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Luke Sanderson Photography — North Yorkshire food photographer. I capture flavour, texture and story for menus, websites, social media and editorial. Clients: restaurants, food brands, cookbook authors.

Enquiries open. Send details and dates for availability.

Extensive samples are located in the Food,Portraits pages

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A round, layered dessert topped with fresh herbs and edible flowers, served on a white plate.

A young woman with wavy brown hair and bold makeup, wearing a checked blazer, white top, and red lipstick, standing against a textured brick wall.

A person sprinkling gold glitter onto a cherry tart on a white plate, with a mountain landscape background in the image.

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A chef writing on a notepad in a kitchen, wearing a white chef's coat and a black apron, with focused expression.

A cocktail with a smoky effect in a martini glass, with smoke swirling around and rising from the drink.

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Person standing under a waterfall beside a rocky cliff, wearing a pink hat and rain jacket.

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Close-up of a gourmet seafood dish with slices of fish, garnished with fresh herbs and vegetables, served on a decorative white plate with golden cutlery.

A glass of dark amber beverage with orange slices and ice, placed on a black round tray on a dark marble surface, with a blurred orange object and window view in the background.

A plate of gourmet food featuring braised meat, broccoli, mushrooms, and sauce on a beige plate, with gold and black utensils on a wooden table.

Testimonials

Daniel Richardson Executive Head Chef Leeds United Football Club

“Luke is very professional from start to finish, with himself being a chef he understands the process and how food should be treated.
Five star pictures and they really do help push the boundaries goes here”
Chef Danny Pullen

“Luke’s photo quality is the closest I’ve seen to capturing exactly what us chefs want the customer to see, all the hard work we put into dishes can finally be seen in person for us to share”
C.E.K Agency

“His ability to connect with people and bring out their genuine expressions really showed in the final photos.
The whole team who attended the event commented on how enjoyable and seamless the experience was. Everyone felt comfortable, valued, and engaged throughout the session”
Slow Sunny Days Yoga

“His ability to connect with people and bring out their genuine expressions really showed in the final photos.
The whole team who attended the event commented on how enjoyable and seamless the experience was. Everyone felt comfortable, valued, and engaged throughout the session”
Charlotte Brough

“Luke is an amazing photographer. He really listened to what I wanted and brought my ideas to life beautifully. The photos are stunning and arrived so quickly. I can’t recommend him enough”
Emma Little Service Manager

“Luke's exceptional photography truly captured the vibrant spirit of The Wellness Haven and Hut Made.
Our members are at the very core of our work, and Luke's talent for connection with them shone through in every frame. He has provided invaluable, ongoing support to The Hut, our small York charity that empowers individuals living with mental health challenges and learning disabilities.”

A black plate with seared meat, a dollop of creamy white sauce with green oil drizzle, topped with herbs, and a crostini with chopped nuts and herbs.

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Two fried appetizers garnished with microgreens on a white plate, placed on a dark textured surface.

Top view of a cocktail glass with ice, red garnish, and a dried citrus peel on a black surface.

Three salmon proscuitto rose appetizers garnished with microgreens on an oval ceramic plate, placed on a dark textured table with a blue chair partially visible.

Bowl of ramen with boiled egg, green vegetables, baby corn, green onions, and yellow dumplings, chopsticks on a wooden table.

A glass of iced tea with a lemon slice and ice cubes, placed on a black plate with a gold rim on a black marble surface.

A salad on a white plate with lettuce, pear slices, microgreens, and possibly bacon bits.

A plated gourmet dish featuring a piece of dark meat, broccoli, mushrooms, green sauce dots, and a drizzle of dark sauce, set on a beige plate with gold-capped black utensils on a wooden table.

Close-up of blackberries topped with pink rose petals on a white plate against a dark background

A cocktail glass with a dark red drink has dry ice, creating fog, and is covered by a glass dome, on a black table with a black background and the words 'Eddie 11' in white.

A large cut of raw beef resting on a metal rack inside an oven or dehydrator.

Chef's salad with tomatoes, bread croutons, lettuce, and basil on a white plate on a wooden table.

Overhead view of a glass with red beverage and lemon slices, placed on a dark marble surface.

A slice of savory tart topped with shrimp and fresh herbs on a white plate

Close-up of a shrimp appetizer with cucumber slices, leafy greens, and a red garnish on a plate with a blurred background.

A plate with a cooked fish fillet, a roasted sweet potato topped with greens, and a green sauce on the side, on a textured dark surface.

A plated serving of gourmet food featuring a layered dish with mushrooms, topped with crispy fried elements, garnished with a green sauce and served on a blue plate.

Close-up of a bowl of roasted vegetable soup with pumpkin, cauliflower, green herbs, and black leaves, served in a black bowl on a wooden surface.

A gourmet dish on a white, wide-rimmed plate with a central scoop of food garnished with fresh herbs and sliced vegetables.

A plated gourmet dish with colorful vegetables and garnishes, presented in a modern, elegant style on a pink plate.

Fried green chili pepper on a white plate with a piece of crispy pork belly in front of it, against a blurred dark background.

Mixed green salad with lettuce, microgreens, feta cheese, yellow and red beets, and citrus slices in a blue bowl on a wooden table.

A gourmet dish consisting of a small portion of meat or fish topped with light-colored crispy rice puffed grains and green herb leaves, presented on a white background.

A round yellow-colored cake topped with green leaves and herbs, garnished with a red flower, served on a white plate.

Gourmet dish with colorful edible flowers, greens, and slices of fish or meat on a green sauce, served on a slate platter.

A small, detailed dessert topped with pink edible flowers, placed on a dark surface with a focused lighting highlighting it against a black background.

My story

“After a career of being a Chef, I decided to take the leap and follow a different passion in Photography. I can share the same expression and passion in my work and it allows creative freedom in many different forms of pictures.

I have the most experience in food photography, but I am able to offer different styles and a wide range to suit the different needs of clients.

I have a strong passion for moody shots and looking at shots with a different perspective that I feel showcases emotions and tells a story.”