Food & Drink Photography

Jason Risner Photography creates food and beverage photography that is crafted to feel fresh, inviting, and true to the dining experience. From styled dishes and signature cocktails to restaurant interiors and hospitality branding, our team produces imagery that helps restaurants, hotels, destinations, and product brands connect with their audience.

A bowl of eggs topped with thin slices of prosciutto, microgreens, and edible flower petals on a wooden table with a glass of white wine nearby.
A man prepares food with various bowls of colorful fruits, vegetables, spices, and condiments on a table. The setting appears warm and well-lit, likely a kitchen or dining area.
A dining table with various Mexican dishes including tacos, a bowl of corn salad, and drinks such as margaritas and bottled beverages. The background features a decorative brick wall with square compartments.
A bowl of creamy yellow soup topped with seared scallops and garnished with herbs and red chili slices.
Close-up of burgers cooking on a grill, with people standing outdoors in the background enjoying a barbecue in a backyard.
A jar of La Costena pickled jalapeño peppers, sliced jalapeños, scattered salt, tortilla chips, a green jalapeño pepper, and a small section of a green chili pepper on a beige cloth placed on a wooden surface.
Table with various Mexican food dishes including pasta, salad, and salsa, with a bottle of La Costeña Mexican salsa in the center.
Various jars of La Costeña brand canned peppers, including sliced habaneros, pickled jalapeños, diced chipotle peppers, and pickled jalapeños, placed on a wooden surface with a yellow background.
Four jars of La Costeña salsa flavors on a wooden surface against a yellow background. From left to right: Ranchera Salsa, Mexican Salsa, Green Salsa, Taquera Salsa.
Assorted Japanese dishes including sushi, sashimi, ramen, tempura, salads, and sauces arranged on a black table.
A bowl of ramen noodles topped with sliced pork, green onions, wood ear mushrooms, half an egg, and bamboo shoots, in a red bowl on a black textured surface.
People serving themselves food from a buffet featuring pasta, salads, and vegetables in a bright, modern setting with large windows.
People at a buffet table selecting food, with various dishes including salads and grilled items, in a bright and modern indoor setting.
Elegant dinner table with various dishes, glasses of wine and champagne, set with ornate plates and silverware in a dimly lit room.
A gourmet meal featuring a large lobster tail, grilled steak, cherry tomatoes, and roasted potatoes on an elegant plate with glassware and utensils on the table in a dimly lit restaurant setting.
Three slices of cake with caramel sauce and corn topping on parchment paper, with sliced mango and whole apples in background on a wooden surface.
Three black rectangular dishes with Mexican meat dishes topped with fresh cilantro, onions, and pickled red onions, with cut lime slices and small bowls of sauces and drinks nearby on a wooden table.
A table with various cuts of cooked and grilled meats, including beef steaks, ribs, and lamb chops, along with side dishes and sauces, set on a dark surface.
A tray with two cooked cuts of steak on a metal rack, garnished with herbs and sea salt, with a syringe, salt, and pepper nearby, on a wooden board.
A rack of cooked prime rib roast with one slice cut and placed on a tray.
Sliced raw beef with bacon, grilled beef heart or similar organ meat, seasoned salt, black pepper, and fresh herbs on a wooden cutting board, with a knife, a meat injector, and Chama Gaucha steakhouse tags nearby.
Stack of four freshly baked biscuits in a cast iron skillet with a cloth lining, on a wooden surface.
Plate of fried fish with tartar sauce, a decorated drink with lime and mint, and various appetizers and drinks on a dinner table setting.
A bar or reception area with a large glass bowl filled with apples, limes, and peaches on a marble countertop, with small drinks, mint leaves, and utensils in the foreground, and three men in suits talking in the background inside a rustic brick-wall
A tall glass of iced peach tea with a lemon wedge garnish and a black straw on a bar counter, blurred woman in background holding a drink.
A glass of whiskey with ice cubes, splashing as a splash rises above the rim.
Person holding a white platter with grilled chicken quarters garnished with herbs and sliced lemon.
A male chef in a white uniform standing outdoors with arms crossed, in front of a stone building with a wooden door, surrounded by greenery.
A table set for a meal with various plates of fresh berries, figs, and desserts, with cloth napkins, forks, and glasses of water, outdoors with greenery in the background.
Two Tom Collins cocktails garnished with blueberries and a cherry on a black surface with a bottle of Rebecca Creek whiskey, a cigar, dominoes, a cigar holder, a cigar cutter, and a game box in the background.
A glass of whiskey with a large ice cube and orange peel garnish on a coaster, with a bottle of whiskey in the background and a keyboard on the left side.
A glass of orange cocktail garnished with a slice of orange and a sprig of thyme, placed on a wooden surface, with a blurred microwave oven in the background.
Person pouring whiskey from a bottle labeled 'Rebeca Creek' into a glass held with the other hand, outdoors with green foliage in the background.
A pink cocktail with lemon twist garnish in a stemmed glass on a dark surface with pomegranate and blood orange slices and scattered nuts around.
Assorted fruits, including pomegranate, blood oranges, and an orange, with almonds, pomegranate seeds, and a glass of drink on a dark surface.
A glass of whiskey with ice and a twist of orange peel garnishing it, placed on a rustic wooden table with a small cloth underneath, surrounded by yellow and purple flowers, with a bottle of whiskey and other items blurred in the background.
Assorted cheeses, a jar of cheese spread, and crackers on a black slate board with a wooden table background.
Outdoor dinner table with a charcuterie board of cheese, grapes, berries, and meats, wine glasses filled with rosé, and a large bowl of beer bottles in an outdoor garden setting.
A silver tray holding four vintage silver pitchers of varying sizes, with the middle one featuring a decorative handle, set against a wooden background.
A female chef in a white uniform and striped apron, wearing a chef hat, focusing on her work in a commercial kitchen with steam and stainless steel pots.
Dessert plate with pink cotton candy, chocolate cake slice, vanilla ice cream, strawberries, blackberries, and small pastries on a white plate
A smiling man wearing a cowboy hat and a black quilted vest sitting at a wooden table in a bar or restaurant, holding a cocktail garnished with a lime wedge, with a bottle of tequila labeled 'Código' and a straw in the foreground. In the background,
A close-up of a tequila bottle with a cork stopper, surrounded by a flaming candle, a cocktail glass rimmed with salt and garnished with rose petals, and scattered berries and rose flowers on a wooden surface, with a warm and festive background of bl
Three shot glasses filled with clear drinks with embedded teddy bear designs, placed on a dark stone serving board with orange slices and a lime wedge, in a dimly lit environment with a decorative red object in the background.
A bartender pouring a beer from taps into a glass, with a person holding the glass in the foreground. The background is blurred with warm lighting.
Smiling female bartender in vintage attire pouring whiskey for a male customer at a lively bar with dim lighting and string lights.
A slice of layered white cake with cream filling on a black plate, with a fork and a small piece of cake on the side, placed on a wooden table.
Chocolate chip cookies on a gray tray with a glass cover, a small pile of cookies on a decorative plate, chocolate chips scattered on a white cloth, and a jar of milk on a wooden table.
Chocolate chip bundt cake on a gray cake stand, sliced open to reveal blueberries inside, garnished with fresh blueberries and red berries, with a cup of coffee and a plate with a slice of cake in the background.
A woman with long brown hair wearing a red blouse is smiling and pointing at her phone, showing a picture of food at an outdoor gathering with several people and a house in the background.
A woman with long dark hair and a red shirt standing in a kitchen, smiling, surrounded by various food items and cooking ingredients on the counter.
Five cuts of marbled beef steak on a wooden cutting board placed on a dark rustic wooden surface.
A man with a beard wearing a red baseball cap, a white shirt, and an apron holding a large piece of raw steak inside a butcher shop or meat market.
Six raw beef tomahawk steaks with marbling on a wooden cutting board.
Man wearing glasses and a black shirt, with an apron, prepares a large piece of meat on a cutting board in a well-lit kitchen.
Two tropical cocktails on a rattan table, one with a lemon slice and mint garnish, the other with an orchid flower, strawberries, blackberries, and a pink straw.
A bartender making a flaming tropical cocktail in a pineapple-shaped glass, garnished with pineapple leaves and pink flowers, with colorful straws on the side and a pineapple on the right.
Three colorful tropical cocktails with garnishes like pineapple, mint, and flowers on a bar counter.
Person holding a basket of fresh blueberries in a blueberry farm with green foliage surrounding.
Person holding a basket filled with fresh blueberries.
A smiling older man in a plaid shirt and cap standing outdoors among baskets of blueberries during sunset.
A woman pouring hot water from a kettle into a coffee dripper with a paper filter, on a counter in a coffee shop. She is smiling and wearing a hat and a black t-shirt that says 'Brewing'.
A person is pouring coffee from a french press into a black coffee mug that has the logo of Black Rifle Coffee Co on it. The person is smiling and wearing a cap.
An elderly man with a gray beard, glasses, and a wide-brimmed hat kneading dough on a floured surface inside a rustic bakery or outdoor kitchen.
Close-up of a cooked prime rib roast on a black cutting board, with a person carving it with a meat fork, in a casual dining setting.
Cast iron skillet filled with cooked mixed vegetables including green beans, cherry tomatoes, yellow and orange peppers, and zucchini. Tongs rest on top of the vegetables. To the left, there is a cast iron skillet filled with cooked corn and ground m
A group of eggs scattered on the ground outdoors with a blurred large bird in the background, possibly a vulture, standing on the dirt in a natural setting during daylight.
A woman holding a dozen eggs underneath her shirt on a farm or rural setting, possibly collecting eggs from a chicken coop.
A woman in a light-colored shirt feeding a chicken at a farm, with eggs in her hand and eggs on a shelf near the chicken.
Sliced smoked brisket with a dark bark on a cutting board, served with barbecue sauce and macaroni and cheese in a bowl.
A glass of cocktail with a dried fruit garnish next to a bottle of Rossville Union whiskey on a wooden table. There are figs and oranges in the background.
A cocktail in a glass garnished with a dried fig, placed on a rustic wooden surface with fresh figs nearby.
A table with maps, photographs, a cigar, a hat, a flashlight, a whiskey glass, and a bottle of whiskey, suggesting outdoor exploration or planning.
A close-up of a purple glass bottle with a swing top cap on a stone surface, with blurred figures and a sunset in the background.
A glass of iced lemon honey tea with a lemon slice and honey dipper hovering above, honey dripping into the glass, surrounded by lemons, honeycomb, and spices on a rustic table.
Roasted whole chicken on a baking sheet garnished with coarse salt and pepper, with a jar of tomato sauce and garlic bulbs in the background.
Sliced roast beef seasoned with cracked black pepper, served on parchment paper with fresh carrots nearby, and slices of bread and a jar of mustard in the background.
A woman in a sparkly silver dress holding a glass of red wine, smiling at a man sitting across from her at a dinner table in a dimly lit restaurant.
Person squeezing lemon peel into a glass of whiskey on a wooden bar counter.
A cozy dining room with a wooden table set with wine glasses, a wine bottle, plates of food, and a cheese platter, with a large wooden bookshelf filled with books and decorative items in the background.
Two glasses of whiskey and one glass of red cocktail with cherry garnish on a wooden table, along with a pack of Bodegas cigarillos and two cigars.
A plate of grilled steak with a dollop of garlic herb butter, served with potato wedges, grilled mushrooms, and a side of fries topped with cheese and herbs. In the background, a glass of beer and a bowl of brown sauce are visible.
Close-up of a round, green glazed dessert topped with a gold leaf, surrounded by small white, brown, and black sprinkles, served on a white plate with a fork nearby. In the background, a slice of the same dessert and a cup of coffee with marshmallows
A festive meal with a roasted turkey as the centerpiece, surrounded by garnishes and side dishes, with people raising glasses of rosé wine for a toast.
A woman in a white sweater holds a large roasted turkey on a platter decorated with grapes and herbs.
A table filled with various dishes including a roasted turkey, green salad, stuffing, mashed potatoes, carrots, cranberry sauce, and apple pie, with glasses of wine. The table is decorated with greenery and napkins.
A man in formal attire, wearing glasses, holding a glass of red wine and examining it carefully.
A person opening a bottle of Derenoncourt cabernet sauvignon wine.
Group of friends enjoying drinks and toasting around a wooden table in a bar or restaurant.
Two men in suits shaking hands in a restaurant or cafe, with a woman in the foreground smiling and holding a drink. The background shows warm lighting, lamps, and windows.
A man in a dark suit holding a glass of whiskey inside a warmly lit, wood-paneled room with red leather chairs and hanging pendant lights.
A smiling woman with dark hair and a white shirt holding a glass of whiskey or bourbon in a warmly lit setting, possibly a bar or restaurant.
Overhead view of a person making pour-over coffee at a coffee shop with a copper pipe coffee stand, a metal gooseneck kettle, and empty coffee filters.
A man in a colorful patterned shirt pouring hot water from a gooseneck kettle into a coffee dripper, surrounded by coffee brewing equipment and accessories on a wooden table in a coffee shop.
A white plate with a baked fish fillet garnished with a sprig of dill, served over a bed of mixed vegetables including cherry tomatoes and shredded carrots, with a brown sauce. In the background, there is a glass of white wine and a plate with additi
A dessert plate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream drizzled with caramel sauce and a chocolate chip muffin, set on a fancy gold-rimmed plate with a teaspoon in front, and a blurred background of tea cups and saucers.
Roasted carrots, parsnips, and green onions garnished with black lentils, chickpeas, and fresh herbs on a white plate with gold and black rim, on a wooden surface.
A metal tray with various types of figs, some green and some dark purple, placed on a rustic wooden surface.
A man with dark hair and a beard, wearing a blue denim shirt, sitting behind a bar counter with various bar tools, a bowl of fruit, and glasses, smiling at the camera in a dimly lit bar with shelves of liquor bottles in the background.
Sliced oranges on a silver tray, some sprinkled with black pepper, alongside lemon wedges, on a dark wooden table with glasses of water and a wine bottle.
An older man with a cowboy hat and plaid shirt sitting at a bar, holding a beer bottle and laughing.
A group of women enjoying drinks and conversation at a bar with a rustic brick interior, wine glasses hanging overhead, a buffalo head mount, and framed artwork on the wall.
A variety of Japanese cuisine on wooden trays and plates, including sushi rolls, grilled fish, fried tempura, sashimi, and dipping sauces, arranged on a dark table.
Sliced raw fish (salmon, tuna, and white fish) on a wooden cutting board surrounded by vegetables and other ingredients.
Assorted Japanese sushi and sashimi on a wooden platter with soy sauce and chopsticks.
Close-up of bread dough formed into round balls on a floured wooden surface, with more dough balls and a wooden cutting board in the background.
A slice of chocolate cake on a green decorative plate with a fork, with more chocolate cake in the background and a knife on a wooden surface.
Bowl of creamy soup garnished with herbs and croutons, served with a slice of pizza, a glass of red beverage, and a plate of garlic bread on a wooden table.
Close-up of a hand using a pasta machine to make fresh fettuccine, with pasta sheets and strands on a wooden surface.
A man in a white chef's coat sitting on a stool in a restaurant, smiling, with brick walls and hanging lights in the background.
Close-up of cured meat hanging in a shop, wrapped in white netting with twine at the top, hanging from metal hooks.
Four six-packs of Alamo beer in different flavors, displayed in cardboard carriers on a wooden surface with a metallic patterned background.
A six-pack of Alamo Golden Ale beer bottles with one bottle placed outside the pack on a surface, and a cardboard carrier holding remaining bottles, with background of a metal surface and blurred objects.
Four bottles of beer lined up on a wooden surface with water droplets on them, indicating they are cold, with a blurred industrial-style metal background.
A cozy wine cellar with wooden shelves filled with wine bottles, a table set with three glasses of red wine and candles, and a stone wall with a small window and lit candles.
A cozy dinner table set with two glasses of red wine, wine bottles, and lit candles in a warmly-lit room, with a wine rack in the background.
Assorted desserts and coffee on a dark wooden table, including slices of pie, cookies, oranges, and cups of black coffee.
A young man with dark hair, wearing a light blue shirt, tie, and a military-style vest, is sitting in a dimly lit room, holding a glass of drink, looking directly at the camera.
People celebrating with glasses of champagne at night.
Four women socializing at a liquor-filled bar or lounge, with various bottles of whiskey and wine on the table, and candles providing soft lighting.
Group of people celebrating with champagne on a rooftop at night, party with joy, city skyline in the background.
A chef in a white uniform preparing food in a modern kitchen with a cluttered counter, colorful vegetables, and a vase of flowers.