The Fifth Element
Our photography blog explores the essential elements of cooking — fire, water, air, earth — and The Fifth Element that brings them all together: love.
Expect behind-the-scenes stories, client features and the passion that brings each image to life.
Maybe even the odd recipe or two!!
Britain’s Love Affair with Desserts
National Dessert Day 2025
From sticky toffee pudding dripping with toffee sauce to a perfectly layered lemon meringue pie, there’s something about British desserts that makes us smile.
National Taco Day
National Taco Day
National Taco Day has moved from 4th October to the first Tuesday in October thanks to Taco Bell’s “Taco Tuesday” campaign and while tacos may not be a British tradition, they’ve become a firm UK favourite.
National Curry Week
National Curry Week
From humble spice roots to the nation’s favourite takeaway, curry has become woven into Britain’s culinary culture. How did curry conquer the UK’s palate and what makes it so beloved today?
Celebrate National Pizza Month!
National Pizza Month
October is here, which means one very important thing: it’s National Pizza Month! A whole month dedicated to the world’s most universally loved food…
The Folly Wine Bar Story
The Folly Wine Bar
Sequoia Studios partnered with The Folly Wine Bar in Petersfield to deliver professional food & drinks photography to be used extensively for their social media campaigns, where they have partnered with Sequoia Studios
National Bacon Butty Day
National Bacon Butty Day
When it comes to comfort food, few things match the humble bacon butty and on 23rd September each year, we celebrate this beaut!
National Blackberry Day
National Blackberry Day
Few fruits capture the essence of the British countryside quite like the blackberry. Found in hedgerows across the nation, this humble berry has long been a symbol of late summer and early autumn.
Celebrating Organic September
Celebrating Organic September
Sequoia Studios celebrates Organic September with a story of homegrown produce, organic farming and authentic food photography.
Whisky Sour Day
Whisky Sour Day (Monday 25th August)
It felt like the perfect excuse to revisit the classic and this time I brought something extra to the glass…
Afternoon Tea Week
Celebrate Afternoon Tea Week (11–17 August)
A nod to the timeless British ritual of tea, treats and togetherness. Discover its history, charm and why now’s the perfect time to indulge.
British Summer Berries
Summer Berries (and Cherries!)
Celebrate organic British berries with a visual story of raspberries, strawberries, blackberries and blueberries (and cherries too!). Explore the emotion and flavour of pick-your-own traditions and seasonal food photography.
Organic English Heritage Tomatoes
The Taste of English Summer
English heritage tomatoes are the kind of ingredient that makes you slow down. No two are alike. They’re beautifully imperfect, full of flavour and rich in visual texture
Beautiful Chaos of Eton Mess
Eton Mess: A Delicious Disaster
Whether you’re a patisserie owner, a chef or just someone who loves celebrating seasonal food, Eton Mess is a reminder that sometimes, the most memorable things are the ones that aren't perfect at all.
Magic of Macarons
There’s something about a macaron
Perfectly round. Feather-light. Crisp on the outside, soft and chewy inside…the little treat that’s always camera-ready
Rise of AI Imagery
…vs Genuine Food Photography
There can be no substitute
Despite the rise of AI-generated imagery, nothing compares to the authenticity, atmosphere and tactile appeal of professional stills photography
A Fresh Start for a Country Classic
The Wheatsheaf Inn
A country pub reborn
From branding to photography and a custom-built website, we helped The Wheatsheaf Inn relaunch in style including menu and business card designs and pub signage
Food Is Art, Framed on the Wall
The Rising Sun
Food as art, framed and celebrated
We worked with The Rising Sun in Milland to produce 16 framed food photography prints now proudly displayed in their dining room – a true celebration of seasonal ingredients and local flavour
Powered by Steam, Heart and History
Hollycombe Steam In The Country
A journey down memory lane
From childhood memories to heritage preservation, this was a truly special project. We captured Hollycombe’s Mega Model Show and the restored Liphook Signal Box – honouring steam, history and the volunteers who keep it all alive
Proudly Local, Fiercely Independent
The Lion’s Den
Bold flavours and a café with heart.
We first partnered with The Lion’s Den after a simple Facebook post. Now, our food and venue photography bring their dishes and premises to life – across both Haslemere and their second café in Midhurst