Cafe Drinks and Dessert Product Photography
- Published:
- 2018-09-03 15:33:21
- Lead Photographer:
- June (Product Photography Team Lead)
- Source:
- AIMI Visual Media Co., Ltd.
- Last Updated:
- 2026-09-17 11:30:00
Six cafe frames for an unbranded drinks and dessert menu: iced coffee, fruit sodas, layered lattes and plated desserts with newsprint props on warm wood and marble sets with fresh ice poured per frame, at the AIMI Visual Media studio in Guangzhou, China. More work from this category lives in our food photography portfolio.
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The client runs a cafe and needed a compact menu library: six frames covering iced coffee, fruit sodas, layered lattes and a plated dessert pairing. The set language is a warm cafe table with newspaper and tray props, kept consistent so the six items read as one menu. All 6 frames were shot at the AIMI Visual Media studio in Guangzhou, China.
| Project Overview | |
|---|---|
| Client | A cafe refreshing its drinks and dessert menu |
| Product | Iced coffee, fruit sodas, layered lattes, plated desserts |
| Shots Delivered | 6 styled cafe frames |
| Lead Photographer | June, Product Photography Team Lead |
| Shoot Location | AIMI Visual Media studio, Guangzhou, China |
| Turnaround | 5-7 business days |
| Usage License | Full commercial license |
Photography Challenges
1. Ice clouds and dies fast. Real ice clouds the glass and melts within minutes. The drinks are assembled with fresh ice per frame, and the glass exterior gets a glycerin mist so the condensation survives the setup time.
2. Layered lattes read only from the side. The milk gradation in a layered latte collapses if the drink sits too long. The pour happens on set against the locked camera, and the frame is taken inside the first minute.
3. Newsprint props date the frame. Newspaper props add cafe warmth but can pull focus with readable headlines. The paper is placed so the print blurs into texture, never into readable type.
Our Approach
Drink block.
Frames 01-02 and 04-05 run the drinks: iced coffee with its cream layer, fruit soda, the two-drink pair and the layered latte, each with fresh ice and condensation.
Dessert pairings.
Frames 03 and 06 bring in the plated chocolate dessert with the latte, then the tray pairing with newspaper for the menu cover option.
Post-production and delivery.
Retouching cleaned condensation drips at the glass bases, matched the warm cafe grade, and delivered 2000x2000px sRGB JPG plus WebP.
"Cafe drinks are a condensation budget: mist the glass, pour to order, and keep the newsprint blurred into texture." — June, Product Photography Team Lead
| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Camera | Canon EOS 5D Mark IV |
| Lens | 100mm f/2.8L Macro at f/4-f/8 |
| Lighting | Warm key with soft fill, backlight for layered drinks |
| Sets/Styling | Warm wood and marble cafe tables, newsprint, trays |
| Talent/Props | No talent; fresh ice per frame |
| Deliverables | 6 images, 2000x2000px sRGB JPG + WebP |
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a 6-frame cafe set priced?
Styled creative frames start at $35 per image under our Growth package, so this set runs from $210 including styling and retouching. All rates are starting prices, and the final quote depends on your requirements.
How do you keep iced drinks looking fresh?
Fresh ice per frame, a glycerin mist for lasting condensation, and layered drinks poured on set against a locked camera.
How long does a 6-frame session take?
This set was delivered in our standard 5-7 business day window: styling, one shooting day, then retouching and grade matching.
Do you add white-background versions for delivery apps?
Yes. Pure white-background frames start from $12 per image under our Essential package, delivered at 2000x2000px sRGB with a full commercial license.
Need a cafe library in one mood?
Contact AIMI Visual Media in Guangzhou, China for drink and dessert photography that pours to order.
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