Seared tuna, steak and a pink cocktail on a dark table, photographed by a Boston restaurant photographer

Restaurants & Food

Boston Restaurant & Food Photographer

Food, drinks and interiors photographed for restaurants, bars and cafés across Boston and New England.

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True to the plate

Color and texture, the way the dish leaves the kitchen.

Shot before service

The room set and lit, without slowing your team down.

Ready everywhere

For Google, delivery apps, menus and Instagram.

Photos that fill tables.

Guests choose where to eat from a phone screen. Your photos are the first taste of the menu, on Google, Instagram, delivery apps and your own website.

Restaurant bar with pendant lights, a tin ceiling and a long counter of bar stools in Boston

Boston, MA · Bar and dining room

Portfolio

Food, drinks and dining rooms.

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Seared scallops over sliced steak with a pink sour cocktail, Boston restaurant food photography
Amber cocktail in a coupe glass at a dimly lit bar, Boston cocktail photography
Sashimi platter with an orchid garnish on a white tablecloth
Two guests laughing over cocktails and sushi at a restaurant table
Champagne poured between two glasses in front of a wine wall
Seared tuna sushi with an orchid on a ceramic plate, chopsticks resting on top
Lobster udon with greens in a white bowl, photographed from above
Hand lifting a crab rangoon from a plate of fried wontons
Guests sharing scallops and sushi at a bright brunch table
Smoking cocktail with a cherry garnish on a bar top
A single sushi piece on a dark plate in soft side light
Sliced NY strip steak on a wooden board with sauces and greens
Pan-seared fish over greens with orange purée on a square plate
Yellow cocktail splashing from a coupe glass against a red background
Close-up of wagyu-topped sushi rolls with jalapeño and gold leaf
Sushi rolls and a seared tuna plate on a marble table
Red cocktails splashing in two rocks glasses
Red wine poured beside a sushi plate at a restaurant table

Selected work

Recent restaurant projects

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The Retro Room lounge at Back Bay Social in Boston, photographed before opening

Back Bay, Boston

The Retro Room at Back Bay Social

The new lounge at Back Bay Social, photographed empty before opening to show its layout, lighting and atmosphere.

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Guests at the LoLa Burger soft opening in the Boston Seaport

Seaport, Boston

LoLa Burger Opening

The soft opening of LoLa Burger: three hours, over 100 guests, influencers and media, with about 60 photos delivered in 48 hours.

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What I shoot

Everything that makes guests book.

Plated dishes and a cocktail on a dark restaurant table

Food and plating

Signature dishes, new menus and seasonal specials, plated with your chef.

Craft cocktail with a floral garnish in soft natural light

Drinks and cocktails

Cocktails, wine and the bar, with the light and motion that sell them.

Warm restaurant dining room with booths and framed art

Interiors and atmosphere

The dining room, the bar and the details that set the mood.

Bartender pouring a cocktail behind a restaurant bar

Team and service

Chefs, bartenders and guests, for an honest look at the experience.

How it works

Planned around your service.

01

Plan

We go over the menu, the dishes and drinks that matter most, and where the photos will be used.

02

Shoot

Usually before service, so every plate is fresh and the room is set. Most shoots take 2 to 4 hours.

03

Deliver

Edited images ready for your website, Google, delivery apps, menus and social media.

★★★★★

“Finding a good food and restaurant photographer in Boston is not easy, but Ovi made it simple. He understood our space, the lighting, and how to shoot food and interiors so they look real and inviting.”

Pamela R · Restaurant manager

Questions

Good to know.

How much does a restaurant shoot cost?

Every restaurant is different, so I quote each shoot based on the number of dishes and drinks, the spaces you want covered and whether you need video. Tell me what you need and I'll send a clear quote within 24 hours.

How long does a shoot take?

Most restaurant shoots take 2 to 4 hours. A large menu, a full interior shoot or photo and video together can take up to 6 hours.

When is the best time to shoot?

Usually before service, in the morning or early afternoon. The kitchen can plate each dish fresh, the dining room is set and empty, and nothing slows your team down.

Do you style the food?

Your chef plates each dish, and I take care of the angle, the light and the small details that make it look its best on camera.

Can I use the photos on Google, delivery apps and menus?

Yes. You get edited, high-resolution images for your website, Google Business Profile, DoorDash, Uber Eats, printed menus, ads and social media.

Do you also shoot video?

Yes. Short videos and reels of the food, the drinks and the room, made for Instagram, TikTok and your website. Mention it in your request.

Which areas do you cover?

Restaurants across Greater Boston, including the Seaport, Back Bay, the North End, Cambridge, Somerville and Brookline, and across Massachusetts and New England.

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Tell me about your restaurant.

Every restaurant is different, so there are no fixed packages. Share a few details and I'll reply within 24 hours with availability and a clear quote.

  • New menu or seasonal specials
  • Cocktails and the bar
  • Dining room and interiors
  • Team, kitchen and service
  • Short videos and reels

Thank you! I'll look over your request and reply within 24 hours with availability and a quote.

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