Linda Pugliese

Linda Pugliese, food, still life, and travel photographer in New York

Linda Pugliese is a photographer, director, and producer based in New York. Her work spans food, still life, travel, and lifestyle photography, with an aesthetic defined by natural light, tactile composition, and a strong sense of place. Her visual approach is rooted in storytelling and the ability to build atmosphere through the observation of light.

Background and working method

Raised on the Chesapeake Bay in Annapolis, Maryland, Pugliese developed an early appreciation for coastal textures, cool tones, and organic beauty. That aesthetic foundation is reflected in her compositions and in an instinctive command of light. Her curiosity about travel leads her to continually study how light moves and shifts, harnessing its fluidity to bring depth and atmosphere to her images.

In editorial projects, cookbooks, and commercial campaigns, she applies a refined visual sensibility and a strategic understanding of creative storytelling. Her clients value her ability to interpret creative direction and lead immersive, elevated visual narratives aligned with brand goals. She is known for her calm focus and collaborative spirit, navigating evolving needs with clarity and intention.

Clients and publications

Her clients and collaborations include Abrams, American Heritage Chocolate, Assouline, Brugal, Chronicle Books, Clarkson Potter, Coastal Living, Condé Nast Traveler, Delish, Dotdash Meredith, CookUnity, Dinnerly, Epicurious, Farrar, Straus & Giroux, Fujifilm, Hachette, Hearst, Hudsonville Ice Cream, KBS, M Booth, The Macallan, Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon, Martha Stewart Living & Weddings, The New York Times, People Magazine, Prevention, Random House, Saveur, Simon + Schuster, Situation Group, Southern Living, This Old House, The Wall Street Journal, and Union Sq & Co.

Projects and photo series

Her portfolio includes series and commissions such as Parchment, Bahia, Mrs. Keane, Recycling, Social Distance, Provençal, 68 Jay, Sugarcoated, Commissioned, Shell's Loft, Marley Spoon, Saveur, Kim Crawford Wines, Dinnerly, Condé Nast Traveler, Martha Stewart Books, Health Nut, Salad Freak, Piatti, Just Married, Healthyish, Jewish Sweets, Jewish Feasts, and Jewish Appetizers. She has also done motion work for Shutterstock and Taverne Agency.

Publications and mentions

Her work has appeared in outlets such as Men's Journal, with a selection of the best travel cameras for adventurers; Condé Nast Traveler, with a selection of favorite places to travel solo; Heritage Radio Network, on the program The Food Seen; and Yahoo Food, with a two-ingredient pasta dough recipe in three versions.