Ghost Kitchen Food Photography: How to Look Like a Real Brand

TL;DR

Pick one visual style and stick to it (background, angle, lighting). Build a small “prop kit” that matches your brand (and use it every time). Separate “listing photos” (simple) from “marketing photos” (story).

Why ghost kitchens lose trust (and how to fix it)

If your menu looks like it was photographed in five different places, customers assume the food will be inconsistent too.

Consistency signals: The kitchen is real. The product is repeatable. The brand is intentional.

Your brand kit (minimal, repeatable)

Choose: One background (light, dark, or wood). One default angle (usually 45°). One “accent” element (napkin, tray, parchment, brand color).

Then shoot everything with the same light and framing.

Listing photo rules (delivery apps)

One hero dish, no distractions. Food fills the frame, but keep breathing room for crops. Accurate color (avoid heavy filters).

Marketing photo rules (social + ads)

Once listings are clean, create a few “hero” visuals: One action shot (drizzle, steam, pull-apart). One lifestyle scene (hands, table, context) for brand.

The workflow that scales

Batch shoot once a week, then enhance and export all crops in one go.

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