When he’s not shooting mouthwatering shots for spots like Via313 and Pacific Star Restaurant and Oyster Bar, you’ll find Thomas at home perfecting his brisket game on his beloved Traeger grill. (His kids rate his BBQ skills even higher than his photography.) It’s this love of food from both sides of the lens that makes his work stand out—he knows exactly when to snap that shot of melting cheese or capture the steam rising from a perfectly grilled steak.
Thomas has a way of photographing food that tells the whole story—the steam rising off fresh pizza, the perfect oyster gleam, the way ice cream catches the light just right. Just check out his work for The Patio and Frosty Peaks Austin. He brings that same attention to detail whether he’s shooting for Austin’s favorite restaurants or helping a new food truck get off the ground.
What sets him apart isn’t just technical skill—it’s understanding that every dish has a story, and every restaurant has its own unique vibe that deserves to shine through. Local restaurants love working with him because he gets it. He knows the morning rush at a pizza joint feels different from the evening ambiance of an oyster bar. He’s shot everything from quick-service takeout spots to high-end dining rooms, and each photo captures not just the food, but the feeling.
When you’re scrolling through his portfolio, you don’t just see dishes—you experience the warmth of fresh-baked bread, the sizzle of fajitas, the cool sweetness of a perfect scoop of ice cream.
Behind the Lens
Thomas is the kind of guy who spends his weekends experimenting with new BBQ rubs and testing different wood combinations on his Traeger. He’s as comfortable discussing camera angles as he is sharing his secret for the perfect smoke ring. This passion for food shows in every shot he takes—because he’s not just a photographer who happens to shoot food, he’s a food lover who happens to be really good with a camera.
What’s Next?
Coming soon: We’re giving Thomas’s work its own home on our website! Until then, follow him at @AustinFoodPhotographer to see what he’s cooking up (both behind the camera and on the grill).
Whether you’re looking for someone to capture your restaurant’s signature dishes or just want to drool over some seriously good food photos, Thomas’s feed won’t disappoint.
And if you’re a restaurant owner wondering what makes him different? Simple: he treats every shoot like he’s cooking for family—with care, attention to detail, and a deep understanding that great food is about more than just what’s on the plate. It’s about the experience, the story, and the people behind it. That’s what Thomas captures in every shot.