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Commercial Food Photographer

Need a professional food photographer for your marketing campaign? My name is Ling Messer, I provide vivid, lifestyle images for food-related companies. Based near the Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island borders, I work with brands anywhere in the United States.

Food Photography Style

Composition focused, my food photography style is intentional and subject oriented, with best results working with professional food stylists & prop stylists.

rancher's hand holding bbq fork stabbing into a raw beef roast sitting on top of parchment paper and an antique book about great industries of united states
woman's hand holding wooden spoon dripping with honey into a jar by Fat Stone Farm honey

Studio Food Product Photography

CPG brands need simple product photos, often photographed in a small studio set. While food photography typically involves capturing plated, ready-to-eat food, studio-style product photography requires nuanced lighting focused on the packaging and labels.

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Photographing The Origins of Food

The beauty of food transcends beyond the perfected dish, and starts from the soil. With over 25 years of work in agriculture, my food photography experience starts with where and how food is produced.