People dining at Automatic Seafood in Birmingham, Alabama, a modern, stylish restaurant with warm lighting, pendant lamps, and an open kitchen area.

Hospitality

For nearly two decades, Caleb has photographed within the hospitality world, working with restaurants, chefs, and publications to document the craft and culture of food.

His early editorial work for magazines shaped a deep appreciation for storytelling, pacing, and the power of images that live beyond a single moment. That foundation naturally led him into the rhythm of restaurant life. Over time, Caleb’s work evolved into a focus on Sustained Storytelling. Rather than one-off shoots, he partners with hospitality teams to document their work consistently, returning month after month to capture the people, plates, and moments that define a place. This approach serves both immediate editorial and promotional needs while building a lasting visual record of a restaurant’s growth and identity.

Rooted in long-term relationships and respect for craft, Caleb’s hospitality portfolio reflects restaurants as they truly are, lived in, evolving, and remarkable in the everyday.

Black and white photo of La Fête located in Birmingham, Alabama, viewed through a glass window. Inside, people sit at tables, some with servers attending. A man on the right stands behind a counter. Caleb Chancey is seen in the glass reflection.
A white bowl with gold trim containing beet salad garnished with chopped nuts, radicchio, and drizzled with oil, on a textured gray surface.
Man with brown hair and beard wearing a white shirt and blue apron, smiling, in a dimly lit restaurant or kitchen.
A woman and a man standing together in a restaurant, both smiling and looking at each other. The woman is wearing a navy blue dress with a pattern, high heels, and earrings. The man is dressed in a light blue button-up shirt and khaki pants with blac
A man wearing a chef's coat holding a large ham.
A woman sitting at a table writing in a notebook in a bright, elegant restaurant with large windows and curtains.
The exterior of a restaurant named Helen, with large windows, a hanging sign, and a person walking in through the entrance, surrounded by greenery.
Male chef or butcher in kitchen preparing fish on cutting board, wearing black gloves and white shirt with apron, with wooden ceiling in background.
Man holding a large fish outside a building, wearing a baseball cap, black shirt, white apron, and black gloves, with a wooden door and glass window in the background.
Black and white photo of person cleaning or filleting a large fish on a cutting table, wearing gloves, with a blurred background of a modern interior or restaurant.
A plate of seafood featuring lobster with herbs, served with sauce and garnished with cilantro, with other plated dishes and a wine glass in the background.
Flames inside a brick oven.
A man wearing a striped shirt and a baseball cap sitting at a wooden table, smiling and pointing towards the camera with a glass of water in front of him.
A black chalkboard menu with white chalk writing and a bee logo above. The menu lists coffee and food options, including Thanksgiving takeaway, with details and prices. A red mobile shopping cart with 'Thumbs Up' written on it is placed in front, in
A man wearing a white chef's coat and apron, holding a towel in a kitchen environment.
Close-up of seared scallops served with a dark sauce and a colorful vegetable garnish with yellow and red peppers, onions, and herbs.
Portrait of a man wearing a baseball cap, smiling slightly, in black and white.
Interior of a modern restaurant or bar with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, tables set with glasses and napkins, a bar area with bottles on shelves, and a bartender preparing a drink.
View from above of a round wooden table with a starburst pattern, set with white napkins and silver cutlery.
Chickens roasting over an open flame in a brick oven.
Hanging cured meats in a food establishment over a glass display case.
A person holding a white plate of roasted green chilies with a glossy glaze, garnished with sesame seeds, and laying on an orange-hued sauce.
A man wearing a plaid shirt, apron, cap, and gloves is cooking on an open flame inside a wood-fired oven.
Three people in business attire sitting around a table, signing documents and writing notes, with a pen and a container of straws on the table.
A man sitting at a table, folding a napkin in a well-lit room with large windows, black and white photo.
A cityscape page featuring images of Downtown Birmingham, Alabama, including night-time neon signs, a bar drink with a cherry, a plate of green beans, and a woman holding a pink doughnut. The page has text about Birmingham's city life, food, and cult
A man wearing a baseball cap and white apron is dusting flour in a kitchen, with a blurred background of kitchen items.
A man tossing pizza dough in a pizzeria kitchen with wood-fired ovens in the background.
Close-up of two hands working with dough, rolling out or shaping it on a floured surface.
A bar with a large periodic table of elements on the wall behind it, various bottles of alcohol, bar equipment, and a bartender in motion. There is the Collins bar logo for the number 113 (Cb) on the right side of the periodic table.
Inside a bar with a wooden counter, bottles of alcohol on shelves, and a blurred person walking by.
A young woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a navy blue t-shirt with a graphic that says 'Krause's Café, Est. 1938' and striped apron, holding a white plate with deviled eggs, in a restaurant setting.
A chef in a white uniform and a brown cap with the word 'Bottega' embroidered on it, looking down. In the background, a wood-fired pizza oven with flames inside.
Black and white photo of a busy bar with bartenders and patrons, glasses hanging above the bar, bottles on shelves, and bar equipment.
A handwritten grocery list on a whiteboard or paper for Friday, June 12, divided into three sections: CEE, BOTT, and RECA, with items listed and some marked with X's for completion.
Three glasses of iced tea garnished with lemon slices and thyme sprigs, placed on a light surface with a sprig of thyme in the foreground.
A bartender wearing a shirt, tie, and vest is handing a cocktail with an orange peel garnish to a customer at a bar.
Chef plating dishes in a busy kitchen with a man in a suit observing.
Man harvesting radishes from a garden, close-up of a colorful radish salad with radishes, greens, lemon, and black pepper.
People entering and outside a restaurant called Butcher Bee with a green awning and outdoor planter
A woman sitting on a bench outside a coffee shop with large glass windows. The window has a graphic of a cyclist and the logo 'Local Coffee' with the text 'Fearless Brew' around it.
Two people, a woman and a man, working behind a bakery counter with baked goods. The brick wall has two black menu boards listing food items and prices.
A chef in a white uniform with rolled-up sleeves, glasses, and tattoos on his right arm, poses confidently with clenched fists.
A waitress preparing food in a restaurant, with plates of burgers and a bowl of salad on the counter.
Six small frogs cooking on a grill over open flames.
Group of five smiling chefs and kitchen staff in a restaurant, with one holding a large piece of meat, all appearing happy and cheerful.
Two chefs working in a commercial kitchen, one looking towards the camera and the other focused on cooking, with various kitchen equipment and supplies visible.
A man and a woman sitting at a wooden table in a cozy restaurant, smiling and engaging in conversation, with drinks in front of them, against a rustic wooden wall.
A smiling waiter in a black vest and white shirt serving plates of food at an outdoor restaurant with trees and greenery in the background.
Person serving a pizza with arugula and cheese on a dark table set with plates, salad, and water glasses.
A middle-aged man and woman sitting at a restaurant table, smiling, with food and drinks in front of them.
A hand pouring beer from a tap into a ceramic mug labeled Tusk & Trotter.
Black and white photo of a male chef with a beard, wearing a chef uniform with the words "SpringHouse Rob McDan" on it, standing with arms crossed against a dark background.
Two men are sitting at a table in a bar, holding glasses of beer, and smiling at each other.
A smiling waitress holding a wooden tray with four small glasses of a greenish beverage in a busy restaurant with warm lighting, metal and wood decor, and customers in the background.
Two sandwiches with sliced cucumber on a metal tray, a plate with pulled pork and pickled onions, a jar with utensils, and a person holding a cup in a casual restaurant setting.
Person cutting into a cooked pork chop topped with a fried egg and chopped herbs, on a bed of mashed potatoes.
A man wearing a brown shirt and wristwatch, with wedding rings, eating a grilled sandwich in a restaurant with exposed brick walls. There is a tray of fries and a glass of dark soda on the table.
A hand holding three ripe red tomatoes with green stems against a plain background.
Two chefs in white uniforms garnish a plated dish with sauce in a professional kitchen.
Person harvesting salad greens in a garden.
A woman with brown hair tied in a ponytail, wearing a light denim jacket, is eating a slice of pizza at a red outdoor table. In the background, there is a woman at a food truck with a white exterior.
Night scene of an outdoor dining area with people sitting at tables, and a food stand serving hot dogs under a black canopy, surrounded by trees and string lights.
Person pouring honey over roasted apples topped with nuts and cream on a green plate.
A hand holding three ripe, red tomatoes on the vine against a plain background.
A woman in a plaid shirt picking vegetables by a pond in a rural outdoor setting.
Chef in a kitchen with fresh seafood, fruits, herbs, and vegetables on a wooden counter.
An older man with glasses, a beard, and a baseball cap standing among lush green plants inside a greenhouse.
Young man standing with crossed arms inside a pizza oven kitchen, wearing a blue t-shirt and cap, with a pizza peel leaning against the oven.
Chef standing inside restaurant, viewed through a circular window, with outdoor and indoor scenes visible.
A man wearing a chef's coat holding a large piece of meat, possibly a ham or a leg of lamb, against a plain background.
Pouring beer from a tap into a ceramic mug at a bar.
A man with glasses and a beard smiling, standing in a lush green farm or garden with plants around him, wearing a green cap and denim shirt, with trees in the background.
Person cutting into a grilled lamb chop topped with fried eggs and chopped herbs, served over mashed potatoes.
A fire burning inside a brick oven or kiln.
Close-up of roasted cherry tomatoes with some showing charred skins.
A man in a white chef's coat stands outdoors with a textured wall and greenery behind him. The magazine cover features the headline "the Godfather of southern cuisine" and mentions Frank Stitt.
A freshly baked apple pie on a wooden surface, with a rolling pin and a gray apron nearby, sprinkled with flour.
Chef plating dishes in a professional kitchen with two men in suits observing.
Assorted donuts with different toppings and glazes on a wooden board.
A white bowl of eggs in chili with green onions, served with a side of bread and a cup of black coffee on a wooden table.
Seafood pasta with shrimp, mussels, squid, and herbs in a black skillet on a textured surface.
Person holding a lemon twist over a cocktail glass with a dark drink.
A magazine page featuring a recipe for chicken pot pie with a detailed list of ingredients and instructions, accompanied by an overhead photo of two chicken pot pies in cast iron pans on a wooden surface.
Meat and sausages being cooked on a vertical rotisserie over an open flame in a brick oven.
Cover of a magazine titled "Due South" with the headline "The Magic City’s Next Act" showing a photo of a vintage theater with a sign reading "Lyric" and a person shelling peanuts at a bar, with subtext about Birmingham, Alabama, in February-March 20
A middle-aged man and woman sitting at a restaurant table with food and drinks, smiling at the camera, in a cozy restaurant setting.
A woman with long reddish-brown hair in a ponytail wearing a denim jacket and gray top, eating a slice of pizza at a red picnic table, outdoors near a food truck.
Pizza in a black skillet with rice, cheese balls, chopped tomatoes, olives, basil, and chopped squid, served on a white plate.
Seared fish fillet on a bed of vegetable medley with tomato sauce, garnished with microgreens, served on a white plate.
A smiling man in a dark suit and tie sitting at a wooden table with a glass of water and a salt shaker in a restaurant or cafe, with a window and curtain in the background.
A bartender in a shirt, tie, and vest serving a cocktail with an orange twist garnish at a bar.
Night scene at a food truck with people dining outside under string lights, surrounded by trees.
A large, layered cake with white and peach frosting, topped with macarons on a wooden cake stand in front of a floral-patterned wallpaper.
A pink cocktail with ice and a dried citrus wheel garnish on a wooden bar counter.
A collage of photos from a grocery store, including a person shopping for produce, a woman with a child, shelves with food products, a child eating, and a person cooking in a kitchen, with text about healthy food choices and meal planning.
Bar scene with a large periodic table of elements on the wall behind the bar, bottles of alcohol on shelves, a bartender in motion, and various bar equipment and glasses on the counter.
A homemade apple pie with a golden crust on a wooden table, with a rolling pin, a dusting of flour, and a gray apron nearby.
Sandwiches and pulled pork with pickles on a wooden table at a diner or cafe.