Food, Drink & Hospitality Photography Stories from Sequoia Studios
The Fifth Element
Behind the Lens of Food and Drink Photography
Welcome to The Fifth Element, our blog celebrating professional food, drink and hospitality photography throughout Surrey, Hampshire, West Sussex, across the UK and abroad.
Here we explore the essential elements of cooking — fire, water, air and earth — and the fifth element that brings them all together: love.
Expect behind-the-scenes stories, client features, creative insights and the passion that turns every image into a story worth sharing
International Artist Day
Painting With Light
This year’s theme for International Artist Day connects healthy food, the earth and the artists who care for it. A perfect reflection of how photography, nourishment and creativity share the same light.
🍏 Homemade Apple Pie
001: Funday on Sunday with Bunday
This week marks the start of our new series Funday on Sunday with Bunday! — where we celebrate the craft, colour and creativity behind great food photography
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, Petersfield
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.
Asking For Seconds
Eat An Extra Dessert Day
Do you remember the thrill of being offered “seconds” after Sunday lunch? On 4th September, we are invited to do exactly that. Eat an Extra Dessert Day is here, and it is a celebration of pudding in all its glorious forms.
Celebrating Organic September
Celebrating Organic September
Showcasing the beauty of organic food, farming and sustainable produce through photography for chefs, restaurants and food producers
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.
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
The Wheatsheaf Inn, Grayswood, Surrey
The Wheatsheaf Inn
A relaxed and characterful pub reborn in Grayswood, Surrey
Our photography for The Wheatsheaf Inn focuses on atmosphere, natural textures and enticing food that support their website, social media and wider hospitality marketing.
The Rising Sun, Milland, West Sussex
The Rising Sun
Bespoke fine art food photography
Some projects come from cold emails or business cards. Others begin over good food and great conversation. Read how a birthday lunch turned into a bespoke commission for 16 framed food photographs adorning The Rising Sun’s dining room…
The Lion’s Den – Café Photography
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
Carlo Independent Italian Restaurant, Haslemere
Where Passion and Partnership Meet
An email that led to a lasting partnership.
Our journey with Carlo began before he opened his doors in Haslemere. Since then, we’ve built his website, managed his social media and continue to tell his story through visuals and words
The Dilli – Restaurant Photography in Haslemere
Fine Indian Cuisine and Warm Hospitality
From a chance encounter in Haslemere to a beautifully crafted visual story.
We helped The Dilli launch with interior and exterior photography, documented their opening celebration and returned to capture a refined collection of Indian desserts. A warm, community-focused story told through imagery from day one.