Željka Mikulčić · founder

Twenty years of experience. A broader view of brand.

For twenty years, I have worked at the intersection of photography, business context and perceived value. Salty Brand Studio grew from that experience, but today it goes beyond photography — into brand strategy, websites, content and user experience.

Željka Mikulčić, Salty Brand Studio

Clear strategy, one creative direction and responsibility in one place.

I work directly with owners of ambitious small businesses. Strategy, copy, visual direction and execution stay connected throughout the project, without unnecessary handoffs.

Photography as a foundation

Before strategy, I spent twenty years building the image.

Food photography taught me that aesthetics are not decoration. An image must earn attention, communicate value and sell the experience before the first word. I now bring that thinking to brand strategy, websites and content.

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

Clients and production experience.

Clients and production experience.

The list below is not here to impress. It is here to show the scope: twenty years of work across different industries, primarily food and hospitality, as well as 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

This list reflects my previous professional photography and creative work. It does not imply that Salty Brand Studio provided branding, websites or social media services to every client listed.

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