Hot Grill Summer

Written By Judy Doherty

Summer shoots just hit different. ☀️🍔🔥

We spent the day creating a new grilling video inspired by the ultimate cheeseburger meal, complete with smoky, juicy burgers, crispy fries, ice-cold drinks, and all the summer vibes. The concept was all about friends hanging out, playing games, and soaking up a beautiful sunny day together.

This shoot was also our testing ground for a brand new set, updated lighting setups, fresh macro shots, motion rigs, and new recipes we’ve been developing in the studio. There’s nothing better than seeing the food sizzle on camera while the crew collaborates and pushes ideas further with every setup.

Days like this are why we love creating. Great food, great light, and a team that genuinely has fun making it all come to life. 🎥🌭🍟

Here is a little BTS of our staging creativity! We were copying what I learned working on a big TV set - it is all about the staging and every detail to create a beautiful vibe. Except we used 3 people all day not 50!

Creative engineering to add more trees

BTS - adding a beautiful, lush green vibe.

Judy Doherty

I am a food, beverage, and CPG product photographer specializing in photos, stop motion, and video, with over 90,000 photos and motion graphics delivered. Clients hire me for my eye, creative direction, and passion for taking their idea to the next level.

My strength lies in a nimble and lean creative process. Clients love getting creative content at a reasonable cost since my studio can art direct, style, and shoot their images quickly and on budget. My studio features an extensive surface library and prop house with a fully equipped kitchen and two shooting studios.

My experience as a chef, stylist, and photographer has earned many awards, including APA Top 100, ACF Gold Medal, and a juried fine art photo exhibit at Art Basel Miami. I was Executive Pastry Chef for two Hyatt Hotels and Resorts before completing two post-baccalaureate certificates for Visual Art and Graphic Design at U.C. Berkeley Extension in San Francisco.

https://judydohertyphotography.com
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