Mouthwatering visuals matter — and Chelsea Loren creates styled food photography that makes customers want to take a bite. Based in San Diego and serving Los Angeles, Orange County, and beyond, Chelsea works with restaurants, coffee shops, boutique CPG brands, luxury hotels, and tourism boards to create strategic, scroll-stopping imagery.

Whether you're launching a new seasonal menu, rolling out a limited-edition product, or refreshing your restaurant’s website, professional photography helps you stand out in a saturated market. Chelsea’s approach blends editorial styling with a marketing mindset — helping you tell your brand’s story with fresh, relevant content that resonates across social media, websites, press features, and packaging.

Styled Food Photography

Who It's For:
Restaurants and cafes looking to elevate their food and drink photography

Bakeries, breweries, and cocktail bars showcasing new seasonal offerings

Luxury hotels and resorts curating culinary experiences for travelers

Tourism boards celebrating local food culture and travel campaigns

CPG brands (from hot sauce to snack bars) creating content for ads, PR, and retail launches


What Chelsea Captures:
Styled food and beverage photography
Editorial-style recipes and cookbook photography
Candid hands-in-motion lifestyle food shots
Branded food content for Instagram, Pinterest & paid ads
Visual storytelling for chefs, restaurants, and hotel dining

Your ingredients change with the seasons — your imagery should too. Let’s create a library of visual content that keeps your audience engaged and hungry for more.

Ready to bring your brand’s flavor to life?
Contact Chelsea to book your styled food photography session in San Diego, Orange County, or Los Angeles.

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