LOS ANGELES
FOOD PHOTOGRAPHER
& RECIPE DEVELOPER

Helping food and beverage brands create crave-worthy content, from vibrant photography to original, simple, seasonal recipes.

At Content Kitchen Food Creative by Alison Ashton, I specialize in food photography and recipe development that helps brands tell delicious stories and welcome their customers to the table.

Based in Los Angeles, I work with national food and beverage companies, restaurants, and content teams to create images and recipes that inspire action—whether that’s a click, a purchase, or a craving.

Big stack of butter-topped pancakes being drizzled with syrup Jar of 505 Southwestern Black Bean & Corn Craft Salsa with ingredients food photography by Alison Ashton Bluefin Tuna Ceviche on tortilla chips by Los Angeles food photographer Alison Ashton + -4

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Creative Services for Food & Beverage Brands

Whether you need fresh recipes, product photography, or content for your next campaign, I offer a full range of content creation services:

  • Product & Packaging Photography, Including E-commerce
  • Editorial Food Photography
  • Recipe Development for Food & Beverage Brands
  • Branded Social Media Content Creation
  • Cookbook Photography

As Seen In

Content Kitchen client logos for Hatch Chile Co., Parade, La Tortilla Factory, The Nourish Evolution, Palm Done Right and more

What Clients Say

Middle Eastern Cauliflower, Black-Eyed Pea & Kale Salad for Nourish Evolution by food photographer Alison AshtonOne of the (many) things I love about Alison she shapes authentic, engaging content relevant to the NOURISH brand and is an invaluable partner in my business.

Lia Huber, founder and CEO, NOURISH Evolution

Turkey Burgers for La Tortilla Factory by Los Angeles food photographer Alison AshtonAlison’s knowledge and passion for food, photography, and recipe development are contagious! It’s a joy to collaborate with her on new trends and ideas.

Lori Selby, Marketing Specialist

Reuben Burger for Parade Magazine by Los Angeles food photographer & recipe developer Alison Ashton

Alison’s a joy to work with. She’s knowledgeable, creative, organized, deadline- and budget-savvy and incredibly solutions-oriented.

Anne Krueger, VP/Editor-in-Chief, PARADE Magazine

Los Angeles Food Photographer & Recipe Developer Alison Ashton of Content Kitchen Food Creative

Hi, I’m Alison, Los Angeles Food Photographer & Recipe Developer

Culinary school-trained and editorially minded, I bring flavor and function to every shoot and dish. Before launching Content Kitchen, I was a senior food editor at national magazines. Today, I collaborate with brands to craft visuals and recipes that drive engagement and conversions. Learn more about my process >>

Ready to Cook Up Something Delicious?

Get in touch to book a shoot, discuss a campaign, or brainstorm recipes for your audience.

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