Food & Drink Photography
Monterey County & Carmel-by-the-Sea
Manny Espinoza Photography | Restaurant, Menu & Product Photography
Great food deserves to be seen. At Manny Espinoza Photography, I work with restaurants, chefs, bars, and food brands across the Monterey Peninsula to create images that stop a scroll, fill a reservation, and make a menu feel like an invitation.
Based in Carmel-by-the-Sea and serving clients throughout Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, and the Central Coast, I bring over 15 years of professional photography experience and a fine art background to every food and beverage session. The result is imagery that's visually striking, technically precise, and genuinely appetizing.
I use the Fujifilm GFX 100 II medium format 102MP system — the same camera trusted by luxury commercial clients — to capture the texture of a seared scallop, the shimmer of a craft cocktail, and the warmth of a beautifully plated dessert. Every shot is composed with the same care a chef puts into the plate.
Whether you need a full menu refresh, seasonal campaign imagery, social content, or hero shots for your website, I offer both in-restaurant sessions and controlled studio-style shoots depending on your needs. I work around your schedule to minimize disruption to service.
