Food photography · made real

You send the recipe.
I cook it & shoot it.

Done-for-you food photography for blogs and brands. 100% real food — no AI, no stock. You get a ready-to-publish pack: ingredients, process, and the final dish.

8 yearsUS & UK food blogsFully remote from Argentina
Moody food photograph of a rustic chicken and red onion pizza with wine
Shot & styled in-studio · 100% real

Some of the food blogs I've worked with

Ruled.me Spoonabilities Authentic Food Quest Half-Scratched Table for Seven The Food Hussy Butter & Baggage All That's Jas
2026 is brutal for food blogs

AI slop is everywhere.
Real food still wins.

  • Traffic is down and ad budgets are tighter than ever.
  • AI-generated images flood search — and readers can tell.
  • There's no time to cook, style and shoot every recipe yourself.

Authentic, process-proof photography is exactly what Google's E-E-A-T rewards — and what makes readers trust your blog and actually cook your recipes.

The service

Recipe to photos, done for you

Send me a recipe and a moodboard. I buy the ingredients, cook the dish, style it and photograph it in my studio — then hand you a complete, ready-to-publish set.

Overhead flat-lay of measured recipe ingredients in bowls
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Ingredient shots

Clean, brand-free flat-lays of every measured ingredient — no packaging, no clutter.

Hands adding cinnamon to a tray of mini cheesecakes during a process shot
02

Step-by-step process

5–8 in-action photos that document the recipe and prove a real human made it.

Styled final hero shot of mini cinnamon roll cheesecakes on slate
03

The hero dish

Show-stopping final images — horizontal and vertical — styled to stop the scroll.

Web-optimized JPGs Vertical / Pinterest crops Full commercial rights Edited in Camera Raw + Photoshop Your style or mine
How it works

Four steps, zero hassle

Step 01

Send your recipe

Email me the recipe plus a moodboard or a few references for the look you want.

Step 02

I cook & shoot it

I buy ingredients, cook the dish for real, then style and photograph it in-studio.

Step 03

Review the gallery

You get a private gallery to approve selects and request any tweaks.

Step 04

Download your pack

Final, edited, ready-to-publish images — typically within about two weeks.

Selected work

Dark, moody & appetizing

A signature look built on real texture, real light and real food. Tap any image to view it larger.

One recipe, start to finish

Exactly what lands in your inbox

A single recipe — mini cinnamon roll cheesecakes — shot as a complete pack: ingredients, the full process, and finished hero shots.

Final styled hero shot of mini cinnamon roll cheesecakes with strawberries on slate Final hero · styled on slate
Ingredients flat-layIngredients
Pouring melted butter into the crumb baseProcess
Whisking the cream cheese fillingProcess
Baked cheesecakes with icing drizzle on a cooling rackProcess

One recipe in, a full publish-ready set out — ingredients, process and finals, all shot for real.

Your blog, your style

Bright & airy? I shoot that too.

Dark and moody is my signature — but the pack is built around your brand. Need clean, light, Pinterest-ready images? Done. Send a few examples and I'll match them.

Discuss your look
Stack of pancakes with chocolate syrup poured on top, bright background
Strawberry yogurt parfait in a glass on a soft pink background
Slice of walnut tiramisu on a white plate, light and airy
Egg-bun breakfast sliders with bacon and cheese on a plate
Why 100% real food

No AI. No stock.
Just food I actually cooked.

Every image in your pack is a real dish, really cooked and really photographed. That authenticity is what builds reader trust, survives Google's scrutiny, and sells the recipe — something a generated image can't fake.

Maxi Gagliano, food photographer, presenting his food photography work
About

Hi, I'm Maxi.

I'm a food photographer based near Buenos Aires, Argentina. For the past 8 years I've cooked and photographed recipes for food blogs across the United States and the United Kingdom — working entirely in English, fully remote, managing each project end to end.

I shoot in a real studio with professional gear, edit every frame by hand in Camera Raw and Photoshop, and obsess over the details that make food look like something you'd want to eat. Being based in Argentina means studio-quality work at rates that actually work for independent creators.

— Real food, photographed to sell.

FAQ

Good to know

Who owns the photos?
You do. Every image in your pack comes with full commercial rights to use on your blog, social channels and beyond.
Do you actually cook the recipe?
Yes — I buy the ingredients, cook the dish, style it and photograph it. It's 100% real food, every time. No AI, no stock.
How long does a recipe pack take?
Most packs are ready in about two weeks from the moment I have your recipe and brief. Need it faster? Ask and I'll let you know what's possible.
Can you match my blog's style?
Absolutely. Dark and moody is my signature, but I shoot to your brand. Send a few example images or a moodboard and I'll match the look — bright and airy included.
What about keto, vegan or gluten-free recipes?
No problem. I've shot for keto and specialty diet blogs for years and I'm comfortable with any cuisine or dietary style.
How do revisions work?
Your pack includes edits, and you'll review selects in a private gallery. If something's not quite right, I'll re-edit until it is.
Do I have to credit you?
A photo credit is always appreciated, but it's not required — the images are yours to use.
Get a quote

Let's shoot your next recipe

Tell me a bit about your blog and what you need. I reply within 24–48 hours — no obligation.

First time working together? Ask about a free test recipe — send me one and I'll shoot it so you can see the quality before committing.

I'll reply within 24–48 hours.

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