Some brands walk into the studio with a color palette you can spot from across the room — and Barefoot Coffee Co is one of them. From a golden caramel to a deep chocolate to that bright teal refresher, their drinks are their branding, which made their indoor studio session at MODE in Sioux Falls an absolute dream to photograph.
Here’s a look at the session, why a studio setting works so well for coffee and beverage brands, and the exact types of photos we made sure to capture so Barefoot Coffee Co walked away with a gallery they can use everywhere.
Why we shot in the studio
- Clean, consistent light from the first frame to the last, so every product photo matches — essential when a whole lineup needs to sit side by side on a menu or website
- A simple backdrop that makes the product the loudest thing in the photo (with drinks this colorful, that’s exactly what you want)
- Total control of the schedule — no weather, no crowds and no waiting
MODE’s bright, minimal space was the perfect fit for Barefoot’s clean, bold look.
What we photographed
The lineup, with a twist
Instead of a standard row of bottles on a counter, we turned the lineup into a moment: four hands, four signature flavors, raised in a “cheers” with the squeeze bottles. It shows the full range in a single frame — and it feels like a coffee run with your favorite people, which is the whole point of the brand.
Drinks straight to the camera
The heroes of the session: Barefoot Coffee Co’s canned drinks, held right up to the lens. The layered iced latte and the vivid teal refresher fill the frame while the team stays soft and smiling behind them. These are the images that stop the scroll — and they double beautifully as website headers, launch graphics, and social posts.
The lady behind the drinks
Products sell, but people connect. We mixed in relaxed headshot — coordinated black outfits, gold details, genuine laughs — so customers can put faces to the names behind the counter. A complete brand gallery always includes the humans, not just the product.
Details and action
Pour shots, drizzles, and hands-in-frame details round out the gallery and give a brand months of content variety from a single session: product stills for the website, action shots for Reels covers and Pinterest, team photos for “about” pages and press.
How a gallery like this gets used
One studio session gave Barefoot Coffee Co images for:
- Social media content (posts, Reels covers, Stories, Pinterest)
- Website hero images and product pages
- Menu and in-store signage
- New flavor launches and seasonal promotions
- Press, partnerships, and wholesale pitches
That’s the real value of brand photography — not one pretty photo, but a library that keeps working long after shoot day.
Planning your own coffee (or product) brand session?
A few tips from this shoot:
- Bring the full lineup. Every flavor, sauce, and size — variety is what turns one session into months of content.
- Coordinate outfits simply. Barefoot’s all-black looks with small gold accents kept every photo clean and on-brand without distracting from the drinks.
- Think in categories. Lineup, hero product, action, team, detail — five categories cover nearly everything your marketing will need.
- Choose the studio when color matters. If your product’s color is your brand, controlled studio light keeps it true.
Book a studio brand session in South Dakota
I’m Baylea, the photographer behind B’s Blueprints, and I photograph brands across the Sioux Falls and Brookings area including studio sessions at MODE. If your coffee shop, boutique, or small business needs photos that actually sell your product, I’d love to plan a session with you.
FAQ (for SEO — optional section, keep or delete)
Where was this coffee brand session photographed?
At MODE, an indoor studio in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Studio sessions are ideal for product and brand photography because the light and backdrop stay consistent across the whole gallery.
What should a coffee brand bring to a brand photoshoot?
The full drink/product lineup, any packaged goods and signage, simple coordinated outfits for the team, and a short list of where the photos will be used (website, menus, social) so the gallery is shot with those placements in mind.
Do you offer brand photography outside of Sioux Falls?
Yes — B’s Blueprints serves small businesses across the Brookings–Sioux Falls area of South Dakota, for studio product sessions, on-location brand shoots, and content days.
