Samosa Chaat with yoghurt, red onion, pomegranate, chaat masala, green chutney and sev on white platter with surrounding chillies and white orchid

Award Winning Hertfordshire Food Photographer

Creating premium food imagery for Indian and international cuisine brands where perception drives demand.


I don’t photograph food. I craft visual appetite.

Behind every dish is a story of culture, craftsmanship and care. Whether you’re serving authentic Indian cuisine, showcasing international flavours or creating memorable dining experiences, the quality of your food deserves imagery that reflects its true value.

Too often, vibrant dishes lose their impact through poor photography. Colours become muted, textures disappear and the character that makes the food special never reaches the customer.

At AP Food Creations, we specialise in creating imagery that celebrates the beauty of cultural cuisine. From the bold spices and vibrant colours of Indian food to distinctive dishes and flavours from around the world, we craft photographs that honour authenticity while creating immediate visual appetite.

The result is imagery that doesn’t simply show what’s on the plate. It captures attention, builds trust and transforms curiosity into appetite.

Because food isn’t just seen. It’s experienced long before the first bite.

Kesar mangoes with cut mango and who ones fresh with water droplets against leaves and concrete background
Showcase Authenticity

Every dish has a story. Through carefully crafted imagery, we capture the colours, textures and cultural character that make your food unique, helping customers connect with your cuisine before they even take a bite.


Elevate Perception

The way your food is seen influences how it is valued. Premium imagery helps position your restaurant, food brand or hospitality business as a destination worth noticing, remembering and choosing.


Create Visual Appetite

Great food photography does more than document what’s on the plate. It sparks curiosity, builds desire and encourages customers to engage, enquire and order with confidence.


Ready to elevate your food?

Professional food photography for brands that want to stand out.

  • “We couldn’t be happier with the photography AP Food Creations produced for our Spring | Summer collection. The images captured our canapés beautifully, with such care and attention to detail, that we had no hesitation in booking Ansuya again for our Autumn | Winter shoot.

    She’s a pleasure to work with – professional, creative and always happy to go the extra mile. Even after the shoot, she was quick to help with resizing images for our menus, which made the process seamless. We’re delighted with the results and would highly recommend AP Food Creations to anyone looking for exceptional food photography.”
    Chris M
    CanapéBox, High Wycombe
Canapé platter with mini quiche, rye bread and duck bites

Where Food becomes Desire

Our Process in 4 Simple Steps

1. Consultation

We discuss your cuisine, brand and goals to understand what makes your food unique and how you want customers to experience it.

2. Creative Planning

Every successful shoot starts with a clear vision. Together, we’ll plan the dishes, styling and imagery that best tell your story.

3. The Shoot

Using light, composition and an eye for detail, I create imagery that celebrates the authenticity, craftsmanship and visual appeal of your food.

4. Your Finished Gallery

Receive a collection of professionally edited images designed to help you stand out, build trust and create lasting appetite.

Rampur whiskey backlit with gold and purple silk pouch
Spread of dal, biriyani, lamb and mutton main dishes with naan against restaurant backdrop
  • “Thank you so much, I managed to check the images over the weekend and they look amazing, very much appreciated and look forward to working together again soon.”
    Amit L
    Laguna Restaurant, Ealing

About Ansuya

Food is more than what appears on the plate. It is heritage, craftsmanship, tradition and experience. Yet many restaurants and food brands struggle to communicate that value through their imagery.

As a specialist food photographer, I help businesses showcase the richness, authenticity and visual beauty of cultural cuisine. From the vibrant spices and intricate textures of Indian food to distinctive dishes from around the world, I create imagery designed to elevate perception and create lasting appetite.

My work combines a deep appreciation for food culture with a meticulous approach to lighting, composition and storytelling. Every image is crafted to capture attention, strengthen brand perception and help customers connect with the experience behind the food.

Because exceptional food deserves exceptional imagery.

Ansuya in Indian clothes, black and white shot
Pink box of barfi with cherry blossoms in the background and view of barfi through clear box lid
  • “I just want to say a huge thank you for the amazing pictures! I absolutely loved them. They were beyond my expectations, you made my product look so beautiful and the creativity of placement, lighting and props was just fabulous! Thank you again I will be recommending you to so many people!”
    Rajvinder N
    Barfi Queen, Leicester

Investment Options

Whether you’re looking to refresh your social media content, update your menus or build a complete image library for your brand, there’s a package designed to suit your needs.

Taster Packages

£349
Perfect for restaurants, cafés & food businesses looking to experience the impact of professional food photography.
  • Showcase your most popular dishes professionally
  • Create content for social media and marketing
  • Experience the difference professional imagery makes
  • A cost-effective introduction to professional food photography
  • Receive ready-to-use edited images

Food Packages

from £495
Designed for businesses that need a larger collection of premium imagery to support their marketing, menus and brand presence.
  • Showcase cultural and global cuisines authentically
  • Strengthen your brand across all marketing channels
  • Build a premium image library for your business
  • Increase the perceived value of your food
  • Create visual appetite that attracts and engages customers
  • Receive a comprehensive gallery of professionally edited images
  • “Ansuya has been so easy to work with, from our initial consultation discussing ideas to the shoot itself, having good communication throughout. Her creativeness and excellent skills come through in her photography and I love the work she has done for me. I would highly recommend her!”
    R Patel
    Leicester
Caprese Avocado salad with basil and mozzarella
Visual Appetite starts here

Are you ready to turn exceptional dishes into irresistible experiences?

Zirm Schnaps flat lay with conifer leaves & acorns on a wooden slab, layers around hessian, traditional Austrian chequer material, wood bark and stones

I don‘t photograph food. I craft visual appetite.

Where food becomes desire.