Where light, texture, and motion meet…

Bringing food, product, and lifestyle stories to life through photography and motion.

My portfolio

Visuals that bring brands to life.

Hi, I’m Marika, a Manchester-based commercial photographer and videographer, creating bold, scroll-stopping visuals for food, drink, and lifestyle brands. My work blends photography, motion, and recipe development to bring ideas to life. Focusing on texture, light, and movement to create content that feels dynamic, real, and impossible to ignore.

Whether it’s a campaign shoot, product content, or cinematic video, I collaborate closely with brands to craft visuals that not only look striking, but hold attention and elevate their presence across digital and print.

I’ve worked with a range of brands, from independent start-ups to established names, creating content for social, web, print and digital projects.

For me, it’s about more than capturing a moment - it’s about building atmosphere, highlighting detail, and creating visuals that people remember.

About me.

Services

  • A bowl of oatmeal with sliced pears on top, placed on a rustic wooden table.

    Food Photography

    Whether you’re looking for commercial or editorial work, I create food imagery that feels as good as it looks—capturing the texture, colour, and character of every dish. Focusing on texture, light, and detail, I build each shot with care to bring out the depth and personality of every dish. The result is imagery that feels rich, atmospheric, and true to your brand.

  • Videos & Stop motion Animations

    Short-form video is one of the best ways to grab attention and connect with your audience — and I’m here to help you make it count. Whether you're after playful stop-motion, mouthwatering step-by-step recipes, polished product highlights, or cinematic-style visuals that bring a premium feel to your brand, I’ve got you covered. I combine creative food styling with storytelling and a sharp eye for detail to create videos that are fresh, engaging, and totally on-brand.

  • Person holding a bar of dark chocolate and a package of Divine brand milk chocolate with salted caramel, near a glass of lemonade with a straw, on a white surface with a potted plant in the background.

    Product & Lifestyle Photography

    If you're looking for product or lifestyle photography, I can help you create beautiful, eye-catching images that show your product at its best. Whether it’s a clean studio shoot for your online shop, styled shots with a mouthwatering recipe, real-life lifestyle scenes, or something more creative and bold — I’ll tailor the shoot to fit your brand’s vibe. Every image is carefully edited to make sure your product shines and your brand looks polished and professional.

  • Baking ingredients on a white countertop including two cracked eggs in a white bowl, a bowl of brown sugar, a broken eggshell, a pink cloth, a box of assorted chocolates, a white electric hand mixer, a glass with oil, and a bowl of brown sugar.

    Recipe Development

    Cooking has always been a true passion of mine — I genuinely love spending time in the kitchen. Fresh ingredients spark my creativity, and I’m always grateful for the chance to taste, experiment, and create. Food is such a big part of my life, and that connection drives my work. My goal is to take your standout ingredients or products and turn them into approachable, delicious recipes that not only inspire but also educate and engage your audience.

  • Group of people participating in a ribbon-cutting ceremony outside a restaurant named 'COOK' with a sign that reads 'Let's get together this summer' and colorful bunting decorations.

    Restaurant Photography

    I also offer on-location photography services designed specifically for food shops, restaurants, markets, and more. Whether it’s capturing the atmosphere of your space or highlighting the details of your dishes and artisan products, I’ll help you stand out with high-quality, mouthwatering visuals. From your menu to your marketing, captivating images can inspire potential customers to stop, connect, and indulge.

  • Various dishes on a white marble table, including a pumpkin pie, salad, pasta, fruit platter, rotisserie chicken, and other side dishes.

    Food Stylist

    Mouthwatering visuals start with great food styling, thoughtful details, and the right creative direction. I offer a full-service content experience — including photography, videography, art direction, styling, and editing — to help bring your food brand to life.

Let’s work together!