Food photography isn’t just about snapping quick pictures. A big part of my work is helping clients understand what goes into a successful food or restaurant photography shoot. Whether it's styled plates for a restaurant menu or product photography for a food brand, each image takes planning, creativity, and a lot of attention to detail.

Food stylist Claire Ferrandi and food photographer Shaun Smith photographed this pizza cheese pull in a food studio in Johannesburg.

Food stylist Anna Montali and food photographer Shaun Smith based in Johannesburg photographed this image for Food and Home magazine.