HS Media shoots food photography, Reels, and TikTok videos for restaurants, cafes, and dessert shops across New Jersey, from Paterson and Clifton to Teaneck, Little Falls, and Hackettstown. We bring the lights and camera to your kitchen, shoot around your service hours, and deliver photos ready for your menu, website, DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, and Instagram.
Recent Restaurant Shoots in New Jersey
Slap Burger: Paterson & Clifton
Slap Burger started in Paterson and opened its second location on Clifton Avenue. We photographed their smash burgers, hot chicken, and storefront, shot menu photos for new items, and created photos for their franchise launch.
Chocolate House: Clifton & Paterson
Chocolate House serves crepes, waffles, and desserts from locations in Clifton and Paterson. We have shot their dessert menu, seasonal specials like the pumpkin crepe, and photos for their franchise marketing.
Istanbul Grill House: Paterson
Istanbul Grill House on Main Street in Paterson cooks its kebabs over a real charcoal grill. We have photographed their kebabs, grill plates, and steaks over several shoots for their menu and social media.
Yaffa Coffee & Kunafa: Clifton
Yaffa Coffee & Kunafa in Clifton is known for fresh kunafa, coffee, and desserts. We photographed their kunafa on clean overhead shots that show off the golden crust, pistachio, and their custom branded serving boards.
The Olive Bistro: Little Falls & Clifton
The Olive Bistro serves Middle Eastern home-style dishes from two locations, on Main Street in Little Falls and in Clifton. We photographed their signature plates, including mansaf, musakhan, and roast chicken platters, for their menu and social media.
Dukes Steaks & Wings: Paterson
Dukes Steaks & Wings in Paterson serves cheesesteaks, steak bowls, and loaded fries and tots. We shot their menu on a clean, bright set so every item looks great on delivery apps and their online menu.
Taphouse Grille: Hackettstown, NJ
Taphouse Grille on Route 57 in Hackettstown is a gastropub with 24 rotating craft beer taps and upscale pub food. We photographed their bar, beer pours, and signature plates like the filet mignon to show off the full dining experience.
Blue Ridge Cafe: Ridgewood
Blue Ridge Cafe in Ridgewood serves specialty coffee, matcha, and desserts. We photographed their drinks and pastries on clean, bright sets that make every item look fresh for their menu and social media.
More New Jersey Restaurants We Shoot For
Main Street and the South Paterson food scene are full of Middle Eastern and Turkish restaurants, and we have photographed many of them: Meat Moot, Abu Rass, Darna, Antepli, Kabab Lounge, Bora Bora Café on Palestine Way, which also has a location in New York, and Gauthaman’s in Edison.
See all of our restaurant clients on the Our Restaurant Clients page.
What We Do for New Jersey Restaurants
- Menu and food photography for printed menus, websites, and delivery apps
- Instagram Reels and TikTok videos: dish reveals, behind-the-scenes, and chef features
- Monthly social media management: posting, captions, and a content calendar. See our restaurant marketing services
- Google Business Profile setup so people nearby find you on Google Maps
Our Packages
- Menu Refresh: 2-hour shoot, 10 edited photos, 4 Reels
- Signature: 3-hour shoot, 15 edited photos, 9 Reels
- Premium: 5-hour shoot, 20 edited photos, 12 Reels, SEO included
- Social Media Management: monthly, you send the content and we edit and post it
Full details on our Packages page. Want to know what affects the price? Read How Much Does Restaurant Photography Cost in NJ?
Areas We Serve in New Jersey
We photograph restaurants across North and Central New Jersey, including Paterson, Clifton, Passaic, Totowa, Wayne, Little Falls, Woodland Park, Hackensack, Ridgewood, Teaneck, Englewood, Fort Lee, Jersey City, Hoboken, Newark, Montclair, Morristown, Hackettstown, and East Brunswick. We also shoot in New York City & Long Island.
Questions Restaurant Owners Ask
Do you come to our restaurant?
Yes. Every shoot is on location. We bring professional lighting and set up in your dining room or kitchen, usually before opening or between lunch and dinner.
How long does a shoot take?
Most menu shoots take 2 to 4 hours, depending on the number of dishes and whether you add video.
When do we get the photos?
Edited photos are usually ready within a week. Reels and videos take a little longer.
Ready to Upgrade Your Restaurant Photos?
Tell us about your restaurant and we will suggest the right package. The consultation is free.