Sweet Food Photography in Los Angeles for Bakeries, Cafés & Brands

In the world of desserts, presentation is everything. Whether you’re a bakery, café, or food brand, your customers experience your treats with their eyes long before they ever take a bite. That’s why professional food photography is more than decoration—it’s storytelling. It communicates flavor, craftsmanship, and emotion in a single frame.

This Sweet Food Photography Gallery showcases professional dessert and pastry photography created for bakeries, cafés, packaged goods brands, and recipe developers across Los Angeles and beyond. Designed to make every treat look as irresistible as it tastes, these images highlight cakes, cookies, pastries, and confections through clean styling, bright natural light, and meticulous attention to detail.

As a Los Angeles food photographer, I help culinary brands translate their creativity and care into images that connect with their audience. From playful, colorful desserts that pop on social media to refined, editorial-style confections crafted for packaging or cookbooks, each image is tailored to your brand’s tone and goals.

These photographs are designed to work hard for your business—enhancing websites, product packaging, cookbooks, and marketing campaigns. Beyond aesthetics, they build credibility, support sales, and invite your audience to crave your creations.

If you’re a food brand or bakery looking for Los Angeles dessert photography that captures the beauty and texture of your products while elevating your brand, this gallery reflects the quality, consistency, and care I bring to every sweet-focused project. Because your desserts deserve to look as extraordinary as they taste.

Overhead food photograph of chocolate chip cookies on a baking sheet, styled for bakery and dessert food photography.
Plated chocolate cookies photographed in soft studio light for bakery marketing and dessert food photography.
Freshly baked oatmeal cookies cooling on a wire rack, photographed in natural light for professional food photography.
Artisan coffee with powdered sugar pastries on rustic wood table—branding photography for cafés, bakeries, and fast casual menus.
Pumpkin pie with heart-shaped cinnamon detail, styled with mini gourds—seasonal dessert photography for restaurants, bakeries, and fall recipe blogs.
Pumpkin cheesecake topped with whipped cream and cinnamon, styled with small pumpkins—perfect dessert photography for fall catering menus and holiday promotions.
Artisan dessert with swirl on white plate at Barrel & Ashes, styled food photography for cafes and restaurants.
Cute frog-themed green pastries displayed on lily pad leaves, creative bakery photography for playful dessert branding.
Scones with seeds and dried fruit on marble board, clean food photography for recipe developers and health food brands.
Stacked butter cookies with glass bottle of milk and striped straw on marble surface – bright minimal dessert photography by LA food photographer.
Stacked oatmeal cookie ice cream sandwiches photographed for dessert branding and commercial food photography.
Chocolate chip cookies partially dipped in white chocolate, photographed for dessert branding and product photography.
Flatlay of s’mores ingredients with graham crackers, marshmallows, chocolate, and skewers—recipe image perfect for food blogs and dessert brands.
Close-up of crumbly buttery cookies on slate board, commercial dessert photography showcasing texture and detail.
Golden-baked cheesecake on a wooden tray paired with whiskey and eggnog—cozy holiday dessert photography for menus and brand campaigns.
Hand holding a dog-shaped sugar cookie in front of a fluffy white Bichon - playful branded dessert photography for pet-friendly cafés, bakeries, or seasonal promotions.
Whimsical pink unicorn ice cream cone with sprinkles and gold horn, vibrant dessert photography for social media and packaging.
Artistic flatlay of citrus fruits, beets, and grapefruit on a wood board with navy background—bright and colorful ingredient photography for seasonal catering menus and promotional campaigns.
Classic tiramisu dessert topped with fresh berries on a white plate – restaurant dessert photography by Los Angeles food photographer Vanessa Stump.
Flat lay food photography of cookie ingredients and dough styled for recipe development and dessert brand marketing.
Stacked chocolate brownies with layered filling photographed for bakery, dessert, and food brand marketing.
Unbaked pie crust with rolling pin, Crisco, and cranberries behind-the-scenes recipe photography for holiday catering menus and dessert brand marketing.
Elegant fall tablescape with pumpkin pie centerpiece, festive mini pumpkins, and gold accents—styled food photography for seasonal restaurant promotions or lifestyle blogs.
Overhead view of mini lattice-topped cherry pies arranged in a circle—playful dessert photography for bakeries, packaged goods, and recipe content.
Carrot cake sheet cut into squares with cream cheese frosting and orange garnish—catering-ready dessert photography for restaurant menus and spring event promotions.
Plate of sugar cookies served with milk on a yellow checkered tablecloth—classic comfort dessert styling for casual dining, catering menus, and food blogs.
Funfetti birthday cake slice with gold star sparkler on pink background – colorful dessert photography by Los Angeles food photographer Vanessa Stump.
Overhead view of yogurt bowl topped with chopped dates and served with raspberries and date syrup—healthy recipe photography for cafés, catering menus, and wellness blogs.
Close-up of creamy yogurt topped with dates and raspberries—fresh catering menu photography perfect for promoting breakfast events or casual dining specials.
Slice of rich chocolate mousse cake plated with fresh strawberries and whipped cream—elevated dessert photography for restaurant catering menus, holiday promotions, and date-night specials.

Los Angeles-based food, branding, and portrait photographer creating timeless, natural images that feel authentic and elevated. I specialize in capturing layered visuals for creative businesses, restaurants, and personal brands - images that tell your story and support your growth across web, social, and print.

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