Nitya Jain is an Austin & Seattle-based photographer and tabletop director specializing in food, drink, cookbooks & hospitality.

Sliced salmon sashimi garnished with edible flowers, thin slices of lime, and colorful sauce drizzles on a white plate with a gold rim, set on a colorful, patterned fabric background. Austin food photographer Nitya Jain.
A cocktail glass with yellow liquid and a garnish of peach slices, a bottle of Tito's Handmade Vodka, a jar of yellow liquid, a pear, and a sliced peach on a white marble surface against a textured beige wall.
Close-up of a stack of granola bars with peanut butter and jelly layers. Food Photographer Nitya Jain
Bottle of Empress Elderflower Rose Gin and a colorful cocktail, garnished with a dried lemon slice, in a stemmed glass with ice, against a beige-textured background. Beverage photography by Nitya Jain
A breakfast spread with two pink bowls of scrambled eggs mixed with vegetables, served with avocado slices, a slice of toasted bread, and a fork. A white plate of small diced roasted sweet potatoes, a cup of black coffee, a glass mug of herbal tea w
Hand with red nail polish holding a piece of dessert, possibly a brownie or layered cake, covered in chocolate sauce against a dark background. Food and Product Photographer Nitya Jain
Book cover for 'Dal Chawal' by Dal Chawal, featuring a bowl of dal and rice with hands holding it, set against an orange background, with additional text highlighting vegetarian Indian recipes.
Arrangement of organic chocolate chips, date sugar, date syrup, pomegranate halves, and small bowls of chocolate chips on a purple surface. Product photography by Nitya Jain
A glass of bright green juice with ice, garnished with a slice of lime and sprinkled with sesame seeds, set on a dark purple background. Beverage photography by Nitya Jain
Two cocktails on a green surface, one martini with lemon twist, one highball with lemon twist and green olive, red menu in the background. Beverage photography by Nitya Jain
A still life composition with a straw handbag, a yellow pitcher, two tomatoes, two pears one yellow and one brown, set on a yellow silky fabric backdrop. Product Photographer Nitya Jain
Various freshly baked savory pastries topped with herbs, placed on a wire cooling rack.
A round wooden table with three wooden chairs is placed in front of a green mountain landscape tapestry on the wall. Sunlight casts shadows over the table, and a wooden cabinet with a flower arrangement in a pink and white vase is set against the wal
Green iced matcha latte in a Starbucks cup on a stone with greenery and rocks in the background.
Woman sitting at a table with a glass of rosé wine, wearing a gray sweater and headband, indoors near curtains and wood paneling.
Close-up of mixed citrus fruit slices and blueberries frozen in ice cubes.
A narrow cobblestone street in a European city, lined with colorful buildings with balconies and a church bell tower in the background.
Close-up of a multilayered breakfast sandwich with fried egg, crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, tomato slices, and toasted bread.
A plate of food with French fries, a small container of dipping sauce, and a sliced steak topped with herbs on a green table. To the right, there is a martini glass with a cocktail garnished with a cherry on a cocktail stick. An amber-colored glass i
Close-up of uncooked, ridged pasta shells.
Halved grilled apricots topped with crumbled cheese, chopped pistachios, and drizzled with honey, arranged on parchment paper with a bowl of chopped pistachios and a wooden spoon nearby.
A young lion cub resting on a large piece of weathered driftwood with dry branches and foliage around, in a natural outdoor setting.
A street scene in Austin, Texas, featuring outdoor seating with red umbrellas, a mural of a person with a patriotic background that says 'Willie for Prez,' and a sign resembling a painter's palette. Editorial Photographer Nitya Jain for National Geog
Three blue bicycles with wicker baskets parked against a white wall, with shadow and greenery, including a lemon tree to the right.
A hand holding an anthurium flower with orange background
A plate of baked chicken topped with melted cheese, green onions, and sliced jalapeños.
Stacked scones with cream and strawberry jam, with some jam dripping down, on a wooden surface.
A glass of iced coffee with cream swirling inside, placed on a wooden surface with a blurred warm background.
Close-up view of various pieces of dark chocolate with different shapes and textures, some with grooves, and some spherical, arranged against a dark background.
Two scoops of chocolate ice cream with caramel syrup and cookie crumbles, against a black background.
Close-up of reddish-brown ground with visible tire tracks.
Various flavors of Madhu chocolate bars, decorative bowls of spices and ingredients, and a glass of tea or coffee on an orange table.
A colorful assortment of cocktails and bottles, garnished with citrus and berries, on a decorative tray with a green background.
Close-up of partially dipped lemon cookies with green and white icing, resting on a wire cooling rack.
Woman wearing a green apron and a floral headscarf eats a slice of bread in a kitchen with a pegboard wall filled with kitchen tools.
A green cocktail in a coupe glass with a garnish of kiwi slices, set on a white surface with a dark background.
A man sitting on a step in front of a closed green shutter, reading a newspaper.
Festive Christmas-themed table with candy, a vinyl record player, books, and decorations.
A white horse with gray spots resting its head on a wooden surface, wearing an orange halter, inside a dark stable.
A copper tray with assorted cookies and candies is placed on a blue and white floral tablecloth. Two hands, one with red nail polish, are reaching for the treats.
A woman with red lipstick and a yellow shirt holding a glazed, rib-shaped piece of barbecue meat close to her mouth and smiling with her tongue out.
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Stacked variety of cheeses with a pear and sage leaves on a pink salt block.
Close-up of a stack of three grilled cheese sandwiches with bacon and melted cheese, against a dark background.
A smiling woman with gray hair wearing a yellow headband and a black shirt with a leaf pattern, sitting at a table filled with baked bread and a bowl of fruit, in a modern kitchen with a gray tile backsplash.
Person stretching and pulling mozzarella cheese over a bowl.
Stack of cinnamon-sugar coated cookies on a wooden surface with a dark background.
Three colorful beverages on a golden tray: an orange drink, a green drink, and a yellow drink, set against a light textured background.
A hand lifting a ceramic lid from a glass container with hot tea, with steam rising against a dark background.
Close-up of honey dripping from a honey dipper against a black background.
A bowl of green sauce with topped fish, garnished with herbs, radish slices, and sliced spring onions, on a wooden table next to a glass of iced coffee.
Smiling woman in black shirt and gray apron standing in a kitchen with wooden shelves, a toaster oven, and decorative items in the background.
Cluster of ripe red tomatoes with water droplets on their surface, accompanied by green leaves.
A yellow boat floating on calm water near a sandy shoreline, with several boats anchored in the distance and a cloudy sky above.
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