hi! I'm tania di nardo
my journey
I'm a food photographer based in Toronto, Canada. I began my journey after I hit publish on the first post on my plant-focused food blog. I started developing recipes in response to people in my life who struggled to thrive on a plant-based diet. Photographing and sharing those recipes was my way of demonstrating that food made from plants is not only nutritious, but delicious and beautiful too! The more I styled and photographed food, the more I fell in love with food through the camera's lens.
images with impact
Food is central to all of our lives yet we can often forget to take the time to savour its innate beauty. I love capturing the true essence of food, creating images that possess a natural softness, and a lived-in quality that makes the viewer want to pick up a fork and dive right in. I am especially drawn to simplicity – the minuscule fibres on a raspberry, the curves of a butternut squash, the gorgeous sheen of a smooth caramel sauce. Focusing on these qualities is what highlights the power of plants and illustrates a path to a more sustainable future.
effect change
I am passionate about bringing awareness to the environmental and societal impacts of our food choices and love working with brands who share this passion.
So let's make a difference together! I'm eager and excited to work with you! Visit the contact page for more information on working together, book a discovery call, or send an email to
tania@taniadinardo.com
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what to expect when working with me
My goal is to make the process of procuring new creative assets for your brand as seamless as possible. From the moment you first contact me to the moment the final images land in your inbox, you'll know exactly what to expect. Once you've initiated contact, I'll reach out within 24 hours to schedule a discovery call (or you can schedule one yourself using the button below), and the process kicks off from there!
1 discovery call
For me to provide the most accurate estimate possible for your project, we'll need to hop on a quick 30-minute call so I can learn a little about you and your business. We'll discuss details like the number of images, styling requirements, image licensing, and final deliverables.
2 proposal
Once I've got a good idea of the scope, I'll take 24 hours after our call to put together a cost estimate and proposal for your specific project. If everything looks good, we'll move on to signing our initial agreement and paying a deposit to secure the project date.
3 onboarding
Now that we've decided to work together, I'll start off by introducing any additional team members and laying out the initial tasks to get the project rolling. I'll also send available dates so we can pencil in our pre-production meeting.
4 PRE-PRODUCTION MEETING
The key to a great photoshoot is leaving nothing to chance. In this meeting, we'll gather all involved team members and iron out the details. We'll develop a shot list and brainstorm creative ideas.
5 creative signoff
Based on the creative ideas we discussed, I'll develop a mood board of visual references to ensure we're all on the same page for the vision of the shoot. Either I or a props stylist will provide samples of props. Once everything has your go-ahead, we keep moving forward!
6 final cross-check
The day prior to the shoot I'll get in touch to ensure all systems are go. Our food's ready, our props are in place, everyones informed of their role, and we're ready to get on set and have a successful photoshoot!
7 shoot day
This is the best part! The culmination of all our planning and careful attention to detail. We'll have fun capturing images that you'll be able to see and approve in real time, whether you'll be on set or joining remotely. No surprises here!
8 post-production
After editing and retouching, I'll provide your images via an easy to use web gallery. You'll be able to download and use them immediately! Plus, I'll ensure everything is backed up and archived so you have access to your files in the long term.
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