Željka Mikulčić · founder of Salty Brand Studio

For twenty years, I have watched how people judge value before they buy.

I lead Salty Brand Studio, where I bring photography, brand, websites, content and user experience together. I started in photography, and over time it became obvious that good photography cannot rescue a weak offer, a confusing website or a brand that does not know what it wants to say.

Željka Mikulčić, Salty Brand Studio

I do not split a project into ten disconnected parts.

I work directly with small-business owners. The offer, copy, visual direction and website are developed together, because one weak piece can undermine everything else.

Photography as a foundation

Photography taught me that looking good is not enough.

With food, an image has seconds to earn attention and create desire. The same is true for a website or brand: aesthetics matter only when they help someone understand what you offer and why it should matter to them.

Food photography of a richly set table
Commercial burger photography
Studio cocktail photography
Fine dining plate photography
Documentary bakery photography
Commercial dessert photography

Experience

Twenty years of real commercial work.

This list shows the range of projects I worked on before SBS and through SBS. Most of my experience is in food and hospitality, with additional work across retail, corporate, medical and creative sectors.

01

Food / hospitality

  • Woltmore than 900 restaurants photographed across Croatia, Slovenia and Serbia
  • Bolt Foodmore than 100 restaurants photographed in Croatia
  • Victus GroupIncluding:Batak Grill · Leggiero · Torterie Macaron · Matsu · Family Mall · Foodie · Pasta Fasta · Gyotaku
  • Mlinar
  • Curry Bowl
  • Al Dente
  • The Meat
  • Mesoprerada
  • Fisherija
  • Kokos ili Jaje
  • Maksi Pub
  • Nekić Trucks
  • Torero
  • Ledo
  • Jamnica
  • Pizza Premium Brand
  • Lareto Food
  • Foodfest
  • Breadclub
02

Retail / corporate / FMCG

  • dm-drogerie markt
  • Samsung
  • Studenac
  • KitchenAid
  • Bolt
  • Emmezeta
  • Honor
  • AquaViva
03

Hotels / tourism / lifestyle

  • Aquae Vivae Krapinske Toplice
  • Royal weddings in Arab countries
  • Numerous restaurants, hotels and camps along the Croatian coast
04

Medical / professional services

  • Affidea
  • Primamed
  • Figura
  • Croatian Mediation Association
  • Bardek Lisac Mušec Skoko
05

Other / creative collaborations

  • Kinorama
  • She.hr
  • Social Wizard
  • Kofein agency
  • Prahir
  • Herbie
  • Croatian Paralympic Committee

The list includes my previous photography and creative work. It does not mean Salty Brand Studio provided branding, websites or social media services to every client listed.

If your business comes across better in person than online, we probably have something to talk about.