Quick answer
Plan priority item photos, plating notes, crop requirements, and QR menu publishing status before the shoot.
What this template helps you do
Menu photos are operational assets, not just marketing assets. A shot list helps the team photograph the items that need visual support most and publish them consistently.
Best use case
Use it before a food photo shoot, menu redesign, seasonal launch, or digital menu refresh.
Menu photo shot list example
| Item | Priority | Plating note | Image need | Publish action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signature burger | High | Cut in half, sauce visible | Hero crop | Feature in mains |
| Vegan bowl | High | Show toppings separated | Square crop | Add dietary tag |
| Kids pasta | Medium | Simple plate, no garnish overload | Mobile crop | Add to kids section |
| Espresso martini | High | Foam and garnish clear | Vertical crop | Feature in drinks |
| Cheesecake | Medium | Fork bite and sauce | Dessert crop | Add dessert photo |
Before the photo shoot
Plan and publish menu photos
Choose priority items
Start with items that need more attention, explanation, or upsell support.
Write plating notes
Make the photographed item match what guests receive during service.
Shoot for mobile
Check that the dish reads clearly on a phone-sized screen.
Publish and monitor
Upload photos, then watch whether item views improve after the change.
Photograph what guests will receive
Over-styled photos can create disappointment. The best QR menu photo makes the actual dish easier to choose.
How this connects to your QR menu
Use FlipMenu to add photos to priority items and compare guest item views after the refresh. Photos can support menu engineering decisions when used intentionally.
Use the worksheet first, then publish the guest-facing result only after the manager review is complete. That keeps the digital menu useful without turning it into an unapproved operations notebook.