Enhance your Brand with mouthwatering photography and scroll-stopping videos - crafted to connect, inspire, and convert.

Bringing your Vision to Life

My portfolio
A hand dusting powdered sugar onto stacked cookies and muffins with a metal sifter over a dark background with bokeh lights.

Bringing Your Brand to Life with Bold, Crave-Worthy Visuals.

Hi, I’m Marika — a Manchester-based commercial photographer and videographer, specialising in food and beverages. I create vibrant, scroll-stopping content that helps brands stand out and connect with their audience in a meaningful (and mouthwatering) way.

Whether it’s a lifestyle shoot for social media, captivating imagery for your website, or cinematic videos that tell your story — I’m here to turn your vision into compelling visual content.

I’ve had the pleasure of working with brands (and businesses) of all sizes, from passionate start-ups to established names, collaborating closely with marketing teams to deliver imagery for digital, print, and even cookbooks.

There’s nothing more rewarding than capturing the essence of a dish or drink — and helping brands like yours shine through creative, strategic content.

About me.

Services

  • A bowl of oatmeal with sliced pears on top, placed on a rustic wooden table.

    Food Photography

    Whether you need commercial or editorial food photography, I specialise in crafting visually striking images that capture the true essence of your dishes. Through thoughtful use of angles, composition, lighting, and styling, I bring depth and character to every shot. Each project is carefully edited to reflect your brand’s identity or highlight your menu in the most appetising and authentic way.

  • A cake with red icing dripping over the sides, placed on a glass stand, with a large knife inserted into the top, in a dark setting with colorful string lights in the background.

    Videos & Stop motion Animations

    Short-form video is one of the best ways to grab attention and connect with your audience — and I’m here to help you make it count. Whether you're after playful stop-motion, mouthwatering step-by-step recipes, polished product highlights, or cinematic-style visuals that bring a premium feel to your brand, I’ve got you covered. I combine creative food styling with storytelling and a sharp eye for detail to create videos that are fresh, engaging, and totally on-brand.

  • Person holding a bar of dark chocolate and a package of Divine brand milk chocolate with salted caramel, near a glass of lemonade with a straw, on a white surface with a potted plant in the background.

    Product & Lifestyle Photography

    If you're looking for product or lifestyle photography, I can help you create beautiful, eye-catching images that show your product at its best. Whether it’s a clean studio shoot for your online shop, styled shots with a mouthwatering recipe, real-life lifestyle scenes, or something more creative and bold — I’ll tailor the shoot to fit your brand’s vibe. Every image is carefully edited to make sure your product shines and your brand looks polished and professional.

  • Baking ingredients on a white countertop including two cracked eggs in a white bowl, a bowl of brown sugar, a broken eggshell, a pink cloth, a box of assorted chocolates, a white electric hand mixer, a glass with oil, and a bowl of brown sugar.

    Recipe Development

    Cooking has always been a true passion of mine — I genuinely love spending time in the kitchen. Fresh ingredients spark my creativity, and I’m always grateful for the chance to taste, experiment, and create. Food is such a big part of my life, and that connection drives my work. My goal is to take your standout ingredients or products and turn them into approachable, delicious recipes that not only inspire but also educate and engage your audience.

  • Group of people participating in a ribbon-cutting ceremony outside a restaurant named 'COOK' with a sign that reads 'Let's get together this summer' and colorful bunting decorations.

    Restaurant Photography

    I also offer on-location photography services designed specifically for food shops, restaurants, markets, and more. Whether it’s capturing the atmosphere of your space or highlighting the details of your dishes and artisan products, I’ll help you stand out with high-quality, mouthwatering visuals. From your menu to your marketing, captivating images can inspire potential customers to stop, connect, and indulge.

  • Various dishes on a white marble table, including a pumpkin pie, salad, pasta, fruit platter, rotisserie chicken, and other side dishes.

    Food Stylist

    Mouthwatering visuals start with great food styling, thoughtful details, and the right creative direction. I offer a full-service content experience — including photography, videography, art direction, styling, and editing — to help bring your food brand to life.

    Prefer to build your own team? I’m also available as a food stylist. Every dish in my portfolio is styled by me, using props from my curated collection, which is available to all my clients.

Let’s work together!