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.
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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
16 on Center
Aberlour
Alpha Foods
Aspire Drinkware
Aunt Millie's Bread
Bartesian
Bon Vivant Cakes
Butter of Europe
Calphalon
Colavita Olive Oil
CookUnity
De Buyer
Eggland's Best Eggs
First Hospitality
Fresh Cravings Salsa
Garrett Popcorn
Godiva Chocolate
Kari-Out
La Brea Bakery
La Colombe Coffee
Lean Cuisine
Nestle Toll House
Nielsen-Massey Vanillas
Robert Mondavi Private Selection
Roti
Ruggable
Schmidt Brothers Cutlery
Silpat
St Pierre Bakery US
Tasty Bite
The Spice House
Thrive Market
Unsplash
USA Pan
Victoria Cast Iron
Visit Galena