ADAM PEARSON BIO
ADAM PEARSON
FOOD STYLIST
ADAM PEARSON
“Hey Chat GPT, write a bio for Adam Pearson food stylist. Don’t forget to mention he lives in Long Beach, CA with his husband and their Great Dane Winnie.
Adam Pearson is a renowned food stylist with a passion for transforming culinary creations into visually captivating works of art. With a keen eye for detail and a deep appreciation for the aesthetic aspects of food presentation, Adam has made a significant mark in the culinary industry.
Honing his skills over years of dedicated practice and exploration, Adam’s journey into food styling began with a profound love for both cooking and art.
Adam’s approach to food styling goes beyond mere arrangement; he views each dish as a canvas, carefully considering colors, textures, and composition to create images that evoke emotion and inspire appetite. Whether it’s a decadent dessert, a savory entrée, or a refreshing beverage, Adam brings out the inherent beauty of each culinary creation, elevating it to new heights of visual appeal.
With a portfolio that spans various platforms including advertising, editorial, and social media, Adam has collaborated with top chefs, restaurants, food brands, and publications to showcase their offerings in the most enticing light. His work has graced the pages of prestigious magazines, cookbooks, and digital platforms, captivating audiences and driving engagement with his stunning imagery.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Adam is deeply committed to sharing his knowledge and expertise with aspiring food stylists and enthusiasts. Through workshops, tutorials, and online content, he empowers others to explore their creativity and develop their own unique approach to food styling.
In a world where visual presentation plays an increasingly crucial role in the culinary realm, Adam Pearson stands as a master of his craft, continually pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and inspiring others to see food not only as sustenance but as a work of art.
He lives in Long Beach, CA with his husband and their Great Dane Winnie.
Many images here have been created and photographed by my partner Matt Armendariz.”
72andSunny
Abrams
Applebee’s
Anthropologie
Ball Park Franks
Better Homes and Gardens
Bristol Farms
CB2
California Wine Institute
Chipotle
Chrissy Teigen
Clarkson Potter
Coke
Cook From Scratch
Cooking Channel
Crate and Barrel
Deutsch
Emeril Lagasse
Food Fanatics
Food Network
Food Network Magazine
Focal Press
Goop
Good Cooks
Grand Central Life & Style
HarperCollins
HMH
In-N-Out
Jenny Craig
Kitchen Toke
Kohl’s
LA Magazine
La Brea Bakery
Little, Brown and Company
Lucille’s
People Magazine
Panda Express
Quark
Rachael Ray Magazine
Roy’s
Simply Recipes
St. Martin's Griffin
Storey Publishing
Target
Ten Speed Press
US Foods
Vegetarian Times
Walmart
Wendy’s
Weber
What’s Gaby Cooking
Zankou Chicken
Zondervan
“With more than 15 years of work together, Adam still manages to surprise me with his creativity, flexibility and style. A hundred cookies but make them each look special? No problem. Brown side dish? Beautiful! Adam is one of the most collaborative food experts I’ve worked with, with an eye for detail and context that drives a visual story forward. Whether our project is for editorial, a digital app, social or an advertiser, Adam always brings the senses to life—somehow he matches colors, patterns, and textures with just the right ingredients, seasonality and a wink of fun and liveliness. What a joy to work with a food stylist who understands how to make food look stunningly delicious even while he beats a budget and delivers a smile.” - Debra Puchalla : SVP Digital @ Warner Bros. Discovery Food Network • Discovery • TLC • TRVL • Animal Planet Media
“Selfishly I want to tell you Adam Pearson is shit so I can keep him all to myself, but I can't. I've been working with Adam for nearly 16 years, the first half of that was intermittent and in the last half, it has been at least once per quarter. I consider him part of our team and my friend. I love him. I've been a creative director in the food space for over 23 years—and I know incredible talent when I see it. The first half of great food photography comes from the kitchen and working with folks who love a challenge, and are communicative, creative, nice, collaborative, fun, fast, and love their work. Adam is all of these things and more—did I mention how much I love him?!” - Joline Rivera : CEO Bite This Media
“I have had the privilege of partnering with Adam for several years, across varying brands and categories of creative.
Adam has styled dozens of Food Network National ads, developed culinary for, including styling hundreds of Food Network packaging shoots. Beyond Food Network, Adam’s styled dozens of private label projects for Kohl’s, categories such as seasonal candle fragrance labels, indoor and outdoor dining scenarios, to long lived in-store marketing signage.
Adam shines in so many other aspects of food styling where I feel others have yet to keep pace. Adam’s ability to manage time, people, and sheer quantity of food which always looks amazing, is refreshing. He’s also a stylist who knows light, where elements belong without direction. Adam is one of those people you can learn from, he sets the bar high, and I’m awestruck by his abilities.” -
Jeremy Jensen
Photo Art Director | Kohl’s inc.
