STOP-MOTION GIFS

That Makes Brands Move

Leslie brings food, beverages, and products to life through stop-motion crafted organically on set—capturing those perfect “did you see that?!” moment. Her motion work blends playful timing with thoughtful lighting and detail, turning everyday moments into loops that feel dynamic, polished, and full of personality. From fizzy pours to product spins, each piece is designed to elevate digital campaigns and keep viewers watching.

Whether you say GIF or JIF…one loop, and you’ll be back for more.

Stop-motion GIF of Iced Whataburger coffee with clouds moving, styled and directed by Austin stop-motion artist & food photographer Leslie Grow
Promotional image showing various sunscreen products, sunglasses, and a beach ball, stop-motion photography by Austin stop-motion artist and food & beverage photographer Leslie Grow
Hand holding steaming orange cup with white logo in front of gradient background.
Two hands holding a taco with toppings, stop-motion photography by Austin stop-motion artist and food & beverage photographer Leslie Grow
Stop-motion GIF of a dripping yellow silicone brush, styled and directed by Austin stop-motion artist & food photographer Leslie Grow
A hand holding a cup of whataburger iced coffee stop-motion photography by Austin stop-motion artist and food & beverage photographer Leslie Grow
Hand stretching a grilled cheese sandwich made with Tillamook sharp cheddar cheese, stop-motion photography by Austin stop-motion artist and food & beverage photographer Leslie Grow
Person wearing yellow gloves washing a white plate with a blue sponge and soapy water, stop-motion photography by Austin stop-motion artist and food & beverage photographer Leslie Grow
Stop-motion GIF of Close-up of honey being drizzled over crispy fried chicken, styled and directed by Austin stop-motion artist & food photographer Leslie Grow
Panda Express Chinese takeout box with orange chicken stop-motion photography by Austin stop-motion artist and food & beverage photographer Leslie Grow
Stop-motion GIF of Three hot dogs in buns on a yellow background , styled and directed by Austin stop-motion artist & food photographer Leslie Grow
French fries and ketchup stop-motion photography by Austin stop-motion artist and food & beverage photographer Leslie Grow
Stop-motion GIF of Advertisement for Sun Squad floaties and toys, styled and directed by Austin stop-motion artist & food photographer Leslie Grow
Pattern of LaCroix sparkling water cans on a yellow background stop-motion photography by Austin stop-motion artist and food & beverage photographer Leslie Grow
Orange drink with whipped cream and sprinkles in a whataburger cup, stop-motion GIF for CPG advertising, directed by Leslie Grow in Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, Austin
A pink egg placed inside a hole on a pink paper background, stop-motion GIF for CPG advertising, directed by Leslie Grow in Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, Austin
Brown packet labeled Sugar in the Raw Turbinado Cane Sugar in a stop-motion GIF styled and directed by Austin stop-motion artist & food photographer Leslie Grow
Whataburger logo over dark, carbonated liquid with ice stop-motion photography by Austin stop-motion artist and food & beverage photographer Leslie Grow
Pouring coffee into a glass mug with steam rising, next to a cup of espresso, in a stop-motion GIF styled and directed by Austin stop-motion artist & food photographer Leslie Grow
Tubs of vanilla bean and cookies and cream ice cream, bowls with ice cream and toppings, a jar of maraschino cherries stop-motion photography by Austin stop-motion artist and food & beverage photographer Leslie Grow
Three marshmallows stacked on a wooden skewer melting, stop-motion GIF for CPG advertising, directed by Leslie Grow in Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, Austin
Glass being filled with layers of pink and white parfait, topped with granola and berries, stop-motion photography by Austin stop-motion artist and food & beverage photographer Leslie Grow
Red KitchenAid blender with fruits and spinach inside in a stop-motion GIF styled and directed by Austin stop-motion artist & food photographer Leslie Grow
peanut butter jelly sandwhich in a stop-motion GIF styled and directed by Austin stop-motion artist & food photographer Leslie Grow
A bottle of Old Forester bourbon in front of a dartboard, stop-motion photography by Austin stop-motion artist and food & beverage photographer Leslie Grow
Decorative wrapped bottle in a stop-motion GIF styled and directed by Austin stop-motion artist & food photographer Leslie Grow
Person sitting on a shaggy beige rug, holding a round blue gift box with a gold ribbon stop-motion photography by Austin stop-motion artist and food & beverage photographer Leslie Grow
Person holding a bowl filled with saucy chicken pieces over rice in a stop-motion GIF styled and directed by Austin stop-motion artist & food photographer Leslie Grow
Close-up of a cheeseburger with bacon, jalapeños, and melted cheese on a bu, stop-motion GIF for CPG advertising, directed by Leslie Grow in Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, Austin
Person lifting a black ceramic pot lid with a cloth, stop-motion photography by Austin stop-motion artist and food & beverage photographer Leslie Grow
Red Baron sausage and pepperoni pizza box stop-motion photography by Austin stop-motion artist and food & beverage photographer Leslie Grow
Pink tabletop with olive oil bottle, Parmesan cheese on a plate in a stop-motion GIF styled and directed by Austin stop-motion artist & food photographer Leslie Grow
Person grilling chicken skewers on a stovetop grill pan, surrounded by ingredients on a wooden cutting board, in a stop-motion GIF styled and directed by Austin stop-motion artist & food photographer Leslie Grow
Three images of Cabot Creamery's Seriously Sharp Cheddar cheese products against a red background, stop-motion photography by Austin stop-motion artist and food & beverage photographer Leslie Grow
Juicy beef burger with lettuce, tomato, onions, and sauce in a stop-motion GIF styled and directed by Austin stop-motion artist & food photographer Leslie Grow
Hand using chopsticks to lift noodles from a bowl of soup with vegetables stop-motion photography by Austin stop-motion artist and food & beverage photographer Leslie Grow
A baking sheet with roasted chicken pieces, sliced acorn squash, asparagus, and radishes in a stop-motion GIF styled and directed by Austin stop-motion artist & food photographer Leslie Grow
Person slicing tomatoes on a cutting board with salad ingredients and eggs stop-motion photography by Austin stop-motion artist and food & beverage photographer Leslie Grow
Picnic on red and white checkered tablecloth pattern, stop-motion GIF for CPG advertising, directed by Leslie Grow in Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, Austin
A salad bowl with sliced grilled chicken, kale, feta cheese, diced red onion, cucumber slices, green beans, sunflower seeds, stop-motion GIF for CPG advertising, directed by Leslie Grow in Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, Austin
Shrimp stir fry with broccoli and red bell peppers in a stop-motion GIF styled and directed by Austin stop-motion artist & food photographer Leslie Grow
Ice cream cone with multiple colorful scoops melting stop-motion photography by Austin stop-motion artist and food & beverage photographer Leslie Grow
Assorted fresh berries including strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries, stop-motion GIF for CPG advertising, directed by Leslie Grow in Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, Austin
Dunkin' Donuts French Vanilla ground coffee package stop-motion photography by Austin stop-motion artist and food & beverage photographer Leslie Grow
Peeling red onion with stalk in a stop-motion GIF styled and directed by Austin stop-motion artist & food photographer Leslie Grow
A cocktail with a lemon twist in a gold-rimmed glass next to an open tin of fish and crackers, stop-motion photography by Austin stop-motion artist and food & beverage photographer Leslie Grow
Pink and gold. cocktail on purple background commercial photograph taken by food and beverage photographer Leslie Grow, Austin TX
Two green cocktails garnished with fresh herbs and ice in tall glasses, stop-motion GIF for CPG advertising, directed by Leslie Grow in Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, Austin
A steaming cocktail garnished with apple slices and a cinnamon stick on a green tablecloth in a stop-motion GIF styled and directed by Austin stop-motion artist & food photographer Leslie Grow
Austin stop-motion photography of a table with red cocktails, candles, pistachios, peanuts, dominoes, and playing cards.by stop-motion artist Leslie Grow
A table with two cocktail glasses containing drinks garnished with figs and dried fruit, stop-motion GIF for CPG advertising, directed by Leslie Grow in Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, Austin
Two martini glasses with olives, crackers, stop-motion GIF for CPG advertising, directed by Leslie Grow in Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, Austin
Glass of whiskey with ice and orange peel, peanuts, and a whiskey decanter on a table in a stop-motion GIF styled and directed by Austin stop-motion artist & food photographer Leslie Grow
Austin stop-motion photography Elegant party setup with fruit punch, cocktails, nuts, and playing cards by stop-motion artist Leslie Grow