Food Photography That Brings Flavor to Life

I’m Rob Ballard, a food photographer based in Phoenix, Arizona. I create images that highlight the flavors, textures, and colors that make your food stand out. From restaurant owners to packaged goods companies and businesses across Arizona, I deliver photography that feels authentic, polished, and purposeful — helping your work connect with the people who matter most.

Grilled shrimp served on a bed of lemon pepper pasta with vegetables and capers.

Tasty grilled shrimp served with pasta, vegetables, and a light sauce, presented in an elegant dining setting.

Three fried empanadas served with a bowl of creamy dipping sauce on a white plate, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Empanadas with Dipping Sauce

Fresh citrus salad with greens, fruits, and nuts sitting on a outdoor table.

Refreshing citrus salad with mixed greens, fruits, and nuts. A perfect light and healthy meal option.

Delicious stuffed artichokes topped with bacon and breadcrumbs, served with a dipping sauce. Captured by food photography expert.

Charcuterie board with a variety of meats, cheeses, and accompaniments.

Elegant charcuterie board featuring a selection of meats, cheeses, and accompaniments. Ideal for gatherings and wine pairings.

Savor grilled octopus and ahi tuna with garnishes on blue and white plates, expertly photographed to showcase the dish's artistic and culinary appeal.

Indulgent slice of coconut cream pie topped with toasted coconut flakes, served on a wooden board.

Grilled lamb chops served with a side of mac and cheese and a glass of red wine in an elegant setting.

Juicy grilled lamb chops paired with mac and cheese, accompanied by a glass of red wine in an elegant dining setting.

Flaming tres leches cake topped with ice cream and a caramelized tuile, being drizzled with caramel sauce.

Experience the dramatic presentation of a flaming tres leches cake topped with ice cream and caramelized tuile, drizzled with caramel sauce.

Grilled shrimp served with pasta, vegetables, and a light sauce, presented in a fine dining setting.

Tasty grilled shrimp served with pasta, vegetables, and a light sauce, presented in an elegant dining setting.

Freshly grated cheese being added to a hot stromboli on a metal tray, with a plate of hummus in the background.

Chef expertly slicing fresh tuna for sushi on a wooden board. Ideal for demonstrating sushi preparation.

Grilled ribeye steak served on a white plate with a knife and fork, accompanied by a drink.

Juicy grilled ribeye steak served on a white plate with a knife and fork, perfect for a hearty meal.

Hearty BLT sandwich with crispy bacon, fried eggs, lettuce, tomato on multigrain bread, served with thick-cut fries and lemonade.

Delight in a brunch BLT sandwich with crispy bacon, fried eggs, lettuce, tomato on multigrain bread. Served with thick-cut fries and lemonade.

Focaccia with smoked butter and tapenade, served with a glass dome on a dark plate in a smoky presentation.

Delicious focaccia bread with smoked butter and tapenade, served in a smoky presentation with a glass dome.

Exquisite dish featuring an egg filled with caviar, served in a modern setting.

Experience the culinary artistry of an egg filled with luxurious caviar, served in a contemporary dining setting.

Close-up of Grilled Wagyu Sukiyaki steak on a black stone plate garnished with fresh rosemary.

Explore the intricate details of Wagyu Sukiyaki, highlighted with fresh herbs. A must-see for gourmet food enthusiasts. Visit our food photography collection.

Chef slicing tuna for sushi on a wooden board using a Damascus chef"s knife.

Chef expertly slicing fresh tuna for sushi on a wooden board. Ideal for demonstrating sushi preparation.

A plated breakfast of classic eggs benedict with ham, creamy hollandaise sauce, and a side of hash and avocado.

A perfectly styled eggs benedict breakfast with ham, hollandaise sauce, and a side of hash. Captured to highlight rich textures and vibrant colors.

Charcuterie board with a variety of meats, cheeses, and accompaniments on a white marble table.

Elegant charcuterie board featuring a selection of meats, cheeses, and accompaniments. Ideal for gatherings and wine pairings.

Elegant caviar platter served with potato chips, and a glass of champagne.

Luxurious caviar platter served with potato chips, and a glass of bubbly champagne.

Dumplings in curry sauce garnished with cilantro.

Dumplings served in a flavorful curry sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Fresh heirloom tomato slices topped with king crab and avocado, served on a white plate.

Elegant heirloom tomato slices topped with king crab and avocado, served on a white plate.

Halibut with pickled mussels, sambuca, and fennel pollen broth, with a fork lifting a piece.

Indulge in halibut with pickled mussels, served in a sambuca fennel pollen broth. Expertly photographed to showcase its exquisite flavors.

Vertical shot of pollo asado with elote and escabeche with a tropical cocktail.

Savor the pollo asado served with elote and escabeche, presented in a vertical shot. Expertly captured to highlight its delicious and colorful presentation.

Smoked octopus with potato salad and focaccia, beautifully plated on a marble table.

Savor the pollo asado served with elote and escabeche, presented in a vertical shot. Expertly captured to highlight its delicious and colorful presentation.

Bagel Sandwich with Smoked Salmon

Maine diver scallop dish with crispy garnishes and microgreens.

Maine Diver Scallop Perfection

Close-up of lobster rolls and crispy shrimp deviled eggs served with white wine

Explore the exquisite presentation of lobster rolls and crispy shrimp deviled eggs with white wine.

Top view of Basque cake topped with strawberry ice cream and surrounded by strawberry sauce.

Enjoy the delightful Basque cake with strawberry ice cream, fresh strawberries, and strawberry sauce. Beautifully photographed to showcase its delicious appeal.

Chef pours chocolate soufflé with sauce being poured on a black plate.

Delicious chocolate soufflé with sauce being poured, a perfect dessert captured by expert food photography.

Roasted peach with Epoisse cheese, garnished with mint leaves, served in a white dish with a spoon.

Elegant roasted peach with Epoisse cheese, garnished with mint leaves, served in a white dish.

Meat lovers pizza topped with various meats and herbs on a marble surface & white napkin roll.

Dive into the deliciousness of not vegan pizza, generously topped with meats and herbs. Expertly photographed by Rob Ballard.

Lychee scallops garnished with green herbs and served in a unique glass bowl.

Experience the exquisite lychee scallops garnished with green herbs, a perfect blend of flavors and textures.

Hot soba noodles with egg and bok choy in a black bowl.

Elegant food photography showcasing hot soba noodles with egg and bok choy in a stylish black bowl. Ideal for restaurant menus.

Food photography is more than capturing a plate — it’s about bringing out the flavors, colors, and textures that make a dish unforgettable. I create images that tell the story of your food, whether it’s crafted for a restaurant, a brand campaign, or a social media audience.

As a food photographer based in Phoenix, I blend creativity and technical precision to deliver images that look fresh, inviting, and purposeful. From styled editorial shots and menu photography to high-quality visuals for advertising and e-commerce, my work helps your food connect with its audience.

I partner with restaurant owners, packaged goods companies, and businesses across Arizona who want visuals that go beyond standard photos. Every shoot is a collaboration, ensuring your food is photographed in a way that reflects its flavor, style, and personality.

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