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Portfolio of Hein van Tonder – Food Photographer in Abu Dhabi

Photographer and Stylist, Hein van Tonder is a native South African specialising in food, drink, and interior photography. With a wealth of experience of almost a decade, he has had the privilege of collaborating with global brands such as Nespresso, Spinneys, Four Seasons Abu Dhabi, One & Only, The Lana by Dorchester, Bab Al Nojoum, Villa Mamas, Lavazza, Conde Nast Traveller and Lindt to name a few. 

His journey in the culinary arts has been one of creative exploration and relentless pursuit of excellence. Through his lens, Hein has crafted captivating imagery that not only garner attention but also tells compelling stories.

Winner in 2024, 2023 & 2017 at the global Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year competition and awarded Highly Commended in 2020, 2019, 2016 and 2015, it was the 9th time van Tonder has been a finalist in this world-respected food photography competition, being shortlisted each year since 2015. In December 2019 he won Food Photographer of the Year in the Admired in Africa awards.

His work includes commercial and editorial photography and videography, recipe development, creative direction, cooking in the kitchen and global tasting of all things food, lifestyle and interiors, always contributing to and featuring his work across popular magazines, cookbooks, blogs, websites and social media accounts for clients across the globe.

His popular blog and Instagram account Heinstirred, features inspiring, easy to make at home recipes, delicious food photography images and reels and insider details on exciting foodie destinations across the world.

Freelancing in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Hein is available to produce captivating visuals that will resonate with your audience.

CONTACT DETAILS :

+971 (0) 585904708 (United Arab Emirates)
EMAIL hein@heinstirred.com
INSTAGRAM @heinstirred

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Clients:
  • Lavazza (UAE)
  • Ethara – Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix
  • The Lana Hotel by Dorchester, Dubai
  • Nespresso (Middle East & Africa)
  • Ergon Abu Dhabi
  • Villa Mamas Abu Dhabi
  • Deliveroo (UAE)
  • Riviera by Jean Imbert
  • One & Only Cape Town
  • Radisson Group South Africa
  • Spinneys (UAE)
  • Nobu Cape Town
  • Aldi (Germany)
  • Quaker Oats (UK)
  • Pink Lady® Apples
  • Blue Ribbon Squares & Bread (Premier Foods)
  • Sauce Capital (UAE)
  • Tintswalo Atlantic
  • Lindt
  • Majeka House
  • La Petit Ferme
  • La Motte Wine Estate
  • Rust en Vrede Wine Estate
  • Food and Home Entertaining
  • Burda Media (Germany)
  • House and Leisure Magazine
  • Uber Eats
  • Santa Maria AB (Sweden)
  • Lanzerac Wine Estate
  • Kunjani Wines
  • AMC Cookware
  • Stork Bake
  • Cara Saven Wall Design
  • Sunday Times Food Weekly
  • Taste Magazine
  • Robertson’s Spices
  • Elle Decoration
  • NB Publishers
  • Vondeling Wine Estate
  • The Kove Collection
  • The Grand Cafe
  • Manley Communications
  • Spill Communications
  • Checkers

Featured:

  • Huffington Post USA, Canada and UK
  • Condé Nast Traveller Magazine
  • Delicious Australia
  • Harpers Bazaar Japan
  • Elle Decor
  • House & Leisure
  • food52.com
  • food24.com
  • Buzzfeed
  • The Kitchn
  • brit.co
  • feedfeed.info

Awards:

Images Purchasing and Usage:
    • The majority of photographs and recipes are for sale at StockFood.
    • This blog and its content is the property of Hein van Tonder of heinstirred.com and may not be reproduced in any form whatsoever without prior permission from the owner or subject to sale via StockFood.

Contact Details :

+971 (0) 585904708 (United Arab Emirates)
EMAIL hein@heinstirred.com
INSTAGRAM @heinstirred

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