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Food photography, food styling and recipe execution
Riva Verlag
Project page (German) →FOOD · PRODUCTS · HOSPITALITY · TRAVELPHOTOGRAPHER FROM COLOGNE
Food photographer in Cologne
I photograph food and products for brands, publishers, restaurants and hotels. In my studio in Cologne and on location, across Germany and beyond, with time for light, details and shared ideas.
View portfolio01 / SELECTED WORKA glimpse
A glimpse
into my work.
Food, products and drinks from the studio.
People and atmosphere on location.
You’ll find more work in the portfolio.
People and restaurant atmosphere
HOSPITALITY / REPORTAGETurkish eggs with date butter
FOOD / RECIPECocktail with falling spice
DRINKS / LIGHT & MOTIONI love the moment
when light and
small details
come together.
MOMO’S Snack Attack
MOMO’S / PRODUCTSandwiches from the air fryer cookbook
COOKBOOK / FOODDrink for STAY SPICED!
STAY SPICED! / DRINKSSelected clients
- REWE
- Henkell Freixenet
- Arla
- Alnatura
- Schweppes
- Microplane
- VisitDenmark
COOKBOOKS & PUBLISHERSBooks people
Books people
actually cook from.
For publishers, authors and creators, I bring cookbooks to life from the first visual concept to the very last page. With a visual language that carries the whole book, and recipes we cook ourselves in the studio.
- 2× Spiegel bestsellers photographed
- GAD silver medal 2023
- 14+ years in the food world
Schmackofatz für Groß und Klein
Food photography and styling
Community Editions
Project page (German) →In der Weihnachtsbäckerei
Food photography, food styling and recipe execution
Hölker Verlag
Sober Drinks
Our own book: photography, recipes and styling
Christian Verlag
Project page (German) →Airfryer Familienrezepte
Food photography
Naumann & Göbel
More in the cookbook portfolio ↗
02 / THE PERSON BEHIND THE CAMERA
Hey,
I’m Sascha.
I’m Sascha, a photographer based in Cologne, and together with my husband Torsten I run the food blog “Die Jungs kochen und backen”. Because I love cooking and developing recipes myself, I know the food in front of my camera from the kitchen, too.
When I shoot, I like to take my time with light and details. In restaurants and hotels, I let the people and the atmosphere inspire me and love capturing whatever is happening in the moment.
I’m on the calmer side and work best in an open exchange. It matters to me that everyone on set feels at ease and can bring in their own ideas. And I’ll still make time for a spontaneous idea, even when the planned shot is already done.
Get in touch03 / SERVICESWhat we can
What we can
create together.
I like developing ideas together best.
With a shared visual concept and
enough room to try things out on set.
01
Food photography & cookbooks
For food campaigns, cookbooks and editorial features, I photograph dishes, ingredients and drinks. My own experience with recipes and my eye for light and texture help me along the way.
View cookbook portfolio ↗
02
Products & campaigns
Together we develop a visual idea that suits your product. From there come single images and cohesive series for social media, websites, print and packaging.
03
Hospitality & travel
Food, spaces, people and the mood in between. I work with restaurants, hotels and destinations and capture what it feels like to be there.
04
Concept, photo & video
From the first conversation through visual concept and shoot to retouching and final formats. Through Oma Lore Kreativagentur and Foodstudio, recipe development, food styling and video can be part of the production, too.
FROM IDEA TO FINISHED IMAGEHow we work
How we work
together.
A good exchange helps us create the images you need for your project.
We talk about your project
You tell me about your idea, the timeline and where the images will be used. Together we define the scope and the basis for a fitting quote.
We develop the visual idea
We align on subjects, visual language and the shoot. References, props and planning together help us along the way.
We shoot
In the studio or at your location, we take our time with light and details. There’s room on set for your ideas and spontaneous moments, too.
You receive the final images
After selection and editing, you get the photos in the agreed formats, ready for the channels where you want to use them.
KIND WORDSFrom working
From working
together.
Translated from German.
“What impressed us most was how appealing and at the same time authentic the food and travel content was for our audience. Working with Sascha and Torsten is also simply fun, because they are easygoing, full of enthusiasm and always open to new ideas.”
“For many years, Sascha and Torsten have created outstanding content for us and produced our videos. Their work is always impressive and consistently exceeds our expectations.”
“They make it really easy, because they quickly understood what we envision and need as a brand. The content was of very high quality, beautifully made and resonated well with our users.”
MY CREATIVE HOMEOma Lore
Oma Lore
Creative agency and food studio.
Together with Torsten, I run Oma Lore Kreativagentur and Foodstudio in Cologne. This is where I produce food photography and product shots; for restaurants, hotels and reportage, I come to you. It’s where our work with food, photography and content production comes together. If your project needs more than photos, we also take care of recipe development, food styling and video.
- Over 100 m² food studio in Cologne-Kalk
- Full kitchen and daylight
- Recipe, styling, photo and video in one place
FAQGood to know
Good to know
before we start.
What does a food shoot cost?
It mainly depends on four things: how many images you need, how much styling and propping is involved, whether we shoot in the studio or at your location, and where the images will be used. Tell me briefly about your project and you’ll get a clear quote that lists production and usage rights separately.
Which usage rights do I get?
Exactly the ones you need. Together we define where the images will appear, for example on social media, your website, in print, on packaging or in ads, and for which period and territory. That way you never pay for rights you won’t use.
Do you shoot in the studio or on location?
Both. Products, recipes and cookbooks are usually created at the Oma Lore Foodstudio in Cologne-Kalk, with over 100 m², a full kitchen and daylight. For restaurants, hotels and destinations, I come to you, across Germany and internationally.
Do you also take care of recipes and food styling?
Yes. Together with Torsten, we develop recipes, cook them in the studio and style them for the camera. Through Oma Lore Kreativagentur and Foodstudio, props and video are possible too, all from one team.
How does a cookbook project work?
We start with a visual concept that fits the book and its readers, plan the shoot days and cook the recipes in the studio. We stay in close contact with the publisher and authors until the print-ready files are done. Publishers I’ve worked for include Riva, Hölker, Community Editions, Christian Verlag and Naumann & Göbel.
How quickly will I get the images?
We set the delivery date in the quote, so you can plan with confidence. If it’s urgent, let me know up front and we’ll plan selection and editing accordingly.
Do you work internationally and in English?
Yes, gladly. As a food photographer based in Cologne, I regularly work for destinations, hotels and brands abroad. Briefing, quote and shoot run smoothly in English.
What are you
planning?
A campaign, a cookbook or a place you’d like to show?
Tell me what you’re planning, when you’d like to start and where the images will be used.