HS Media shoots food photography, Reels, and TikTok videos for restaurants, cafes, and dessert shops across New York City and Long Island, from Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens to Staten Island and Valley Stream. We bring professional lighting to your restaurant and deliver photos ready for your menu, website, delivery apps, and Instagram.
Recent Restaurant Shoots in New York City
River Dock Cafe: Staten Island
River Dock Cafe sits inside the St. George Ferry Terminal, with a waterfront deck facing the Manhattan skyline. We photographed their seafood, burgers, pizza, and drinks, using the skyline view to make their menu stand out.
Atez: Manhattan
Atez is a Manhattan cafe known for brunch plates, desserts, and specialty coffee. We shot their French toast, cakes, and avocado toast with a warm, moody style that matches the cafe.
Dough Bros: Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Dough Bros on North 7th Street in Williamsburg makes gourmet bagels with creative toppings. We photographed their lox, avocado, and specialty bagels on a clean, bright set for their menu and delivery apps.
Hitit Burger: Bayside, Queens
Hitit Burger on Bell Boulevard in Bayside is known for smash burgers and loaded fries. We shot their full fries lineup so every topping looks as good online as it does in person.
Bora Bora Smoothie Cafe: New York & Paterson
Bora Bora Smoothie Cafe serves smoothie bowls, layered matcha smoothies, and loaded waffles, with locations in New York and on Palestine Way in Paterson. We shot their menu with the branded cups front and center so every photo doubles as brand marketing.
Tandoori Twist: Valley Stream, Long Island
Tandoori Twist on Rockaway Avenue in Valley Stream serves Indian bowls with tikka masala, paneer, and tandoori chicken over basmati rice. We photographed their bowls and sauces in the same takeout packaging customers receive, so their delivery app photos match what arrives at the door.
Tiffany: Manhattan
Tiffany is a Manhattan restaurant and bar serving seafood, brick oven pizza, and craft cocktails. We photographed their dishes and drinks in natural light to capture the warm, relaxed feel of the dining room and bar.
More New York Restaurants We Shoot For
We have also photographed Zyara in Astoria, Queens and Lava in Manhattan.
See all of our restaurant clients on the Our Restaurant Clients page.
What We Do for NYC Restaurants
- Menu and food photography for menus, websites, DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub
- 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 nearby customers 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.
Areas We Serve in New York
Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens (including Astoria), Staten Island, the Bronx, and Long Island. We also serve New Jersey.
Questions Restaurant Owners Ask
Do you come to our restaurant in NYC?
Yes. Every shoot is on location. We bring the lights and set up in your dining room or kitchen, usually before opening or between services.
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.