STYLING

Recipe development and food styling by Sophie Merkens.

Sometimes I don my recipe developer and food styling hat, in much more commercial settings. These creative collaborations are predominately produced in studio, with a team of talented folk, for commercial clients and content agencies.

This work has been published in Kia Ora magazine, the New Zealand Herald, Viva, New Zealand Woman’s Weekly, the Australian Women’s Weekly, as well as across numerous online campaigns (including 5+ A Day, Lee Kum Kee Australia and Fresh Media).

Chef/ Stylist: Sophie Merkens. Videographer/ Photographer: Shaun Maxton. Agency: Fresh

Chef/ Stylist: Sophie Merkens. Videographer/ Photographer: Shaun Maxton. Agency: Fresh

Chef/ Stylist: Sophie Merkens. Videographer/ Photographer: Shaun Maxton. Agency: Fresh

Chef/ Stylist: Sophie Merkens. Videographer/ Photographer: Shaun Maxton. Agency: Fresh

Chef/ Stylist: Sophie Merkens. Videographer/ Photographer: Shaun Maxton. Agency: Fresh

Chef/ Stylist: Sophie Merkens. Videographer/ Photographer: Shaun Maxton. Agency: Fresh

Chef/ Stylist: Sophie Merkens. Videographer/ Photographer: Shaun Maxton. Agency: Fresh

Recipe Developer/ Chef/ Stylist: Sophie Merkens. Photographer: Shaun Maxton. Agency: Fresh. Print media: The Australian Women’s Weekly.

Recipe Developer/ Chef/ Stylist: Sophie Merkens. Videographer: Shaun Maxton. Agency: Fresh.

Recipe Developer/ Chef/ Stylist: Sophie Merkens. Videographer/ Photographer: Shaun Maxton. Agency: Fresh

Recipe Developer/ Chef/ Stylist: Sophie Merkens. Videographer: Shaun Maxton. Agency: Fresh.

Recipe Developer/ Chef/ Stylist: Sophie Merkens. Videographer/ Photographer: Shaun Maxton. Agency: Fresh

Recipe Developer/ Chef/ Stylist: Sophie Merkens. Videographer/ Photographer: Shaun Maxton. Agency: Fresh

Stylist: Sophie Merkens. Director: Jay Wanakore. Camera Operator: Shaun Maxton. Client: Fresh

Recipe Developer/ Chef/ Stylist: Sophie Merkens. Videographer/ Photographer: Shaun Maxton. Agency: Fresh


Stylist: Sophie Merkens. Photographer: Shaun Maxton. Agency: Fresh. Client: Pams

Stylist: Sophie Merkens. Videographer: Shaun Maxton. Agency: Fresh. Client: New Zealand Venison. Collaboration: Naomi Toilalo

Recipe Developer/ Chef/ Stylist: Sophie Merkens. Videographer/ Photographer: Shaun Maxton. Agency: Fresh

Recipes & Photography: Sophie Merkens for MCD

Recipe development, food styling and photography: Sophie Merkens. Client: Motorhomes Caravans & Destinations.