Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago
Discover Jim’s passion for the world of food, from capturing incredible dishes from around the country to documenting the stories of chefs who innovate in their unique spaces.
Jim will explore the lighting and composition techniques he uses to bring out the best in his subjects, the reason he works with the Leica SL2, Leica Q2, and Leica M10 Monochrom cameras, and what inspires him to create.
Hosted by Leica Product Communication Specialist Nathan Kellum.
Originally recorded on June 29th, 2023
About the Featured Photographer
Jim Sullivan is a food and lifestyle photographer based in Southern California. He is a graduate of The Art Institute of California's Culinary Program and a self-taught photographer. He has directed and produced several short films under his production company, Soigne Films.
His work has a strong focus on the culinary field as well as portraiture and lifestyle. Jim has photographed several cookbooks. His latest “Asian Cuisine” was published in 2022. When not on location, he can be found at home cooking and spending time with his wife, daughter, and their little French Bulldog "Mochi". Jim will be leading two Food Photography workshops on location in Seattle and San Francisco with the Leica Akademie in October 2023.
Discover Jim’s passion for the world of food, from capturing incredible dishes from around the country to documenting the stories of chefs who innovate in their unique spaces.
Jim will explore the lighting and composition techniques he uses to bring out the best in his subjects, the reason he works with the Leica SL2, Leica Q2, and Leica M10 Monochrom cameras, and what inspires him to create.
Hosted by Leica Product Communication Specialist Nathan Kellum.
Originally recorded on June 29th, 2023
About the Featured Photographer
Jim Sullivan is a food and lifestyle photographer based in Southern California. He is a graduate of The Art Institute of California's Culinary Program and a self-taught photographer. He has directed and produced several short films under his production company, Soigne Films.
His work has a strong focus on the culinary field as well as portraiture and lifestyle. Jim has photographed several cookbooks. His latest “Asian Cuisine” was published in 2022. When not on location, he can be found at home cooking and spending time with his wife, daughter, and their little French Bulldog "Mochi". Jim will be leading two Food Photography workshops on location in Seattle and San Francisco with the Leica Akademie in October 2023.
