Cayla Zahoran
New York City Food Photographer, Cayla Zahoran.
Cayla is a Brooklyn- and Nashville-based commercial food photographer known for her bold, evocative images that make you crave the screen. From dishes and drinks to packaging and plated moments, she crafts flavorful visuals that connect chefs, brands, and editorial teams with hungry audiences.
Her career began as a photo editor and photographer at Edible Allegheny and WHIRL Magazine in Pittsburgh. This is where she developed a deep love for capturing local food culture. Additionally, that appetite for storytelling led her to New York City, where she expanded her portfolio working with national food and drink brands, chefs, and cookbook publishers.
Whether she’s styling a plate, shooting moody cocktail scenes, or lighting a perfect hero product, Cayla brings a chef’s eye, a creative director’s instinct, and a deep appreciation for flavor and craft. Her creativity in the photography world is driven by her love of cooking, traveling, and the art of playing with her food.
In recent news..
Cayla recently expanded her creative pursuits in the food world by co-founding TBSP Press, an independent publishing house dedicated to bringing authentic, often untold, culinary stories to life through different mediums. She also runs TBSP Studio, a kitchen-focused new york city food photography and event space located in the heart of Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
Available for food and beverage photography in New York City, Nashville, and nationwide. Let’s create something mouthwatering.
Awards & Acknowledgements
Publications
“Le Fond: Lessons from a Neighborhood Bistro“ (TBSP Press, November 2024).
“From The Hill by the Sea” (Chef Seadon Shouse, July 2023).
“Happy Plant: A Beginner’s Guide to Cultivating Healthy Plant Care Habits” (Princeton Architectural Press, April 2022).
“The Easy Appetizer Cookbook: No-Fuss Recipes For Any Occasion“ (Rockridge Press, October 2019).
“Eat Like A Local: New York” (Bloomsbury Publishing, June 2018).
“Plant-Powered Beauty” (BenBella, March 2018)
“Hudson Valley’s Food & Farming: Why Didn’t Anyone Ever Tell Me That?“ (American Palate, November 2014).
”Pittsburgh Chef’s Table“ (Globe Pequot Press, December 2013).
As a New York City and Nashville food photographer, Cayla Zahoran’s work has been featured in leading publications such as Edible Allegheny, Manhattan + Brooklyn, Art Culinaire, TimeOut NY, Bust, The Wall Street Journal, New Jersey Monthly, West Chester Magazine, Esquire, and Saveur. She has worked with national food and hospitality brands including Weight Watchers, Target, Burger King, Unilever, PaperChef, STK, W Hotels, Gansevoort Hotel, and Bluestone Lane. Her beverage photography clients include Jameson Irish Whiskey, Amaro Montenegro, Jose Cuervo, The Macallan, and Bacardi.
Reviews
"Our agency has worked with Cayla on many photography projects, including our coffee merchandise, and she is one of the most professional, talented creatives in the business. She has a covetable collection of props, backgrounds, and gear so you can get exactly what you need (and probably a stunning shot you never expected, too). Bonus: It's so nice to work with someone that brings good energy into every room she enters."
"We LOVE working with Cayla! She's a great collaborator and is amazing at realizing any/all ideas. Super attentive and overall a great human, so it's always fun to work with her. Highly recommend."
"We've worked with Cayla on a variety of projects over the years and have always had a great experience. She is professional and highly-skilled in her craft. Highly recommended for your project."
