Self portrait of Amy Carson, in soft glowing light, wearing a playful lavender coat. Amy Carson in a San Diego based commercial photographer based specializing in food and drink, lifestyle, and hospitality.

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Amy Carson is a commercial and editorial photographer based in San Diego, working worldwide. She creates narrative-led imagery for food and beverage, lifestyle, and hospitality brands, with a visual style rooted in authenticity and a natural sense of place. Her images feel refined, yet lived-in, hugging the line between aspirational and attainable.

A Southern California native, Amy brings a global perspective shaped by years of solo travel and living abroad. She is a dual Italian citizen, fluent in Italian, and has lived in both Sicily and Rio de Janeiro—experiences that continue to inform her culturally rich, story-driven approach.

Some of Amy’s career highlights so far include shooting a cookbook, working with talented, high-profile chefs, and shooting several Michelin star restaurants for The LA Times.


Select Clients:

PepsiCo | JPMorganChase | Pecorino Romano PDO | Adagio Teas | Selefina Spices | California English x Richard Blais | Magnolia Kitchen | Longfellow Real Estate Partners | GLOW Kitchen

Publications:

The Los Angeles Times | Eater San Diego | The Infatuation | San Diego Magazine | San Diego Business Journal