About Nina
Nina Palazzolo is a Washington, D.C.-based food photographer, event photographer, and visual storyteller specializing in restaurant, hospitality, and brand photography. She works with chefs, restaurants, hotels, and businesses to create imagery that captures not just what they do, but the experience behind it. Her work has been featured in Eater, Washingtonian, Thrillist, Forbes, and the Michelin Guide.
Known for her clean, vibrant style, Nina creates photography and video content that helps brands stand out across social media, websites, press campaigns, and marketing materials. From restaurant openings and menu launches to corporate events and editorial assignments, she focuses on creating authentic visuals that connect with audiences and reflect each client's unique story.
Since launching Vita Media in 2020, Nina has grown from a solo photographer into a trusted creative partner for businesses throughout Washington, D.C., New York City, and beyond. By combining photography, videography, and social media strategy, she provides a seamless content creation experience that helps brands stay consistent across every platform.
Whether she's photographing a chef's newest seasonal menu, covering a high-profile event, or producing content for a hospitality brand, Nina approaches every project with creativity, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of visual marketing. Her goal is simple: create images that not only look beautiful but also help businesses grow.
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 "Easily the best experience with a photographer to date! Nina is very talented at what she does. She is so responsive, easy to work with and FUN. I hired her to take my portrait pictures and OMG! There are just aren’t enough words to possibly describe how amazing each and every photo turned out. I cannot recommend her enough!!!! Can’t wait to work with her soon.”
— MH, Client“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