Studio Food

In the studio, nothing is accidental.


Every element is chosen. Every surface, ingredient, and shadow is considered.


Studio food photography is about authorship—creating a visual world that supports the food and the brand behind it. Backgrounds, light, color, and proportion work in concert to define tone, appetite, and intention. The goal isn’t perfection for its own sake, but control in service of clarity.


John Valls builds images deliberately, shaping each frame with precision and restraint—so what remains feels confident, composed, and true to the food itself.

Grilled steak with colorful bell pepper salsa served on white plates.
Pan-seared fish fillets plated elegantly on white dishes with delicate garnishes.
Fresh seafood platter with oysters, shrimp, and crab served with various sauces.
Elegant pasta dish topped with caviar and microgreens in a white bowl.
Fresh fruit and cheese platter with colorful berries, citrus, and soft cheese garnished with herbs.
Breaded chicken cutlet garnished with fresh herbs and lemon on white plate.
Fresh oysters on the half shell arranged on decorative blue plates with lemon wedges.
Crispy potato pancakes garnished with herbs on blue plates served with white wine.
Crispy fried appetizers served on small white plates alongside golden beer in glass mugs.
Ice cream cones with vanilla and strawberry scoops arranged in clear glass holders against white background.
Elegant plated salad with asparagus and radishes on dotted white plates.
Roasted chicken with herbs and vegetables in dark cast iron pan.
Golden flan desserts with caramel sauce served on blue plates with fresh greens.
Raw thick-cut pork chops on a wooden board with herbs and salt.
Elegant plated dishes being served in an upscale restaurant with white plates and garnishes.
Fresh green salad with shaved parmesan in a white bowl beside a glass of white wine.
Rustic pasta dishes with sauce and garnishes served on white plates in moody lighting.
Pasta dishes with rich sauce and garnishes served on white plates in dramatic lighting.
Classic cheeseburgers with melted cheese and fresh vegetables on rustic wooden surface.
Creamy pasta carbonara with pancetta and parsley in a white bowl.
Sliced pork tenderloin stuffed with herbs on a wooden cutting board.
Pan-seared salmon fillet in a savory broth with colorful vegetables.
Roasted baby potatoes and peas in a blue bowl with pink cocktails in the background.
Rustic fruit galette with nuts in cast iron skillet served with white wine.
Grilled steak topped with cherry tomatoes and vegetables on a rustic ceramic plate.