Culinary Captured

YOUR FOOD. YOUR STORY. CAPTURED THROUGH MY LENS.

Your food and your brand are already special.

I provide you with the high-quality content needed to show it off.

Many brands and business owners find themselves struggling to stand out in a saturated culinary market. This often leads to superficial strategies that lack depth, making it hard to make memorable impressions on their audience.

At Culinary Captured, I understand that genuine connections are built on authentic storytelling. That's why I offer photography services designed to help you tell your story and highlight what makes your food, products, and brand unforgettable.

Work with me, and you'll have the chance to show the unique value you already possess and connect with your audience on a meaningful level. 

Culinary Captured provides a wide range of photography and digital marketing services to clients both locally in Southwest Missouri and Nationwide.

Never Settle When it Comes to Your Culinary Creations.

WORK WITH ME TO RECEIVE:

Vibrant bbq chicken bowl with romaine lettuce, cilantro, black beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, and juicy grilled chicken, drizzled with a creamy bbq ranch dressing topped with crispy French onions. A colorful, flavorful, and high protein meal.

High-Quality Photos


I deliver stunning, professional-quality photographs that capture the unique essence and detail of your culinary creations.

Soft and chewy lemon blueberry cookie bursting with dried blueberries and zesty lemon flavor. The perfect balance of sweet and tangy. A bright and refreshing treat for any dessert lover.

Strategic Creative Input


Leverage my expert styling and marketing insights to enhance the presentation and appeal of your dishes and brand.

Creamy and decadent peanut butter pie with a rich, smooth peanut butter filling in a buttery pretzel crust, topped with chocolate ganache. A perfect dessert for peanut butter lovers.

Personalized Service


I provide personalized service, tailoring each photoshoot package to align perfectly with your specific goals and brand identity.

Pesto rosso is a simple recipe blended up with nuts, fresh basil, parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar, olive oil and a few spices to create sun-dried tomato pesto.

Your food, your story, captured through my lens.

Why Culinary Captured?

Culinary Captured transforms your food into beautiful visual stories, setting you apart in a saturated market with authentic, high-quality, scroll-stopping imagery. I genuinely care about your success, which is why I offer personalized service that goes beyond typical standards of photography to highlight the unique essence of your brand and help you establish your identity in the culinary world.

Getting Started

Get in Touch.

Start your inquiry by filling out the questionnaire here. This will tell me a little about you and what you are looking for.

Plan a Package.

We will hop on a quick discovery call so you can ask any questions about me and my work. This is when we will also talk about specifics of the project and how we can work together!

Book Your Session.

Once your contract has been signed and deposit paid, you’ll book your photography session(s).

I can’t wait to meet you and showcase your culinary talent and amazing brand!

Testimonials

  • Working with Heather as the food photographer for Seasoned and Salted was an absolute joy. Her talent behind the lens is nothing short of extraordinary—she has a true gift for capturing the beauty and soul of food. Heather’s attention to detail brought my recipes to life in ways I could only dream of, making every dish look as delicious as it tastes.

    Beyond her incredible skill, Heather’s professionalism and kindness truly set her apart. She approached every project with enthusiasm, care, and a collaborative spirit, making the process smooth and enjoyable. She’s incredibly reliable, always meeting deadlines without compromising the quality of her work. Heather’s ability to balance creativity with efficiency is unmatched.

    If you’re looking for someone who will elevate your vision while being a genuine pleasure to work with, Heather is the photographer you need. I’m so grateful for the beautiful work she’s done for Seasoned and Salted and can’t recommend her highly enough!

    — Allie
    SEASONED & SALTED
    ONE BOWL BAKERY

  • Let’s talk about HEATHER and Studio 8412.

    She has one of the BEST eyes for capturing culinary photos that anyone I have ever met.

    She brought props, was ready to stage, super professional and really made my passion for food come to life.

    She also gives her clients a level of confidence because she really will be your number one fan while capturing your creativity!!

    She was also quick with the editing process and had our photos back within a timely manner.

    If you need photos of your food or items for your business, head shots or anything in between.. don’t WALK but RUN to Heather. She has a small town hospitality with BIG CITY results!

    Trackside Burgers & BBQ will definitely be using her again and again and again.

    — Chef Mike
    TRACKSIDE

  • Heather is a pro when it comes to photography. She did a great job on taking pictures for my cheesecake bakery!

    — Daniel

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Rich and hearty beef bolognese sauce simmered to perfection with tomatoes, garlic, onions, and Italian herbs, served over al dente pasta and garnished with fresh basil and parmesan.

My Mission

I help small businesses in the food industry tell their unique story through imagery that conveys the quality of their craft and inspires their target audience.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Your photos will be delivered to your email with a link to your online gallery. From there, you will select the images that you would like and you will be provided with a password to download. If you fall in love with other images in the gallery outside of the number that was agreed upon, you can reach out and we can discuss different purchase options.

  • We find that this is the most useful and convenient way for you to view and download the high-resolution files of your images. Once the website featuring your online gallery is ready, you will receive an email with a link to it.

  • Yes! Many, MANY hours are spent going through each photo that is captured, selecting the very best from your session. Each photo is then hand-edited, adjusting what is needed to take the photo from good to great. I do NOT do any bulk editing or mass-producing using presets that are just copy-pasted. I make sure to take my time with your photos so they will put your best foot forward.

  • No, I do not. I eliminate duplicate images, test shots, missed focused shots, and other images that may dilute the overall product delivery. For example, there are times I shoot with low apertures and take a few extra shots to make sure I have the perfect focus. I don’t expect you to have the expertise or the time to zoom into each image to select the one with the sharpest focus, so I spend hours doing that on my end.

  • This all depends on the custom package we have created. Each package is custom tailored to fit your individual needs and will look different for each client.

  • Once a gallery is delivered and images are downloaded, you will get a release that gives you the right to use the photos as we agreed in the contract. Many people get this release confused with “copyright.” Copyright simply means that Culinary Captured took the photo and that the rights of the photo remain with the photographer. However, you have the right to use the photo as agreed upon in the contract.

You Deserve to Captivate Your Audience


At Culinary Captured I work with businesses to capture the beautiful art they create through their food. 

This is your opportunity to stand out. Simply, reach out today so we can get started brainstorming together on how to tell your business’s story.