Photography Services

  • Negroni featuring Seven Caves Gin. Cocktail photography by Maya Seaman.

    Studio Photography

    Customized to your specifications, studio shoots offer endless options. I set the scene using your preferred style, colors, mood, and composition. The only limit is your imagination. Perfect for:

    • Establishing brand tone via product-use scenarios
    • Striking food, drink and product hero shots
    • Magazine and cookbook photos
    • Websites and e-Commerce sites

  • Bartender pours a Negroni at a restaurant. Cocktail photography by Maya Seaman.

    On-site Photography

    Perfect for bars, restaurants, distilleries, coffee shops, wineries, bakeries—basically any brick & mortar location looking to enhance their marketing content with bespoke imagery that captures the energy of their establishment and entices would-be customers. Options include:

    • Food and beverage glamour shots
    • Candid guest and staff photos
    • Bartenders and chefs in action
    • Interior and exterior imagery
    • Staff headshots

  • Negroni featuring Noosa Barrel Aged Gin. Liquor bottle and cocktail photography by Maya Seaman

    Product Photography

    Here, your product takes center stage, supported by elements that highlight its potential and amplify its desirability. (Slightly different from studio photography in that this can be done in studio or on site.) Good for:

    • Marketing campaigns and social media ads
    • Product feature-benefit highlights
    • Brand storytelling
    • Educational content

  • Bartender competition event photography by Maya Seaman.

    Event Photography

    Throwing an event? Tell me what to focus on and I’ll show up to photograph all the candid shenanigans, smiling faces, and sloshing drinks. Let me worry about capturing the moment so you can stay present in it. Available for:

    • Food and drink industry events
    • Restaurant pop-ups and brand takeovers
    • Cocktail competitions
    • Private gatherings

  • Fun POV cocktail content at a bar. Cocktail photography by Maya Seaman

    Social Media Content

    Need some glossy content to quickly boost your social media presence? I gotchu! Options include:

    • 2-hour speed shoot focused on key menu items destined to grace the grid.
    • 3-4 hour shoot capturing seasonal menu releases plus interior shots. Best for website updates and ongoing social media strategies.

    Need more options? Let’s talk!

  • Chef makes fresh pasta. Food photography by Maya Seaman

    Editorial

    I worked editorial roles in magazines for over ten years and can confidently say I am not afraid of white space to accommodate text.

    Need an image to accompany a feature or front-of-book story? Or maybe a stand alone shot for a digital article? Based in San Diego, I am available for magazine and editorial shoots in Southern California.

Madre Mezcal's new tequila. Bar photography by Maya Seaman

Here’s how It works:


First, all potential clients must fill out and submit a Client Intake Form. Then:

  • I will email you with any clarifying questions I have about your project. This helps me create an accurate scope-of-work and cost proposal for you.

  • Once you (the client) accept the proposal, a detailed contract will be sent for you to sign.

  • After the contract is signed by both parties, I will ask you to pay any required deposits.

  • After the deposit has been accepted, I will contact you to schedule a shoot date and request a list of items that I’ll be photographing. This helps me plan the most efficient use of my time, especially if the client wants more complicated styling and compositions.

  • If more planning is needed, we can schedule a pre-production call to discuss project details, or a scouting trip to your location. You can also send me a creative brief or brand identity materials to look over.

  • Then, the main shoot takes place over the agreed-upon timeframe.

  • After the shoot, post-production starts.

  • Your edited, high-resolution images are delivered to you within 7 days via a PixieSet link to your own private gallery. From here, you can view and download the images.

  • A final invoice is issued and paid.

Have any questions about this process? Email me for answers!

Shawn Seaman stares blankly at a bar guest wearing too many gold chains as he rambles on in an seemingly endless, one-sided conversation at Same Same in Carlsbad, CA

You’ll love working with me, I swear!