Close-up of a gourmet plated dish with vibrant colors and professional food styling.

Food, Drink & Hospitality Photography

Bringing your brand to the table. From Michelin-starred menus and craft cocktails to boutique hotel interiors, I create high-impact imagery that captures the flavour and atmosphere of your business

  • Culinary & Menu Photography: Expertly lit "hero" shots of dishes that highlight texture, color, and craft.

  • Drink & Mixology: Capturing the clarity and character of cocktails, spirits, and cellar selections.

  • Interiors & Atmosphere: Wide-angle and detail shots of restaurants, bars, and hotels to showcase your space's unique "vibe."

  • Kitchen & Chef Portraits: Behind-the-scenes "action" shots that tell the story of the people behind the food.

  • Lifestyle & Hospitality: Authentic imagery of the guest experience, from warm welcomes to fireside drinks.

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Commercial shot of a luxury cocktail with condensation on the glass and sharp focus.
Professionally lit interior of a modern Edinburgh cafe captured by Ian Georgeson Photography.
Wide-angle interior shot of a cozy restaurant dining room with warm ambient lighting.
Lifestyle shot of a signature dish on a rustic wooden table in a dimly lit restaurant.
Interior photography of a contemporary restaurant with sleek furniture.
Colorful restaurant interior with modern chairs, tables, and a mural of a woman's face on the wall.
A modern bar with a dark color scheme, illuminated by spherical pendant lights. It features a long counter with a variety of liquor bottles, glasses, and bar tools, and a reflective mirror with an artistic design in the background.
High-end hospitality interior showing architectural lighting and finishes.
High-quality commercial food shot captured by Ian Georgeson Photography.
Interior photography of a contemporary restaurant with sleek furniture.
A close-up of a cocktail glass filled with a clear, frosted beverage, garnished with a small yellow flower, against a dark background with warm, blurred light streaks.
A white fish fillet topped with chopped nuts, served alongside grilled asparagus with a yellow sauce on a light blue plate.
A dessert with strawberries, raspberries, and cream topped with white chocolate shards and a dusting of cocoa powder
Three plates of Vietnamese spring rolls with dipping sauces on a black surface. The left plate has shrimp and herbs, the middle has grilled pork, and the right has shrimp and herbs. Each plate has a dipping sauce in a white bowl.
A restaurant table set with napkins, forks, knives, wine glasses, and a small outline of a photo and a blue patterned card on a closed menu. The background includes large white pillars, mirrors, red pendant lights, and some people in the distance.
A square white plate with fried tofu cubes garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, placed on a dark surface, with fresh green onions beside it.
Close-up of a gourmet sushi roll topped with black caviar, a green leaf, and microgreens, on a textured wooden surface.
Commercial shot of a chilled cocktail with condensation and garnish.
A plate of cooked fish with sauce, garnished with fresh herbs, sliced chili peppers, and colorful vegetables.
Commercial shot of a chilled cocktail with condensation and garnish.
A menu titled 'Flutes & Tails Champagne Bar' standing next to a bottle of Besserat Bellefon champagne and two filled champagne flutes on a counter.
High-quality commercial food shot captured by Ian Georgeson Photography.
Bowl of mussels cooked in a spicy tomato sauce, garnished with chopped herbs, served in a white bowl on a light wooden surface.
Pink cocktail being strained into a glass through a mesh strainer, with lit candles in the background.
A stylish bar with a backlit liquor shelf filled with various bottles, copper pendant lights hanging from the ceiling, a dark bar counter with orange velvet bar stools, and beer taps.

How It Works: The Hospitality Workflow

  • Step 1: Creative Brief & Styling We discuss your menu, brand aesthetic, and the "mood" of your photography, ensuring we align on everything from props to lighting styles.

  • Step 2: On-Site Production I shoot at your location—kitchen or dining room—using professional portable lighting to transform any space into a high-end studio.

  • Step 3: Attention to Detail I work closely with your chefs and team to ensure every plate is perfectly styled and every interior shot is "clean" and inviting.

  • Step 4: Premium Post-Production Images are professionally color-graded and retouched to make the food look its best, delivered via a secure gallery for your menus, social media, and press..

  • The Scotsman

    Kayt Turner, Picture Editor

    “Ian has been a photographer working with The Scotsman Publications for many years.  As both a staff member and as a freelance, he has shown a great commitment to the titles and the team.  He shows complete awareness of our products - and their specific needs. He happily goes the extra mile to make sure that the pictures he supplies to us are the best they possibly can be.  He is a professional joy to work with."

  • Holyrood PR

    Chris Fairbairn, Director

    "From a PR person's perspective, Ian is a real pleasure to work with, a true pro - and our clients are always very happy dealing with him. "His skill and knowledge of how the media works means that you can trust Ian will get you a range of shots to choose from, all in focus and helping to elevate your story or announcement. "Even more crucially, he gets the photos edited and turned around quickly with all captions in place and zero drama."

  • Edinburgh Airport

    Greg Maxwell, Head of Corporate Affairs

    “Ian’s photography is constantly of a high quality and his eye for a photo has delivered some eye-catching photos of Scotland’s largest airport. He’s always ready to discuss ideas with and use his experience to offer advice, and his knowledge of the industry has delivered a wide-range of positive media coverage for us.”   

  • Morrow Communications

    Nicola McClean, Senior Communications director

    "It is a real pleasure working with Ian for our clients. Full of enthusiasm for the job at hand, nothing is too much trouble and he always comes to the table with creative ideas and fresh angles for exciting photography that both resonates with media and works across a range of media channels"

Frequently Asked Questions

  • I’m based in Edinburgh and regularly work in Glasgow and across Scotland. Travel for assignments is no problem — I’m known for reliability and fast turnaround wherever the job takes me.

  • Most corporate and PR assignments include same‑day or next‑day delivery as standard. For larger shoots, galleries are typically delivered within 48–72 hours. If you need images urgently for press or social media, I can supply selects on‑site or immediately after the shoot.

  • Corporate and PR bookings are often made 1–4 weeks in advance, but I can usually accommodate short‑notice or same‑day assignments, especially for press or reactive PR needs.

  • Yes. I have strong editorial contacts across Scotland and the UK, and I can wire images directly to local and national newspapers, online outlets, and picture desks. This is ideal for PR launches, reactive news, and events where fast, reliable press delivery is essential.

  • Yes. I’m fully insured for all commercial assignments.

  • I can shoot some basic video content in an editorial style, but for more complex shoots, I can coordinate combined photo and video coverage with trusted videographers for events, campaigns, and corporate projects.

Editorial‑style imagery for media coverage, press releases, social media campaigns including product shots and brand‑focused content. 

Creative coverage of live events and arts productions, delivering striking editorial and marketing‑ready images. 

Photography for businesses, conferences, PR, and professional teams — including headshots and executive portraits.  

Atmospheric food, venue, and hospitality photography for restaurants, hotels, and tourism‑driven brands.