-Chef James Martin, Bocadillo Market
You know you need fresh content, but running the restaurant always comes first. Posting becomes something you’ll “get to later.”
You’re relying on whoever has a free minute to grab photos and videos, so your content never quite shows how good the food and experience actually are.
You’re posting, but you’re not sure the content is doing anything beyond getting a few likes. You want content that actually helps bring attention to the business.
You don’t need another thing to manage. You want someone who can come in with a plan, capture what makes your restaurant worth visiting, and turn it into content you can actually use.
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72% of diners check a restaurant's social media before deciding where to eat
Source: Sproutbox, 2026
Get a ready-to-use collection of photos and videos without constantly stopping to film, searching for something to post or creating content during service.
We capture the pour, the steam, the crunch, the atmosphere and the little details that make someone stop scrolling and think, “We need to go there.”
Use your content across Instagram, your website, Google Business Profile, paid ads, seasonal promotions, menu launches, events and catering.
No fake AI food or generic stock images. We capture what makes your restaurant worth visiting, from the dishes and drinks to the people and energy behind them.
We create photo and video content for Chicago restaurants, bars and cafés. Every shoot is planned to show off your food, atmosphere and experience wherever customers are deciding where to go next.
We start with a quick strategy session to talk through your goals, upcoming promotions, and what you need content for. Then I build the plan so you’re not figuring out what to film on shoot day.
We turn what we capture into polished photo and video content ready to use across your marketing. You get everything ready to post, share, and put to work.
We come to you and capture the food, drinks, space, people, and details that make it worth visiting. You don’t need to direct me or spend the day figuring out what we should film next.
PREMIERE — $2,500/month
STANDARD — $1,500/month
EVENT COVERAGE — Starting at $750
BASIC — $850/month
CONTENT DAY — $500
Based in Chicago, I’m driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a real love for food and the experiences around it. I care about thoughtful work, honest conversations, and creating things that actually make an impact.
We plan the shoot around your business, your goals, and what you want to promote. We’ll come in with a plan, capture your food, drinks, space, team, and experience, then handle the editing. You get ready-to-use content without having to figure out what to film yourself.
Not at all. Depending on your package and usage needs, your content can give you assets for your website, social media, promotions, ads, email marketing, Google Business Profile, and more.
That’s part of why you’re hiring us. You don’t need to show up with a shot list or a folder full of Reel ideas. We’ll talk about your business, what you’re trying to promote, and where your marketing could use support, then plan the content from there.
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