Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin bottle with two grapefruit garnish glasses, surrounded by blue smoke effect.

New York Drinks and Beverage Photographer.

Models socials whilst drinking beverages by new york drinks photographer Matthew Lloyd

lifestyle imagery for drinks and beverage companies, New York drinks photographer

Represented in Texas and California by Craftworks LA, Matthew Lloyd is a drinks photographer working with agencies and beverage brands across New York and internationally. His work combines the technical precision of liquid and product photography with a strong background in environmental portraiture and natural lifestyle storytelling.

Equally comfortable in studio or on location, Matthew produces everything from tightly controlled hero visuals to layered, reportage-style asset libraries. He is known for lighting complex scenes with subtlety, working efficiently in real-world environments, and creating imagery that feels cinematic, considered, and human.

Close up detail of a refreshing cocktail in a fancy glass, by new york drinks photographer Matthew Lloyd
still life product photography of a bottle of rum by new york drinks photographer Matthew Lloyd
A model holds a glass of whiskey in a sophisticated image by New York Drinks Photographer Matthew Lloyd
A model holds a glass of whiskey in a sophisticated image by New York Drinks Photographer Matthew Lloyd
A model holds a glass of whiskey in a sophisticated image by New York Drinks Photographer Matthew Lloyd
A model holds a glass of whiskey in a sophisticated image by New York Drinks Photographer Matthew Lloyd
grapes are poured into a waiting tractor during hte first harvest of the season, by new york drinks photographer Matthew Lloyd

Harvest time in Napa, telling the story of America’s food and drink producers. As a beverage photographer I work with clients ranging from the world’s biggest, to small family owned vineyards and farmers.

grapes are poured into a waiting tractor during hte first harvest of the season, by new york drinks photographer Matthew Lloyd
grapes are poured into a waiting tractor during hte first harvest of the season, by new york drinks photographer Matthew Lloyd
grapes are poured into a waiting tractor during hte first harvest of the season, by new york drinks photographer Matthew Lloyd

San Francisco drinks photographer Matthew Lloyd, represented in California by Craftworks LA - shooting drinks and beverage campaigns for clients ranging from the very biggest household names to family owned producers

a couple walk on the beach in Santa Barbara in this lifestyle image grapes are poured into a waiting tractor during hte first harvest of the season, by New York drinks photographer Matthew Lloyd
an advert for Coca Cola by grapes are poured into a waiting tractor during hte first harvest of the season, by los Angeles drinks photographer Matthew Lloyd

Matthew Lloyd offers drinks and beverage photography in New York City, combining technical expertise in liquid photography with a cinematic, lifestyle-led approach. His imagery places drinks in real-world context — with people, light, atmosphere, and story — creating work that resonates across advertising, social media, editorial, and packaging. From high-end spirits and craft distilleries to global beverage brands, he captures both the product and the world around it.

Equally comfortable working in studio or on location, Matthew produces everything from key visual campaigns to editorial-style brand libraries, ensuring consistency and mood across a wide range of assets. With a background in editorial photography and a focus on natural storytelling, his New York drinks photography reflects the city’s texture, energy, and individuality. Available for commissions throughout NYC and the wider East Coast.