Maple & Palm Studios
Food & Beverage
services
What I Do
We can all agree — fine food and drinks make life a whole lot better. But in a world overflowing with new restaurants, cafés, and shops, how do you make yours stand out? How do you show your audience that what you’ve built is more than a menu? That’s where branding photography comes in. It transforms your restaurant, bakery, or coffee shop into a story — your story — told through images that capture passion and craft.
I’m here to highlight the artist behind the plate, the atmosphere that sets your space apart, and the details that bring your brand to life. Together, we’ll create photography that not only elevates your website and socials but also connects your audience to the heart of what you do.
Food and drink have a way of telling stories — from the artistry of a Michelin-style restaurant dish plated with perfection, to the warmth of a latte served at a local coffee shop where community gathers. For me, photographing food isn’t just about making it look beautiful (though it always does). It’s about capturing the culture, the craft, and the people behind it all.
I’ve photographed laughter over shared cocktails, the quiet steam rising from morning coffee, and the hands of chefs pouring their passion into every detail. These images are a way to honor not just the food, but the love and dedication that bring it to the table.
Whether it’s fine dining meant to wow, or the cozy comfort of a neighborhood café, my goal is the same: to create photographs that feel alive, authentic, and unforgettable — images that make people want to taste, sip, and savor the experience for themselves.
It’s more than a pretty photo of an iced coffee or a perfectly plated entrée — it’s about showing the people and the stories that make your brand unforgettable. Together, we’ll create scroll-stopping, professional content that connects your audience to the flavor, culture, and experience of what you do best.
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How I Do It
hello there.
I’m Amy,
YOUR artist behind the lens
While I love a good late night paint sesh, I also love capturing the glorious world with my camera, capturing memories for you.
I'm a mom of 5, artist, photographer, lover of brunch and curling my hands around a frosty glass of iced coffee (make it black please!). I moved from the maple syrups of New England to the palm trees of Florida after 12 years of running a photography company with my sister in the evergreens. Now I'm doing it from the beaches and I love it just as much, although I miss her tons.
photographer, artist, wife, mom
Ways to Work Together
Story Session
About one hour of candid photos of real guests or models, with optional empty location shots.
Capturing: - the atmosphere, the service, the vibe, the kitchen
People Session
About two hours of candid and posed portraits of:
- the owners, the staff at work, the chef, the cooks, the servers, the barista, the team
Menu Session
Plated Menu Items
Drinks and Cocktails
Pairings and Specials
* Limited VIP F&B packages available to encompass all 3 categories on a quarterly retainer *
HOW IT WORKS
The Story Session
Perfect for restaurants, cafés, or bars looking to showcase their overall brand. This session captures the essence of your space — atmosphere, design details, kitchen action, behind-the-scenes moments, and the little touches that make your business unique. It’s about telling the full story of who you are.
The People Session
Your team is at the heart of your brand. This session highlights the chefs, baristas, mixologists, servers, and owners who bring your vision to life. From polished headshots to candid working shots, we’ll capture the personality, passion, and culture that make your business stand out.
The Menu Session
Focused entirely on the food and drinks. This session brings your menu to life with mouthwatering photography — from elegant fine dining plates to latte art and craft cocktails. These images are perfect for websites, social media, print menus, or press features, making sure your creations look as incredible as they taste.
Savory Spoon
Delicious Soup with a Rainbow of Ingredients
Sip N' Southern
Mobile Bar Cart in Wesley Chapel
DOES IT WORK?
real results
Amy has years of restaurant knowledge being a server at Heirloom in New Haven for me, and knowing she has spent her time in restaurants long before we ever met. Her knowledge transfers well to apply to her food photography. She photographed our menu items @HeirloomNewHaven for 3+ years documenting the tasty and ever changing food and drinks we offered. Her and her sister were always professional and fun to work with while giving our website an artistic approach to showing off our food. If she is ever in my area again I will use her skills again!
- "Chef"
As a food and beverage manager at a fine dining restaurant there is ALOT to take care of. Taking photos of the menu items before I send them out to my tables is the last thing on my mind. Most of the time people have dug their forks into the plate before I even think "oh shoot I should've taken a pic of that one." Honestly the night is over before I even remember to snag a photo for Instagram. After working with Amy I realized she is an asset to our restaurant well worth the price because what she does with photography is a talent I do not possess. I am more then happy to leave that job up to her.
- Francisco Genao
let's work together
I can help you visualize your story
“I don’t just photograph food; I capture the people, the culture, and the craft behind it.”
