KATE Whitaker

Hello I’m Kate and I am an experienced photographer specialising in food, lifestyle and interiors. Originally based in London, I now live in beautiful Cornwall shooting both locally, in London and worldwide.

I have a fully equipped food studio in Cornwall - a calm, light and bright space which also offers an extensive prop collection for food shoots.

I love variety so along with the studio I can be found hanging off fishing boats, navigating my way around a busy kitchen, out in the field and travelling to hotels in stunning locations.

Please get in touch with any enquiries.

Testimonials

Nathan Outlaw | Chef | Business owner | General legend

‘I have known Kate for a decade and every time I work with her she impresses me so much. Her photography is exemplary, inspired and faultless.

We have worked together on 2 cookery books which I am extremely proud of. The sheer organisation it takes to produce a cook book is huge. Kate makes what is daunting to anybody else look easy and that is the sign off a true professional.

Kate has also helped us as a business with our interior photography at our Guest house. She has the skills to bring out the real character of the rooms and building itself, that in turn helps us promote what we are doing in Port Isaac.

I would 100% recommend Kate as a professional photographer, because she is the best I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with.’

Michael Whitaker | Picture Editor | Observer Food

‘From the briefest of outlines, Kate creates fully realised shoots — thoughtfully propped, rich in detail, and outright delicious.’

Emily Angle | Editor | BBC Food

‘Kate has worked with us for over 10 years, photographing everything from elaborate cakes to budget meal plans. It's a pleasure to visit her home studio in Cornwall, an extra benefit for us in Bristol.’

Ruth Huxley | Managing Director | The Great Cornish Food Store

‘We love working with Kate, her food and drink photography is exceptional and she always nails the brief perfectly.  I’ve never known her rush a shot; every image gets the benefit of her creativity, technical skill and attention to detail, producing beautiful, standout results.  Her work also stands the test of time and we use it across multiple formats. It’s therefore really good value for money.’

Amie Scott | Group Creative Marketing Manager

Watergate bay | Another Place, The Lakes

‘We’ve had the pleasure of working with Kate across two of our hotels and restaurants on multiple occasions, and she consistently delivers work we are proud of. Her food photography is excellent — she has a great eye for capturing dishes in a way that feels both beautiful and authentic. She has also produced some wonderful shots of our beach loft rooms, showcasing the spaces in the best possible light.

Beyond her obvious creative talent, Kate is an absolute joy to work with. She is professional, reliable, and brings such a calm, positive energy to every shoot. She takes the time to really understand what we need and consistently delivers results that we are proud to use across all our marketing.

We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Kate to anyone looking for a photographer who combines genuine skill with a wonderful personal approach. She has become one of our go-to photographers and we look forward to continuing to work with her for years to come.’

Emily Harmon | Managing Director | The Collective at Woolsery, Devon

‘Kate is not only an amazing photographer, she is such a pleasure to work with. Although she is known for her food photography, she is also incredible at capturing the beauty and detail of interiors. Kate took my brief of showing our spaces as light and inviting, and blew my expectations away. I honestly could not recommend her more highly.’

Fiona Cairns | Fiona Cairns Cakes

‘We’ve worked with Kate for many years and she is an absolute pleasure to collaborate with. She instantly understands our brand and consistently captures our cakes beautifully - we love her work!’