Food Photography & Culinary Visual Direction / Colombo & Worldwide
SCULPTING LIGHT, CRAFTING APPETITE
Dihan De Silva is an acclaimed commercial food photographer, culinary stylist, and creative director based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, working with luxury restaurants, boutique hotels, artisan bakeries, and beverage brands worldwide. Beginning with street photography before turning his lens toward gastronomy over a decade ago, Dihan has pioneered a signature visual language known for dramatic chiaroscuro, tactile macro detail, and irresistible culinary allure.
“In food photography, light is the most vital ingredient of all. It’s what reveals the golden crunch of a crust, highlights the glisten of a delicate reduction, and creates an immediate emotional craving before the first bite.”
— Dihan De Silva, Food Photographer & Creative Director
Dihan De Silva
Food Photographer & Creative Director · Colombo, Sri Lanka
Selected Clients & Collaborations
Adikted
Gourmet Burgers & Fast Casual
Arabian Knights
Authentic Middle Eastern & Grills
Basilur Tea Lounge
Luxury Tea & Specialty Lounge
The Burning Bird
Rotisserie, Charcoal & Craft Bar
Butter Boutique Colombo
Artisanal Patisserie & Dessert Bar
Champions Table
Bistro, Steaks & Social Dining
ColomBar, Cinnamon Lakeside
Destination Cocktail Bar & Island Bites
Cucina Colombo
Artisan Italian Trattoria & Pizzeria
Festive & Seasonal Collections
Seasonal Gastronomy & Holiday Hampers
Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa
Luxury Beachfront Hospitality & Fine Dining
PastaMania Sri Lanka
Casual Italian & Pasta Bar
Ropewalk at Galle Fort Hotel
Heritage Arrack Bar & Galle Fort Dining
Shangri-La Hotel Colombo
Luxury Hotel Gastronomy & High Tea
Spa Ceylon Boutique & Cafe
Ayurvedic Wellness Cuisine & Herbal Elixirs
Street Burger Sri Lanka
Gourmet Smash Burgers & Street Food
The Bavarian German Beer Garden
German Pub, Steaks & Draught Beers
Tasty Caterers Colombo
Heritage Catering & Gourmet Savouries
Thai Cuisine Boulevard
Authentic Royal Thai Gastronomy