Sarah Zivic

Sarah’s journey into food styling began with a lifelong connection to the culinary world. Raised in Connecticut as the daughter of a restaurateur and innkeeper, she grew up surrounded by the rhythm and intention of the kitchen. Early exposure to New York City’s dining scene shaped her appreciation for beautifully presented food and the emotion it can evoke. In high school, she worked at Bantam Bread Company, where the precision of baking refined her attention to detail and respect for craftsmanship.

After graduating from Colorado State University’s Warner College of Natural Resource Management, Sarah founded ZIVIX at Spangalang Brewery in Five Points, transforming an office space into a walk-up snack bar. There, she developed menus, catered events, and built lasting client relationships, gaining a deep understanding of food as both a product and an experience. She continued working across various roles in the industry, building a well-rounded perspective of restaurant operations.

Sarah later entered the production world through craft services and quickly discovered that food styling was a natural fit. Her organized approach and commitment to ingredient integrity allow her to create visuals that feel both polished and authentic. Guided by strong technical skills and a collaborative mindset, she focuses on thoughtful preparation, intentional composition, and presenting food that looks as real and inviting as it tastes.

Magazine cover featuring a towering burger sandwich with multiple layers of bread, lettuce, tomato, meat, and cheese, with text about lunch and local food culture.
Two stacked Italian sandwiches on a white plate with potato chips, labeled with ingredients and preparation steps.
A sandwich with turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and avocado on multigrain bread, served with potato chips and a pickle, on a plate with a red and white striped napkin, next to a glass of iced drink and a small bowl of purple coleslaw.
A large Reuben sandwich on a white plate with potato chips, with detailed descriptions of its ingredients and preparation, including rye bread, sauerkraut, Russian dressing, Wagyu pastrami, and a substitution option for turkey.
Layered cookies and cream ice cream in a glass with chocolate cookie crumbs on top and scattered on white surface.
A jar of cookies and cream ice cream topped with crushed cookies and drizzled with chocolate sauce on a dark surface scattered with cookie crumbs.
Five dessert parfaits layered with cookies, cream, and fruit, topped with crushed cookies, chocolate shavings, or red berries, with scattered cookies and berries on a white surface.
A grilled cheese sandwich with melted cheese stretching between two slices of toasted bread on a dark, textured surface.
Four packages of Izzi sourdough grilled cheese sandwiches on a dark granite countertop, with flavors including ham & Swiss, cheddar & Monterey, and bacon & gouda, all featuring a crispy appearance.
A grilled cheese sandwich with bacon and melted cheese on rustic dark surface.
A toasted sandwich cut in half on a round white plate with lettuce, tomato, bacon, and turkey, with sliced bread and fresh tomatoes in the background.
A slice of toast topped with peanut butter, blueberries, and oats on a blue plate, with a jar of peanut butter, a bowl, and a glass of tea nearby.
A plate with a grilled sandwich cut in half, filled with lettuce, tomato, and bacon, on a wooden table with chips, tomatoes, and flowers in the background.
A plate with a tuna salad sandwich made with white bread, lettuce, and tuna mixture on a wooden table. Behind the plate is bread, and nearby are small bowls of pepper and walnuts, with a bowl of grapes and scattered grapes around.
A sandwich on a plate with whole grain bread, cucumber slices, sprouts, and avocado. The setting includes sliced cucumbers on a wooden tray, a halved avocado, a bread loaf with sunflower seeds, and seasoning containers on a gray surface.
A rectangular pizza topped with pepperoni, black olives, and yellow pepper slices on a black serving board.
Rectangular pizza on a black cutting board with toppings including green bell peppers, red onions, mushrooms, black olives, and drizzled with orange-colored sauce.
A pepperoni pizza sliced into pieces on a black rectangular serving board with a handle, placed on a white marble surface.
Close-up of a breakfast sandwich with bacon, eggs, cheese, and vegetables on toasted bread, cut in half and stacked on a piece of parchment paper on a wooden surface.
A grilled cheese sandwich with melted cheese, French fries, and a side of pink dipping sauce, served on a white plate on a wooden cutting board.
A stacked sandwich with bread, turkey, bacon, avocado, cheddar cheese, and a fried egg, served on a white plate with a wooden board underneath.
A person holding a chicken wing dipped in mustard sauce, with fast food meals and red game dice on a red table.
A table with various fast food containers including fried chicken, waffle fries, burgers, and sides, along with a glass of soda, a notebook, red dice, and sunglasses.
Close-up of a fast-food meal with fried chicken tenders, waffle fries, and a chicken sandwich with pickles and fried chicken in a bun, served in black plastic containers. There is a small cup of dipping sauce, red dice, and some wrapping paper on the
Two toasted sandwiches filled with chicken salad, red onions, and barbecue sauce served on a black plate.
Stacked grilled cheese sandwiches with tomato, bacon, and melted cheese on parchment paper, accompanied by a small cup of pink dipping sauce on a wooden table.
Stacked quesadilla with melted cheese, chicken, and green peppers, served with French fries and dipping sauces on a black surface.
Stacked slices of vegetable quesadilla with fries in the background on a black reflective surface.
Half of an open-faced sandwich on a round wooden board, with toasted bread, melted cheese, jam, and deli meats. In the background, there is a white plate with sliced bread and a wedge of brie cheese on a wooden board. To the right, a small dish of be
Close-up of a grilled cheese sandwich with roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, and a spread of greenish mustard or aioli, placed on a wooden cutting board.
A grilled cheese sandwich with bacon on a wooden cutting board.
Close-up of a grilled cheese sandwich with melted cheese on two slices of toasted bread, placed on a wooden cutting board.
Pizza slices, salads, soda, and a box of garlic bread on a picnic table.
Pizza with chicken and bacon, two cheesy breadsticks with tomato sauce, two salads with lettuce, tomatoes, and black olives, Coca-Cola and Sprite bottles, and small containers of dipping sauce on a pink tray on a white surface.
Hand lifting a slice of cheese pizza from a pink pizza board, with two more cheese pizza slices on the board.
A red bowl filled with mixed salad containing lettuce, tomatoes, olives, bacon bits, and shredded vegetables on a white surface.
Four slices of pizza with cheese, black olives, and green peppers on a pink cutting board, with a small container of marinara sauce on the side.
Four slices of pizza with chicken, onions, and cheese, drizzled with hot sauce and ranch dressing, placed on a pink serving board alongside a small bowl of sauce.
Four rectangular flatbread pizzas with toppings of cheese, black olives, green peppers, and red onions, drizzled with orange sauce, served on a pink cutting board with a small bowl of red sauce.