This page collects the important achievements & milestones of my creative journey
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Professional qualifications
Thanks to Finnfoto for Believing in the 'Not Just For the Eye' project!
I'm thrilled to share my recent wins
FEP 2026 Awards
MERIT AWARD
ADVERTISING AND COMMERCIAL CATEGORY
Finnish Photo Awards 2025
finalist + Merit
COMMERCIAL CATEGORY
- Finland's TOP 10 -
FEP 2025 Awards
Distinction AWARD
ADVERTISING AND COMMERCIAL CATEGORY
FEP 2025 Awards
MERIT AWARD
ADVERTISING AND COMMERCIAL CATEGORY
World Food Photography Awards 2025
Shortlisted - Commended
Claire Aho Award for Women Photographers
Awards & Recognition
Total so far: 116
2026
- FEP Awards 2025 - Advertising and Commercial - Merit - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 124 (2026 February) - Photo #3
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 124 (2026 February) - Photo #2
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 124 (2026 February) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 125 (2026 March) - Photo #2
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 125 (2026 March) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 126 (2026 April) - Photo #2
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 126 (2026 April) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 127 (2026 May) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 127 (2026 May) - Photo #2
2025
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 122 (2025 December) - Photo #2
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 122 (2025 December) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 121 (2025 November) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 121 (2025 November) - Photo #2
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 120 (2025 October) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 120 (2025 October) - Photo #2
- Finnish Photo Awards 2025 - Commercial Category - Finalist (Finland's Top 10) - 'Golden Ripple'
- Finnish Photo Awards 2025 - Commercial Category - Merit / Honourable Mention (Finland's Top 10) - 'Golden Ripple'
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 119 (2025 September) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 117 (2025 July) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 116 (2025 June) - Photo #3
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 116 (2025 June) - Photo #2
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 116 (2025 June) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 115 (2025 May) - Photo #1
- FEP Awards 2025 - Advertising and Commercial - Distinction - Photo #1
- FEP Awards 2025 - Advertising and Commercial - Merit - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 114 (2025 April) - Photo #1
- World Food Photography Awards 2025 - Claire Aho Award for Women Photographers - Shortlisted - 'The Pasta Crown'
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 113 (2025 March) - Photo #2
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 113 (2025 March) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 112 (2025 February) - Photo #2
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 112 (2025 February) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 111 (2025 January) - Photo #2
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 111 (2025 January) - Photo #1
2024
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 110 (2024 December) - Photo #1
- Budapest International Foto Awards 2024 - Advertising: Food & Beverage Category - Honourable Mention - Zesty Wings
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 109 (2024 November) - Photo #1
- Finnish Photo Awards 2024 - Commercial Category - Finalist (Finland's Top 10) - 'Boundless'
- Finnish Photo Awards 2024 - Commercial Category - Merit / Honourable Mention (Finland's Top 10) - 'Boundless'
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 107 (2024 September) - Photo #2
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 107 (2024 September) - Photo #1
- Spotlight Awards 2024 by Production Paradise - Still Life Category - Shortlisted (World's Top 10) - Photo #1
- IPA 2024 - Professional Section - Advertising, Food & Beverage Category - Official Selection - 'Ca-Pisco La Magia'
- IPA 2024 - Professional Section - Advertising, Product Category - Official Selection - 'Hedonism'
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 106 (2024 August) - Photo #2
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 106 (2024 August) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 104 (2024 June) -Photo #2
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 104 (2024 June) - Photo #1
- Best Photography Awards 2023-2024 - Professional Section - Advertising Category - Honorable Mention - Photo
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 103 (2024 May) - Photo #2
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 103 (2024 May) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 102 (2024 April) - Photo #2
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 102 (2024 April) - Photo #1
- FEP Awards 2024 - Advertising and Commercial - Merit - Photo
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 101 (2024 March) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 100 (2024 February) - Photo #2
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 100 (2024 February) - Photo #1
- LensCulture Art Photography Awards 2024 - Editors’ Pick - Radish Seigaiha
2023
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 98 (2023 December) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 97 (2023 November) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 96 (2023 October) - Photo #2
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 96 (2023 October) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 95 (2023 September) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 94 (2023 August) - Photo #1
- European Photography Awards 2023 - Commercial Photography Category - Platinum Winner (2022 August) - 'Send Noods!'
- European Photography Awards 2023 - Commercial Photography Category - Platinum Winner (2022 August) - 'Popped To Perfection'
- European Photography Awards 2023 - Commercial Photography Category - Honourable Mention (2022 August) - 'What's The Buzz?'
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 93 (2023 July) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 92 (2023 June) - Photo#3
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 92 (2023 June) - Photo#2
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 92 (2023 June) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 91 (2023 May) - Photo#3
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 91 (2023 May) - Photo#2
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 91 (2023 May) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 90 (2023 April) - Photo#2
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 90 (2023 April) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 88 (2023 February) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 87 (2023 January) - Photo#2
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 87 (2023 January) - Photo #1
2022
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 86 (2022 December) - Photo#2
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 86 (2022 December) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 85 (2022 November) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 84 (2022 October) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 83 (2022 September) - Photo #1
- European Photography Awards 2022 - Commercial Photography Category - Platinum Winner (2022 September) - 'Meringue Crush'
- European Photography Awards 2022 - Commercial Photography Category - Platinum Winner (2022 September) - 'Juicy Layers'
- European Photography Awards 2022 - Commercial Photography Category - Platinum Winner (2022 September) - 'Eggtion'
- European Photography Awards 2022 - Commercial Photography Category - Gold Winner (2022 September) - 'Sakura Tea Ceremony'
- European Photography Awards 2022 - Commercial Photography Category - Gold Winner (2022 September) - 'Golden Ripple'
- European Photography Awards 2022 - Commercial Photography Category - Gold Winner (2022 September) - 'Pink Splash'
- European Photography Awards 2022 - Commercial Photography Category - Gold Winner (2022 September) - 'Green Sandwich'
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 81 (July) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 79 (May) - Photo#2
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 79 (May) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 78 (2022 April) - Photo#2
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 78 (2022 April) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 77 (2022 March) - Photo#3
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 77 (2022 March) - Photo#2
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 77 (2022 March) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 76 (2022 February) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 75 (2022 January)- Photo #1
2021
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 74 (2021 December) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 73 (2021 November) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 72 (2021 October) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 70 (2021 August) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 68 (2021 June) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 67 (2021 May) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 66 (2021 April) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 65 (2021 March) - Photo#2
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 65 (2021 March) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 64 (2021 February) - Photo#2
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 64 (2021 February) - Photo #1
2020
- Pink Lady Food Photographer Of The Year Award 2020 - Food Bloggers Category - Finalist, Highly Commended (2020 April) - Photo #1
2019
- Food Photo Awards & Pink Lady Apple UK - Winner of #pinladysnapsfeb19 judged by David Loftus (2019 February)
- Winter Challenge runner-up - #eatcaptureshare by Kimberly Espinel
Interviews, articles & features
2023
- Use Your Noodles - 65 Expert Food Photography Tips from Professional Photographers
- MUSE.world, 15 September 2023 - Interview with Reka Csulak of Three Pod Studio
- Képmás Magazine, 6 September 2023 - “A food photo is only good if it makes you want to go and get it!” – Food photographer Réka Csulak's works win international awards
- Képmás Magazin, 3 September 2023 - „Egy ételfotó akkor jó, ha azt váltja ki, hogy ide vele!” – Csulak Réka ételfotós alkotásai nemzetközi díjakat nyernek
- Kehittyvä Elintarvike, 31 August 2023 - European Photography -palkinto ruokakuvaaja Reka Csulakille
- EPA Winner's Page
- YLE (28 February 2023) - Finlandia-talossa voi ihan pian myös yöpyä
- Finlandia Talo - Silmänruokaa – Réka Csulakin ruokakuvia
- Helsingin Sanomat - Menokone - Silmänruokaa – Réka Csulakin ruokakuvia
- Helsingin Kaupunki - Silmänruokaa – Réka Csulakin ruokakuvia - https://tapahtumat.hel.fi/fi/events/helsinki:agdevqveam
- My Helsinki - Silmänruokaa – Réka Csulakin ruokakuvia - https://www.myhelsinki.fi/fi/n%C3%A4e-ja-koe/tapahtumat/silm%C3%A4nruokaa-%E2%80%93-r%C3%A9ka-csulakin-ruokakuvia
2022
- Kehittyvä Elintarvike, 06/2022 issue - Hyvä kuva on tuhannen sanan arvoinen
- MUSE.world (10 September 2022) - Interview With Reka Csulak From Finland
- Business Espoo (6 September 2022) - Reka sai Business Espoolta apua yritystoiminnan käynnistämiseen
- YritysEspoo (14 July 2022) - Success Stories - Reka Csulak
2021
- Pink Lady Food Photographer Of The Year Awards (7 December 2021) - How to Photograph Sweets and Desserts
- Bake & Decorate Magazine - Author Bio
2020
- Business MK, Page 18 (July 2020) - Food blogger snaps up photo award
- Leighton Buzzard Observer (30 June 2020) - Reka has the recipe for award success
- PELI Bio Thermal - Facebook post
- PELI BioThermal - Reka's recipe for award success - https://pelibiothermal.com/news/rekas-recipe-award-success
- Mylucie.com - Behind the scenes with @rekacsulak / Een kijkje achter de schermen met @rekacsulak
- GUSTO Magazin (30 April 2020) - Na most lett világhírű a zalai lakodalmas barack
- Magyar Konyha Online - Zalai lakodalmas barack a világversenyen
2019
- Ízes Élet - Vendégblogger sorozat - 1. rész - https://izeselet.hu/receptek/vendegblogger-sorozat-1-resz/
2018
- Peli BioThermal (Summer 2018) - Food For Thought
- Blogtastic Food - 12 Vegan desserts that will blow your mind - https://www.blogtasticfood.com/12-vegan-desserts/
- Blogtastic Food - Eight different delicious pulled pork ideas - https://www.blogtasticfood.com/eight-different-pulled-pork-ideas/
- World Table New Zeeland - Hungary to the UK
- Ana y la Passion - Cottage cheese pasta / Túrós csúsza
- Salt, Wine, Friends Blog - “Az Élet Minden Területén Érdemes Nyitottnak Lenni…”
Publications
2022
- Kehittyvä Elintarvike 06/2022 (5 December 2022) - Magazine Cover
- Bake & Decorate (December 2022) - Prosecco Jelly Bites Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (November 2022) - Cinnamon Roll Twists Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (October 2022) - Spooky Biscotti Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (September 2022) - Ischler Biscuits Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (August 2022) - Rhubarb Crumb Cake Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (July 2022) - Mediterranean Cheese Twists Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (June 2022) - Rosemary Sea Salt Crackers Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (May 2022) - Mediterranean Cheese Twists Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (April 2022) - Carrot Cake Truffles Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (March 2022) - Salmon & Dill Pie Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (February 2022) - Pink Eclair Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (January 2022) - Honey Banana Balls Recipe
2021
- Bake & Decorate (November 2021) - Finnish Christmas Star Pastry Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (October 2021) - Spooky Sandwich Cookies Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (September 2021) - Mermaid Cupcake Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (August 2021) - Avocado-Lime Eton Mess Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (July 2021) - Cheesecake Scones Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (June 2021) - Cheese Scones Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (May 2021) - Cinnamon & Chocolate Truffles Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (April 2021) - Cinnamon-Cardamom Cake Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (March 2021) - Easter Egg Pastry Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (February 2021) - Apple Rose Pastries Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (January 2021) - Golden Walnut Dumplings Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (Winter 2021) - Classics With A Twist - Mulled Wine Strudel Recipe
2020
- BOUILLON! Winter 2020 (December 2020) - Cover photo
- Bake & Decorate (December 2020) - Classics With A Twist - Poppy Seed Apple & Vanilla Trifle Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (November 2020) - Classics With A Twist - Gingerbread Mousse Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (October 2020) - Classics With A Twist - Chocolate-Orange Brownies Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (September 2020) - Classics With A Twist - Victoria Sponge Cupcakes Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (July-August 2020) - Classics With A Twist - Lemon Curd Cheesecake Pops Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (May 2020) - Classics With A Twist - Cinnamon Bun Cake Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (April 2020) - Classics With A Twist - Hot Cross Bun Cookies Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (March 2020) - Classics With A Twist - Whoopie Pie with Coffee Marshmallow Filling Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (February 2020) - Classics With A Twist - Raspberry Cheesecake Cream Horns Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (January 2020) - Classics With A Twist - Bakewell Tart Biscuits Recipe
2019
- Bake & Decorate (December 2019) - Classics With A Twist - Carrot Cake Yule Log Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (November 2019) - Classics With A Twist - Black Forest Skillet Brownie Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (October 2019) - Classics With A Twist - Pumpkin Spice Blondies Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (September 2019) - Classics With A Twist - Sticky Toffee Pudding Cheesecake Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (August 2019) - Classics With A Twist - Battenberg Cake In A Jar Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (July 2019) - Chocolate Orange Mini Cakes Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (May 2019) - Cocoa-Blueberry Swiss Roll Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (February-March 2019) - Valentine's Day Linzer Biscuits Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (December 2018 - January 2019) - Prosecco tartlets Recipe
2018
- Bake & Decorate (October - November 2018) - Spicy plum galette Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (October - November 2018) - Sicilian Cannoli Recipe + Tiramisu Cupcake Recipe
- The Supper Club 'Sow' issue (9 April 2018) - Article: Million shades of life + Spring Pea Veloutè Recipe
- The Chronicle Herald - Gluten-Free Ischler Biscuits, created by Sasha according to my recipe /published without credit/
Exhibition
My first exhibition has also been presented at the prestigious Finlandia Galleria (Pikku Finlandia) in central Helsinki
Opening times:
- 28 March - 29 April 2023
- Monday-Friday 09:00 - 18:00
- Saturday 11:00 - 18:00
Location: Karamzininranta 4, 00100 Helsinki
My first exhibition with a selection of my food photographs on the gallery walls of Liszt Institute in central Helsinki
Opening times:
- 16-30 September 2022, 10:00 - 18:00 Monday-Friday
- 17-30 November 2022, 10:00 - 18:00 Monday-Friday
- 1-23 December 2022, 10:00 - 18:00 Monday-Friday
Location: Kaisaniemenkatu 10, 00100 Helsinki
Regarding the in-person event regulations during the pandemic, my finalist image has been presented at a virtual exhibition.
Location: Virtual Exhibition
The first time my work has been digitally exhibited in the prestigious Mall Galleries of London - a 3-minute walk from Buckingham Palace.
Location: The Mall, London SW1Y 5AS, United Kingdom
My work in real life
Collection of selected articles & links:
- Uniworld website - Why Uniworld - Photos for Uniworld (multiple food photographs in the gallery)
- Honeymoon Always - Uniworld River Cruise Reviews: What To Expect River Cruising With Uniworld - Photo for Uniworld (photo under paragraph "Uniworld Cruise Food & Drink Review")
- The Sovereign Cruise Club - Uniworld Boutique River Cruises - Photo for Uniworld (photo under paragraph "An Artful Presentation")
- Accent On Travel: Uniworld River Cruises - Photo for Uniworld (right image slider)
- Kehittyvä Elintarvike - Kasvipohjaisia lasten luomuruokia ja -välipaloja - Photo for Green Planet Astronauts
- Blog post: Äänestä Pentiilän Tilaa Vuoden Lähiruokateoksi 2023 - Photo for Penttilän Tila (header image)
- Visit Finland - Sagalaga Design - Photo for Sagalaga design (with pink pastries)
- Visit Finland - Hugon Savusaunat - Photo for Savusaunat.fi
- Ilta Sanomat (6 August 2022) - Maaginen savusauna, jonka läpi virtaa puro ja 7 muuta erikoista ja upeaa saunaa ympäri Suomen - Photo for Savusaunat.fi
- Ilta Sanomat (26 October 2021) - Helsinkiläinen tislaamo avaa 100 000 litran varaston salat yleisölle – ensimmäinen maininta rakennuksesta on 1860-luvulta - Photo: the Helsinki Distilling Company (whiskey cellar)
- Ideal Helsinki (31 May 2021) - Crunch Brunch -herkkuplatterit – ylellisen kaunista herkuttelua - Photo for Crunch Brunch (portrait of Tanja Dragomér) - https://idealhelsinki.com/ruoka/2022/ylellisen-kaunista-herkuttelua-crunch-brunch-herkkuplatterit/
- Go Saimaa website: Hugon savusaunat - Photo for Savusaunat.fi
Below you can find tear sheets and real-life examples provided by clients & captured at events, public places or other platforms to showcase how my work is used in various media.
Tested by you
- Salt, Wine, Friends - Kladdkaka, Linzer
- Blogtastic Food - Mátrai borzaska (by Holy Whisk) - https://www.blogtasticfood.com/matrai-borzaska-holy-whisk/
- Rodica Godlewski - Profiteroles , Semla buns
- Lively Bakery - Torta della Nonna preparation, first slice , Ischler - publication
- Tristan Cuisine - Ostrich steak plating plan, plating
- Of Earth and Ink - Galette with walnut frangipane little hands, happy husband
- Janice Issitt - Galette with walnut frangipane
- Kemendy Heni - Angel's Wings
- Michelle - Black Forest Skillet Brownie