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Robert Billington

ABOUT

Robert Billington is a food and drinks photographer and director based in London. Known for his bright and bold images, Robert largely shoots using flash to create a saturated and punchy body of work. Working with a talented team of home economists, drinks stylists and props stylists, Robert creates imagery which pushes the boundary between food and art. He is also one of the founders and in-house photographer at Pit Magazine, a journal for all things food and fire.

Recent clients include Sainsbury’s, Baileys, Harrods, Hellmann’s, Pernod Ricard, Future Noodles and Vogels to name a few.

Recent Work

ROBERT BILLINGTON / SAINSBURY’S TTD SUMMER

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Robert Billington was commissioned once again by the team at Wieden & Kennedy to shoot the latest campaign for Sainsbury’s Taste The Difference.

Full of punchy vibrant summer colours, Robert photographed the latest seasonal offerings from the Taste The Difference range including lemon illusion desert and whipped feta salad. Big thanks to the huge team at W&K especially powerhouse Rashel Tashchian. Food styling from Katie Giovanni and props styling from Alexander Breeze.

ROBERT BILLINGTON / GUARDIAN FEAST

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Robert Billington, a real foodie at heart, photographed Felicity Cloake’s delicious pasta primavera and Chelsea buns for Guardian Feast.

ROBERT BILLINGTON / THE PEPPERPOT DIARIES

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We’re pleased to present the latest cookbook project from Robert Billington, working with beloved TV chef and presenter, Andi Oliver.

Robert worked with the team at Hardie Grant to work on Andi’s debut cook book, The Pepperpot Diaries, which is a love to the food and people of the Caribbean. Thanks to the team incising Maxine Pedilam at Hardie Grant, food stylist Alex James Gray and props stylist Rachel Vere.

ROBERT BILLINGTON / SAINSBURY’S / DINE IN

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Robert Billington continues his work for Sainsbury’s, photographing their latest Dine In campaign.

Thanks to the great team, with Katie Giovanni on food styling and Alexander Breeze on props, for helping create some beautiful work.

ROBERT BILLINGTON / PINK LADY FOOD PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR / SHORTLIST

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We’re happy to announce that Robert Billington’s pictures were shortlisted for Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year in two categories – ‘Marks and Spencer Food Portraiture’ and ‘Production Paradise Previously Published’.

Big thanks to the judges and congratulations to Robert!

ROBERT BILLINGTON / SIMPLY COOK

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Robert Billington was commissioned by the lovely team at And Rising to shoot for Simply Cook.

Simply Cook provide do-at-home kits for beautiful recipes that are simple yet bound to impress. Huge thanks to the team that made it all happen!

Food Stylist: Laurie Perry / Props Stylist: Jade Gallagher

ROBERT BILLINGTON / SAINSBURY’S / JANUARY

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Robert Billington was once again commissioned by the team at Wieden & Kennedy to shoot for Sainsbury’s.

Featuring an array of healthy dishes, perfect for January, Robert created a bold and vibrant campaign where freshness and vibrancy were key words.

Food Stylist: Laurie Perry (represented by Garden) / Props Stylist: Alexander Breeze

ROBERT BILLINGTON / TACO BELL

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Robert Billington was commissioned to shoot the latest campaign from Taco Bell, featuring the 5 quid meal deal. 

With Laurie Perry (represented by Garden) on good styling, Robert created a fun and vibrant campaign with tacos, churros and all the trimmings!

 

ROBERT BILLINGTON / QUORN

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Robert Billington was recently commissioned by the team at adam&eveDDB to shoot a new campaign for Quorn. 

Featuring some of the brand’s best loved products, as well as some soon-to-be new favourites, Rob shot them in his trademark bright and punchy style. Here are the first few released, with food styling from Lola Faura.

 

ROBERT BILLINGTON / SAINSBURY’S TASTE THE DIFFERENCE / CHRISTMAS

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Robert Billington was recently commissioned to shoot the latest Christmas campaign for Sainsbury’s Taste The Difference range.

From mulled coder glazed gammon to cherry and almond panettone, Rob photographed the latest festive offerings. Big thanks to the team at W&K as always!

Food Stylist: Katie Giovanni / Drinks Stylist: Tara Garnell / Props Stylist: Alexander Breeze