Kerosene Media

Food · Restaurants · Cafés · Bars · Wineries

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Food, restaurant & hospitality photographer in Christchurch.

Hospitality runs on trust.

Kerosene Media creates food, restaurant and hospitality photography for cafés, bars, wineries, venues, food producers and hospitality teams across Christchurch, Canterbury and the South Island. The aim is a believable view of the whole experience—not a disconnected set of hero dishes.

What we photograph

  • Food, drink and menu photography
  • Chefs, service and real workflow
  • Interiors, atmosphere and details
  • Venue, producer and hospitality brand stories

How we work

Fast, respectful and built around live prep and service. Controlled light where food needs shape and accurate colour; minimal direction where the real energy matters. Kerosene is a platform photography partner for Uber Eats and DoorDash, as well as working directly with hospitality businesses.

What the images need to do

A consistent commercial image library covering the food, people, service, space and details customers use to decide where to book, visit or order.

Where the images work

  • Restaurant and café websites
  • Google Business Profiles
  • Menus, launches and press
  • Uber Eats and DoorDash listings
  • Social media and ongoing marketing

A good fit if

A strong fit for owner-operated restaurants, cafés, bars, wineries and hospitality groups that want grounded, appetising imagery without making the venue feel over-styled or false.

Where we work

Based near Christchurch and available across Canterbury and the South Island. Travel and multi-location coverage can be scoped into the brief.

Selected work

A fuller edit of the work, sequenced to show the people, places, process and details that make each field distinct.

Food & Menu

A variety of Italian dishes including two pizzas, a pasta dish, French fries, garlic bread, cherry tomatoes, a red bell pepper, and small containers of sauces and dips on a dark wood table.
A variety of breakfast and brunch dishes on a wooden table, including sandwiches, salads, a pastry, a cupcake, a croissant, and other baked goods.
An overhead view of a variety of dishes including fried chicken, fries, salads, bread, and beverages on a wooden table at a restaurant or gathering.
A variety of Indian dishes on white and black plates, including tandoori chicken, curries, samosas, naan bread, and rice, all arranged on a wooden table.
Assorted Asian dishes including spring rolls, stir-fried noodles, salad, curry, and fried items on a wooden table, with glasses of water.
Assorted Asian dishes, including fried rice, noodles, dumplings, steamed buns, and various stir-fries, served on white plates and bamboo steamers.
A variety of dishes including sandwiches, salads, and entrees on black plates on a wooden table.
Fried fish, chicken tenders, sliders, fries and doughnuts served with sauces and lemon.
A variety of Korean dishes on a wooden table, including fried chicken, fried potatoes, bibimbap, various stir-fried vegetables, and other Korean-style dishes with rice and sauces.
A variety of colorful bubble tea drinks with different flavors and toppings, displayed on a rustic wooden table against a teal wall backdrop, with some desserts on a wooden platter in front.
A colorful assortment of healthy foods and desserts on a table, including salads with avocado and vegetables, assorted chocolates and strawberries, a latte, juice bottles, and waffle with banana and berries, decorated with flowers and herbs.
Burgers, fried chicken, ribs, fries and sides arranged across a restaurant table.
A variety of colorful bowls of Asian cuisine and sushi wraps on a wooden table, with people using chopsticks.
A variety of Mexican dishes on a wooden table, including tacos, nachos, fried chicken, tortilla wrap, salad, and bowls of salsa and guacamole.
Assorted Indian dishes including chicken tikka, fried chicken, vegetable biryani, various curries, naan bread, samosas, and sauces on a black surface.
Assorted Asian dishes including noodle soups, dumplings, skewered satay, and a salad with grilled meat topped with green onions, chopped peanuts, and cilantro, all served in small bowls and plates on a light surface.
Four freshly prepared sandwiches served with condiments and sides on a blue table.
A variety of Japanese dishes on a wooden table, including sushi rolls, sashimi, gyoza, tempura, salad, and drinks.
Assorted Asian dishes on a wooden table including fried chicken wings, salad, sandwiches, fried shrimp, onion rings, and beverages.
Assortment of Asian dishes including rice, noodles, stir-fry, and dumplings served on a wooden table.
Assorted decorated donuts and sweet treats arranged on various plates and surfaces.
Assorted dishes of salads, sandwiches, fries, and a latte served on a wooden table.
A variety of dishes on white plates, including salads, meat dishes, pasta, fries, dessert, and a burger, arranged on a wooden table with candles.
Variety of burgers, fries, onion rings, and chicken tenders on a wooden table with a paper menu and a drink.
Assorted plates of fried chicken wings, fries, grilled chicken, a burger, a wrap, quesadilla, and salad on a wooden table.
An Indian feast with various dishes including chicken tikka, samosas, dal, curries, rice, and grilled chicken served on wooden platters and bowls.
Assorted Indian dishes on a wooden table including rice, chicken skewers, curry, beef and vegetable dishes with noodles, and small bowls of pickles and sauces.
A table filled with various plates of American-style food including salads, sandwiches, fries, fried chicken, pasta, and breakfast items.
A variety of Japanese sushi dishes arranged on a table, including sushi rolls, sashimi, and accompaniments with soy sauce, wasabi, and edamame.
A variety of Indian dishes on wooden platters and bowls, including fried snacks, curries, corn, and naan, served on a wooden table.
Five jars of colorful smoothies with various fruits and vegetables on a wooden table against a yellow background.
Assorted pastries and sweet baked goods on white paper plates on a wooden surface, including cinnamon rolls, danishes, donuts, croissants, and éclairs.
A variety of dishes including pizza, salads, fried chicken, ribs, onion rings, and fries on a wooden table.

Venues & Service

People toast with colorful drinks over a table filled with Indian dishes and condiments at a restaurant.
A hand holding a spoonful of chicken tikka masala over a hot plate of Indian food including rice, vegetables, and sauces, surrounded by other dishes on a marble table.
A person in a checkered shirt cuts into a salad on a white plate at a table with multiple gourmet dishes, a bottle of champagne in a bucket, and glasses of champagne.
A plate with slices of seared tuna topped with chili peppers, chopped green onions, and lemon wedges, accompanied by pieces of toasted bread, on a wooden table. A glass of white wine and a metal container are in the background.
Person holding a metal bowl with two gulab jamuns, one on a spoon above the bowl, drizzling syrup over the dessert.
A small bowl of bright red tomato-based curry or sauce with onion slices on top, surrounded by various platters of Indian food including naan bread, rice, fried snacks, and grilled meat, on a marble tabletop.
A person holding a plate of shrimp with lemon and bread, surrounded by various dishes including salad, roasted chicken, oysters, and beef with vegetables, on a wooden table, with a glass of white wine and a bucket of ice nearby.
Person reaching to pick up a shrimp from a plate of grilled shrimp in sauce, served with bread on a rectangular plate. Other dishes on the table include a bowl of seared tuna with garnish, and a plate of ravioli with green beans and sauce.
A man in a navy blue sweater and jeans holding a champagne bottle in an ice bucket and a wine glass inside a modern restaurant.
A metallic drink glass on a marble surface with water splashing and a red cherry inside.
A wooden table filled with various plates of gourmet food, including seafood, meat, vegetables, and a bottle of champagne with glasses, seen from above.
Person wearing a dark sweater eating oysters at a wooden table with various dishes and a glass of white wine.
Assorted dishes including oysters on ice, a seafood platter, a plate of sliced fish with lemon, a glass of white wine, a salad, and a plate of shrimp and chicken, along with a person preparing food.
Oysters, seafood, lamb and dessert dishes arranged together on a restaurant table.
A diner lifts a bite of layered chocolate cake beside a plated chocolate dessert.

Experiences

A modern building with large triangular glass windows, wooden and stone exterior, surrounded by grapevines and greenery, with an overcast sky in the background.
Person pouring red wine into a wine glass on a wooden table, with a glass of water and a green menu nearby.
Four friends enjoying a toast with glasses of red wine at a wooden table in a restaurant.
Two women enjoying dinner at a restaurant, looking at a menu and smiling, with glasses of wine on the table.
A woman with blonde hair smiling, leaning on a wooden bar counter in a cozy, rustic bar or restaurant. There are glasses and a menu on the counter.
A green box with the word 'KINROSS' on it, standing on a wooden shelf against a wood-paneled wall.
A man and woman sharing a joyful moment with glasses of red wine, sitting on a vintage armchair in a cozy room.
Three friends share food and wine around an outdoor table beneath greenery and string lights.
Vineyard with green grapevines on wooden posts and wire trellis, hills covered with greenery and foggy sky in the background.
A woman giving a presentation or explaining something in a vineyard, with two people holding glasses of wine in the foreground, against a cloudy sky and lush green grapevines.
Vineyard with rows of grapevines in a lush green landscape, distant mountains, and low-hanging clouds.
A person holding a wine glass with red wine, with a reflection of the wine in the glass, sitting at a wooden table in a casual setting.
A young woman with long dark hair, wearing a navy sleeveless top and beige pants, sits at a wooden table holding an empty wine glass, smiling in a cozy restaurant with warm lighting.
A man wearing a light blue dress shirt with a name tag that says 'Francesco' stands behind a wooden table with several bottles of wine, holding a wine glass and smiling.
Six people are sitting around a wooden table in a restaurant, holding glasses of red wine and smiling. A man is standing and talking to them. There is a painting of a dinner party hanging on the wall behind them.
People sharing a cheese and charcuterie board with bread, grapes, olives, spreads, and wine at a wooden table.
Four friends enjoying a meal and raising glasses of wine outdoors in a cozy restaurant garden surrounded by greenery.
A couple walking hand in hand through a vineyard, holding glasses of wine and smiling, with green hills and cloudy sky in the background.
A man in a light blue shirt with a name tag standing behind a wooden bar counter with bottles of wine, glasses, and a tablet in front of him, in a cozy wooden-walled room.
Man pouring white wine into a glass at a wine tasting event with various wine bottles and glasses on the table.
A hand pouring red wine into a wine glass on a wooden table, with several wine bottles in the background.
A man with a name tag that reads 'Francesco' standing behind a wooden table, holding a bottle of wine and smiling, with several bottles of wine and glasses on the table.
A man with a name tag smiling and standing behind a table with five bottles of wine, offering tastings, in a wooden-walled wine tasting room.
Two women smile over glasses of red wine inside an art-filled hospitality venue.
A charcuterie board on a wooden table with cheese, grapes, olives, meats, bread, and dips, surrounded by glasses of white wine, red wine, and water.
Three women and a man having a meal outdoors at a table with wine glasses, bowls, and appetizers, surrounded by green foliage.
A couple holding hands and glasses of wine walking through a lush vineyard with green hills and misty mountains in the background.
People raising glasses of wine in a toast in a vineyard with green hills and cloudy sky in the background.

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