Food photography is more than capturing a plate — it’s about evoking taste, smell, and emotion through a single image. In India’s culinary boom, the role of food photographers has become critical for restaurants, chefs, FMCG brands, and editorial platforms.
These top 10 food photographers in India combine aesthetics, lighting, and storytelling to make your mouth water just by looking at their images. Whether for cookbooks, advertising, or social media, their work turns food into fine art.
📸 1. Nitin Tandon – nitintandonfoodstyling.com
📍 Mumbai
Why He’s Top: A pioneer in food styling and photography in India. Nitin is known for creating high-impact visuals for top FMCG and hospitality brands.
🎯 Specialties: Commercial food ads, FMCG, packaged food
📸 2. Kunal Chandra – kunalchandra.com
📍 Delhi NCR
Why He’s Top: With a clean, natural aesthetic, Kunal’s work blends lifestyle with gourmet photography. Frequently works with restaurants and luxury food labels.
🎯 Specialties: Editorial food, cafe culture, chef portraits
📸 3. Debasish Shom – debasishphotography.com
📍 Kolkata
Why He’s Top: A master of capturing Indian cuisine with mood and texture. His photography is often used by cookbooks and premium catering brands.
🎯 Specialties: Regional cuisines, editorial, storytelling food photos
📸 4. Sanjay Ramchandran – sanjayramchandran.com
📍 Chennai
Why He’s Top: Sanjay is both a filmmaker and photographer, bringing cinematic lighting to food shots. He’s known for shooting ad campaigns for top South Indian brands.
🎯 Specialties: Artistic plating, commercial ads, South Indian cuisine
📸 5. Sanket Chavan – sanketchavan.com
📍 Mumbai
Why He’s Top: Sanket’s signature look includes rich tones and dramatic lighting that brings out the texture of every dish. Popular with restaurants and delivery brands.
🎯 Specialties: Dark mood food shots, gourmet, beverages
📸 6. Amrita Samant – mommyshotsbyamrita.com
📍 Bangalore
Why She’s Top: While known for motherhood photography, Amrita’s growing food photography portfolio has been praised for its vibrant and playful style.
🎯 Specialties: Lifestyle, desserts, child-focused food campaigns
📸 7. Soma Rathore – eclecticdimsum.com
📍 Delhi
Why She’s Top: Blogger turned food stylist, Soma’s photography combines homemade charm with professional precision. Great for brands targeting home chefs.
🎯 Specialties: Indian home food, recipe photography, blogs
📸 8. Richa Hingle – veganricha.com
📍 Seattle (Indian origin)
Why She’s Top: Richa is a food blogger and photographer whose plant-based dishes have gone global. Her books and blogs feature stunning food compositions.
🎯 Specialties: Vegan, plant-based, cookbook photography
📸 9. Prachi Joshi – delishdirection.com
📍 Mumbai
Why She’s Top: A food and travel writer who pairs compelling storytelling with aesthetic food visuals. Ideal for hospitality and editorial campaigns.
🎯 Specialties: Food culture, cafes, desserts
📸 10. Ashish Chawla – ashishchawla.com
📍 Delhi
Why He’s Top: An advertising veteran, Ashish has captured food campaigns for brands like McDonald’s, KFC, and Coca-Cola with vibrant precision.
🎯 Specialties: High-end commercial food advertising
