Hi there! My name is Jem, an award-winning food photographer, food stylist, and recipe developer based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, but available worldwide.
I specialize in helping health, environmental, and social-centric food & beverage brands boost sales through scroll-stopping photos. I also work with homemade food and drinks, creating images that highlight the YUM factor, styled in a way that makes readers instantly crave the recipes.
My work has been featured in 20+ large international publications such as MSN, Huffpost, Chowhound, and Food Republic, to name a few. I also won awards such as the Foodelia International Food Photography Award in 2025 and other photography competitions, resulting in me being the top 8 food photographers in the Netherlands.
I was born and raised in Indonesia, attended high school in Singapore under a full scholarship, and moved to the Netherlands, initially for university. I worked as a data scientist before deciding that I only have one life and that it's time to do something that I'm actually obsessed with: food and drink photography that helps brands with an impact grow even further.
You can view the full list of my media features on my Media Mentions page here.
Every brand is unique, and I take pride in showcasing your products in a way that feels on-brand, engaging, and truly resonates with your audience.
Therefore, I match my services to your brand’s specific goals. Below are a few examples of what I offer, but I’d love to connect and explore ways to elevate your brand and product awareness that you would find most valuable!
Commercial Product Photography - for you to showcase your brand, boost sales, and create raving fans
Food Photography and Styling - styling and capturing delicious and irresistible photos that do justice to your recipes and tell stories that resonate deeply with your audience
Short Videos / GIFs / Stop Motion - with video demand being at its peak in history, I offer videography services to help your brand truly stand out
Recipe Development - creating 5-star rated recipes that highlight your products
More details about these services can be found on the Services page here.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me, either through the Contact Form or by e-mail at hello@jemantiri.com. You can also book a free discovery call below, as I would love to hear more about what you need and discuss how I can help!
Jem Mantiri - Rotterdam food photographer
Jem Mantiri - Dutch food and drink photographer
