Food Photographer, Los Angeles

Dawn Heumann is a food photographer working in Los Angeles for national brands and agencies. Her food work blends polished product photography with real human moments: breakfast tables, backyard dinners, and the in-between.

Her clients include Kellogg's, Silk, Sweet Earth, Danone, and Straus Family Creamery. She travels to LA regularly from Northern California and builds productions with trusted local stylists and crew, so travel never complicates the shoot.

Every project starts with what the images need to do. From there Dawn shapes the shot list, the team, and the day. Reach out to start the conversation.

Hard-light flatlay of shaved watermelon radishes with oregano blossoms and olive oil Burgers piled with arugula on a dark board with beer, pickles and hot sauce in the garden Overhead of sesame beef rice bowls with kimchi and chili crisp on a blue table Cross-cut burgers stacked with heirloom tomato and arugula on seeded brioche at a garden table Granola and raspberry breakfast bowls with milky coffee on blue linen Fresh-cut tagliatelle nests dusted with flour on a blue work surface Overhead of pepperoni pizza on a metal peel with beer, basil and chili flakes on dark wood Pesto tagliatelle, cheese board and olives on a weathered table in a golden oat field Stack of three ice cream sandwiches in chocolate, berry and vanilla against a teal wall Overhead of hands tossing a grilled chicken salad with broccolini and golden beets

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dawn Heumann shoot food photography in Los Angeles?

Yes. Dawn Heumann photographs food campaigns in Los Angeles throughout the year for brands and agencies. She is based in Northern California and travels to LA regularly, with trusted local crew and stylists on both ends of the state.

What food brands has Dawn photographed?

Kellogg's, Silk, Sweet Earth, Straus Family Creamery, and Danone, among others, with campaigns built for advertising, packaging, retail, and e-commerce.

Can an LA food shoot combine stills and video?

Yes. Dawn directs motion alongside her photography, so a single LA production day can deliver a photo library plus video and social content that share one look.

How do I hire Dawn Heumann for a food shoot in Los Angeles?

Reach out through the contact page or email contact@dawnheumann.com with a note about your project, what you need the images to do, and your timeline. Dawn responds personally and will put together a clear, itemized estimate after a short conversation about goals.

Planning a Shoot?

Tell Dawn about your project, your timeline, and where the images need to live. See more of her food and beverage photography.