Photo + Motion
Food & Commercial Photographer in Toronto
More than 15 years of experience as a food and product photographer in Toronto. We also shoot branding, industrial, interior and portrait work, in photos and video. Every project is planned with you, from the first idea to the final frame, in the studio or on location.
Gia Marescotti
About Me
I started out as a graphic designer, and photography found me the day I bought my first camera. More than 15 years later, what began as something I loved has grown into a career. I still don't think of it as just a job. Working out how to make an image succeed is the part that keeps me excited.
Every project asks for a different way of thinking. Food, products, portraits, lifestyle and commercial work each come with their own challenges, and I enjoy getting into those details. Before we ever pick up a camera, we work out together what your brand needs to say and how to show it visually.
To me, a great photograph does three things: it catches attention, it says something about the brand, and it makes people stop and look.
The most rewarding moment comes after the shoot, when I see the images out in the world. That might be on packaging, a website, a campaign or a social feed, doing the work we created them to do.
I shoot from my home studio in Toronto, where I can build controlled setups for products, and on location whenever a project calls for it.
Have a project in mind? I'd love to hear what you're working on.
On Instagram
Follow the Work as It Happens
Instagram is where I share recent shoots and a closer look at how each image comes together, from the first setup to the final frame.
If you like seeing what's coming out of the studio, come follow along.
A Note on Photography
The Importance Of Being Real
With AI apps, anyone may think they can create a product shot, a plate of food or even a portrait in seconds. It's tempting, but it's usually not enough. If your images are the first thing a customer sees, my advice is to keep them real. People notice when a photo was made with care, and they often read it as a sign of how you'll treat them.
