Marta Grabowska
Cheering you on to create food photos you’re proud of!
I help food photographers, food content creators and passionate foodies find confidence in food photography and Lightroom.
Without overwhelm, fancy gear, or burnout.
And I’d love to help you too.
Oh hey there and welcome to Foods by Marta. The place where food photography finally feels exciting. Not exhausting.
I know how frustrating it feels to second-guess every photo, spend hours fighting with Lightroom, or wonder if you’ll ever “find your style.” I’ve been there too. And I also know you’re here because you want more. You want to create photos that feel like you. Not copycats of someone else’s style. Not overwhelming, expensive, or overcomplicated setups. Just authentic food visuals that reflect your passion and creativity.
That’s why I created Foods by Marta. I left a demanding corporate career in 2020 to build a more meaningful life and put my energy into what truly mattered to me: food, creativity, and time with the people I love (including my dog, Rusty 🐶).
Along the way, as I created tens of thousands of images for hundreds of client and personal shoots, I developed workflows and Lightroom systems that made food photography easy, sustainable, and fun. And now I teach them to others.
Everything I share is driven by my values: creativity, authenticity, accessibility, and support. Around here, there’s no gatekeeping. Just proven methods, Lightroom clarity, and encouragement every step of the way.
My mission? To help you take food photos you’re proud of and edit in Lightroom without losing time, joy, or your creative spark.
What camera do you use?
Canon EOS 5d Mark IV
Favourite lens?
Without a doubt, my macro 100 mm f/2.8 L IS USM.
Is all the food real?
Sure it is! From the smallest crumble to the biggest portion, everything you see on my photos is edible. Car engine oil or hair conditioner hacks don’t happen in my studio!
What happens with the food after the photoshoot?
We eat it all! I make sure to eat all the food that I touched, anything untouched goes in a tupperware container and stays for dinner or travels to our family and friends.
What's your favourite food to shoot?
Desserts. It’s where my passion for food photography started and it always reminds me of both of my grandmas and my mum!
Here’s what makes Foods by Marta different:
✨ Made for Food Creators
My workflows are built from 5+ years as a working food photographer, photographing hundreds of recipes. I know the challenges of shooting in small spaces, working with limited gear, and keeping creativity alive while balancing real life.
✨ Recognized by Adobe
My editing style was recognized by Adobe, with one of my images featured on the Lightroom homepage and my workflow shared within the app multiple times. But more than accolades, what matters most is how I translate Lightroom into something you can understand and actually enjoy using.
✨ Workflows that make space for life
Photography doesn’t have to take over your schedule [or your sanity]. I’ll teach you simple, sustainable systems so you can create confidently, stay on track, and still have energy for the people and moments that matter most.
Because at the end of the day, food photography isn’t just about pretty pictures.
It’s about feeling proud, confident, and creatively alive. And I’m here to cheer you on every step of the way.
As seen on...
Adobe Deutschland – Lightoom Edits Discovered – Food
Lucie Beck – Behind the Scenes with Marta Grabowska
Get in touch!
Drop me a line [or two!] if you want to work together, or just say hi and chat about food photography.
