A menu shoot runs smoothly when the restaurant decides the business use of each image before the first dish hits the table.
Prioritize the dishes that sell the story
Do not shoot the whole menu by default. Start with seasonal items, signature dishes, profitable dishes, private dining needs, and anything going into paid or email campaigns.
Plan surfaces and crops
- Website hero crops.
- Reservation platform images.
- Vertical social frames.
- Email and press images.
- Menu detail shots.
Keep motion simple
Short clips of plating, pouring, slicing, serving, and room atmosphere often do more for social than an overproduced restaurant film.
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