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As a San Francisco Bay Area-based Culinary & Commercial Photographer, I work with food brands, restaurants, chefs, publishers, and product-based businesses to craft intentional, elevated visual content that captures the essence of who you are - so you can connect, convert and grow.

Whether you're a Michelin-rated restaurant, a clean-label CPG brand, or working on your first cookbook, I offer a full-scope creative experience that does far beyond just pressing the shutter. 

Beyond Photography - this is the art of translating your vision into visuals that connect, captivate, and convert.

visual storytelling that works

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“I want to serve my clients beyond the pictures. I want to elevate their brands, & their connections to their customers. I want to create deep, meaningful relationships with my clients. If they grow, I grow. It’s a ripple effect. I want to take you on a journey on what it is like to work with me”

Cyntia

past client love

Alliance Francaise SV

"We are very appreciative of Cyntia's

expertise

love

and

for her

work that made all of us comfortable."

Digital by Jennie

the images from my photoshoot will help me to elevate my new business"

and that I could trust her. I have no doubt that

"As soon as I spoke to Cyntia I knew that

she understood

my vision

Julieta Pomares

needs and perfectly reflected on her images. The results were amazing"

"The most important thing for me is that

to what I really wanted, was able to understand my

to what I really wanted, was able to understand my needs and perfectly reflected on her images. The results were amazing"

she took the time to

 listen

The Energy Spa

"Cyntia

served our business tremendously

served

our business tremendously

as we launched

from concept to actualization. With an open heart and a focused mind, she clearly envisioned where we were headed and captured it with her gift of photography."

as we launched from concept to actualization. With an open heart and a focused mind, she clearly envisioned where we were headed and captured it with her gift of photography."

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From styled food and product photography to portraits and environmental storytelling, I create luminous, feminine, and editorial-quality images with soul.

Specialties include:
  • Culinary & Food Photography
  • Product Photography (CPG, wellness, and lifestyle)
  • Portraits of Founders, Chefs & Teams
  • Cookbook Photography & Consultation
  • Restaurant, Location & Ambiance Coverage

Commercial Photography

Compelling visual storytelling

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As a trusted partner for chefs, magazines and publishers, I bring recipes to life with storytelling imagery that evokes emotion, place, and passion. I provide full support from planning to execution, including:

  • Recipe storytelling
  • Editorial styling
  • Location sourcing
  • Book cover concepts
  • Cookbook Design Sourcing
  • Food Styling Sourcing
  • Self-Publishing Support

Cookbooks & Editorial Projects

Cookbook author,
Food photography mentor

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Bringing your vision to life requires more than just beautiful imagery—it takes thoughtful planning, cohesive storytelling, and strategic execution. That’s where I come in.






creative direction & strategy

Where strategy meets creativity. from concept to completion, i guide every creative step

From visual concept to final composition, I help shape the aesthetic foundation of your shoot. Together, we develop a cohesive look and feel that aligns with your brand identity. This includes curated moodboards, prop styling direction, and intentional shot planning to ensure every image speaks your brand’s language.

art direction

visual strategy

You know what it takes to grow your business. There is no confusion. You have decided to make the leap and elevate your brand. Let’s go on a virtual date, and see if we are a good match!

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