Otto Strazds is a professional photographer based in Rīga, Latvia with 16 years of experience, on Pro Portfolio. Browse the portfolio below and get in touch directly.
Otto Strazds is a commercial photographer and the founder of SIA Eyeworks, which helps brands present themselves in a confident and authentic way. He specializes in advertising, food, and editorial photography, combining aesthetics with business acumen to create images that not only capture attention but also help drive sales.
From dishes at Michelin-starred restaurants to dynamic photo essays and meticulously crafted advertising campaigns—every project is executed with precision, storytelling, and the highest quality standards. The goal is simple: to create photographs that leave a lasting impression and work in the client’s favor.
Portfolio
Close-up of hands with intricate black geometric tattoos plating sliced strawberries in a white ceramic dish on a green plate, using a spoon over a stainless steel surface in a commercial food photography style.A man in a black long-sleeve shirt and trousers sits on a black leather barber chair by a large window, one leg crossed over the other with his foot resting on the sill. Soft natural daylight fills the scene, creating a calm studio portrait with a blurred outdoor view of trees and buildings behind him.Top-down food photography of a circular salmon tartare dish garnished with edible flowers, basil leaves, and orange segments, with a dark sauce in the center on a speckled dark surface.A chef with graying hair and beard wearing a white coat and black striped apron pours a thin stream of creamy liquid from a small carton into a metal cup held in his other hand. The indoor shot is lit softly, focusing on the action with a blurred teal and gray background, in a commercial culinary portrait style.A close-up food photograph of a layered chocolate cake with white frosting, topped with fresh strawberries dusted in powdered sugar and chocolate ganache dripping down the side, with one slice removed to reveal the interior layers on a white plate.Two men stand outside a building in daylight, one in a white button-up shirt leaning against a glass door and the other in a white chef coat with hands on hips. Behind them a stone wall displays a red Michelin 2023 plaque and a square sign reading 180°, with brickwork to the side.A close-up food photography shot shows a hand holding a spoon over a clear glass bowl emitting white vapor, with metal containers and another glass bowl nearby on a bright surface.Close-up overhead food photograph of a dessert topped with fresh red raspberries around a swirl of pale green pistachio cream garnished with crushed pistachio. The vibrant fruit and creamy frosting are sharply in focus against a dark, softly blurred background, in a commercial product style.A close-up food photograph of a dome-shaped dessert coated in fine white crumbs, topped with a small golden-brown meringue piece, resting on a dark surface with soft, moody lighting.Top-down food photograph of a white patterned plate with pan-seared fish, a green sauce, a small salad with dill and radish, fried bites and a white foam dollop, set on a textured light blue-gray surface. The image has a clean, minimalist commercial food styling with soft, even lighting.A close-up food photograph shows smoked salmon and halved boiled eggs topped with bright orange roe and microgreens on toasted bread, served on a white scalloped plate with soft, natural lighting.Top-down food photograph of an open-faced toast topped with smoked salmon, citrus segments, cream and microgreens, served on a white fluted ceramic plate against a textured gray surface. The cool-toned lighting gives a clean, elegant commercial food styling mood.Three golden-brown triangular pastries topped with black and white sesame seeds rest on a round wooden board, captured in a top-down food photography style.Top-down commercial food photograph of four koji cured scallops on a yellow seaweed espuma in a ceramic bowl with a dark green sauce, accompanied by a lime wedge on a mottled dark textured surface.A plated dish of white asparagus with chicken mousse and truffle velouté sits on a speckled ceramic bowl against a pink background, surrounded by whole black truffles in a commercial food photography style.Top-down commercial food photograph on a deep red background showing a white plate with a pink veal chop, asparagus, a dollop of puree and orange morel sauce, with seven morel mushrooms lined below. Text reads “05 WHITE VEAL CHOP young cabbage puree, asparagus, morel sauce” in white.A top-down food photograph shows a plated honey cake dessert with whipped sour cream, beeswax ice cream, and pollen sauce on a white bowl against a red background, with a honeycomb strip at the bottom and white graphic lines.
IKEA Food
Overhead flat lay of assorted plated meals and fresh ingredients arranged on a muted green surface. Multiple plates show steak salad, rice with curry, ribs with fries, avocado salad, and sides with edamame, potatoes and cauliflower, accompanied by drinks, lemon, cherry tomatoes, peppers and garlic.Overhead food photography showing a blue plate with glazed ribs, french fries, coleslaw, cherry tomatoes, and ketchup, alongside a dark bowl of sliced rare beef salad with greens, radishes, cucumber, and red onion, with partial dishes and a red drink visible around the edges.Top-down view of several plates of food arranged on a muted green surface, including steak salad, fries with meat, avocado salad, and a plate with dumplings, potatoes, edamame and berry sauce with a glass of red smoothie. Bright, clean commercial food photography style with vibrant colors and fresh ingredients.Slices of medium-rare steak seasoned with black pepper rest atop a bed of mixed greens, radishes, cherry tomatoes, and red onion in a dark bowl, captured in a close-up food photography style.A top-down food photograph shows a blue plate with barbecue-glazed ribs and French fries beside cherry tomatoes, and a dark bowl filled with a fresh salad of avocado slices, radish, cucumber, onion and greens. The styling is clean commercial food photography with bright lighting on a dark surface.A top-down food photograph shows a blue plate with boiled potatoes topped with dill, green edamame beans, glazed meatballs in brown sauce, and a dollop of red cranberry jam on a muted teal background.Top-down commercial food photograph of a white plate on a teal surface with meatballs in brown sauce, dill-topped baby potatoes, green edamame and a spoonful of red jam. Bright, clean lighting gives a fresh, appetizing product-style mood.Overhead food photography shows glazed ribs, golden fries, coleslaw, cherry tomatoes, and a small bowl of red sauce arranged on a blue plate against a muted teal background.
