Meet Judy Doherty: SoCal Food & Beverage CPG Photographer

Based in Southern California, I shoot in my studio for national and worldwide brands — working locally across California and on location anywhere in the US and beyond.

Over 250,000 visuals delivered. I hold a Master's Degree in Food Business from the Culinary Institute of America and a Visual Art Certificate from UC Berkeley Extension — which means I understand your product from the inside out, not just how to light it.

Proven Results

One asset library project delivered a 44% increase in sales.

That's the point of the work. Beautiful images that don't move product are just decoration. My sweet spot is producing high-quality, on-brand content through an efficient, creative workflow that stays on budget.

The Studio

Everything needed to bring your vision to life, under one roof:

• Two tethered studio shooting stations

• Staged lifestyle sets

  • Camera-ready kitchen

  • Outdoor patio

  • Dining room

  • Family room

• Comprehensive CPG-centric prop and surface library

• Roster of local models

• In-house team for styling food, beverages, and props, plus recipe development

• Roster of LA Peerspace studios and local models with the ability to permit in LA

From the initial creative deck through final retouching — one team, one location, one production.

How we work:

I team up with brands, marketers, social teams, agencies, chefs, and entrepreneurs to build content that connects — and converts. Whether in-studio or on location, production is flexible, professional, and efficient. Schedule a free call.

Credentials

Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII — Photographer, Director, Owner, Expression Food Inc., dba Judy Doherty Photography (CV)

Master's Degree, Food Business — Culinary Institute of America

Visual Art Certificate — UC Berkeley Extension

Member: APA · AtEdge · IACP‍ ‍The LUUPE · Focus on Women. Workbook Now

Awards: APA Top 100, APA Off the Clock, Luerzers Top 200 Digital Artists, Edible Cover, Edible Recipe

Serving Los Angeles, San Diego, Temecula, and the SF Bay Area. Worldwide, by remote or travel.

415-935-3591 · judy@judydohertyphotography.com