Sydney Award-winning food & lifestyle photographer

Hello, I’m Katie Quinn – an internationally awarded, globally recognised food and lifestyle photographer, food stylist, and three-time cookbook author based in Sydney, Australia.

Award-winning food photography & styling
I am proud to have received the prestigious James Beard Award for food photography and was recently named Irish Cookbook Photographer of the Year (November 2022).

For the past 14 years, I have worked worldwide, collaborating with top-tier brands, restaurants, publishers, and advertising agencies to create exceptional food imagery. My clients include Sainsbury’s, Martha Stewart, The Dinner Ladies, MasterFoods, Food & Wine NYC, Tesco UK, Qantas, Condé Nast, Woolworths, and many more.

Editorial & cookbook photography expertise
I have been a regular contributor to delicious. magazine, where I wrote, styled, and photographed a monthly 8-page feature for two years. My work has appeared alongside renowned chefs like Jamie Oliver, Nigella Lawson, and leading Australian culinary experts.

As a skilled food stylist and recipe developer, I bring a comprehensive creative approach to every project. My background as a graphic designer and art director (14 years in Dublin, Australia, and the US) allows me to deliver photography with a strong editorial and branding perspective.

Cookbook photography & production
With hands-on experience as a cook, food stylist, and photographer, I specialise in cookbook photography and production. I have authored and photographed award-winning cookbooks published by Penguin Books Australiaand Irish publishers. This experience gives me a deep understanding of cookbook creation from concept to print, ensuring every project meets the highest industry standards.

Passion for food & storytelling
Beyond commercial work, I am the creator of What Katie Ate, a well-known and widely loved food blog where I share my passion for food photography, styling, and storytelling.

Let’s work together
Looking for a Sydney-based food photographer who understands editorial, advertising, and publishing? Let’s create stunning food imagery that brings your brand, restaurant, or cookbook to life.

katie.j.quinn@gmail.com