Food Styling and Prop Styling

Great food photography starts with expert food styling. At TK Test Kitchen, we specialize in editorial and commercial food styling, working closely with brands, photographers, and creative teams to create visually stunning food photography.

Our in-house collection of unique food photography props, surfaces, and tableware ensures each scene is carefully curated to align with your brand's aesthetic and professional food photography needs.

Food Styling for Photography & Video

A beautifully styled dish can tell a story before the first bite. As an experienced food stylist, Jenni ensures every ingredient is intentionally placed to make food visually irresistible. Whether you're showcasing recipes developed by our team, highlighting dishes from your restaurant menu, or creating visuals for editorial spreads, advertising campaigns, or product packaging, our food styling services bring your culinary vision vividly to life.

✓ Food styling for photography, video, and marketing

✓ Ingredient preparation for perfect presentation

✓ Plating techniques to match brand aesthetics

✓ Collaboration with photographers and creative teams

Prop Styling & Set Curation

From tabletop design to background aesthetics, the right props bring a food story to life. As both a food stylist and prop stylist, Jenni curates textiles, ceramics, surfaces, and tableware to create a cohesive visual identity that enhances your product or recipe.

✓ Extensive in-house prop collection for shoots

✓ Styling surfaces, backdrops, and tableware

✓ Custom prop sourcing based on project needs

✓ On-site set styling and creative direction

Tabletop Branding & Aesthetic Development

Your tabletop presentation is an extension of your brand. Our food stylist curates plateware, linens, and decor to align with your restaurant's or product's unique identity.

✓ Tabletop styling for restaurant branding

✓ Visual brand alignment with culinary concepts

✓ Sourcing and selection of dining aesthetics

✓ Color palette and material coordination

Food Advertising & Editorial Styling

Styling food for advertising requires precision, creativity, and strategy. Professional food stylists create compelling visuals that grab attention and tell a story.

✓ High-end styling for food advertisements

✓ Editorial spreads for magazines and cookbooks

✓ Styling for social media and digital campaigns

✓ Food styling techniques for stop-motion and video

Collaboration & Art Direction

We don't just style food - we help direct the creative vision for your shoot. Working with a professional food stylist means your brand vision is executed with precision and creativity. Our food stylists collaborate with brands, photographers, and creative teams to execute the perfect visual concept.

✓ Creative consulting and mood board development

✓ Collaborative planning with photographers and art directors

✓ On-site food styling and set adjustments

✓ Ensuring brand consistency across all visual assets

Food and Prop Styling FAQs

See more answers to frequently asked questions!

  • A food stylist prepares food specifically for the camera, which requires much more than standard cooking techniques. We employ specialized skills and professional techniques to ensure food looks its absolute best under studio lighting and camera conditions.

    Our goal is to capture the most appetizing and visually appealing presentation possible for your culinary creations.

  • We maintain an extensive in-house prop collection, which is included with our styling services. Additionally, if your creative vision requires something unique or specialized that is not in our current inventory, we can source specific props for your shoot.

  • Absolutely - adapting to brand guidelines is a cornerstone of our service. Our primary responsibility is to execute your vision with precision and care.

    The most successful shoots begin with thorough pre-production conversations to ensure all team members are aligned on creative direction and expectations.

  • We offer styling services for both photography and video productions. Our techniques are adapted specifically for each medium to ensure optimal visual results regardless of the format.

Ready to Work with A Professional Food Stylist?

Contact TK Test Kitchen today to discuss how our food styling and prop styling services can elevate your brand's visual presence.