Hi, I’m Nina
I’m a photographer, videographer, and the founder of Vita Media, based in the Washington, DC area. I specialize in food, hospitality, and event photography, with a background in social media management that informs how I approach every shoot.
My focus is on understanding your brand and knowing how to bring out its best. The lighting, composition, and editing should all feel true to your business. A neighborhood restaurant, a hotel bar, and a corporate event each have their own personality, and that should come through in the images.
Working closely with restaurants and businesses has taught me to look beyond the obvious shot. It’s the texture of a dish, the feeling of a room, and the interactions that make people feel welcome. I pay attention to those details because they help someone understand what makes your business worth experiencing.
I also understand how that content needs to work across your website, social media, press, and marketing. My goal is to give you photographs and videos that feel like you and make you proud to share your business.
My photography has been featured in Eater, Food & Wine, DC Modern Luxury, Washingtonian, Thrillist, Forbes, and the Michelin Guide.
Let’s show people what makes your business yours.
What People Are Saying
"Nina is amazing! We were referred to Nina by a colleague for a photo shoot for our new Brewery Concept. Nina and I spoke about the emotion and feeling I wanted to evoke from the photos; moreover, paint the picture of the open & loving community of Oakton, VA. She arrived with talented models and quickly took charge in organizing the environment! I HIGHLY recommend Nina... Her camera is magic!"
— Owner, Settle Down Easy Brewery “We have tried other photographers, and they have not worked. Nina perfectly captured what The Riggsby is and what we are looking for. And she was great to work with. Now that I know how efficient she is, next shoot we can do much more”
“Nina was a joy to work with! She was super flexible, professional, and communicative. She made sure the food looked delicious and appetizing in every shot. We were thrilled with how our photos turned out, and we will definitely be using her again. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a food photographer!”
— Social Media Manager, Whino