GIFT GUIDE FOR FOOD PHOTOGRAPHERS AND FOOD BLOGGERS
Whether you’re looking to buy a gift for yourself (#selflove) or for someone you adore who is obsessed with food photography and food styling, I’ve got you covered with my 2020/2021 gift guide! I’ve tried to focus mainly on smaller businesses, gifts that will enhance any food photo and Instagram gallery, as well as items that support creativity as well as productivity and business growth. It’s been a joy putting this guide together for all you food photographers and content creators, and I hope you find something here that feels just right this season!
FOR THOSE LOOKING TO GROW THEIR FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS
If you’ve been watching my Instagram stories or if you’ve listened to my podcast you’ll know I’m BIG on direction, focus and clarity. See, the thing is without a roadmap and sign posts along the way, how on earth will you get to your destination, how will you be able to reach your food photography business goals and fulfil your food styling dreams? It’s why I’m OBSESSED with planners, diaries, and note books. I’ve tried a whole range of them over the years and have a solid journalling and note taking routine, which I’ll delve deeper into another day, but for now, I’d love to leave you with three journal/planner/diary options, all of which I know can help make 2021 extra special for whomever you gift them to!
FOR THOSE EAGER TO FIND THEIR FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY STYLE
Know someone who is already sharing their food photos on social media, but feels creatively stuck or unable to define and identify their own unique style? Got a food blogger in your life who wants to turn their passion into a side hustle or full-time job? Then my Creative Food Photography book might be just what they are after. Creative Food Photography is available via Books etc, The Book Depository, and our shop.
FOR FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY PROP LOVERS
Having the right food photography props can be life changing! Honestly, more than anything else, finding the right backdrops, fabrics and ceramic plates really turned my food photography around and I know there’s a food photographer out there who will love you forever if you gift them some gorgeous props this season. Here are some ideas…
Jessica Joslin - One of my absolute favourite ceramic artists
Backdrop Woodville - They ship worldwide and have some of the most gorgeous backdrops ever!
Grain and Knot - Food wooden knives, spoons and bowls.
COOKBOOKS THAT INSPIRE
To be honest, cookbooks are ALWAYS a good idea, even if you’re not a food photographers, but especially if you are! Browsing through a good cookbook can be inspiring and spark lots of new ideas. Here are my 2 current favourites, which are filled with stunning food photos, gorgeous styling and delicious recipes,
SOMETHING TO NOURISH THE CREATIVE SOUL
Being a food photographer, food stylist or content creator is a total joy, but it’s also busy, physical work that takes its toll on body, mind and spirit. Especially creatives who spend a lot of time on their feet as well as those who need to be on social media continuously for work can feel a bit depleted at the end of the day. With that in mind, here are two gifts I think will hit the spot this festive season (and beyond)!!
Vegan candles (image by JOIN)
Slow living vegan magazine
FOR FOOD PHOTOGRAPHERS WHO ARE OUT AND ABOUT
A DSLR camera is amazing, but it’s also heavy and bulky and just a nuisance to carry around. So here are two rather sexy options for food photographers who are eager to capture food at a restaurant, outdoor picnics or more life-style-ly images. To be honest, I’d love them both, so I know that whomever you gift these to will be delighted with either as well!
That’s all folks! Hope there’s something here that’s perfect for under the Christmas tree. Wishing you all a gorgeous festive period.
Hugs, Kimberly