A Food Photographer Shares His Favorite Photos

Daniel Krieger

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You’ve probably seen Daniel Krieger’s food photography somewhere—especially if you’re a reader of Eater or The New York Times.

What began as an opportunity to borrow his mom’s Coolpix point-and-shoot when Krieger first moved to New York City has become a way of life for the photographer. “I would take the camera with me on the subway and take photos as I walked around the streets,” he says. “My first little gig was for the Brooklyn Paper and they started sending me out on assignments to cover local restaurants.”

Since that first gig, Krieger has spent 10 years shooting weddings, speaking at conferences, and photographing for publications around the world. He even shoots the occasional cookbook. “The editorial stuff is really how I began,” Krieger shares. “That's a good way to train yourself. You're shooting on location, and moving around a lot—you're on the fly. You've got quick deadlines. It really prepares you.”

Want to see Krieger’s favorite photos he’s taken? It’s your lucky day.

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Grød Restaurant in Copenhagen

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Freds at Barneys New York

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Oysters in Brooklyn

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Bobby's Burger Palace

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Breakfast in Turkey

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Blue Hill Restaurant in New York City

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Lunch in Troy, New York

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Black Seed Bagels in New York City

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Bill Murray Bartending at 21 Greenpoint in Brooklyn

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Bemelmans in New York City

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Salvation Burger in New York City

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Tsukiji Fish Market in Japan

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Burger & Barrel in New York City

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Ivan Ramen in New York City

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Pizza in Rome

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Trick Dog in San Francisco

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Isaac Toups in New Orleans

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Maison Premiere in Brooklyn

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Wo Hop Cit in New York City

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A Raspberry Cocktail

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St. Mazie in Brooklyn

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A Food Photographer Shares His Favorite Photos

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Grød Restaurant in Copenhagen

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Freds at Barneys New York

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Oysters in Brooklyn

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Bobby's Burger Palace

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Breakfast in Turkey

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Blue Hill Restaurant in New York City

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Lunch in Troy, New York

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Black Seed Bagels in New York City

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Bill Murray Bartending at 21 Greenpoint in Brooklyn

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Bemelmans in New York City

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Salvation Burger in New York City

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Tsukiji Fish Market in Japan

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Burger & Barrel in New York City

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Ivan Ramen in New York City

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Pizza in Rome

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Trick Dog in San Francisco

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Isaac Toups in New Orleans

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Maison Premiere in Brooklyn

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Wo Hop Cit in New York City

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A Raspberry Cocktail

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St. Mazie in Brooklyn

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