STYLING
I style food and lifestyle imagery – from stills to TVCs, digital campaigns to cookbooks – working both in studio and on location.
Whether it’s food styling for a cookbook, set dressing in the art department on commercials, or working with a talented production team on international brand campaigns, I’m stoked to be part of projects that are both creative and collaborative.
My recipe development and food styling work has appeared in Kia Ora magazine, The New Zealand Herald, Viva, New Zealand Woman’s Weekly, The Australian Women’s Weekly, and in campaigns for 5+ A Day, Lee Kum Kee Australia, and Fresh Media. Scroll below for a taster.
Photographer & Stylist: Sophie Merkens. ‘Plant-Based Goodness’ cookbook
Photographer & Stylist: Sophie Merkens. ‘Plant-Based Goodness’ cookbook
Photographer & Stylist: Sophie Merkens. ‘Plant-Based Goodness’ cookbook
Photographer & Stylist: Sophie Merkens. ‘Plant-Based Goodness’ cookbook
Photographer & Stylist: Sophie Merkens. ‘Plant-Based Goodness’ cookbook
Photographer & Stylist: Sophie Merkens. ‘Plant-Based Goodness’ cookbook
Photographer & Stylist: Sophie Merkens. ‘Plant-Based Goodness’ cookbook
Photographer & Stylist: Sophie Merkens. ‘Plant-Based Goodness’ cookbook
Art Director: Sophie Merkens. Client: Video Buzz/ Comvita / Bocuse d’Or NZ
Chef/ Stylist: Sophie Merkens. Videographer/ Photographer: Shaun Maxton. Agency: Fresh
Chef/ Stylist: Sophie Merkens. Videographer/ Photographer: Shaun Maxton. Agency: Fresh
Chef/ Stylist: Sophie Merkens. Videographer/ Photographer: Shaun Maxton. Agency: Fresh
Chef/ Stylist: Sophie Merkens. Videographer/ Photographer: Shaun Maxton. Agency: Fresh
Chef/ Stylist: Sophie Merkens. Videographer/ Photographer: Shaun Maxton. Agency: Fresh
Chef/ Stylist: Sophie Merkens. Videographer/ Photographer: Shaun Maxton. Agency: Fresh
Chef/ Stylist: Sophie Merkens. Videographer/ Photographer: Shaun Maxton. Agency: Fresh
Recipe Developer/ Chef/ Stylist: Sophie Merkens. Photographer: Shaun Maxton. Agency: Fresh. Print media: The Australian Women’s Weekly.
Recipe Developer/ Chef/ Stylist: Sophie Merkens. Videographer: Shaun Maxton. Agency: Fresh.
Recipe Developer/ Chef/ Stylist: Sophie Merkens. Videographer/ Photographer: Shaun Maxton. Agency: Fresh
Recipe Developer/ Chef/ Stylist: Sophie Merkens. Videographer: Shaun Maxton. Agency: Fresh.
Recipe Developer/ Chef/ Stylist: Sophie Merkens. Videographer/ Photographer: Shaun Maxton. Agency: Fresh
Recipe Developer/ Chef/ Stylist: Sophie Merkens. Videographer/ Photographer: Shaun Maxton. Agency: Fresh
Stylist: Sophie Merkens. Director: Jay Wanakore. Camera Operator: Shaun Maxton. Client: Fresh
Recipe Developer/ Chef/ Stylist: Sophie Merkens. Videographer/ Photographer: Shaun Maxton. Agency: Fresh
Stylist: Sophie Merkens. Photographer: Shaun Maxton. Agency: Fresh. Client: Pams
Stylist: Sophie Merkens. Videographer: Shaun Maxton. Agency: Fresh. Client: New Zealand Venison. Collaboration: Naomi Toilalo
Recipe Developer/ Chef/ Stylist: Sophie Merkens. Videographer/ Photographer: Shaun Maxton. Agency: Fresh
Recipe Developer/ Photographer/ Stylist: Sophie Merkens. Client: Studio Butter/ Anchor
Recipe Developer/ Photographer/ Stylist: Sophie Merkens. Client: Studio Butter/ Anchor
Art Department/ Set Decorator: Sophie Merkens. Client: The Red Film Co Ltd.
Recipe Development/ Styling/ Photography: Sophie Merkens for MCD
Recipe Development/ Food Styling/ Photography: Sophie Merkens. Client: Motorhomes Caravans & Destinations.