Foundation Shoot
The perfect starting point for your brand’s professional imagery.
The Foundation Shoot is Foodographer Studios’ entry point into professional food and beverage photography – one product, one styled set, six professionally edited images, delivered from our Tauranga studio ready to use across your social media, website, and marketing.
What’s Included
Everything you need to get your first set of professional food and beverage images – from planning through to delivery.
✓ 1 studio photography session : a dedicated shoot day focused entirely on your hero product
✓ 1 product professionally styled and photographed : your hero product given the full studio treatment
✓ 1 styled set : a carefully considered backdrop, props, and surfaces chosen to suit your brand
✓ 6 professionally styled and edited images : ready to use across your social media, website, and marketing
✓ Pre-production planning : we confirm your product, styling direction, and shot list before the shoot so every image has a purpose
✓ Images delivered within 8–10 days : fully edited and ready to use, nothing left for you to do
What It Costs
$550+GST
One studio session, one product, six professionally styled and edited images – everything you need to get started.
How It Works
Book Your Shoot
Once you’ve booked your Foundation Shoot you’ll select your shoot date. This gives us time to receive your product and complete pre-production planning before your session.
Pre-Production Planning
Before your shoot we work together to confirm your product, styling direction, and shot list. Your product needs to arrive at our studio at least 14 days before your shoot day so we have time to plan and prepare properly. Nothing is left to chance – every image is planned with purpose before we pick up a camera.
Shoot Day
Your dedicated studio session – we handle everything from setup through to pack down while you get on with running your business.
Editing & Delivery
Every image is professionally styled, edited, and optimised before delivery. Your six images arrive within 8–10 days of your shoot day, ready to use – nothing left for you to do.
The Next Step
Most brands that start with a Foundation Shoot don’t stop there.
Once you’ve seen what a single studio session can produce, the question usually shifts from should we do this to how do we keep this going. That’s exactly what our content retainer packages are built for – professional food and beverage imagery every 4 weeks, ready to post, without you having to think about it.
And if you’re ready to take that step within 30 days of receiving your images, $250 comes straight off your first retainer cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is included in the Foundation Shoot?
The Foundation Shoot is a single studio session focused entirely on one food or beverage product. It includes creative direction, professional styling, photography, and full editing – six professionally styled images delivered to you within 8–10 days of your shoot day, ready to use across your website, social media, and marketing. Everything is handled by us from start to finish.
How do I get my products to you?
Simply courier your products to our Tauranga studio ahead of your scheduled shoot day. We’ll confirm exactly what to send, how to package your products safely, and when they need to arrive – products need to reach us at least 14 days before your shoot day so we have time to plan and prepare properly. Everything else is handled by us from there.
How long until I get my images?
Your fully styled and edited images are delivered within 8–10 days of your shoot day – ready to use across your social media and website. Every image is professionally edited and optimised before delivery, so there’s nothing left for you to do except start using them.
Can I shoot more than one product?
The Foundation Shoot is built around one product – that focus is what allows us to give it the time, styling, and creative attention it deserves across six images. If you’d like to include additional products, get in touch and we’ll work out what’s possible and put something together that works for your brand.
How does the $250 retainer credit work?
Complete your Foundation Shoot and you’ll receive $250 off your first retainer cycle when you sign up within 30 days of receiving your images. The credit is applied to your first 12-week upfront payment – so whichever package you choose, you’re starting $250 ahead. The offer applies to your first cycle only.
What happens if I’m not ready to commit to a retainer within 30 days?
The $250 credit is available for 30 days from the date you receive your images – it’s our way of making it easy to keep the momentum going while everything is fresh. Beyond that, there’s no obligation to move to a retainer at all. The Foundation Shoot is a complete service in its own right, and whenever you’re ready to take the next step we’ll be here.
Is the Foundation Shoot right for me, or should I go straight to a retainer?
If you’re new to professional food and beverage photography and want to experience working with us before committing to a retainer, the Foundation Shoot is the perfect starting point. If you’re already confident that consistent, professional content is what your brand needs and you’re ready to commit, going straight to a retainer makes sense – and you’ll get more images, more coverage, and a system that keeps your brand showing up every 4 weeks. Not sure which is right for you? Take our quick quiz or get in touch and we’ll help you decide.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Professional food and beverage imagery that makes your brand look the part from day one.