I have extensive experience in food and lifestyle photography for editorial clients as well as commercial ones who look for an editorial approach. I have shot several cookbooks for international publishers such as Rizzoli, Murdoch Books and Thames & Hudson. My commercial clients expand from hospitality businesses, hôtellerie and lifestyle brands. Sample work available on my portfolio.

As a seasoned food blogger and cookbook author, recipe development is one of the main columns of my job. This is a service I offer to both magazines, and brands. I develop bespoke recipes, and if require I provide the photography and I craft a visual and written story around the recipe (or the product it features).

I’ve had the honor of giving lectures about the food culture of the Mediterranean in prestigious institutes such as Auburn University (campus in Rome), Loyola University Chicago John Felice Rome Center and University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo. I’m also the professor of Food Visual Merchandising at Università degli Studi di Perugia.

I’m available for more structured lessons, public speaking and presentations.

In addition to my usual cookery teaching, I’m also available for food photography workshops.

Occasionally I create menus and cook for small and medium events. These can be special dinners at home, restaurant pop-ups or themed events. Anything from classic Iranian cuisine to contemporary Italian to the whole spectrum of Mediterranean food.

I’m happy to work as consultants for menu designing too. I’d be happy to collaborate with chefs, artists and restaurants to design creative culinary events.