Hospitality runs on trust.

Before anyone books, they’re deciding: does this place feel right, will we be looked after, is it worth the money?

Food helps — but so does service, atmosphere, and the experience around it. Many venues and tours are brilliant in person and inconsistent online. That gap costs bookings.

Kerosene Media is a platform partner photographer for Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Airbnb Experiences across the South Island. Where eligible, platform photography is commissioned and paid for by the platform — at no direct cost to you. If you want more than the platform brief, we can extend the same visit as a direct booking to build your private image library for your website, Google, menus, and socials — keeping everything consistent.

Platform Partner

  • Trust + accuracy: images that feel true to the venue — no over-styling, no surprises

  • Platform readiness: work that meets Uber Eats / DoorDash / Airbnb requirements where applicable

  • Consistency everywhere: listings and your own channels should look like the same business

  • A usable library: food, service, atmosphere, people, details — not just hero shots

  • Low disruption: fast, calm shoots that don’t wreck service

What matters here

We work like a documentary crew with commercial discipline. We plan a tight shot list, move fast, and keep the place feeling like itself. For food, we’ll use controlled lighting (including strobes when needed) to get clean shape, texture, and colour that holds up across menus and delivery apps. We’ll direct only where it helps — hands, workflow, plating — and stay out of the way where the real energy matters.

How we shoot

You get a structured set of images built to convert — delivered organised and ready to publish:

  • Platform-ready imagery for Uber Eats / DoorDash / Airbnb (where applicable)

  • A private image library for your website, Google Business Profile, menus, and socials

  • Service + staff-in-action that builds trust

  • Atmosphere/interiors that show what it actually feels like to be there

  • Optional add-ons: seasonal menu updates, team portraits

Outcome

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Food & Menu

A variety of Italian dishes including two pizzas, a pasta dish, French fries, garlic bread, cherry tomatoes, a red bell pepper, and small containers of sauces and dips on a dark wood table.
Assorted American-style fast food dishes on a wooden table, including burgers with fries, fried chicken, ribs, mac and cheese, onion rings, chicken nuggets, and coleslaw
A variety of dishes on white plates, including salads, meat dishes, pasta, fries, dessert, and a burger, arranged on a wooden table with candles.
A variety of breakfast and brunch dishes on a wooden table, including sandwiches, salads, a pastry, a cupcake, a croissant, and other baked goods.
A variety of colorful bowls of Asian cuisine and sushi wraps on a wooden table, with people using chopsticks.
Variety of burgers, fries, onion rings, and chicken tenders on a wooden table with a paper menu and a drink.
An overhead view of a variety of dishes including fried chicken, fries, salads, bread, and beverages on a wooden table at a restaurant or gathering.
A variety of Mexican dishes on a wooden table, including tacos, nachos, fried chicken, tortilla wrap, salad, and bowls of salsa and guacamole.
Assorted plates of fried chicken wings, fries, grilled chicken, a burger, a wrap, quesadilla, and salad on a wooden table.
A variety of Indian dishes on white and black plates, including tandoori chicken, curries, samosas, naan bread, and rice, all arranged on a wooden table.
Assorted Indian dishes including chicken tikka, fried chicken, vegetable biryani, various curries, naan bread, samosas, and sauces on a black surface.
An Indian feast with various dishes including chicken tikka, samosas, dal, curries, rice, and grilled chicken served on wooden platters and bowls.
Assorted Asian dishes including spring rolls, stir-fried noodles, salad, curry, and fried items on a wooden table, with glasses of water.
Assorted Asian dishes including noodle soups, dumplings, skewered satay, and a salad with grilled meat topped with green onions, chopped peanuts, and cilantro, all served in small bowls and plates on a light surface.
Assorted Indian dishes on a wooden table including rice, chicken skewers, curry, beef and vegetable dishes with noodles, and small bowls of pickles and sauces.
Assorted Asian dishes, including fried rice, noodles, dumplings, steamed buns, and various stir-fries, served on white plates and bamboo steamers.
Four plates of sandwiches, each with different fillings, on a blue table with condiments and side dishes. One plate has a grilled chicken club sandwich, another has a grilled cheese, a third has a breakfast-style breakfast sandwich, and the fourth ap
A table filled with various plates of American-style food including salads, sandwiches, fries, fried chicken, pasta, and breakfast items.
A variety of dishes including sandwiches, salads, and entrees on black plates on a wooden table.
A variety of Japanese dishes on a wooden table, including sushi rolls, sashimi, gyoza, tempura, salad, and drinks.
A variety of Japanese sushi dishes arranged on a table, including sushi rolls, sashimi, and accompaniments with soy sauce, wasabi, and edamame.
A variety of fried fish, chicken tenders, onion rings, French fries, mini cheeseburgers with toppings, potato wedges, and cinnamon sugar donuts served on white and blue plates with lemon slices, small bowls of dipping sauces, and garnished with parsl
Assorted Asian dishes on a wooden table including fried chicken wings, salad, sandwiches, fried shrimp, onion rings, and beverages.
A variety of Indian dishes on wooden platters and bowls, including fried snacks, curries, corn, and naan, served on a wooden table.
A variety of Korean dishes on a wooden table, including fried chicken, fried potatoes, bibimbap, various stir-fried vegetables, and other Korean-style dishes with rice and sauces.
Assortment of Asian dishes including rice, noodles, stir-fry, and dumplings served on a wooden table.
Five jars of colorful smoothies with various fruits and vegetables on a wooden table against a yellow background.
A variety of colorful bubble tea drinks with different flavors and toppings, displayed on a rustic wooden table against a teal wall backdrop, with some desserts on a wooden platter in front.
Assorted decorated donuts and sweet treats arranged on various plates and surfaces.
Assorted pastries and sweet baked goods on white paper plates on a wooden surface, including cinnamon rolls, danishes, donuts, croissants, and éclairs.
A colorful assortment of healthy foods and desserts on a table, including salads with avocado and vegetables, assorted chocolates and strawberries, a latte, juice bottles, and waffle with banana and berries, decorated with flowers and herbs.
Assorted dishes of salads, sandwiches, fries, and a latte served on a wooden table.
A variety of dishes including pizza, salads, fried chicken, ribs, onion rings, and fries on a wooden table.

Venues & Service

People toast with colorful drinks over a table filled with Indian dishes and condiments at a restaurant.
Person holding a metal bowl with two gulab jamuns, one on a spoon above the bowl, drizzling syrup over the dessert.
A metallic drink glass on a marble surface with water splashing and a red cherry inside.
A hand holding a spoonful of chicken tikka masala over a hot plate of Indian food including rice, vegetables, and sauces, surrounded by other dishes on a marble table.
A small bowl of bright red tomato-based curry or sauce with onion slices on top, surrounded by various platters of Indian food including naan bread, rice, fried snacks, and grilled meat, on a marble tabletop.
A wooden table filled with various plates of gourmet food, including seafood, meat, vegetables, and a bottle of champagne with glasses, seen from above.
Person wearing a dark sweater eating oysters at a wooden table with various dishes and a glass of white wine.
A person in a checkered shirt cuts into a salad on a white plate at a table with multiple gourmet dishes, a bottle of champagne in a bucket, and glasses of champagne.
A person holding a plate of shrimp with lemon and bread, surrounded by various dishes including salad, roasted chicken, oysters, and beef with vegetables, on a wooden table, with a glass of white wine and a bucket of ice nearby.
Assorted dishes including oysters on ice, a seafood platter, a plate of sliced fish with lemon, a glass of white wine, a salad, and a plate of shrimp and chicken, along with a person preparing food.
A variety of seafood dishes on a white table, including oysters on ice with lemon wedges, shrimp in a sauce, cooked fish with green beans and mashed potatoes, a lamb chop with gravy and vegetables, and a dessert with a lemon slice and berries, with a
A plate with slices of seared tuna topped with chili peppers, chopped green onions, and lemon wedges, accompanied by pieces of toasted bread, on a wooden table. A glass of white wine and a metal container are in the background.
Person reaching to pick up a shrimp from a plate of grilled shrimp in sauce, served with bread on a rectangular plate. Other dishes on the table include a bowl of seared tuna with garnish, and a plate of ravioli with green beans and sauce.
A person holding a fork with a bite-sized piece of layered chocolate cake, with a white oval plate of a larger slice of the same cake on a wooden table. In the foreground, a rectangular ceramic plate holds a chocolate lava cake dusted with powdered s
A man in a navy blue sweater and jeans holding a champagne bottle in an ice bucket and a wine glass inside a modern restaurant.

Experiences

A modern building with large triangular glass windows, wooden and stone exterior, surrounded by grapevines and greenery, with an overcast sky in the background.
Vineyard with rows of grapevines in a lush green landscape, distant mountains, and low-hanging clouds.
A man in a light blue shirt with a name tag standing behind a wooden bar counter with bottles of wine, glasses, and a tablet in front of him, in a cozy wooden-walled room.
Man pouring white wine into a glass at a wine tasting event with various wine bottles and glasses on the table.
A hand pouring red wine into a wine glass on a wooden table, with several wine bottles in the background.
Person pouring red wine into a wine glass on a wooden table, with a glass of water and a green menu nearby.
A person holding a wine glass with red wine, with a reflection of the wine in the glass, sitting at a wooden table in a casual setting.
A man with a name tag that reads 'Francesco' standing behind a wooden table, holding a bottle of wine and smiling, with several bottles of wine and glasses on the table.
Four friends enjoying a toast with glasses of red wine at a wooden table in a restaurant.
A young woman with long dark hair, wearing a navy sleeveless top and beige pants, sits at a wooden table holding an empty wine glass, smiling in a cozy restaurant with warm lighting.
Two women enjoying dinner at a restaurant, looking at a menu and smiling, with glasses of wine on the table.
A woman with blonde hair smiling, leaning on a wooden bar counter in a cozy, rustic bar or restaurant. There are glasses and a menu on the counter.
A man with a name tag smiling and standing behind a table with five bottles of wine, offering tastings, in a wooden-walled wine tasting room.
A man wearing a light blue dress shirt with a name tag that says 'Francesco' stands behind a wooden table with several bottles of wine, holding a wine glass and smiling.
A green box with the word 'KINROSS' on it, standing on a wooden shelf against a wood-paneled wall.
A man and woman sharing a joyful moment with glasses of red wine, sitting on a vintage armchair in a cozy room.
Two women smiling and holding glasses of red wine in a room with dark walls and artwork
Six people are sitting around a wooden table in a restaurant, holding glasses of red wine and smiling. A man is standing and talking to them. There is a painting of a dinner party hanging on the wall behind them.
A charcuterie board on a wooden table with cheese, grapes, olives, meats, bread, and dips, surrounded by glasses of white wine, red wine, and water.
People sharing a cheese and charcuterie board with bread, grapes, olives, spreads, and wine at a wooden table.
Three people enjoying a meal outdoors at a wooden table with food including bread, cheese, olives, and dip, in a lush green setting with string lights overhead. One woman in black is laughing and holding a fork with a green olive, a man in checked sh
Three women and a man having a meal outdoors at a table with wine glasses, bowls, and appetizers, surrounded by green foliage.
Four friends enjoying a meal and raising glasses of wine outdoors in a cozy restaurant garden surrounded by greenery.
Vineyard with green grapevines on wooden posts and wire trellis, hills covered with greenery and foggy sky in the background.
A couple holding hands and glasses of wine walking through a lush vineyard with green hills and misty mountains in the background.
A couple walking hand in hand through a vineyard, holding glasses of wine and smiling, with green hills and cloudy sky in the background.
A woman giving a presentation or explaining something in a vineyard, with two people holding glasses of wine in the foreground, against a cloudy sky and lush green grapevines.
People raising glasses of wine in a toast in a vineyard with green hills and cloudy sky in the background.