The Scoop on Food Photography Are you a food photo fanatic? If so, you've got to check out @sonyayu . Sonya is a full time food photographer in San Francisco. She serves up bird's eye photos of gorgeously cluttered restaurant tables around the country. Not all foods are equally photogenic, but that's not the only factor in a tantalizing food photo. The dining surface, drinks and silverware can add allure and a distinct atmosphere to even the plainest, ugliest foods.