DANIELLE ACKEN is an award winning food photographer and writer with a photo style born in the late punk era and honed over two decades behind the lens and pen. She currently splits her time between Vancouver BC, London UK, and her farm studio on Canada's beautiful Salt Spring Island.
At DL Acken Studios, a team of award winning industry experts are dedicated to supporting customers like you with collaborative solutions that ensure your brand and products are unique, recognizable, and relevant. In today's market, visual taste appeal is your most valuable asset, and nothing bridges the advertising to customer satisfaction more effectively than high- quality professional photography that’s good enough to eat.
“My photographic work is influenced by the deep tonality and colours of nature. I am an avid team builder and work on location throughout North America and Europe with two established full-service studios offering photography, food styling and recipe development in the Pacific North West and the American South. Ever curious about the culture of food, I actively seek to form relationships with culinary innovators across the globe, and would love the opportunity to showcase your foods at their most beautiful.”
DANIELLE ACKEN is an award winning food photographer and writer with a photo style born in the late punk era and honed over two decades behind the lens and pen. She currently splits her time between Vancouver BC, London UK, and her farm studio on Canada's beautiful Salt Spring Island.
At DL Acken Studios, a team of award winning industry experts are dedicated to supporting customers like you with collaborative solutions that ensure your brand and products are unique, recognizable, and relevant. In today's market, visual taste appeal is your most valuable asset, and nothing bridges the advertising to customer satisfaction more effectively than high- quality professional photography that’s good enough to eat.
“My photographic work is influenced by the deep tonality and colours of nature. I am an avid team builder and work on location throughout North America and Europe with two established full-service studios offering photography, food styling and recipe development in the Pacific North West and the American South. Ever curious about the culture of food, I actively seek to form relationships with culinary innovators across the globe, and would love the opportunity to showcase your foods at their most beautiful.”
Best Food Photography Services in Vancouver canada
TOGETHER, LET’S MAKE THEM HUNGRY!
“TESTIMONIALS”
“By far the finest photographer we’ve ever used! Danielle’s use of shadows and light on our cookies creates an authentic and stunning image. She is brilliant in understanding what the client is asking for and makes sure the end result exceeds expectations. “
Stephanie Lindley, CEO BYRD'S FAMOUS COOKIES
“Truly amazing! I am beyond pleased with DL Acken and her team's ability to take our ideas and bring them to life. The photos look fantastic — better than I could have imagined — and PERFECTLY reflect our brand’s aesthetic. They were such a pleasure to work with.”
Melanie Mulherin, SALT SPRING KITCHEN CO.
Award-Winning Vancouver Food Photographer
CLIENTS
Intercity Packers - trucks
PEP SOAP CO.
BOOKS
West Coast Kitchen Garden Touchwood Editions - Fall 2026
Thyme For Dessert Touchwood Editions - Fall 2025
LET’S EAT! Touchwood Editions - Fall 2023
ENEBLA Touchwood Editions - Fall 2022
A Rising Tide Appetite for Random House - 2021
Milk, Spice, & Curry Leaves Touchwood Editions - 2020
Cedar + Salt Touchwood Editions - Fall 2019
The Home Butcher Skyhorse - Fall 2019
United Tastes of America Phaidon Publishing - Spring 2019
The Little Island Bake Shop Figure 1 Publishing - Spring 2019
Syria for Olive Oil and Vinegar Lovers Touch Wood Editions - Fall 2018
The German Cookbook Phaidon Publishing - Fall 2018
Off The Hook Touchwood Editions - Spring 2018
Spain for Olive Oil and Vinegar Lovers Touch Wood Editions - Spring 2018
The Anatomy of Treehouses Gibbs Smith (contributing) - March 2018
AMERICA: The Cookbook Phaidon Publishing - Fall 2017
Greece for Olive Oil & Vinegar Lovers Touch Wood Editions - Fall 2017
Italy for Olive Oil & Vinegar Lovers Touch Wood Editions - July 2017
The Anatomy of Sheds Gibbs Smith (contributing) - March 2017
CHINA: The Cookbook Phaidon Publishing - September 2016
My Cool Treehouse Pavilion (contributing) - August 2016
The Olive Oil & Vinegar Lover's Cookbook Touch Wood Editions - November 2015
The Waste Not, Want Not Cookbook Touch Wood Editions - February 2015
Lesley Stowe: Desserts From My Kitchen Barlow Book Publishing - Nov. 3rd 2014
PRINT + PUBLICATION
The Telegraph (UK)
Bristol Life
Toronto Star
Folk Life, Canada
Globe & Mail, Canada
National Post, Canada
Edible Vancouver Isle, Canada
ELLE Decoration - UK
Baking Heaven Magazine - UK
Western Living Magazine
Vancouver Sun
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Commercial & Editorial Food Photography Services
We provide commercial food photography and editorial food photography for brands, publishers, and agencies seeking refined, campaign-ready imagery. Services include packaging and product photography, lifestyle brand campaigns, cookbook production, and integrated recipe development collaboration.
Each project is approached with controlled lighting, precise composition, and an emphasis on brand imagery that performs across print, retail, digital, and advertising platforms. From single product launches to full-manuscript cookbook production, the focus is always on visual continuity, clarity, and strategic execution.
Whether producing assets for global distribution or targeted brand campaigns, our commercial food photography services are built to meet professional publishing and marketing standards.
Collaborative, Strategic, and Internationally Available
Every production begins with clear creative strategy and detailed pre-planning. Shot lists, recipe coordination, brand alignment, and production logistics are structured before cameras are set, ensuring efficiency without compromising creativity.
Clients value a process that is both disciplined and collaborative. Creative dialogue is encouraged, direction is clear, and production remains focused while allowing room for refinement. This balance results in imagery that feels considered, cohesive, and commercially competitive.
Based in Vancouver and available internationally, we work with authors, brands, and publishers across markets, delivering commercial food photography and editorial food photography that meets global production standards.
