9-DAY FREE FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY CHALLENGE
And just like that, my FREE Food Photography Challenge is back for another season! Now in its 4th year, we’re once again coming together to delve deeper into our creativity, to take our food photography to the next level and to connect with like-minded food photographers and food bloggers from around the world.
The challenge is hands down the most REWARDING and BEST way to create food content for Instagram and discovery what you’re really capable of as a creative. All you need to take part is a camera (or phone camera) and the Instagram app! How cool is that?!
Curious to find out more? Then do read on!
THE INSTAGRAM FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY CHALLENGE TIMETABLE
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. Please join the mailing list below to pre-register for the next challenge which starts in January, 2022.
You have until MIDNIGHT BST on Saturday, September 11th, 2021 to sign up to this FREE Instagram food photography challenge.
You will receive your first e-mail on Sunday, September 12th, 2021 with an outline of all 9 photography challenges and the designated hashtag(s) for the challenge. Please mark September 11th and 12th in your diary so you know when to expect your first e-mails. If you do not receive an email by September 12th (allowing for time differences etc.), please check your spam and/or promotions box. If it’s not there, please get in touch immediately.
I'll always ask for you to showcase your work on your Instagram gallery every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
The first image will need to go live on Tuesday, September 21st and the last image should hit your Instagram grid Saturday, October 9th.
In this food photography challenge the aim is to explore shooting food in new and exciting ways whilst fine tuning your photography, food styling and composition, to provide you with the support and encouragement of a creative on-line community like no other you’ve encountered before. And the best part? It's FREE!
You will receive a weekly e-mail for 3 consecutive weeks; each e-mail will include 3 unique photography challenges, photography and styling tips and visual mood boards to spark your imagination.
You will have a minimum of 7 days to interpret the given food photography themes. This should give you enough time to experiment and have a play before taking your final shot, but do block out time in your diary NOW to ensure you have the space in your life to make the most of this creative journey! It’s worth it, I promise!
By entering and completing all 9 challenges, you’re in for a chance to win a my ESSENTIAL preset pack for Lightroom and stunning backdrops by PoppyBee Surfaces. This giveaway is open WORLDWIDE!
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. Please join the mailing list below to pre-register and take part in the next challenge.
BTW: Please add kimberly@thelittleplantation.co.uk to your ‘safe contacts’ to ensure that the challenge emails don’t end up in your promotion or spam box. Thank you.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE CHALLENGE?
Anyone, anywhere! It doesn't matter if you're a beginner, take pictures with your iphone or if you are a professional photographer. The photography challenge is about pushing your own unique boundaries and being as artistic and creative as you want to be.
GOT MORE QUESTIONS?
Be sure to check out the FAQ section below.
UPGRADE! AND TAKE YOUR FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY AND GROWTH EVEN FURTHER
I am teaching my signature on-line interactive food photography and food styling course which you can read all about HERE.
Limited spaces are available to ensure students get lots of individual attention and are really able to take their photography to the next level
My signature food photography ecourse includes 1-2-1 feedback and mentoring
Students will receive information about growing an income source online and finding paying food photography clients
Students will also receive my 14 food photography Lightroom presets for desktop as well as 14 presets for mobile
Please e-mail me at kimberly(at)thelittleplantation(dot)co(dot)uk to reserve your spot and receive more information or find a contact form at the end of this page HERE.
NOW BACK TO THE CHALLENGE & SOMETHING KINDA SPECIAL!
At the end of each challenge week I'll choose my favourite 3 images (and 3 runners up), I'll mention the winning photographers in one of my captions on Instagram (think shout-out) AND on Instagram stories. It's my way of saying thank you and giving you a bigger platform.
I’ll be joined by different expert guest judges who will select the winners with me and share their food photography and food styling knowledge with you too!
Everyone who signs up for the challenge AND completes all 9 challenges will enter the prize draw to win my ESSENTIAL food photography preset pack AND backdrop by Poppybee Surfaces.
On Sunday evenings I will discuss the winning images of the week on Instagram LIVE and give the creatives behind the images even more opportunities to be discovered and celebrated. Plus, I get to connect with you all during the LIVE, which is so much fun!
Just one of many PoppyBee Surfaces the winners can choose from!
FAQ
IS THIS EXCLUSIVELY ABOUT FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY?
Yes, indeed! The challenge is aimed at foodies, food instagrammers and (new as well as seasoned) food bloggers who want to explore food photography in new and fun ways.
DO I NEED A DSLR TO PARTICIPATE?
No, you can use a regular camera, an iphone camera or anything else you've got to hand.
WHAT IF I MISS ONE CHALLENGE BECAUSE I'M FEELING OVERWHELMED ETC.? WILL I BE DISQUALIFIED?
No, of course not. There's no pressure to 'do it all'.
WILL YOU COMMENT AND LIKE EVERY SINGLE ONE OF MY PICTURES?
I promise I'll look at all the images submitted, but I may not have the time to comment on every entry. However, if you'd like some personal feedback I suggest you consider joining my signature food photography and food styling ecourse where 1-2-1 feedback and mentoring is part of your learning process.
CAN I SEE HOW EVERYONE ELSE HAS INTERPRETED THE CHALLENGE AND PROMPTS?
Yes of course you can and I strongly urge you to! I feel studying other participants’ work is an important part of the learning process and will allow you to get super inspired too! And if an image, caption or story moves you, show your appreciation, leave a comment and let this creative community flourish :).
I CAN'T MAKE THIS CHALLENGE. WILL YOU HOST ANOTHER ONE?
YES, at the start of 2022! The best thing is to sign up to the mailing list below to be notified, that way you’ll hear about the challenge first and can be sure you won’t miss out!
I'M NOT ON INSTAGRAM, CAN I STILL PARTICIPATE?
No, I'm sorry. This photography challenge is Instagram based.
I'M ALREADY ON THE MAILING LIST. DO I NEED TO REGISTER AGAIN?
It depends. Please read your last few emails thoroughly as they will clearly state if you’ve pre-registered or not. Thank you!
WHERE CAN I READ UPDATES AND NEWS RE: THE CHALLENGE?
Please check my IG CHALLENGE highlight icon on Instagram for updates and further info throughout the challenge. Just in case, please also follow the Instagram account dedicated to the challenge called @eatcaptureshare_. Thank you.
ANY MORE QUESTIONS?
Just leave a question in the comment section and I'll answer it as best I can.