ABOUT
Nature Synergies Studio is a full-service production studio based in Bournemouth, Dorset, blending culinary expertise with visual creativity. We offer end-to-end production services specifically tailored to the food industry, everything from creative concept development to final visual content delivery. Our mission is simple: to help your food business be seen for what it truly is - captured at its best!
Founder and creative director of Nature Synergies Studio, Patricia Nunes is a holistic chef and consultant with over eight years of experience in the food industry. She leads every production at the studio from start to finish. Having worked in high-pressure, high-standard kitchen environments herself, and supported a variety of businesses and organisations with the food elements of their projects, she deeply understands the mindset of those working with food: the discipline, detail, adaptability, and intensity it demands. Her approach combines empathy and precision, bridging strategy and creativity with care.
Known for her natural eye for composition and attention to detail, Patricia brings clarity to creative direction. She thoughtfully curates the people and elements each project needs, ensuring the final work feels cohesive, intentional, and true to its story.
Patricia is also a lecturer at the College of Naturopathic Medicine in London, where she was trained nearly a decade ago, and continues to support and guide aspiring chefs through their culinary journeys.
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OUR PhotoGRAPHERS AND ART dIrectORS
We collaborate with a talented team of photographers, each with a distinct eye for food and lifestyle photography. From food photography to stop-motion animations and atmospheric lifestyle scenes, our photographers bring depth and personality to every project.
stUART OVENDEN
Stuart is a seasoned food and lifestyle photographer with 15 years of experience behind the lens. Previously Deputy Art Editor at BBC Good Food Magazine, he brings a rare perspective to projects, having worked on both sides of the creative process. After running his own studio in South West London for a decade, working with major supermarkets and writing two cookbooks, Stuart continues to channel his passion for food and storytelling into both large-scale campaigns and creative collaborations with smaller, independent brands.
We are very proud to have a photographer with such a diverse skill set working with us. Stuart’s background in art direction shapes every frame he creates, bringing a refined, intentional approach to his photography. He also brings stop-motion animation to the table, adding movement and depth to food stories and brand campaigns.
AGGIE BANKS
Based on the South West Coast, Aggie Banks is one of the few dedicated food and drink photographers in the region. With a background in hospitality and a degree in Commercial Photography from Arts University Bournemouth, she brings technical precision and an intuitive eye to every project. Known for her sentiment-driven approach, Aggie’s work captures the emotional and sensory layers of food, photos that spark cravings and tell stories. She loves working with polished products as much as raw ingredients, creating bold, refined imagery that celebrates both the beauty of the food and the mood around the table. Her portfolio includes both photography and styling, making her an invaluable part of our visual direction at Nature Synergies Studio.
