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One shoot, then radio silence
Professional images sitting in a drive, a handsome gallery on the website, but nothing moving in the feed. After eight to twelve weeks the images start to feel familiar. The algorithm notices first.
Restaurant photographer · Restaurant photography · Social media content
Restaurant photographer.
Plus strategy. Plus content that keeps coming.
Looking for a restaurant photographer for a one-off shoot? We deliver more: professional photo and video content plus strategy and ongoing management of your social media channels. So that good images turn into real bookings.
A one-off shoot carries a feed for two to three months. With content that keeps coming, your restaurant stays visible all year.
Reply within 24 hours · Anywhere in Germany · No travel costs
Restaurants
+ measurably more bookings
Restaurant photography
plus ongoing content
- 3 sec.
decide on social media between a stop and a scroll past.
- 2-3 mo.
is how long a one-off shoot carries a feed. After that it needs refills.
- 5 formats
from every shot: 16:9, 1:1, 9:16, 2:3 and a menu crop.
- 0 euros
travel costs. We come to you anywhere in Germany.
Dates for 2026 are still open. We take on three new clients a month, maximum.
The reality
Why a restaurant photographer alone is no longer enough.
Having professional images is the minimum standard today, not a competitive advantage. If you want bookings, you need images plus a plan plus ongoing publishing. Three common failures we see every week.
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Beautiful images without a plan
A restaurant photographer delivers images. A marketing plan delivers bookings. If all you get is images, you own half a tool. The other half is missing.
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One image size does not fit everywhere
Landscape for the website, square for the feed, vertical for Reels and Stories. Squeeze one format into all of them and you lose impact on every platform.
The uncomfortable truth
A shoot is only the beginning. File professional images away in a folder and you lose them to the competitor who has a running plan.
The problem is not the material. It is the missing second half: strategy and publishing.
What helps
- Restaurant photography with a clear content calendar behind it.
- Delivery in five optimised platform formats, with no re-cropping.
- Ongoing publishing with bookings measured properly.
What you get
Photography, strategy and publishing from one team.
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More than a restaurant photographer
We deliver high-quality restaurant photography, but we do not stop there. You get strategy, a content calendar and ongoing publishing in one package. So that good shots turn into real bookings, not just a gallery on your website.
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A consistent look across every channel
Restaurant photography only works when every post is recognisably yours. We calibrate the look, the colours and the composition grid so that Instagram, Facebook, Google Business and your menu all follow one signature.
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Bookings, not just a gallery
Likes are nice, full tables are better. Every shot has a purpose: a booking, a call, a request for directions. We measure what actually happens and adjust the content accordingly. Images sitting in a drive bring in exactly nobody.
Book a first call
Reply within 24 hours, with no sales pressure.
How we work
Four steps from the first call to ongoing management.
Clear steps, no surprises. We work in a way that leaves your service running and shows you every month what actually brings guests in.
- 1Step 1
Briefing and stocktake
In a 10 to 30 minute first call we talk about your restaurant, your guests, your brand. We look at the material you already have and tell you honestly what works and what does not.
- Which dishes carry your revenue?
- Which platforms matter (Instagram, Facebook, Google Business)?
- What does the imagery of your strongest competitors look like?
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Strategy and shot list
We build a content calendar and a concrete shot list for the session. Quantities, style direction and angles, matched to your seasonal menu and your platforms. You see up front what you are getting.
- 3Step 3
Restaurant photography on site
We arrive with our own kit, reflectors and mobile lighting. We photograph food, rooms and team during service or between the rushes, without pausing your day.
- 20 to 40 photos per session
- 5 to 10 videos for Reels, TikTok and Stories
- Editing in one consistent look included
- 4Step 4
Ongoing publishing and reporting
We plan, produce and publish your content. Plus geo-targeted ads within a two kilometre radius, monthly reports with real booking numbers and continuous adjustments.
Step 1 starts with a 10 to 30 minute first call. Free, without obligation, and not a sales pitch.
Book a first callPackages and prices
Three clear packages. No hidden costs.
You know in advance what you get and what you pay. Restaurant photography, editing and publishing are included in every package.
Starter package
from €400 / month
Cancellable monthly after 2 months
- Profile setup for Instagram, Facebook and Google Business
- Restaurant photography on site every second month
- 8 image posts and 2 Reels per month
- A four-week content calendar
- Ongoing adjustment and optimisation of the strategy
Premium package
from €700 / month
Cancellable monthly after 3 months
- Full account management for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Google Business
- A monthly content shoot on site with photo and video material
- 12 to 16 image posts and 4 Reels per month
- A four-week content calendar
- Geo-targeted ads within a 3 km radius
- Questions answered on social media within 24 hours
- Daily stories with menus and specials in a consistent design
- Monthly reporting with booking numbers
- Ongoing adjustment and optimisation of the strategy
- One-off: a 360° image of the interior and exterior for Google Maps
Annual package
from €7,700 / year
12 months at a fixed price, 1 month free
- Everything in the Premium package
- Seasonal campaign planning across 12 months
- Daily WhatsApp Business stories with your specials or lunch menu
- Replies to your Google reviews within 24 hours
- A monthly summary of guest feedback with recommendations
All prices are net. Travel anywhere in Germany at no extra cost. One-off shoots without ongoing management are available on request.
Why vollbelegt.
What sets us apart from an ordinary restaurant photographer.
Six points where you will notice that we understand hospitality. No marketing slogans, just ways of working that fit your day-to-day service.
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A restaurant photographer plus strategy
Other photographers deliver images and an invoice. We deliver images, a plan and the publishing. That way the material does not end up gathering dust in a drive.
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Hospitality only
We photograph restaurants, cafés, bars and bakeries and nothing else. No weddings, no industrial reportage. We know the rhythm of service from experience.
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Three new clients a month, maximum
Quality over quantity. A few venues done properly beats many done badly. That way your restaurant photography stays visible on our workbench.
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Editing as standard
Colour calibration, retouching, the look, five platform formats per shot. All included in the price, no haggling per image.
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Services with real added value
Daily stories with your specials, replies to Google reviews, 360° images for Google Maps. Standard photographers do not offer that.
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Anywhere in Germany, no travel costs
You pay for the content, not the kilometres. Partner locations in Paris and Vienna for international venues.
Send an enquiry
Three new clients a month, maximum. We take our time with every venue.
About us
What does vollbelegt. stand for?
Fully booked. Full stop. There is nothing to add. Our daily goal is simple: better occupancy at your tables.
Not only the obvious peak hours. A busier lunch service too, and quieter days deliberately brought to life. So you can concentrate on what you do best: creating excellent food and drink.
- SB
Simo Benziane
Strategist & content creator · Master in eCommerce
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Moritz Rohde
Social media specialist & content creator · Business economist
- LK
Lukas Kubica
Website specialist & content creator · Trained photographer
- Reserve your slot
We take on three new clients a month, maximum.
Quality over quantity. A few clients done properly beats many done badly.
Contact
I want more guests.
Want to know how your restaurant comes across online? We review your current presence and show you where the opportunities are. Free of charge, with no obligation.
- A free social media review of your restaurant
- Concrete recommendations, not a stock presentation
- A reply within 24 hours