24-hour turnaround
Food Photographer in Christchurch for Hospitality Businesses
Google Reviews 5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 Reviews • Excellent
Hotels, Restaurants, Cafes, Catering Businesses, Bakeries, Pubs, Wineries, Foodtrucks, Bistros, Takeaways, Accommodation Providers, Breweries etc...


























From small to large budgets, from a few images to a whole series, I will make it work for you. Let’s chat
• food photos
• drink, cocktail photos
• customer interactions
• action shots
• kitchen operations
• outdoor shots
• interior scenes and
• behind-the-scenes
Get photos that your business can use for years for marketing.
Hi, I am Shopi from Christchurch. I specialise in hospitality photography.
I can shoot any business content you have in mind.
Let’s chat
Posted on Hamish KeenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing Photo's from Shopi! THANKS We made contact with Shopi, for some photos of our outside area. He was great to deal with, very professional from the first phone call. He took time to understand what we were trying to achieve, He add advice & feedback & we created a plan of attack for our photo shoot. He nail it. He had great fun on the evening of the photo shoot. Shopi, made every one feel very conformable and YES we will be working with Shopi again. Thanks mate, Great Job!Posted on Manu RestaurantTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We recently worked with Shopi from HospoSnaps for a photoshoot at Manu Restaurant, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. His professionalism, creativity, and eye for detail were outstanding from start to finish. He understood our brand perfectly and captured the essence of our restaurant — the atmosphere, the colours, the energy, and the heart of what we do. The shoot was easy, efficient, and enjoyable, and the final images have already made such a positive impact on our marketing. If you’re looking for someone who is not only talented but also genuinely great to work with, we highly recommend Shopi from HospoSnaps. An incredible experience from beginning to end.Posted on Daniel MalcolmTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Shopi has been amazing to work with! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a photographer who will go above and beyond. Very patient and forgiving of a small business thats short of time and needing an urgent turnaround. Great iniative and blew us away with the finished result.Posted on sukhwinder sidhuTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend Shopi for a photoshoot! He took some great pictures, was very flexible with timing, and accommodating with requests. All at a very reasonable price. Thank youPosted on Welles & GoodTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommended!Posted on MadzTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We recently worked with Shopi for a recent website shoot for Peter Timbs Meats, and the experience was fantastic from start to finish. He was professional, approachable, and incredibly efficient—everything ran smoothly and on time, which made the process stress-free and enjoyable. Shopi provided multiple options for me to choose from to make sure I got exactly what I envisioned. Would gladly work with him again.Posted on Dan RoosTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We’re excited to give a big shoutout to our photographer, Shopi Shopi has been working with us here at CBK Ferrymead, capturing both our venue and our menu — and we’re thrilled to say we’ll be working together on a permanent basis going forward. What makes Shopi stand out is the effort they put into truly understanding the message we want to portray through our imagery. The result? Professional, stunning photos that showcase the heart of CBK and help us connect with our community. Shopi’s work has already played a huge role in helping us generate more business by sharing our story and atmosphere visually — and we couldn’t recommend them highly enough. Thank you, Shopi, for being part of the CBK family and helping us bring our vision to life!Posted on Jay Madgwick-PammentTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Shopi has helped us with our new product photography for our website/ads and even was our event photographer on the day for Southern Spice (the largest spice festival in the South Island). The results he produces are extremely good and he has gone above and beyond our expectations. I highly recommend him, especially if you're a product based company. You can view our website to see the work he has done for us.Posted on Annamaria BertaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had the pleasure of working with Shopi for quite some time, and I can honestly say that his work is exceptional. He was responsible for product photography, website content, and creative design for my advertisements, and he consistently exceeded my expectations. His eye for detail and creativity truly brought my brand to life, capturing the essence of my products beautifully. Not only is he incredibly talented, but he is also easy to work with and always open to feedback, making the entire process seamless and enjoyable. If you're looking for top-notch photography and design services, I highly recommend Shopi.
Why Choose My Photography Services?
I am not just a photographer who “shoots hospo.”
I have spent over a decade working in NZ hospo while becoming photographer.
I can help you with the following services
Photos you get will be perfect for
• Social media content
• Website visuals
• Marketing materials
• Menu presentations
What you can expect
Step by step: How are you getting photos from me?
- You message me
- I will call you back
- We schedule a meeting & I visit
- My second visit will be the shooting
- I process the images
- The next day, you receive a download link.
No hourly charges or hidden fees. Not happy? I will refund 100% of what you paid.
Pricing? I am not on the high-end except with quality.
PLEASE NOTE! Every photography session is fully customised to your requirements and business. Contact me for a quote. Click here to call me!
If you’re not happy with the photos you receive, no worries. I’ll refund you 100%, no questions asked.
24 hrs turnaround
No hourly charge
100% Money-back guarantee
24 hrs turnaround
No hourly charge
100% Money-back guarantee
Find the best pricing plan for your business needs
Essential Photography Package
4-8 hours long job
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One-off occasion
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You select, we process.
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Fully edited photos
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Get a downloadable link
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24 hrs turnover
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extra images $25 / pc
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Ideal for: Small businesses needing a quick, professional photo shoot.
Standard Photography Package
4-8 hours long job
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One-off occasion
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You select, we process.
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Fully edited photos
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Get a downloadable link
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24 hrs turnover
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extra images $25 / pc
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Ideal for: Medium-sized businesses looking to update their online presence.
Premium Photography Package
4-8 hours long job
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One-off occasion
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You select, we process.
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Fully edited photos
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Get a downloadable link
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24 hrs turnover
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extra images $25 / pc
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Ideal for: Businesses needing detailed marketing materials capturing all aspects of the business.
People choose the "Standard Package" in most cases.
The average cost ranges between $300-$970.
Quick Mini Session
2 hours long job
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24-hour turnaround
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extra images $25 / pc
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Do you only need a handful of photos?
Standard Package
2-4 hours long job
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24-hour turnaround
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extra images $25 / pc
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About a month worth of content.
Full Photo Session
4-8 hours long job
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24-hour turnaround
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extra images $25 / pc
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Year's worth of photo content
I take mood photos of your business for your website, social media, or webshop. I am a Business Photographer working mainly in Hospo.
Shopi Soponyai
Not sure if it’s worth it?
Your photos are the first thing people see. Might as well make them good.
Flexibility
I will make it work to fit your schedule, special requests.
Fast Delivery
High-quality images in 24 hrs. No extra charge.
Custom Photos
Get stock photo-style images tailored to your marketing needs.
Areas I Serve in Christchurch
At HospoSnaps I serve all areas of Christchurch, providing professional food photography and hospitality photography services to restaurants, cafés, and bars across the city and in a 50km radius around Christchurch.
Whether you’re in Christchurch Central, Riccarton, Sumner, Rolleston, Lyttelton or Rangiora I’m here to capture the heart and soul of your hotel, restaurant or cafe business.












Do you have a project in mind?
Get in touch with me, Shopi.




