About Nathaniel

My name is Nathaniel, an award-winning Chicago-based commercial food, product & lifestyle photographer/videographer, iced chai aficionado, learned home baker & person who stutters.

At the age of 18, I fell in love with the art of cooking/baking. At 19, I discovered a passion for photography. Six months later, while working through my undergrad, I started my food blog called TermiNatetor Kitchen.

​

After graduating college and moving to Chicago, I was tired of blogging and wanted to rebrand as a full-fledge photo and video company. So, in early 2019, I launched Captures By TK Photo & Film. 

​

Today, I work and collaborate with my clients to capture delicious moments through the lens of food, travel, and hospitality. 

With an additional 5 years of marketing experience under my belt,  I have a deep passion and understanding of creative content and how it can be best implemented across an omni-channel strategy.

Ready to dig in? 

​

AWARDS & FEATURES

Shortlisted // International Association of Culinary Professionals Food Photography & Styling Awards

​

75 Collection Winner // Foodelia International Food Photography Awards

​

Top 10 Food Photographers in Chicago // Giggster.com

​

The 13 Best Chicago Food Photographers // Peerspace.com

​

The 11 Best Lifestyle Photographers in Chicago // Peerspace.com

​

Fine Art Photography - Semifinalist //  Adobe Design Achievement Awards

​Top 10 Still Life Photography Sites (#3) // Feedspot.com

​

Top 50 Food Photography Sites (#20) // Feedspot.com 

​

Top 20 Image Class & Member Selection Award // Viewbug.com

PRESS

​

Feature //  St. Joseph-Ogden Daily

​

Interview //  The National Stuttering Association

​

Interview //  I am Consciously Curious Podcast

​

Interview // Twin Talks Pride Month Chats (IG Live)

​

Interview // The Beginner Photography Podcast

​

Interview //  Holy Whisk Blog - 'Let's Talk Flatlay in Food Photography'

Interview // The Road Jess Travelled Podcast

Interview // The Craft & Cluster Podcast 

Eight Things To Know When Starting Your New Brand in 2021

// Aurora University

​

Feature // FOLK Magazine - The Christmas Issue 2020

Interview // The Light-filled Morning Hour Podcast 

​

Interview & Cover Feature  // Beekman 1802 Almanac Magazine ​

​

Interview & Feature // EIU360​

​

Interview & Feature // Local Wolves Magazine 

​

Interview // The National Stuttering Association

​

SELECT CLIENTS