowl of cherry tomatoes, a small bowl of tomato sauce, and glasses of water with lemon slices.

CPG Photography of product - mylar bag of popcorn with hand - lifestyle product photography

pouring chai drink milk or cream into coffee for latte and sipping stop motion gif of beverage photography

lifestyle model having fun with cpg package can of hard cider with colors - cpg lifestyle

French Fry Platter Food Photo with Models hard light polaroid style party fun wacky hip people

Colorful table setting with pink and orange plates, a cocktail glass with a light-colored drink, a small shot glass, scrabble tiles, a pink and white checkered tablecloth, a red bowl, a green plant, and string lights in the background.

A glass of lemon-lime soda being poured over a glass filled with lemon, lime, and ginger slices on a white background.

In Situ Product Photography - branded still life

A bouquet-shaped arrangement of assorted cheeses, fresh fruits like strawberries, kiwi, grapes, and oranges, garnished with herbs, wrapped in brown paper. Nearby, a wooden board holds cashews and three small cartons of cheese, including artichoke and

Blue box with white abstract plant and animal shapes on a solid yellow background

hands holding a set of cpg products out of a mailing box - cpg photography by Judy Doherty

A wooden cutting board with a cluster of round crackers, a cheese knife, a bunch of cherry tomatoes, and some fresh basil leaves.

A variety of colorful cocktails and drinks in different glasses and mugs, with garnishes like lemon slices.

Four small bowls of fruit-flavored gelatin desserts in yellow, red, and other colors on a wooden surface with a metal spoon and striped cloth in the background with stop motion gif making a spoonful.

Hip models in party light fairy lights hard light showing lifestyle fun vibes

Person holding a bottle of Uncle Matt's organic grapefruit juice with bowls of strawberries, blueberries, granola, and an orange in the background on a white surface.

Three small cups with American flags, a sparkler in the middle cup, celebrating with fireworks.

A woman smiling and holding a bottle of Pure Anatolia Organic Carrot Mix juice in front of the camera, with carrots in her other hand.

Multiple hands holding bottles of colorful fruit-flavored drinks over a table with fresh fruit, bread, and a flower vase, indicating a cheerful outdoor gathering or picnic.

Three women and a man sitting outdoors on a white couch, drinking green juice and orange beverage, with a hot tub and wooden deck in the background.

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Food, Beverage & CPG Photography for Brands That Mean Business

Food, beverage, and CPG content with stills, elevated UGC, lifestyle, stop motion, and video. All under one roof. A creative studio with a smooth, well-prepared process, and we love to tame the budget beast.

Based in Southern California, shooting in my studio for national and worldwide brands, working locally in California, and on location anywhere in the US and across the globe, Judy Doherty Studio produces complete visual libraries. Photos, stop motion, GIFs, lifestyle, and video for food, beverage, supplement, and pet brands selling on Amazon, DTC, retail, and social media are all in the wheelhouse!

Our full production service goes from planning to styling & shooting to a retouched final image library.

We fuse expert food styling with dreamy, high-end lighting and a meticulous eye for texture and detail to deliver crisp, clear, delicious visuals. We capture the essence of your brand, whether it's the refreshing condensation on a beverage can, the satisfying texture of a frozen meal, or the vibrant ingredients of a snack.

We produce a full range of assets critical for CPG success: from clean, white-background e-commerce shots (Amazon, Shopify, GS1, etc.) to aspirational, lifestyle photography optimized for social media and advertising. Our in-house chef stylist, curated local models, and extensive prop library ensure every shot is current, captivating, and speaks directly to your target consumer. Choose us for professional food imagery that guarantees maximum visual impact, enhances brand recognition, and significantly boosts conversion rates. We don't just photograph your product; we package its story.

Judy Doherty Photography is a food, beverage and CPG studio based in Southern California, shooting in studio and on location across the United States and worldwide. Clients include Costco, Dairy Queen (Colle McVoy), Rao's, Noosa, Pure Protein, Vallarta Supermarkets, Popcorn Indiana, Mrs. T's Pierogies (Hunter PR), Sugar Foods, Nuts for Cheese, Partners Crackers and The Culinary Institute of America.

Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII, is the studio's photographer, director and owner. She holds a master's degree from the Culinary Institute of America and a Visual Art Certificate from UC Berkeley Extension, and has photographed food professionally for more than thirty years. She is also the founder of Food and Health Communications, a nutrition education publisher, which is why brands in the supplement, protein and better-for-you categories bring their label and claim questions to this studio as well as their cameras.

Clean & crispProducts on White

Anchor shotStudio Heroes

Mouthwatering detailBeauty Shots

In real lifeLifestyle & Models

Playful motionStop Motion & Reels

Rated 5 out of 5 across 20 Google reviews

We worked with Judy to help establish a fresh new visual direction for Big Tree Farms, and she nailed it. Operating on very tight timelines, she understood the vibe we were going for and brought it to life through beautiful, vibrant product photography that feels distinctly us. Super creative, very resourceful, and highly collaborative.
Susie Picken, Big Tree Farms

Our company is based on the East Coast, but we were so confident that Judy was the right person for the job that we flew all the way to Los Angeles specifically to work with her. Looking back, it was absolutely the right decision. Her professionalism, attention to detail, creativity, organization, and understanding of commercial brand photography were exceptional throughout the entire process.
Irfan Bulca, Head of Sales, Retail & Food Service, Pure Anatolia

We recently worked with Judy for a CPG photography project, and she exceeded our expectations. Her professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail were outstanding. The final photos and stop motion videos perfectly captured our brand and were delivered in a timely manner.
Beth Love

I've had the opportunity to collaborate with Judy and love how she is detail oriented with lighting and arrangement. She is constantly building upon her art and so easy to talk and kick ideas with. She is a true professional who cares about her work.
Adam Brennan

I'd recommend working with Judy to anyone. She has done a wonderful job as a photographer for my company, and the photos are literally breathtaking; she helped elevate my business.
DeAndre Weaver

Judy was quick, communicative, and gave us incredible photos!
Dallin Hughes

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