Emma Dunham is a multi-award-winning food photographer, best-selling author, international mentor, and founder of the Food Photography Academy. She specialises in all aspects of food photography, helping brands and photographers create striking, on-brand imagery that tells compelling stories.

Combining her first career in sales and marketing with her passion for food and photography, Emma has built a dynamic foundation for capturing food brands, their teams, and their stories in a way that engages audiences. She also leverages her strong understanding of social media—including an impressive LinkedIn following—to guide others from zero to a thriving online presence.

Beyond commercial work, Emma runs online and in-person workshops designed to help photographers build successful food photography businesses and elevate their imagery. Her unique approach focuses on the psychology of food, exploring the emotions associated with eating to create photographs that connect deeply with viewers. This distinctive style helps photographers capture images that perform across websites, social media, and marketing campaigns.

Emma’s own journey—from an average portrait photographer to a leading figure in food photography—is marked by striking, award-winning visuals and a fearless, focused approach. Known for her straight-talking, motivating style, she inspires photographers to embrace their own creative journeys with humour, resilience, and clarity of purpose.