Gourmet dining experience captured by a Melbourne food photographer, featuring a beautifully plated fine dining dish.
Delicious brunch menu photography in Melbourne, showcasing avocado toast, eggs benedict, and fresh juice.
Cafe photography in Melbourne featuring a barista pouring intricate latte art in a specialty coffee shop.
Luxury restaurant table setting with candles and elegant plating in Melbourne fine dining photography.

  Food Photography in Melbourne  

  Restaurant, Cafe, Menu & Food Packaging Photography  

High-Quality Food Photography That Sells

In the world of food, visual appeal is everything. Whether you’re a restaurant, café, cookbook author, or food brand, professional food photography ensures your dishes and products look as delicious and inviting as they taste.

At Lifetime Chapters Photography, we specialize in capturing mouthwatering, high-quality food images for:

  • Restaurants & Cafés — Menu photography, website images, and social media content.
  • Food Packaging & Products — E-commerce & branding photography for food brands.
  • Cookbooks & Editorials — Beautifully styled food imagery for books, blogs & magazines.
  • Beverage Photography — Coffee, cocktails, wine & specialty drinks.
Sunset dining experience in Melbourne, featuring warm golden hour lighting and vibrant food presentation.
Juicy gourmet burger with melted cheese and crispy fries, captured for a fast food restaurant menu in Melbourne.
Authentic woodfired pizza photography in Melbourne, showcasing bubbling cheese and fresh basil toppings.

Restaurant & Cafe Food Photography

Attract more customers with stunning food images. 

Customers eat with their eyes first! 

Our restaurant and cafe photography services help businesses showcase their dishes in the best light for: 

  • Menus — Professional food menu images that make your dishes stand out.
  • Social Media & Marketing — High-quality content for Instagram, websites & promotions.
  • Uber Eats, Deliveroo & Online Listings — Clear, appetizing food shots that increase online orders. 

Ideal for: Restaurants, cafes, bakeries, fine dining venues, fast food chains, and takeaway services.

Let’s Create Stunning Menu Photography!


Crispy fried chicken meal photography for a Melbourne fast food brand’s menu.
Vibrant cocktail photography in Melbourne featuring a freshly poured margarita with salt rim and lime garnish.
Professional coffee photography in Melbourne, showcasing a barista pulling a perfect espresso shot.

  Food Packaging & Product Photography  

  E-commerce & branding photography for food & beverage brands.

We provide professional product photography for packaged foods, including:

  • Baked Goods & Desserts — Cookies, pastries, cakes, and sweets.
  • Snacks & Packaged Food — Chips, chocolate, and ready-to-eat meals.
  • Bottled Drinks & Beverages — Wine, coffee, juices, and spirits.
  • Luxury & Gourmet Brands — High-end food products for premium marketing.

Perfect for: Food manufacturers, gourmet brands, small businesses & supermarkets.

Upgrade Your Food Packaging Images Today!

Premium wine photography in Melbourne, featuring a glass of red wine at a scenic vineyard setting.
Luxury chocolate truffles photography in Melbourne, styled with cocoa powder and gourmet packaging.
Elegant dessert photography featuring a strawberry cheesecake with fresh fruit garnish in Melbourne.

 Cookbook & Editorial Food Photography  

Elevate your cookbook with visually stunning, professionally styled images.

We work with:

  • Chefs & Cookbook Authors — Stunning food images for recipe books.
  • Magazines & Blogs — High-quality editorial photography for food publications.
  • Food Influencers — Lifestyle shots for online food brands & bloggers.

Let’s Capture Your Culinary Creations!

Birthday cake photography in Melbourne, highlighting colorful icing and festive decorations.
Melbourne product photography for skincare branding, featuring luxury cosmetics with natural lighting.
High-end jewelry photography in Melbourne, showcasing a gold engagement ring with diamond setting."

 Beverage & Drink Photography

We capture the rich textures, colors, and details of beverages, including: 

  • Cocktails & Spirits — Styled bar photography for menus & promotions.
  • Wine & Beer — Professional branding for breweries & wineries.
  • Coffee & Tea — Cafe drink photography for marketing & social media.

Get Stunning Drink Photos for Your Business!

Fine dining restaurant food photography in Melbourne, highlighting a chef-crafted gourmet dish with artistic presentation.

The Bite-Sized Brilliance  

Perfect for Cafés & Social Media Content

  •  1-hour on-location food photography session
  • 10 professionally edited images (flat-lay & plated shots)
  •  Styling for a polished, professional look
  •  Private online gallery for downloads

With Video Add-On:

1 short 15-30 second video clip (social media-ready)

Price: 

Without Video — AUD $350 

With Video — AUD $600

Professional food photography in Melbourne, capturing a plated fine dining dish with vibrant colors and elegant presentation.

The Gourmet Glow

  Ideal for Restaurants & Menus  

  • 2.5-hour professional food photography session
  • 25 high-resolution, edited images (full menu coverage)
  • Chef action shots & plating process photos
  •  Private online gallery with commercial licensing 

With Video Add-On:

1-2 short videos (30-60 seconds each) featuring plating, steam, & textures

Price: 

Without Video — AUD $750 

With Video — AUD $1,200

Beautiful edible flowers used to garnish a fine dining dish, styled for a Melbourne luxury restaurant.

The Brand Feast  

For Food Products & Packaging  

  • Product-focused session (studio or location)
  • 25 styled product images (packaging, ingredients, branding)
  • Flat-lay & lifestyle setups
  • Optimized image sizes for e-commerce & social media
  • Private online gallery

With Video Add-On:
1-2 product showcase videos (15-30 seconds each)

Price: 

Without Video — AUD $900 

With Video — AUD $1,500

Rustic handmade pasta dish with tomato sauce and fresh basil, styled for an Italian restaurant in Melbourne.

The Culinary Chronicles 

For Chefs, Bloggers & Cookbooks

  •  Half-day or full-day photoshoot
  •  40-50 high-end food editorial images
  •  Action shots & behind-the-scenes storytelling
  •  Flat-lay, plated & ingredient-focused images

With Video Add-On:
1-2 chef storytelling videos (30-90 seconds each)

Price:   

Without Video — AUD $1,500 
With Video — AUD $2,200  

Gourmet burger stacked with layers of cheese, bacon, and caramelized onions, styled for a Melbourne casual dining restaurant.

The Sip & Savor

For Bars, Wineries & Coffee Brands

  •  1.5-hour beverage photography session
  •  15-20 high-resolution drink images
  •  Dynamic action shots (pouring, garnishing, swirling)

With Video Add-On:
1-2 short-form drink videos (15-30 sec each)

Price:     

Without Video — AUD $650 

With Video — AUD $1,100  

 Need a Custom Package? Let’s Create Something Delicious!

We understand that every food business has unique needs. 

If you’re looking for: 

  • A mix of restaurant + product photography
  • Long-term content creation for social media & marketing
  • Seasonal or limited-time food photography sessions

Let’s design a tailored package to suit your business.

Limited slots available each month—secure your session today!