Bright smiling woman in hijab holding a laptop in a modern kitchen with pastel tiles.

About Sadiyah

I’m Sadiyah, a Portland-based food photographer, recipe creator, and lover of all things cozy, colorful, and crave-worthy. I help food bloggers and brands build a visual library that actually looks like them, so you can stay consistent without burning out on lighting, props, and editing every single week.

Before this, I worked as a software engineer. That background still shows up in how I work today. I think in systems, so every project comes with a clear process from the first email to final delivery, and a gallery handed back to you exactly the way you’d want it organized if you’d built it yourself.

Whether I’m behind the camera for a client or in my own kitchen testing a recipe, the goal’s the same: make something that looks as good as it tastes, and make it look easy to do at home.

Picture the Plate actually started in 2021 as a food blog, a New Year’s resolution project after some encouragement from friends and family. It grew from there into the photography and content business it is now, but the blog is still very much alive. You’ll find a mix of easy weeknight recipes, weekend baking projects, and a few Somali classics mixed in alongside everything else I love to cook. If you want recipes more than services, that side of the site is all yours to browse.

These days I split my time between working with food bloggers who need a steady stream of content to stay consistent, and brands who want photography and video that fits their launch calendar instead of a one-off shoot. Either way, the goal’s the same: content that looks good, shows up on time, and takes one more thing off your plate.

I shoot on a Canon EOS R8, with a 50mm, 100mm macro, and 24-105mm for most projects.
I’m based in Portland, Oregon, and take on local and remote clients.
I tether in Capture One, edit in Lightroom, and cut short-form video in Adobe Premiere and Capcut.
Most projects start with a quick discovery call so I understand your brand and what you need before we lock in shoot dates.

Random Facts About Me

I’m a former software engineer turned full-time photographer and content creator.
I am a mom to two twin toddler boys.
Although I am from Somalia, like many other Somali diaspora kids, I have never stepped foot in my motherland. I hope to be able to one day!

FAQ

The beautiful Pacific Northwest, Portland Oregon to be exact.

I started the blog in 2021 and have grown from food blogging into full-time photography and content work for bloggers and brands.

A Canon EOS R8 as my primary camera and a Canon M50 for second-camera and behind-the-scenes work, with a 50mm, 100mm macro, and 24-105mm lens, plus a Godox continuous light and flash setup.

If you’d like to feature one of my images in a roundup or article, that’s welcome with proper credit and a link back to my site. For client work, image usage is part of what we agree on upfront.

I’m always excited to partner with brands, fellow creators, and food bloggers to bring fresh, well-made content to their audience. Whether it’s a single shoot, an ongoing monthly package, or a sponsored collaboration, I aim to bring the same care and consistency to every project. Shoot me an email at hello@picturetheplate.com

Email me at hello@picturetheplate.com or fill out my client intake form, and I’ll get back to you within a few business days.

Service Offerings

Content that looks as good as it tastes.

Custom packages and creative support for food bloggers and brands who want content that connects and converts.

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For Brands

Photography, video, and ongoing content built around your products and your launch calendar.

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Baked casserole with chicken, broccoli, and melted cheese in a skillet.

For Bloggers

Recreation packages and original content for the bloggers who need to show up consistently.