Restaurant Photography
Metropolis by Marcus Samuelsson
Restaurant campaign photography for Metropolis by Marcus Samuelsson , the latest concept from the James Beard Award-winning chef, bringing his signature global-meets-American culinary vision to a new dining destination.
The project required imagery that could introduce Metropolis to press, guests, and the food world to new menu items, capturing the food, the interior, and the energy of the space in a way that communicates what makes this restaurant worth the journey.
About the Project
Launch photography for high-profile restaurant openings
High-profile restaurants demand photography that can generate press coverage and social momentum simultaneously. For Metropolis, Tom worked across two days of production to document the full scope of the concept, from the signature dishes and bar program to the dining room atmosphere and chef presence.
His ongoing relationship with the Marcus Samuelsson Group, spanning Metropolis, Marcus DC, and Red Rooster Overtown, means he understands the visual language of the brand and can deliver consistently across multiple concepts and markets.
Approach & Craft
Working with celebrated chefs and restaurant groups
Tom has built a significant body of work photographing James Beard-nominated and award-winning chefs and their restaurants. His ability to work quickly in a live service environment, read the energy of a kitchen, and find the shots that tell the story sets him apart from photographers who specialize only in controlled food photography.
For restaurant groups considering a photography partnership across multiple locations or concepts, Tom offers coordinated multi-day production and consistent visual direction. Based in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, available nationwide.