Food, Restaurant and Hotel Photography

Julia Dunin is a commercial photographer with 15 years of experience working with Michelin star restaurants, luxury hotels across Ireland and Europe. She creates food, lifestyle and hospitality photography that sells the experience before a guest ever arrives.

Close-up of a plated dish featuring a piece of cooked fish on a bed of broccoli, garnished with herbs and topped with a crispy element, with a blurred glass of white wine in the background.
Pouring brown gravy over a roasted chicken thigh on a white plate, with colorful vegetables on the side, in a dining setting with greenery in the background.
A small smoking fire pit on a wooden surface with a piece of meat or fish on top, emitting blue smoke against a dark background.
A chef in a white uniform preparing food in a professional kitchen.
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A plate of cooked fish garnished with herbs, served on a white plate. In the background, there are blurred wine glasses, a bottle of wine, and some silverware on a table.
A cocktail glass filled with a dark red drink, garnished with a lemon twist, placed on a white marble surface with black veining.
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A dessert in a black bowl with a sieve on top, garnished with a small piece of caramelized fruit, surrounded by pinkish flowers on a white plate, on a wooden table.
A person pouring green sauce over a plated seafood dish with a side of potatoes in a restaurant setting.
Three champagne flutes filled with sparkling wine, with a bottle of champagne in the background. The glasses contain strawberries, and one glass is splashing as if a strawberry has just been dropped into it. The scene is set against a dark background
Elegant dessert consisting of a rectangular red and white layered cake, with decorative white cream, small green leaves, and yellow accents, topped with a pink mousse and other colorful garnishes, presented on a white plate.
Sliced prosciutto on a white plate with green microgreens and small dollops of white creamy sauce, on a white marble surface.
A person holding a teapot pouring a drink into a small bowl on a white plate, on a black textured wooden surface.
A person with short dark hair and black wristbands is plating food at a wooden table, with a glass of dark beverage garnished with a green leaf nearby. The focus is on the person's hand holding a fork and plating a dish with slices of fruit or vegeta
Four bottles of whiskey on a wooden bar counter, with shelves of liquor bottles and wine glasses hanging upside down in the background, and a dark pendant light overhead.
A person in a black apron is plating a dessert with a spoon; the dessert includes a crispy, caramelized sugar piece, pink radish slices, and green sauces on a white plate.
A glass of lemonade garnished with lemon slices and mint leaves on a marble table in a restaurant with red upholstered seating and dark wood paneling.
A person pouring a dark-colored drink, likely whiskey or bourbon, over ice cubes in a glass, with their hand holding the glass and the other hand pouring from a bar spoon, against a dark background.
A house decorated with string lights during sunset near a grassy area with street lamps and a body of water in the background.
An elegant event space decorated with round tables covered in white tablecloths, green chairs with ornate back designs, floral centerpieces, and candelabras. Large arched windows with curtains allow natural light, and the room has warm lighting from
A pink cocktail in a tall, textured glass garnished with a raspberry and a mint sprig, placed on a dark reflective surface with a blurred background featuring oranges and a copper container.
A bartender pouring orange cocktail from a bottle into a martini glass. The bartender has dark hair, a watch, and is wearing a white shirt with a black vest. The background has warm, out-of-focus lights, and the drink is on a dark, marbled surface wi
Pink frozen cocktail in a glass with a straw and a dried lime slice on top, placed on a coaster on a countertop with blurred background.
Spa products, including creams, balms, and oils, are displayed on a wooden table with a rolled towel embroidered with "The Beauteque Spa" in a dimly lit setting.
A person receiving a facial massage while lying down, with their eyes closed, someone gently pressing their forehead.
Close-up of a hand holding a small, textured cup with liquid dripping from it into an open palm below, dark background.
A man in a blue suit, glasses, and a pink patterned tie standing in a room with burgundy walls, framed artwork, a beige sofa with plaid pillows, a lamp, and thick curtains.
A modern living room with navy blue leather tufted sofas, yellow cushions, a rectangular coffee table, a fireplace with a black marble surround, and large windows with sheer curtains. Three large white pendant lights hang from the ceiling, and there
Luxurious bedroom with a chandelier, four-poster bed with beige bedding, and elegant draped curtains.
A colorful cocktail drink in a glass with sliced strawberries and kiwi topped with green sugar and two black straws on a wooden surface.
A middle-aged man and a young woman enjoying a picnic outdoors in a garden with colorful flowers and a large tree. The woman has curly blonde hair, is smiling, and holding a glass of champagne. They are sitting on a blanket with picnic items, includi
A woman in a navy blazer and white blouse smiling outside a building with a sign that reads "Royal Hotel".
A man wearing a green suit with gold trim, a yellow vest, white shirt, and brown top hat with a green band, standing outdoors in front of a stone building with arched windows and a staircase. The man has glasses, a beard, and is smiling.
Interior of a modern restaurant or cafe with tables and chairs, green indoor plants, wooden wall panels, and a glass balcony.
A cozy vintage-style sitting area with a marble-top table holding a glass of red wine, a cheese and fruit platter, and several bowls of nuts and olives. Surrounding the table are ornate upholstered chairs and a green velvet tufted sofa in a warm, dim

Food, drink, lifestyle and hospitality photography that brings Irish heritage and contemporary dining together, built from real guest experience.

For chefs, restaurateurs and marketing managers who understand the importance of high-end visuals as a foundation of your website, your social channels and your guest's decision to book.