RGG Photo

Commercial Photography Studio RGG photo is a commercial production studio that specializes in food, beverage, and product photography and motion. Louis.

We have full scale production studios in Chicago and St. We also specialize in photography education by producing the best behind the scenes tutorials on creating images for the advertising community.

04/09/2026

Those vibrant colors really make this shot work. The way the orange, blue, and pink pouches play off each other creates instant visual energy while staying cohesive. Clean neutrals in the basket and background let those bright hues do all the heavy lifting. Sometimes the best product photography is just about letting strong branding speak for itself. ⁠

02/24/2026

Capturing food in motion adds a whole different dimension to the shot. Getting that perfect pasta twirl suspended in mid-air takes coordination - timing the lift, freezing the movement with the right shutter speed, making sure the focus hits exactly where you need it. The human element here brings life to what could be a static plate of spaghetti. Those hands holding the forks, the subtle blur of the background figure - it tells a story about the experience of eating, not just the food itself. Food photography works best when it feels like a moment you’d actually want to be part of. ⁠

02/11/2026

The cheese melting on the side of a grilled cheese is one of those money shots in food photography - but getting it right means working fast before everything cools down. That golden-brown crust, the glistening melted cheese stretching between the halves, the crispy bacon catching the light - these are the textural details that make people hungry. Food photography is all about timing. You’ve got maybe ten minutes from when the dish is plated until it starts losing its appeal. The lighting has to highlight that crispiness on the bread while showing off the gooey cheese without making it look greasy. When it all comes together, you get an image that makes you want to take a bite. ⁠

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02/05/2026

Lyre’s non-alcoholic spirits have been pushing boundaries in the beverage industry, and I wanted to create imagery that matched their bold approach. That AI-generated background creates this tunnel effect that pulls your eye straight to the bottle while those warm red tones amplify the richness of the liquid. The ornate crystal glassware adds layers of texture and reflection that give depth to the composition. Working with non-alcoholic spirits presents the same creative challenges as traditional spirits - you’re still selling flavor, complexity, and experience through visual storytelling. ⁠

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01/28/2026

Food photography presents different challenges than beverages - you’re working with multiple elements that need to feel cohesive while each dish maintains its own appeal. This overhead composition lets each plate tell its story while creating that inviting, communal dining feel. The warm wood tones and natural styling keep everything grounded and approachable. Getting the lighting right across multiple textures - from fresh greens to glossy sauces to pasta - requires balancing highlights and shadows so nothing gets lost. These are the kinds of shots where every element needs to pull its weight in the frame. ⁠

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12/22/2025

Grimm’s Cocktail Codex ep10. The Last Word. This Prohibition-era cocktail deserves more attention. Equal parts gin, green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and fresh lime juice. That vibrant green from the Chartreuse creates one of the most visually striking drinks in the classic cocktail canon. The herbal complexity of Chartreuse combined with the botanical gin and bright lime creates something that’s both powerful and perfectly balanced. Sometimes the most interesting cocktails are the ones that got lost in time and deserve to be rediscovered. ⁠

12/12/2025

Perfectly cooked skirt steak with that bright chimichurri is one of those combinations that never gets old. The challenge with photographing meat is capturing the texture - those individual muscle fibers, the caramelized crust from proper searing, the gradient from charred exterior to that perfect medium-rare center. Lighting becomes critical here. You need angles that emphasize the surface texture without making it look dry, highlighting the moisture and juiciness while showing off that char.

11/26/2025

The Hot Toddy. Yes, I was drinking this at 7. It’s a warm beverage for the weather, and honestly, it’s medicinal. Shout out to Aunt Tony for teaching me that sometimes the classics exist for a reason. This drink has been warming people up for centuries, and it still works. ⁠

11/25/2025

The Figetaboutit. This holiday season calls for something bold. Rich, smooth, and strong enough to handle whatever family gatherings throw at you. That perfect balance of sweetness and kick makes it ideal for cold weather entertaining. Sometimes you need a cocktail that does the heavy lifting while you enjoy the moment. This one delivers. ⁠

11/14/2025

Been seeing a lot of harsh criticism flying around the photography community lately. Look, we all have opinions about what works and what doesn’t - that’s part of being a creative. But there’s a difference between constructive feedback and tearing people down. We’re all trying to push boundaries and solve problems in our own way. The industry gets better when we lift each other up, not when we rush to tear each other apart. Save that energy for making your own work better. ⁠

10/29/2025

Photographing fruit dropping through water requires serious technical precision - high-speed flash sync, perfect timing, and multiple attempts to nail the exact moment when everything aligns. Each drop creates different patterns, different explosions of bubbles. The choreography of getting water, citrus, and light to come together in a fraction of a second - that’s what makes these shots so rewarding to create. ⁠

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3005 Locust Street
St. Louis, MO
63103

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http://www.rggphoto.com/

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