Hi, I'm Regan - a Chicago-based food & beverage photographer & videographer and former art director. I create refined, story-driven photography that helps restaurants, food & beverage brands and hospitality groups stand out in a very competitive market.
As a former art director in advertising, I understand how visuals shape brand perception — and how to craft imagery that not only looks beautiful, but works. I approach each project with a strategic eye for composition, brand alignment, and marketing impact. My clients continue to partner with me because I understand both sides of the lens: the creative vision and the business objective.
Whether you’re refreshing your menu, launching a new product, building social content, or producing a full-scale campaign, I bring thoughtful pre-production, clear communication, and a calm on-set presence. And, whether I’m leading a full creative team or working on my own, I ensure the process is seamless and the results exceed expectations. My goal is to create images that feel elevated, intentional, and effective and my client's testimonials continue to make me blush. 🥰
Beyond client work, I’m passionate about education and community within the food photography industry, sharing food photography tips about technique, equipment, and business strategy on my blog and online courses. I'm a firm believer in community over competition and all photography levels are welcome!
When I’m not on set, you’ll find me riding my motorcycle, snuggling with Mike and our kitten Mac, or telling bad jokes.
so nice to meet you!
EPISCOPE HOSPITALITY
JOSÉ ANDRÉS group
CHEF PAUL VIRANT (CHICAGO)
PETITE VIE
GAIGIN
PUTTSHACK (USA)
REX'S FAMILY OF RESTAURANTS (STEAMBOAT SPRINGS)
CADENCE KITCHEN
FOXTAIL
MINI OCCASIONS COOKBOOK BY NORA FLEMING
CHEF CLAY CONLEY (MIAMI)
VAUGHaN HOSPITALITY
EPISCOPE HOSPITALITY
JOSÉ ANDRÉS group
PUTTSHACK
Vaughan hospitality
WIMCO VILLAS, CARIBBEAN
ANTHROPOLOGIE
BARILLA
ALDI
TYSON
GETTY IMAGES
ADOBE IMAGES
SHUTTERSTOCK
REX'S FAMILY OF RESTAURANTS
MINI OCCASIONS COOKBOOK BY
NORA FLEMING
VITAMIX
RITZ CARLTON HOTELS
CHEF PAUL VIRANT
PETITE VIE
GAIJIN
CHEF CLAY CONLEY
CADENCE KITCHEN
FOXTAIL
WILDER FIELDS
NAPERVILLE MAGAZINE
WY INDUSTRIES
JIMMY DEAN SAUSAGE
select clients
WIMCO VILLAS (CARIBBEAN)
ADOBE IMAGES
SHUTTERSTOCK & getty images
ANTHROPOLOGIE
BARILLA
ALDI
TYSON
VITAMIX
RITZ CARLTON HOTELS
WY INDUSTRIES
NAPERVILLE MAGAZINE
WILDER FIELDS
WINE SPECTATOR
FOOD & WINE
SAVEUR
ANTHROPOLOGIE
MIAMI EATER
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
ADOBE IMAGES
VOYAGE CHICAGO
CS MODERN LUXURY
WINE SPECTATOR
FOOD & WINE
SAVEUR
ANTHROPOLOGIE
MIAMI EATER
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
ADOBE
VOYAGE CHICAGO
STEAMBOAT DINING
VENDOME GUIDE ST. BARTHS
HOSPITALITY DESIGN
PINK LADY FOOD PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
DOWNERS GROVE MAGAZINE
NAPERVILLE MAGAZINE
LUCKY PEACH
SHUTTERSTOCK
GETTY IMAGES
featured in
STEAMBOAT DINING
VENDOME GUIDE ST. BARTHS, CARIBBEAN
HOSPITALITY DESIGN
WORLD FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS
NAPERVILLE MAGAZINE
LUCKY PEACH MAGAZINE w/ rick bayless
SHUTTERSTOCK + OFFSET IMAGES
GETTY IMAGES
MINI OCCASIONS COOKBOOK
Regan was our photographer for multiple new restaurant openings and we continue to bring her back. She is able to capture our vision quickly with exquisite photography for all multi media.
HER EYE FOR DETAIL IS UNMATCHABLE.
TIM CANNING
OWNER
FOXTAIL
FOXTAIL ON THE LAKE
CADENCE KITCHEN