The Italian Influence on Food Photography

As food has always been a central part of Italian culture, we think it’s only necessary to dedicate at least one article to food photography in Italy. From specialty Venetian seafood to rustic focaccia bread, the delectable dishes below photographed by both Italian natives and visitors.

Eric Wolfinger. "Braised Octopus at Prune Restaurant in New York City." 2018. Courtesy of ericwolfinger.com
Eric Wolfinger. “Braised Octopus.” 2018. Courtesy of ericwolfinger.com
Oliviero Santini. 2018. Courtesy of Santini Photography.
Oliviero Santini. 2018. Courtesy of Santini Photography.
Oliviero Santini. 2018. Courtesy of Santini Photography.
Oliviero Santini. 2018. Courtesy of Santini Photography.
Eric Wolfinger. "Flour and water" 2018. Courtesy of ericwolfinger.com
Eric Wolfinger. “Flour and water” 2018. Courtesy of ericwolfinger.com

Kristina Gill. Part of the "Rome dish-by-dish" series. 2018. Courtesy of www.kristinagill.com.
Kristina Gill. Part of the “Dining Out” series. 2018. Courtesy of www.kristinagill.com.  
Oliviero Santini. 2018. Courtesy of Santini Photography.
Oliviero Santini. 2018. Courtesy of Santini Photography.
Sara Bolognini. Ice cream at the park. 2014. Courtesy of Gelateria al Parco.
Sara Bolognini. Ice cream at the park. 2014. Courtesy of Gelateria al Parco.
Sara Bolognini. Ice cream at the park. 2014. Courtesy of Gelateria al Parco.
Sara Bolognini. Ice cream at the park. 2014. Courtesy of Gelateria al Parco.
Sara Bolognini. Ice cream at the park. 2014. Courtesy of Gelateria al Parco.
Sara Bolognini. Ice cream at the park. 2014. Courtesy of Gelateria al Parco.
Stefano Scata. "Pralines by chocolate maker Paul De Bondt, Pisa" 2018.
Stefano Scata. “Pralines by chocolate maker Paul De Bondt, Pisa” 2018.
Lili Basic Capaccetti. 2018. Courtesy of Lili's Photography.
Lili Basic Capaccetti. 2018. Courtesy of Lili’s Photography.
Oliver Henze. 2013. Courtesy of Flickr.
Oliver Henze. 2013. Courtesy of Flickr.
capturedbyathirah. "food flatlay." 2018. Courtesy of Flickr.
capturedbyathirah. “food flatlay.” 2018. Courtesy of Flickr.
Zaira Zarotti. Red radish ravioli. 2018. Courtesy of TheFreakyTable.
Zaira Zarotti. Red radish ravioli. 2018. Courtesy of TheFreakyTable.
Zaira Zarotti. Red radish ravioli. 2018. Courtesy of TheFreakyTable.
Zaira Zarotti. Red radish ravioli. 2018. Courtesy of TheFreakyTable.

Food isn’t just for eating – it’s a timeless subject of art, and what better place to explore the art of cuisine than Rome, Italy. Be sure to take a look at our Food Photography tours by Rome Photography Workshop.

-Kirby Caraballo