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What does a hospitality content creation studio do?
A hospitality content creation studio plans, shoots and edits visual content specifically for restaurants, cafes, bars, hotels and resorts. At MK Studio this covers food photography, food videography, cocktail shoots, menu photography, interior photography, reels and brand films, all delivered ready to publish on social media, delivery apps, menus and websites.
How much does food photography cost in Mumbai?
Professional food photography in Mumbai starts at INR 18,000 at MK Studio for a 1-day shoot covering 10 to 12 dishes with 20 to 25 edited images and raw footage included. Larger packages go up to INR 60,000 for a full brand production with images, reels, a brand video and an interior walkthrough. Exact pricing depends on the number of dishes, locations and deliverables.
Which cities does MK Studio cover?
MK Studio covers Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Pune and Nashik in India, with on-location shoots in Paris and Lyon in France. Our studio is based in Mumbai and our team travels for on-location restaurant, hotel and resort shoots.
What is included in a food photography package?
Every MK Studio food photography package includes shoot planning, on-set styling, professional lighting, edited high-resolution images and raw footage. The Signature package adds a second shoot day, 20 to 25 dishes, 50 to 60 edited images and ambience coverage of your space.
Do you also do videography and reels, or only photos?
Yes, videography is a core service, not an add-on. MK Studio produces food videography, edited reels, brand videos and interior walkthrough films with an in-house edit team. The Signature Food Videography package covers up to 20 dishes with 10 edited reels and 1 brand video.
Why do restaurants need professional food photography?
Because guests decide with their eyes before they taste anything. Menu listings and delivery platforms are image-led, and professionally shot dishes consistently convert better than phone photos on Zomato, Swiggy and Instagram. Professional food photography also keeps your brand consistent across menus, ads and social media instead of a patchwork of mismatched images.
How do I book a shoot with MK Studio?
Booking takes two minutes: message us on WhatsApp or fill the inquiry form on this page with your business type and the shoot you need. We respond with a shoot plan, package recommendation and available dates. From brief to shoot day, everything is handled by one team.
Can we combine multiple services in one shoot day?
Yes, combining services in a single shoot day is the most cost-effective way to work with MK Studio. Food photography, videography and interior coverage are regularly shot together under one shoot plan, which means one setup cost, one team visit and a consistent look across every deliverable.
How do I know which services my business needs?
Start with where your content will be seen. If delivery apps drive your orders, menu and food photography come first. If bookings come through Instagram, reels and ambience content matter most. Share your goals through the form and we will recommend the right combination, you do not need to figure it out alone.
Do you create custom packages for hospitality brands?
Yes. Alongside our standard packages, we build custom shoot plans around your dish count, number of locations, deliverables and usage. Every custom quote is itemised in writing so you know exactly what is included before the shoot is booked.
Do you offer ongoing monthly content, or only one-time shoots?
Both. One-time shoots work for menu launches and rebrands, while our social media content service provides monthly reels and edited images for brands that need a consistent feed. Many clients start with a one-time shoot and move to a monthly plan once they see the difference.
Can you shoot for a restaurant that has not opened yet?
Yes. Pre-launch shoots are one of the best investments a new venue can make, because your website, delivery listings and social pages go live with professional content from day one. We schedule around your fit-out and soft-launch timeline and can shoot tasting-menu dishes before the full kitchen is running.
Is everything done in-house or do you outsource editing?
Everything is in-house. Shoot planning, styling, photography, videography and all editing are handled by the MK Studio team, which is how we keep colour, quality and turnaround consistent across every service.
How many dishes can be covered in a one-day food shoot?
10 to 12 dishes is the realistic standard for a properly styled one-day shoot. Each dish needs plating, styling, lighting adjustments and multiple angles. Studios promising 30 dishes in a day are skipping the styling that makes the images worth paying for.
Is food styling included or extra?
Food styling is included in every MK Studio package. Our team handles plating guidance, propping and on-set styling as part of the shoot, so your kitchen only needs to cook.
Do you shoot at our restaurant or only in a studio?
Both. We shoot on location at restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels across Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Pune and Nashik, and in studio settings when a controlled setup suits the dishes better. The shoot plan recommends the right approach for your menu.
Can we use the photos on Zomato, Swiggy, Instagram and ads?
Yes. Images are delivered for your brand's marketing use across delivery platforms, social media, menus, your website and advertising, and we export files sized for each channel.
How should we prepare for the shoot day?
You only need to prepare the dishes on the confirmed shot list. Before the shoot we share a written plan covering the dish sequence, plating notes and timing, and we coordinate directly with your chef so dishes come out in the right order and hold their look under lights.
Do we get videos with a photography package?
Raw footage is included in every photography package. Edited reels and brand videos are part of our Food Videography packages starting at INR 22,500, and the two are often combined in a single shoot day to save cost.
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