Photography · Short-form video · Content strategy
Restaurant & Food Photographer in San Francisco
Images and videos that make people book a table. For restaurants, bars, bakeries and wineries across the Bay Area.
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Meet your photographer
I help restaurants, bars, bakeries and wineries in the San Francisco Bay Area sell more with photography, short-form video and a clear content strategy.
I’m a food, portrait and event photographer with 10 years of experience in Brazil, Amsterdam and San Francisco. I care about two things: delivering images that genuinely match my clients’ vision, and making sure every project leaves that wow impression.
Born and raised in Brazil, I bring a creative and hard-working approach to everything I shoot, with a calm, detail-oriented style that tends to surprise people who expect something louder. I’m also, fun fact, a capoeira master.
What I do
Photo, video and content strategy for hospitality brands
One partner for the images, the videos and the plan behind them.
Photography
Dishes, drinks, interiors, chefs and events for restaurants, bars, bakeries and wineries. Images for your website, Google, menus and delivery apps.
Short-form video
Reels and TikToks filmed on the same shoot day: plating, pours, the kitchen in action and the people behind the food.
Content strategy
Content pillars, a monthly plan and social media management, so your restaurant posts consistently without you having to think about it.
Where I work
San Francisco and the whole Bay Area
I’m based in San Francisco and work across the whole Bay Area: the East Bay, Marin, the Peninsula, Silicon Valley and Napa and Sonoma wine country. In the city I work with restaurants and bars in every neighborhood: the Mission, Hayes Valley, North Beach, Jackson Square and the Embarcadero, SoMa, the Financial District, Union Square, Chinatown, Nob Hill and Russian Hill, the Marina and Cow Hollow, Pacific Heights and the Fillmore, NoPa and Divisadero, Dogpatch, Fisherman’s Wharf and South Beach.
- San Francisco
- Oakland
- Berkeley
- Walnut Creek
- Sausalito
- Palo Alto
- San Jose
- Napa
- Sonoma
- Healdsburg
Frequently asked questions
What does a restaurant photographer do?
I photograph your dishes, drinks, space and team, and deliver edited images ready for your website, Google profile, menus, delivery apps and social media. I also film short-form video on the same day if you need it.
How much does food photography cost in San Francisco?
Projects start at $1,200, and every client gets a fixed-price proposal before the shoot, based on the number of dishes, locations and videos. Smaller shoots are available on request, and ongoing monthly partnerships are available for brands that need content every month.
Do you manage social media for restaurants?
Yes. Besides shoots, I offer monthly content strategy and social media management: content pillars, a posting plan, photos, Reels and captions.
What People Say
Working with Rodrigo was amazing. … Each image captured not only the stunning detail and artistry of the food but also the essence of Elo’s brand. … This strong visual direction has had a tangible impact on Elo’s social media presence. The engaging, high-quality content has helped us reach a wider audience, drive more reservations, and strengthen the overall brand. It’s more than just photography, it’s storytelling that connects and converts.
Rodrigo perfectly captures the client’s perspective and understands exactly what we want to convey. His work has greatly elevated the aesthetic sense of my brand. He is attentive to details, creative, and always elegant in editing, which allows the story to be told with involvement and inspiration.
Rodrigo was a fundamental partner in the consolidation and growth of Sova. He was able to capture and convey the essence and values of the brand, while producing beautiful and visually appealing photos that immediately generated desire for our products in the visual communication of the store, printed materials, and on social media.
Rodrigo has an excellent eye for product photography. He creates aesthetic compositions that enhance the products visual qualities, creating unique images with an artistic touch. My brand has benefited a lot from his skills and I’m proud of how our social media improved due to his pictures. I strongly recommend his work for both indoors and outdoors settings.
Feel free to get in touch with me in any convenient way
San Francisco Bay Area
+1 415 594 7442