Treehouse cocktail photography.
Christmas menu photographs and a few classics, with plenty of colour along the way.
Christmas cocktails, colourful classics and a bit of movement. This 2023 shoot for Treehouse in Hessle was all about photographing the drinks for their cocktail menu, with some of their classic cocktails included too.
There’s a lovely mix here: festive props, different glass shapes, bright colours and garnishes worth getting a closer look at. The drinks are the main event, so that’s where I wanted your eye to go.
Christmas on the menu.
Miniature trees, little wrapped presents, candy canes and a snow globe. There was no mistaking which menu these photographs were for. The pink fabric and festive details gave the Christmas drinks their own setting, without losing sight of what was in the glass.
Some photographs are about the whole setup. Others bring you closer to the foam, the garnish or the sprinkles around a rim. Together, they give the menu a bit of variety while still feeling like they belong together.
A few classics, too.
The brief also included classic cocktails, so the shoot wasn’t Christmas from start to finish. Away from the festive setup, the pale tabletop and leafy background let the different drink colours stand out. Tall glasses, short tumblers and that turquoise pineapple-shaped glass all brought something different.
This is the sort of work you’ll find on my food, drink and product photography page. If you’d like another example, have a look at my Agora cocktail photographs too.
A bit of movement.
A splash above the rim. Mint leaves in the air. Coffee beans falling towards a foamy top. Alongside the still photographs, these frames add a bit of energy and give the drinks another way to catch your attention.
I like having both in a collection. A clear view of the drink does an important job, and a more playful photograph can sit alongside it.
Planning photographs around your menu.
If you’re organising a drinks shoot, start with what you need the photographs to do. Are you launching a seasonal menu, refreshing your classics or doing both? A rough drinks list and an idea of where the pictures will appear give us a useful starting point.
It’s also worth thinking about glassware, garnishes and any styling you want included. We can talk through the practical bits before the shoot, so there’s a plan for the drinks you need covered.
You can explore my commercial photography for more examples, or tell me what you’ve got planned and we’ll work out what fits.
A closer look at the drinks.
A selection from the Christmas setup and the classics. Tap a photograph for a bigger look.
A few useful questions.
Can we photograph seasonal drinks and classics together?
Yes. That was the brief for this Treehouse shoot. Send me your drinks list and we can plan the different setups around what you need.
Where do you photograph food and drinks?
I’m based in Hull and photograph food, drinks and products for businesses across Yorkshire and further afield. Let me know where you’re based when you get in touch.
What should I send you before a cocktail shoot?
A rough drinks list, your location, any deadline and where you want to use the photographs. If you have a particular look in mind, send that over too. We can talk through the rest together.
Something good on your menu?
Tell me about the drinks you’d like photographed.
Let’s talk about your shoot