Food Photography & Recipe Development

Nourish your brand with stories worth savouring

Beautiful food photography, wholesome recipe development, and lifestyle content — crafted with intention from Hout Bay, Cape Town.

Styled pasta dish with mushrooms, spring onions, and garnishes — food photography by Health Alignment

Wholesome Living

Made with Love

Michaela — founder of Health Alignment, lifestyle portrait
About Me

Where wellness meets
beautiful food

I'm Michaela — a food photographer, recipe developer, and health enthusiast based in the heart of Hout Bay, Cape Town. Health Alignment is where my passion for wholesome living meets the art of visual storytelling.

As a busy mom who believes nourishment should never be an afterthought, I create content that celebrates real food — vibrant, approachable, and made with intention. From smoothie recipes that fuel a hectic morning to styled product shoots that make brands shine, every project begins with purpose.

I've had the privilege of collaborating with wellness brands and food producers who share my belief that healthy eating can be both beautiful and accessible. Whether it's a chocolate nourish smoothie captured in golden hour light or a full recipe series for your brand, I bring warmth, authenticity, and an eye for the details that make food irresistible.

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What I Do

Services crafted around
your vision

Tomato soup with fresh basil, cream swirl, and artisan bread

Food Photography

Stunning imagery that captures the essence of your food — from rustic flat-lays to bright, modern compositions. Every shot is styled and lit to tell your brand's unique story.

Green smoothie bowl topped with granola and coconut cream — recipe development

Recipe Development

Original, wholesome recipes created for your brand or publication. Each recipe is developed, tested, and beautifully photographed — ready to inspire your audience.

Stack of fluffy pancakes drizzled with caramel and cream

Content Creation

End-to-end lifestyle content for your wellness brand — from concept to final delivery. Social media assets, blog imagery, and campaign visuals that connect with health-conscious audiences.

Portfolio

A taste of my work

"Michaela has an incredible eye for making healthy food look absolutely stunning. Her photography elevated our brand in ways we didn't think possible."

— Brand Partner

How It Works

From concept to creation

01

Discovery

We chat about your brand, your audience, and the feeling you want to evoke.

02

Concept

I develop a creative direction — mood, styling, and shot list tailored to you.

03

Create

Shooting day — where the magic happens. Styled, lit, and captured with care.

04

Deliver

Professionally edited images and content, ready to make your brand shine.

Get In Touch

Let's create something
beautiful together

Whether you're a wellness brand looking for stunning food photography, or you need original recipes developed for your audience — I'd love to hear from you.

Phone

072 342 9085

Location

51 Empire Road, Hout Bay
Cape Town, South Africa