HS Media

Restaurant Photography in New Jersey

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.

Slap Burger restaurant exterior in Paterson, NJ
Nashville hot chicken tenders with fries at Slap Burger in Paterson, NJ
Triple smash cheeseburger at Slap Burger in Paterson, NJ

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.

Chocolate House dessert shop exterior in New Jersey
Chocolate House staff handing a branded delivery bag to a customer in Clifton, NJ
Pumpkin crepe with caramel and white chocolate drizzle at Chocolate House in Clifton, NJ

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.

Overhead Turkish feast with Adana kebab, doner, and chicken shish at Istanbul Grill House in Paterson, NJ
Chicken shish kebab plate with lavash at Istanbul Grill House in Paterson, NJ
Cig kofte plate with lettuce and tomatoes at Istanbul Grill House in Paterson, NJ

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.

Kunafa with crushed pistachio on a branded Yaffa wooden board in Clifton, NJ
Full tray of golden kunafa topped with pistachio at Yaffa Coffee & Kunafa in Clifton, NJ
Single kunafa with pistachio served at Yaffa Coffee & Kunafa in Clifton, NJ

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.

Jordanian mansaf with lamb, yellow rice, and pine nuts at The Olive Bistro in Little Falls, NJ
Musakhan roast chicken with sumac onions and pine nuts at The Olive Bistro in Little Falls, NJ
Roast chicken platter with spiced rice and pickles at The Olive Bistro in Little Falls, NJ

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.

Grilled steak bowl with potatoes and three sauces at Dukes Steaks & Wings in Paterson, NJ
Cheesesteak, steak, and breakfast bowls with sauces at Dukes Steaks & Wings in Paterson, NJ
Chicken cheesesteak on a sesame roll at Dukes Steaks & Wings in Paterson, NJ

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.

Fresh pint of Guinness under the taps at Taphouse Grille in Hackettstown, NJ
Filet mignon with mushroom sauce being cut at Taphouse Grille in Hackettstown, NJ
Filet mignon over mashed potatoes and spinach at Taphouse Grille in Hackettstown, NJ

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.

Matcha latte with latte art, rose petals and pistachio at Blue Ridge Cafe in Ridgewood, NJ
Lotus Biscoff cheesecake at Blue Ridge Cafe in Ridgewood, NJ

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.

Smoked beef ribs with roasted potatoes and rice at Meat Moot in Paterson, NJ
Meat Moot, Paterson
Musakhan roast chicken with sumac onions and almonds at Abu Rass in Paterson, NJ
Abu Rass, Paterson
Olive oil poured over fattoush salad at Darna in Paterson, NJ
Darna, Paterson
Belgian waffle with chocolate drizzle, strawberries and bananas at Bora Bora Café in Paterson, NJ
Bora Bora Café, Paterson & NY
Turkish breakfast with borek and tea at Antepli in Paterson, NJ
Antepli, Paterson
Lahmacun Turkish flatbread at Kabab Lounge in Paterson, NJ
Kabab Lounge, Paterson
Layered chocolate opera cake dessert at Gauthaman's in Edison, NJ
Gauthaman’s, 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

Packages and Prices

  • Menu Refresh: from $595
  • Signature: $995
  • Premium: $1,495
  • Social Media Management: from $550/month

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.

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