Our Team
Originally founded by Ralph Smith, the Food Photography Experts team has been working together for over 6 years shooting high-end food and beverage photography in the Houston area and beyond! We now have studios in Houston and Los Angeles and each of our team members is available to hire individually, or you can simply give us your project guidelines and we'll provide the necessary people to bring your vision to life!
Photographers
Alex Crawford
Originally from Houston, Alex Crawford is currently based in Los Angeles. Specializing in lifestyle, portrait, and food photography Alex has worked with top brands and agencies to create stunning campaigns for his clients. He is currently the owner and manager of the Food Photography Experts. You can see more of Alex's work here.
Corey Towers
Hailing from Miami, FL, Corey studied and worked in NYC for over a decade. Now based in Houston, TX, Corey is known for his attention to detail and high-level lighting design. You can see more of Corey's work here.
Stylists
Dee Statiras
Dee Statiras is a commercial beverage stylist based in Houston, Texas. She’s had over 30 years of experience at, Ralph Smith Studios, a commercial food and beverage photography studio, where she worked full time honing her skills in stills, video, packaging, and commercial print work. Her vast portfolio includes working with Landry’s Restaurant Group and Patrick Henry Creative Promotions. Dee’s extensive knowledge, detailed eye, and passion for styling make her unique. You can see more of Dee's work here.
McKenzie Lokey
McKenzie Lokey is a professional food stylist based out of Houston, Texas. She honed her skills by assisting some of the best food stylists from New York, Chicago, and Dallas. Eventually landing a full time position at Ralph Smith Studios for six years. Her portfolio includes work for packaging, cookbooks, video and print. She enjoys working with top brands to creatively problem solve and bring their vision to life.
Retouching by Steve Lanman
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