WHO’S BEHIND THE LENS
HI, I’M NIGE.
I’m the eye behind The Welsh Foodie Photographer, creating modern, refined food and drink imagery for restaurants, cafés, bars, breweries, food producers and hospitality brands across Wales.
THE EYE BEHIND THE WELSH FOODIE PHOTOGRAPHER
Hi, I’m Nigel — a food and drink photographer in Wales, usually found chasing the best light, adjusting a plate by a few millimetres, or making sure a drink looks as good as it tastes. I care about the little details…
The highlight on that chocolate glaze
The tiny beads of condensation on a chilled glass
The moment the light falls just right and gives the whole scene its atmosphere
For me, great food photography should do more than show what something looks like — it should make people feel like they can almost taste it. And yes, if there’s a good coffee nearby, there’s a strong chance I’ll photograph it before anyone gets to drink it.
DARK. MINIMAL. MODERN. REFINED.
GREAT FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY SHOULD MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE YOU CAN ALMOST TASTE IT.
For me, great food photography should do more than simply show what something looks like. It should capture the texture, atmosphere and character that make someone stop scrolling and think, “I want that.”
Nigel Boanas
WHY WORK WITH ME
When you’ve put care into what you make, your images should show that care too. Your customers eat with their eyes first, so the aim is to create photography that feels inviting, memorable and easy to connect with.
My style is a little dark, minimalist, modern and refined but the process is relaxed, collaborative and down to earth. I’ll bring the careful eye and all the behind-the-scenes fuss, so the final images feel effortless, polished and full of personality.
