Introduction to Food Photography for Restaurants

Cole Wilson is a photographer based in Brooklyn, New York. He was raised in a creative household and first began learning about photography in particular in high school. He went on to study at art school before dropping out to pursue more practical experience, working with photographers in the editorial and commercial fields, and eventually landing jobs of his own.

Initially, Cole mainly photographed portraits but, after being hired by The New York Times to work with a chef, was also commissioned to capture food photography, an area he has since specialized in. Commercially, he has worked with brands like Square, Chobani, Adidas, and Classpass, and he has also collaborated with publications including The New Yorker, and WIRED, among others.