Hello

Jo Murphy photographer smiling and winking at the camera while working on a laptop at a dining table. There are cameras, a phone, and glasses on the table, with a bright kitchen in the background.

I’m Jo, an award-winning food and lifestyle photographer with over 20 years’ experience capturing the quiet magic of food, through texture, light, and detail. I’ve photographed over 60 leading cookbooks and have had the privilege of collaborating with some of Ireland’s best food stylists, prop stylists, and Art Directors.

My work spans advertising, branding, packaging, books, and social media, helping businesses bring their food stories to life.

My approach combines a deep understanding of food culture and trends with a strong creative instinct, always aiming to create images that feel fresh, honest, and full of life.

  • 'Jo is a true artist with an incredible eye, but what makes her really special is how seamlessly she blends that creativity with the practical demands of commercial photography. Jo gets the brief, understands the pressures, and still manages to deliver work that feels fresh, thoughtful, and beautifully crafted every time. There’s no ego, no fuss—just someone who genuinely cares about making the work great.'

    Robin Murray

    Creative Director - Co Founder Nomos Productions

Who I work with…

Logo for BBDO Dublin with red background and white text
Black background with white text 'BCP' in a modern font.
Silhouette of a sheep with dotted line and the letters B B H underneath.
Bold black text reading 'BOYS+GIRLS' on a white background.
Logo with the letters G and H in bold, dark green font
Logo for DY advertising agency
Logo of Bord Bia, Irish Food Board, with green text on a white background.
DUNNES STORES logo in white text on a black background
Logo 'BROWN THOMAS' in black serif font on a white background.
Logo 'THE WESTBURY DUBLIN' in black font on a white background
Red background with white text reading 'Mesh' and a website URL 'www.meshdesign.ie'.
Blue geometric logo with concentric circles and stylized letter 'A' and 'G' inside.
Logo with the word 'droga' in blue lowercase letters and 'Dublin' in blue title case letters.
Design Works logo on a gray background with white and yellow text.