How Do I Optimize My Profile Photos?

While there are many ways to showcase food and food trucks, only a few formats will fit your Roaming Hunger profile.

This guide will help you optimize your profile photos to attract more clients and event leads.

General Do's ✅	General Don'ts ❌
Do take the photo outside during the day Do center your vehicle or setup Do submit separate profile and event photos Do take horizontal photos Do show off your unique branding Do use true-to-life colors Do keep your space clean	Don't submit a dark or blurry photo Don't hide your vehicle in the background Don't combine multiple photos into one Don't take vertical photos Don't submit a photo you do not own* Don't use filters or B&W images Don't block the view with crowds, signs, or trashcans

*Please do not upload stock photos to your Roaming Hunger account.

VEHICLE/CATERING SET-UP

This photo is featured at the top of your Roaming Hunger profile and catering proposal. This is the first impression that clients see, so make the most of it! Minimum size: 1220 x 1000 pixels.

Do's


DO show the long side or 3/4 view ✅	DO capture your unique branding ✅	DO choose a clutter-free background ✅


Table Catering Set-Up DO Photograph head-on ✅	Pop-Up Tent Example DO make logo visible ✅	Cart Example DO choose a simple background ✅

Don'ts


DON'T include lots of textures or signs in your background ❌	DON'T send Photoshopped images or graphics ❌	DON'T take a blurry photo at night ❌

MENU ITEMS

Your mouthwatering menu items will appear on your Roaming Hunger profile and catering proposals. Minimum size: 760 x 760 pixels

Do's


DO fill the frame at a 1:1 ratio Tip: Use square mode) ✅	DO take one photo per menu item (Shoot each one separately) ✅	DO style the food to look fresh and appetizing ✅

DO photograph items on a surface facing natural light ✅	DO photograph at higher angles for bowls and salads, lower angles for handheld items and sides ✅	DO show off your brand ✅

Don'ts


DON'T show aluminum foil, plastic, or Styrofoam containers ❌	DON'T photograph food on a messy surface with crumbs or stains ❌	DON'T photograph different menu items together ❌

DON'T clutter the background ❌	DON'T use flash ❌	DON'T put multiple images together or have words/text on the photo ❌

BUSINESS OWNER(S)

Clients want to know who is behind your amazing food. This photo appears on your Roaming Hunger profile above your Vendor Story. Minimum size: 1080 x 800 pixels

Do's


DO focus on your face ✅	DO take a group photo if you have multiple business owners ✅	DO show your branding/personality ✅

Don'ts


DON'T include minors/children or customers ❌	DON'T get lost in a distracting background ❌	DON'T take photos at night or stand too far away ❌

PACKAGES

Showcase your bestselling or most photogenic menu items in a group photo taken from above. This photo appears on your profile and in packages. Minimum size: 2280 x 680 pixels.

Do's

DO place a menu item in the center of the photo ✅

DO take the photo from above ✅

DO use props/serveware to fill the rectangle and show your brand ✅

Don'ts

DON'T zoom in or crop too closely ❌

DON'T leave the center empty ❌

DON'T show unappetizing items ❌

CATERING ACTION / STYLIZED PHOTOS

Clients want to know who is behind your amazing food. This photo appears on your Roaming Hunger profile above your Vendor Story. Minimum size: 1080 x 800 pixels