Based in London

Photography & Social Media Marketing for Restaurants & Cafés in London

I help London restaurants and cafés attract more customers through premium visuals and social media content that actually converts.

100+ shoots delivered
5★ average rating
Trusted by London brands
Elegant London restaurant table set with candlelight
Latte art
Café visuals
Warm · lifestyle
+248% reach
Last campaign
London-based photographer and digital marketer

Shariar Chowdhury Apu

About

A London photographer & marketer for hospitality brands

I'm a photographer and digital marketer based in London, working with restaurants and cafés across London. I help local hospitality brands improve their online presence through professional photography and social media that's built to attract more customers — not just look pretty.

From a single content shoot to ongoing Instagram and TikTok management, I work as a creative partner — handling everything visual so you can focus on running your venue.

London
Based
5+ yrs
Experience
100+
Brands
24h
Reply
Services

Everything your venue needs to look irresistible online

Restaurant Photography

Editorial-grade visuals that capture the atmosphere, dishes and detail of your restaurant.

Café Photography

Warm, lifestyle-led imagery that makes your café feel like the place to be in London.

Food & Drink Photography

Mouth-watering shots of plates, cocktails and signature menu items, styled for impact.

Social Media Marketing

Strategy, content and management built specifically for restaurants and cafés.

Instagram Content Creation

Feed-ready posts, stories and carousels that turn followers into bookings.

Reels & Short-Form Video

Scroll-stopping Reels and TikToks that show off your food, space and brand personality.

Portfolio

Selected work for London hospitality

Plated fine dining dish on dark background
Food
Smoky cocktail in a London bar
Drinks
Modern London café interior
Interiors
Lychee martini in a martini glass on a candlelit restaurant table
Drinks
Sesame-crusted halibut on greens with cocktail
Food
Latte art in a London café
Drinks
Chef plating a dish in restaurant kitchen
Lifestyle
Instagram feed of café content on smartphone
Social Media Content
Gourmet tacos with radish, jalapeño and microgreens
Food
Sesame-crusted salmon sashimi with radish and microgreens
Food
Elegant restaurant interior at dusk
Interiors
Beaded chandelier glowing above a cosy restaurant bar at night
Interiors
Warmly lit restaurant dining room with leather chairs and ornate mirrors
Interiors
Cosy bar table with sharing plates and cocktails against exposed brick
Lifestyle
Olive tree decorated with baubles and fairy lights on a restaurant terrace
Lifestyle
Round table set with sharing plates, cocktails and menu in a dim-lit restaurant
Lifestyle
Espresso martini in a coupe glass with foam crema
Drinks
Refreshing cocktail in a stemmed glass with mint garnish on a dining table
Drinks
Why work with me

Built for hospitality, made for results

A focused, local service that combines creative direction with content strategy — so every photo and Reel actively grows your restaurant or café.

  • Local London service
  • Premium visuals for hospitality brands
  • Content designed for social engagement
  • Fast turnaround, reliable delivery
  • Creative direction for restaurants & cafés
  • Helps you look more professional online
Packages

Simple packages, premium results

Every venue is different — these starting points can be tailored to your brand.

Starter Content Shoot

From £150

Perfect for refreshing your menu visuals.

  • 1–2 hour photography session
  • 15 edited hero images
  • Food & drink focus
  • Optional 3 Reels add-on
Enquire
Most popular

Social Media Growth

From £499

Monthly content + management to grow your audience.

  • Monthly shoot day
  • Feed + Stories content
  • Reels & short-form video
  • Ongoing social management
Enquire

Premium Restaurant Brand

Custom quote

Full visual identity for established hospitality brands.

  • Full-day brand shoot
  • Interiors, food & lifestyle
  • Reels, TikToks & campaigns
  • Creative direction & strategy
Enquire
Process

A simple, stress-free 4-step process

01

Free consultation

We talk about your venue, brand and goals — no obligation.

02

Content planning

I plan shots, styling and a content calendar tailored to your audience.

03

Photoshoot & creation

On location in London — photography, Reels and behind-the-scenes.

04

Editing & delivery

Edited content delivered fast, with optional social media support.

Testimonials

Words from London venues

"

Our bookings noticeably increased after the new photos went live. The Reels are stunning.

Olivia M.
Owner, Balham Brunch Co.
"

Finally a photographer who truly gets restaurants. Professional, fast and incredibly creative.

Daniel R.
Manager, Clapham Wine Bar
"

Our Instagram has never looked better. The content feels premium and on-brand every single week.

Aisha K.
Founder, SW London Café
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

I'm based in London and work with restaurants and cafés across the city. Travel further afield is available on request.
Contact

Let's make your restaurant look irresistible online.

Tell me about your venue and what you're hoping to achieve. I'll reply within 24 hours.

London, UK
hello@lumierestudio.co.uk
+44 7359 508437