Food & Drink Photographer | Maine & New England

Great food deserves great photography. I create editorial food and drink imagery for restaurants, bars, and hospitality brands across Maine and New England — images that feel atmospheric, appetizing, and true to the experience of being there.

My background in fine art and eight years as Art Director at Maine Home+Design magazine gives me a natural eye for light, composition, and the kind of details that make a dish or a dining room feel irresistible on a screen or a page.

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Portland Maine food photography beautifully styled

Drinks and cocktails lined up on black for a beauty photo

Sliced salmon sashimi garnished with microgreens, edible flowers, black sesame seeds, and various colorful garnishes on a white plate.

Beautifully plated food for an editorial photoshoot at Via Vecchia in Portland Maine

Dessert Gross Confection Bar Portland Maine

Food photography of two cooked lobsters served on white plates styled with woven placemats.

Bottle of Bitter Love Tart Cherry sparkling drink next to a glass with a colorful straw on a glass table.

Salad with figs, arugula, blueberries, and goat cheese on a wooden table. Styled product photo taken for Passamaquoddy Wild Blueberry Co.: Native Wild Blueberries

Plate with blinis, caviar kit, and garnishes at Ocean restaurant at Cape Arundel Inn in Kennebunkport.

Bartender mixing drinks at bar with various bottles and herbs

A bottle of Bimini Gin on a table in natural light.

Bowl of mixed berries next to a bottle of white wine and two glasses on a wooden table.

Lobster rolls on a plate with lemon wedges, corn on the cob, potato chips, and a cooked lobster claw on a table with a red checkered napkin.

Person holding a lobster roll with a toasted bun, wearing a red off-the-shoulder dress. Branding photo for Cousins Maine Lobster in Los Angeles, California.

Three fish tacos with cilantro, sliced jalapeños, white cheese, and lime wedges on a white plate.

Cocktail in coupe glass with lemon slice on marble table, surrounded by green leaves.

A red cocktail in a glass, garnished with a lemon peel spiral on a skewer.

Baked mac and cheese in a cast iron skillet on a wooden board

A table setting with a person holding a tropical cocktail, alongside a pink drink with a floral garnish, and plates of gourmet appetizers.

Tofu topped with seaweed, sliced green onion, and bonito flakes in a soy-based sauce.

Caprese salad with burrata, cherry tomatoes, arugula, and balsamic glaze on a white plate.

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Variety of sushi and sashimi with salads on a wooden table. Food photography by Heidi Kirn of Rosella Sushi in Kennebunk, Maine

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Someone using chopsticks to pick up sushi rolls with avocado on top, on a wooden serving board, with a small dish of soy sauce and a salad in the background.

Food & Drink Photography

From artfully plated dishes to the hands that create them, Heidi Kirn Photography captures the essence of food with warmth, style, and intention. Her images go beyond what’s on the plate—bringing to life the atmosphere, craftsmanship, and story behind every bite and sip.

Heidi collaborates with restaurants, chefs, food and beverage brands, hotels, publications, and creative agencies to create compelling, high-quality visuals that elevate your brand, engage your audience, and bring your culinary vision to life.

Services Include:

Restaurant & Menu Photography
Chef Portraits & Behind-the-Scenes
Cocktail & Beverage Photography
Product Photography for Food & Drink Brands
Editorial & Cookbook Features
Social Media & Website Content
Lifestyle Food Photography
On-location or Studio Shoots

Who I Work With

I collaborate with restaurant owners and operators, hotel food and beverage teams, chefs and culinary brands, bar and cocktail programs, and hospitality marketing teams throughout Maine, Boston, and New England.

Selected Restaurant & Bar Clients

I've had the privilege of photographing some of New England's most celebrated dining destinations including Earth at Hidden Pond in Kennebunkport, O Ya and Hojoko in Boston, Rosella Sushi in Kennebunkport, Chez Rosa, Modern Barn, Bianca, and Red Jacket Resorts.

Serving Maine, New England & Beyond

Heidi is based in southern Maine and regularly works with food and beverage clients across Portland, Kennebunkport, Boston, and throughout New England. She's also available for travel nationwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where do you photograph restaurants in New England?

I'm based in Southern Maine and photograph restaurants, bars, and dining spaces throughout Maine, Boston, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and beyond.

What does a restaurant photography session include?

Every project is tailored to your needs but typically includes food and dish photography, bar and cocktail imagery, interior and ambiance shots, an exterior photo and detail photography.

Do you work with hotel restaurants and dining programs?

Yes, hotel food and beverage is a specialty. I create imagery that works across all brand touchpoints from hotel websites to third party booking engine platforms and press.

Do you offer video for restaurants?

Yes, I offer short form video and reels alongside photography, which is increasingly essential for restaurant social media and marketing.

How far in advance should I book?

I recommend reaching out 3–4 weeks ahead. Summer and fall in Maine and New England book quickly so earlier is always better for seasonal shoots.