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Start With A Snack

Three blueberry muffins with blueberries in paper liners, three hexagonal white plates, and a maple blueberry muffin protein bar with visible nuts and berries, all set against a plain background.
A cup of coffee, a chocolate protein bar, a small bowl of coffee beans, and a stack of cookies with ice cream on top on a marble surface.
A collage featuring a raspberry donut with white icing and red sprinkles, a pink raspberry ice cream with fresh raspberries, a raspberry protein bar labeled 'Starshley S+Honey', and small caramel-colored candies, all set against a brown background.
A coconut cut in half, a chocolate protein bar, and a stack of coconut-filled chocolates on a white surface in front of a neutral background.
Three dessert balls on forks and a bunch of raspberries against a brown background.

Client: Stars + Honey

Chashiey Collagen Protein Bar, Cacao Salt Caramel Peanut flavor, with a box and wrapper on a wooden surface, two spoons on top with caramel dripping.
Woman with curly hair wearing headphones and a brown jacket, holding a box of salted caramel peanut chocolates, sitting on a couch.
A waffle cone filled with pink ice cream, topped with three chocolate brownies and a cherry on top.
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Close-up of light brown, creamy peanut butter with smooth texture and small specks of ground peanuts.
A young woman with long, curly hair is taking a bite of a snack bar and smiling, with a dark background and kitchen cabinets visible behind her.
Assorted gourmet chocolates and candies arranged on stone surfaces and a bowl, with a neutral background
Stack of dark chocolate, bunch of red cherries, and a waffle cone
Stack of four layered chocolate dessert bars topped with a cherry, with additional cherries and chocolate pieces beside a beige stone block.
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The image shows a collagen protein bar surrounded by waffle cones, chunks of cherry chocolate, and red cherries arranged against a dark background.
A white plate filled with blueberry muffins and small blueberry muffin bites, with a blue protein bar labeled 'StarsHine' and 'Maple Blueberry Muffin' in the center.
A row of cookies topped with a scoop of cookies and cream ice cream, with a snack bar labeled 'Cookies and Cream' above the ice cream.
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Your ingredients matter

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Smiley Face Media transforms food into irresistible stories that sell. Combining Los Angeles-caliber production values with deep Midwest know-how, we create food photography, videography, and marketing that make your menu, product, or brand the obvious choice for hungry customers.

Proof in results

  • Higher average order value and repeat orders from appetizing product presentation

  • Increased engagement and CTRs on social with short-form video hooks

  • Faster sell-through for new menu items and product launches

Ready to make food that stops thumbs and opens wallets? Contact Smiley Face Media to book a consultation and see a custom plan with sample storyboards, timelines, and ROI estimates. We bring the craft of LA and the sensibility of Indiana to your next culinary campaign.

    • LA production standards, Indiana roots: You get cinematic lighting, artful styling, and production discipline without coastal price tags or logistical headaches.

    • Culinary-first approach: We collaborate with chefs, stylists, and food scientists to present dishes that look as good on camera as they taste.

    • Platform-smart content: Every asset is created with placement in mind—Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, web, email, delivery apps—so your content performs where customers shop.

    • Conversion-focused: We don’t just make pretty pictures. We craft visual narratives and calls-to-action proven to increase reservations, online orders, pre-sales, and retail sales.

    • Full-service production: Concepting, recipe testing, food styling, photography, video, editing, caption and ad copy, distribution strategy—we handle the whole pipeline.

    • Restaurants and cafes wanting to fill tables and increase takeout

    • Food brands and packaged goods launching products or scaling sales

    • Catering companies and culinary events seeking premium promo content

    • Hospitality and tourism businesses showcasing dining experiences

    • Discovery: Understand your goals, audience, and brand voice.

    • Creative Brief & Direction: Moodboards, shot lists, and brand guidelines aligned to objectives.

    • Concept: Creative scripts, shot lists, and mood boards aligned to performance objectives.

    • Production: Professional studio or on-location shoot with top-tier crew and stylists.

    • Delivery: Platform-ready assets, captions, and a distribution plan with guidance for rollout.

    • Optimize: Ongoing testing and iteration to scale what converts.

  • You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.

    • LA-trained creative pedigree, delivered with Midwest reliability.

    • Production-ready deliverables: color-managed, print-ready files and broadcast-quality video.

    • End-to-end service: concept, art direction, styling, production, post, and marketing strategy — one team handling the whole pipeline.

    • Results-focused: We design assets to sell — optimized for menus, e-commerce, retail listings, social, and ad platforms.

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We specialize in photography, videography, marketing, branding, and packaging design that make your food irresistible — on plate, on shelf, and on screen.

What we do for you

  • Food Photography: High-impact, print-ready stills that showcase texture, color, and appetite appeal. Styled for menus, websites, social, and packaging with consistent lighting and attention to edible detail.

  • Cinematic Videography: Short-form social reels, hero brand films, and product close-ups shot and edited for maximum engagement. We craft pacing, sound design, and motion that highlight taste, ritual, and desire.

  • Branding & Packaging Design: Strategic identity systems that translate flavor and story into logos, color systems, typography, and dielines. We design packaging that sells on-shelf and converts online.

  • Marketing & Campaign Strategy: Integrated campaigns built to drive awareness and sales. We develop content calendars, platform-tailored assets, paid social creative, and conversion-focused landing visuals.

  • Menu & Collateral Design: Cohesive printed and digital menus, labels, POS, and promotional materials designed for clarity and appetite appeal.

Cohesive packages that work together

  • Menu & Launch Package: Menu design + print-ready photography + hero launch video. Ideal for restaurants and cafes opening or relaunching.

  • Retail Shelf Package: Packaging design + product photography + lifestyle hero video. Includes dielines, print-ready art, and on-shelf mockups for buyers and retailers.

  • Social Growth Package: Weekly short-form videos + styled stills + content calendar + paid creative assets. Built to increase followers, engagement, and direct sales.

  • Full Brand Refresh: Brand identity + packaging + hero photography + brand film + rollout strategy. Everything needed to reposition and scale.

Ready to make people taste your brand? We’ll propose a focused package and sample creative outline that gets your food noticed, remembered, and bought.

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A close-up of several orange pumpkins with green stems, some slightly larger and irregularly shaped, with a dark background.
Close-up of a baked dish with cherry tomatoes, chopped herbs, seeds, and sauce.
A bowl of loaded nachos topped with seasoned ground beef, onions, cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream, with a slice of pizza and a glass of beer in the background. 
Leave No Crumbs
A young woman with long blonde hair is sitting at a table in a restaurant, smiling as she reaches for a tray of food containing a burger and fries, with sunlight coming through the window behind her.
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A close-up of a cheeseburger with a knife stabbing through the top bun, accompanied by a side of French fries on a black plate.
A bowl of spaghetti pasta with cooked shrimp, garnished with chopped green herbs and grated cheese.
A piece of peanut butter pie with chocolate drizzle on a checkered wooden cutting board, partially framed by green leaves.
A chocolate chip cookie bar on a wooden chessboard.
Close-up of fried chicken pieces with a small container of dipping sauce.
A variety of alcoholic drinks including a glass of orange cocktail with a lemon wedge, a glass of dark stout beer with foam, and a glass of orange-colored cocktail with a lime wedge, along with a plate of loaded fries topped with a fried egg and green onions, on a dark wooden table.
A cheeseburger with bacon and mustard, served with French fries and a side of ketchup on a metal tray.
Close-up of a breakfast dish with a fried egg and cheesy, saucy food topped with chopped green onions.
Cluster of cherry tomatoes in various stages of ripeness, hanging from a vine among green leaves.
A pepperoni and black olive pizza on a dark round platter with tomato slices, basil leaves, and sliced jalapenos nearby.
A close-up of a gourmet burger with lettuce, tomato, bacon, pickles, and sauce, with a knife stabbed through the top bun, served with potato chips on a plate in front of a brick wall background.
A bowl of green soup garnished with a line of red pepper flakes and a small piece of leafy greens.
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Fried fish sandwich with lettuce in a bun, served with a side of French fries on a dark surface.
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