Judy Doherty Judy Doherty

Crafting the Visual Story: Photographing a Master Brewer's Non-Alcoholic Beer

"As a food and beverage photographer, there's nothing more exciting than diving deep into a brand's story, especially when it involves a product as revolutionary and delicious as a non-alcoholic beer crafted by a master brewer. We recently had the incredible opportunity to build a comprehensive visual library for just such a brand, focusing on showcasing not just the product, but the entire elevated experience. From clean, crisp shots of the beautifully designed cans and full cases, highlighting the premium packaging, to vibrant captures of its unique flavor profiles (think subtle citrus zest or malty warmth!), every image was designed to convey the exceptional taste. We then brought the lifestyle element to life, photographing people genuinely enjoying this 'so, so, so delicious' brew in fun, authentic settings, perfectly illustrating its versatility. Finally, we explored exquisite food pairings, demonstrating how this non-alcoholic option can beautifully complement a gourmet meal or a casual snack, proving that sophisticated sips don't always need alcohol."

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Judy Doherty Judy Doherty

Witches and Ghosts

October just got spooky-delicious! 👻 We channeled our inner witches this month to conjure up a terrifyingly tasty feast, all captured through the lens. Our shoot featured wickedly detailed marshmallow ghosts, a shimmering witches' spell table laden with captivating treats, and a few truly bizarre culinary creations like sugar "potions", sleek black candies, and a hauntingly good bowl of spaghetti topped with chocolate Nutella and candy eyeballs. To complete the coven, two stylish witches made a final, dramatic cheers over the bubbling cauldron with vibrant blood orange martinis, perfectly capturing the eerie, festive spirit of the season.

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Judy Doherty Judy Doherty

Fall In Love With Butters

I recently photographed a fall campaign for a client’s pumpkin and apple butter, highlighting their packaging and the rich flavor cues that define the brand. Alongside clean product imagery, we crafted a lifestyle story with models savoring the spreads on toast, capturing how naturally they fit into everyday moments. To bring extra energy and depth, we layered in video—playing with hard light and close-up motion to showcase the luscious, spiced butter in action.

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Judy Doherty Judy Doherty

Who Loves Olives?

We had an absolute blast partnering with Lindsay Olives to whip up some incredible new recipes, videos, and GIFs! Our top pick has to be this show-stopping chimichurri sauce, made with their delicious olives, quality EVOO, fresh herbs, and perfect seasonings. Trust us, it's the secret ingredient that'll make your grilled chicken truly unforgettable!

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Judy Doherty Judy Doherty

Introducing Our Director's Reel (for Reels!)

Introducing: The Director’s Reel... for Reels!

Take a quick spin through our greatest hits—a fast, fun compilation of our most mouth-watering recipe reels. From sizzling skillets to fizzy pours, this reel highlights how we turn CPG, food, and beverage products into scroll-stopping content.

Reels and vertical videos are perfect for Instagram, TikTok, email marketing, and more. Ready to bring your product to life with crave-worthy recipe content? Let’s get cooking—reach out today!

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Judy Doherty Judy Doherty

Honey Library

Here is a library of CPG images for Sioux Honey Co-op showing many seasons for their marketing program. We sought to show many uses for the honeys in their coop. The cameras were going from the kitchen to indoor and outdoor lifestyle setups and the studio. In addition to the still images we also shot videos, reels, and stop-motion gifs.

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Judy Doherty Judy Doherty

California Dreaming

This test shoot was all about celebrating California's bold, delicious flavors. With cheeseburgers, Baja-style bites, and sun-soaked drone shots of LA flooding our social feeds, we drew inspiration straight from the Golden State’s current vibe.

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Judy Doherty Judy Doherty

Beautiful Inside and Out

Here is an overview reel of recipe steps made for a beauty channel. Making food reels for Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok is a great way to grow your channel.

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Frappe

Salted caramel frappe is a delicious drink and our beverage photography goal was to show all the textures, colors, and flavor cues with this frosty drink.

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Super Foods

We see a lot of AI these days, and playing with the tools is always fun. We find AI most useful for creative deck inspiration and filling in the blanks for lifestyle backgrounds and ingredients that are out of season.

Check out some creative uses in this product photography shoot with supplements and superfoods

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