Posts in restaurant photography
ARTIFICIAL LIGHT OR NATURAL LIGHT, WHICH IS BEST FOR FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY?
ARTIFICIAL LIGHT OR NATURAL LIGHT, WHICH IS BEST FOR FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY?

The question whether natural light or artificial light is better for food photographers eager to create the most gorgeous food photos, is a difficult one to answer. While natural light is my preferred personal choice as it pulls most at my heart strings and holds undeniable charm for me, after a decade of professional experience as a food photographer, I’ve come to deeply appreciate and love the beauty, versatility and reliability of artificial light. It’s made me realise that lighting preferences are inherently personal, requiring thoughtful deliberation and deep consideration of each photographer’s individual and creative needs.

In this blog post I’ll highlight some key differences between the two lighting choices for food photographers, so you can ascertain whether natural light, artificial light or a blend of both, suits you best!

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food photography, food styling, food blogging, Creative business, creativity, restaurant photographyK J Espinel
THE VINEYARD TASTING ROOM AND HOTEL
THE VINEYARD TASTING ROOM AND HOTEL

This past weekend I had the absolute honour to be invited on a PR trip to the stunning 5 star Vineyard Hotel and Spa in Berkshire, UK. Having generally shied away from hotel and travel collaborations for most of my career as a food photographer and content creator, 2024 felt like the right time to take the leap and try something new! And I’m delighted that I did and that I challenged myself and said yes to this wonderful opportunity….

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food photography, food styling, food blogging, Creative business, creativity, restaurant photographyK J Espinel
THE BEST PHONE CAMERA TRIPODS - A REVIEW FOR FOOD CONTENT CREATORS
THE BEST PHONE CAMERA TRIPODS - A REVIEW FOR FOOD CONTENT CREATORS

If, like me, you use your phone camera to create short form food video content and you are eager to up your game, a tripod is an ESSENTIAL tool you need to ensure your footage is ace. Because who wants to see shaky content? I use four different tripods on a regular basis, and today I am sharing an honest review of each, so you can ensure you get the one that best suits your needs. 

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food photography, food styling, food blogging, Creative business, creativity, restaurant photographyK J Espinel
PRICING YOUR FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY WORK - BLOG POST AND PODCAST ROUND UP!
PRICING YOUR FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY WORK - BLOG POST AND PODCAST ROUND UP!

How much should I charge for my food photography work? What kind of salary can or should I expect as a food photographer? These are questions I get asked by my ecourse students. mentoring clients and online community every single week! And, I understand why, it’s so confusing to know what to charge when there aren’t any set standards or any clear income guidelines available.

Many of the creatives I work with come to food photography after years in a 9-5 job, where salaries are generally streamlined, transparent and clear. The world of freelance work - especially the world of freelance food photography work (or any photography or creative profession, frankly), is much more muddled when it comes to one’s income. It’s why I wrote this bog post, to inform you what you can expect to make as a food photographer and answer as many of your money questions as I can in the process!

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Creative business, food photography, mastermind, restaurant photography, food blogging, food styling, goal settingK J Espinel
HOW MUCH DO FOOD PHOTOGRAPHERS MAKE?
HOW MUCH DO FOOD PHOTOGRAPHERS MAKE?

How much should I charge for my food photography work? What kind of salary can or should I expect as a food photographer? These are questions I get asked by my ecourse students. mentoring clients and online community every single week! And, I understand why, it’s so confusing to know what to charge when there aren’t any set standards or any clear income guidelines available.

Many of the creatives I work with come to food photography after years in a 9-5 job, where salaries are generally streamlined, transparent and clear. The world of freelance work - especially the world of freelance food photography work (or any photography or creative profession, frankly), is much more muddled when it comes to one’s income. It’s why I wrote this bog post, to inform you what you can expect to make as a food photographer and answer as many of your money questions as I can in the process!

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Creative business, food photography, mastermind, restaurant photography, goal settingK J Espinel
MY TOP 5 RESTAURANT PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS!
MY TOP 5 RESTAURANT PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS!

Restaurant photography is challenging, but also so much fun! The restaurant’s interiors, the hustle and bustle of a sleek restaurant kitchen, the excitement of the diners and the gorgeously plated dishes are what food photographers’ dreams are made of!

Now, you may be wondering how to take your restaurant photography from amateur iPhone shots to amazing professional images. Or perhaps you’re used to shooting in the familiar surroundings of your home and now feel ready to venture out and delve deep into professional restaurant photography.

No matter where you're at, I'd love to share my top 5 restaurant food photography tips with you; my aim is to empower you to step into your restaurant photo shoot with confidence and nail each and every image you take!

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food photography, food styling, food blogging, Creative business, creativity, restaurant photographyK J Espinel
RESTAURANT REVIEW - LE JARDIN DES SAMBUCS - CEVENNES, FRANCE
RESTAURANT REVIEW - LE JARDIN DES SAMBUCS - CEVENNES, FRANCE

RESTAURANT REVIEW - LE JARDIN DES SAMBUCS - CEVENNES, FRANCE

“If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense. Nothing would be what it is, because everything would be what it isn't. And contrary wise, what is, it wouldn't be. And what it wouldn't be, it would. You see?”
Lewis Carroll
 

Sorry it all went a bit quiet last week, but I was out of town, in the most magical place and I am so excited I can finally tell you about it! Where to start? Gosh, well my husband, son and I spent 7 wonderful days and nights on our yearly yoga holiday hosted by the lovely Gingi and Ella from the Shala in London (more about that soon ;)). The week long retreat took place in a quiet country village in the Cevennes, a breath-taking, luscious mountain range in South-Central France, about an hour inland from the coastal city of Montpellier. Oh, it was so enchanting…

During our time in France, we had an unforgettable lunch at ‘Le Jardin Des Sambucs’, a vegetarian restaurant set in a fairy tale garden, which has been 20 years in the making.

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restaurant photographyK J Espinel