Zuzanna
Helak
🇵🇱 Poland
With us
6 months
Studio Name
Fotokulinarna
I am a professional food photographer and stylist helping restaurants and food brands tell their delicious stories. I offer a complete creative package, combining professional photography with food styling and original recipe development.
My work is recognized internationally for its quality and attention to detail. I am proud to be the 1st Place Winner of the TPA International Photo Awards (Dessert Photography category). Whether working on a commercial campaign or an editorial feature, my goal is to create images that not only look beautiful but also evoke taste and emotion.
Winning photos
Winter jewel salad. Celebrating the vibrant beauty of winter citrus. The precise arrangement of crimson blood oranges, dark beluga lentils, and fresh greens turns a simple salad into a stunning, edible mosaic.
124th Collection
A moody, painterly composition reminiscent of classical Dutch still life. Deep, ruby reds of ripe tomatoes and wine emerge from the dramatic shadows, celebrating the raw, tactile beauty of a rustic harvest.
124th Collection
The taste of spring. Capturing the essence of the season through vibrant color and soft light. Fresh pea soup framed by cherry blossoms, evoking a sense of purity and new beginnings.
124th Collection
This shot explores the moody side of autumn food photography. I focused on a monochromatic palette of burgundies and purples to create a rich, atmospheric scene. The star of the show is this vibrant salad featuring roasted beets, fresh figs, and berries.
123rd Collection
I transformed humble roots into a vibrant edible mosaic, shaving them into floral ribbons to contrast with the dark, rustic wood. The moody natural light highlights the autumn jewel tones, evoking a deep sense of seasonal warmth and comfort. Capturing the precise moment of the first cut adds a human element, bridging the gap between visual art and a shared meal.
121st Collection
