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!!

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British Summer Berries
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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.

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Organic English Heritage Tomatoes
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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

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Food Is Art, Framed on the Wall
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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

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Powered by Steam, Heart and History
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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

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Proudly Local, Fiercely Independent
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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

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Fine Indian Cuisine and Decor
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Fine Indian Cuisine and Decor

The Dilli
From a chance encounter to an ongoing creative collaboration.
We helped The Dilli launch with interior and exterior photography, then returned to capture their grand opening and beautiful dessert menu. A visual story of passion, flavour and community from day one

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