Jeni Afuso is an editorial and commercial photographer specializing in lifestyle, interiors, and product photography, known for her meticulous eye for detail and design. Raised in Los Angeles and having lived in Japan, Jeni’s diverse cultural background enriches her storytelling and enhances her ability to capture the essence of each project. She collaborates closely with creative teams to produce imagery that effectively communicates a brand's story, with a focus on lighting, composition, and visual narrative.
Contact jeni.afuso@gmail.com
Books
The Memory of Taste (4 Color Books, 2024)
Make It Fancy (Simon Element, 2024)
Make It Japanese (Clarkson Potter, 2023)
Healing Herbal Soups: Boost Your Immunity (Tiller Press, 2021)
Death & Company Welcome Home (Ten Speed Press, 2021)
Lasagna (Clarkson Potter, 2019)
Cocktail Codex (Ten Speed Press, 2018)
Guerrilla Tacos (Ten Speed Press, 2017)
BÄCO (Chronicle, 2017)
Smuggler's Cove (Ten Speed Press, 2016)
SPRITZ (Ten Speed Press, 2016)
Awards + Recognition
Death & Co Welcome Home (IACP Photography Finalist, 2022)
Cocktail Codex (James Beard "Book of the Year", 2019)
Photo District News (PDN): Professional Travel (2017, 2018)
Smuggler's Cove (James Beard, 2017)
Los Angeles Magazine "Taco City" (James Beard, 2016)
Publications
AFAR
Angeleno Magazine
Bon Appétit
Condé Nast Traveler
Cooking Light
Food & Wine
Garden & Gun
GOOP
GQ
Imbibe
Los Angeles Magazine
MR. PORTER
New York Times
PUNCH
Saveur
Sunset Magazine
Travel + Leisure
Vogue
Selection of Clientele
Ace Hotel, Los Angeles
Airbnb
American Airlines
ANA (All Nippon Airways)
Bacardi USA
Barney's New York
Carbone, New York
Delta Airlines
GOOP
Hayato, Los Angeles
Interior Define
Kato, Los Angeles
Macallan
Masienda
NeueHouse
Pellegrino
Perilla, Los Angeles
Proper Hospitality
Ritz Carlton
Soho House, Los Angeles
Square
Sweetgreens
The Nomad Hotel, Los Angeles/Las Vegas
W Hotels
Viceroy Hotels