Portrait of food photographer, food stylist and art director, Costas Millas, sat casually on some white stairs

Hi, I’m Costas

A LITTLE ABOUT ME

I’m a Food Photographer (and have awards for doing that)

I’m a Food Stylist (got awards for doing that too!)

I’m an Art Director (I believe in defining the ‘why’ before creating the ‘wow’)

I’m based in Derby in the UK Midlands (but can, and like to, venture out too)

I worked in branding and design for years (so know you'll need more than just pretty pictures)

I make a cracking cup of tea (and have a knack for knowing when one’s needed)

I have an infectious laugh (and it doesn’t take much to tickle me!)

I fill my cup wandering and pondering in art galleries (especially ones with a good café!)

I have more cookbooks than a bookshop (because food + photos + design = my kind of maths!)

I self-published my own book (which I am always happy to chew anyone’s ear off about)

I love a cream tea (and relish the cream first vs. jam first battle!)

CLIENTS

Honoured to collaborate with, and be trusted by:

Fortnum & Mason, Waitrose & Partners, Adobe, Nikon, Sheldon’s, George at Asda, Fratelli Beretta, Clean Eating Magazine and more.

WHY CHOOSE ME?

Yes, I can light and style food and make it look amazing. Lots of people can. But from the moment you share your first email, from the first few moments of a call we have together, my mind gets to work. Coming up with ideas for how to bring your brief to life, how to help solve your problem, how to create a concept that is going to wow you and your customer. Even before you see, or sign off, a quote, my mind is working. It’s what lights me up. Excites me. Scares me. Drives me… I CARE... A LOT.

It doesn’t matter if I am shooting a single image for you or coming up with a full campaign concept for a multi-day shoot. I want it to be amazing. To look incredible. For you to have a creative partner who gets you and wants the best for you. For you to have one less thing to worry about…

But enough about me! Let’s talk about YOU and your project.

Get in touch and let’s chat through on a call.

I’ll put the kettle on!

AWARDS

World Food Photography Awards

WINNER - Food Stylist Award 2025

RUNNER UP - Rising Star Award 2026

COMMENDED - Award For Innovation 2026

COMMENDED - Food Stylist Award 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2026

COMMENDED - Food Influencer Award 2022, 2025 and 2026

COMMENDED - Wine Photography Award 2025

COMMENDED - Food Portraiture Award 2024

COMMENDED - Cake Award 2024 and 2026

The British Photography Awards

WINNER - Food & Drink Photographer 2024

SHORTLISTED FINALIST - Food & Drink Photographer 2025

Production Paradise Spotlight Awards

SHORTLISTED FINALIST - Food & Drink Category 2024