IS INSTAGRAM CHANGING TO A FOUR ACROSS GRID? (AND WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU AS A CREATIVE)
NOTE: This blog post is part 7 of my INSTAGRAM SERIES - content all about helping YOU manage your way around instagram. In the INSTAGRAM SERIES I've touched on subjects such as why you're losing followers (and what to do about it), how to grow your instagram following and (the popular) simple tips to enjoy instagram (despite the algorithms). Just click here to find all the other parts in the series.
Now I admit that today's topic IS INSTAGRAM CHANGING TO A 4-ACROSS GRID? Isn't half as juicy as last time's offering. However, considering the outrage (yes, really!) the possible change in grid layout has caused among the creative community, I felt it was worth writing a quick note about.
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HOW INSTAGRAM IS TRYING TO GET RID OF (FOOD) BLOGGERS (AND HOW YOU CAN ENSURE YOU SURVIVE)
NOTE: This blog post is part 6 of my INSTAGRAM SERIES - content all about helping YOU manage your way around instagram. In the INSTAGRAM SERIES I've touched on subjects such as why you're losing followers (and what to do about it), how to grow your instagram following and shadowbanning. Just click here to find all the other parts in the series. Now on with today's post!
I agree HOW INSTAGRAM IS TRYING TO GET RID OF (FOOD) BLOGGERS is somewhat of a provokative blog title, but in essence it's the only way to escribe what currently happening in the mysterious world of instagram. And though the title is tongue in cheek of course, I'd dare say today's blog post is by far my most 'serious'. So, if you're a full-time blogger or someone considering making blogging your career then please read on!
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WHAT THE INSTAGRAM HACK TAUGHT ME
NOTE: This blog post is part of my INSTAGRAM SERIES - content all about helping YOU manage your way around instagram. Just click here to find part 1, 2, 3 and more. Now on with today's post!
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5 SIMPLE WAYS TO ENJOY INSTAGRAM (DESPITE THE ALGORITHMS)
Welcome back to the fourth and last part (for now!) of the INSTAGRAM SERIES during which I've touched on topics such as why you are losing followers on instagram, the 3 real reasons your instagram account is not growing and instagram travel photography tips for beginners. This week we'll be looking at 5 simple ways to enjoy instagram despite the algorithms. Out of all the instagram tips I have shared on the blog so far, I'm most excited about this topic and hope you will be too...
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3 REASONS YOU ARE LOSING INSTAGRAM FOLLOWERS (AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT)
Welcome to part 2 of my INSTAGRAM SERIES all about improving your photography, manoeuvering your way around instagram and growing your blog traffic. In part 1 I provided 5 tips on making your travel photography on instagram stand out and this week we're looking at the top 3 reasons you are losing instagram followers.
It's so frustrating, right? You're posting your best pictures and are still losing instagram followers by the bucket load. You've not changed your photography and are posting great content, though somehow your followers are leaving your instagram account in droves and you can't figure out why. Despite your best efforts you can't seem to gain traction and grow your instagram following. Confusing and frankly a tiny bit upsetting, isn't it?
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FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY BACKDROPS PART 3
FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY BACKDROPS PART 3
Hi everyone! Today's blog post is all about sourcing and making wooden food photography backdrops. It's part of a series I started last year about backdrops for food photography. You can find part 1 here, where I talk about using paper (yes, paper!) and concrete (yes, concrete!) as a backdrop and part 2 here where I write in detail about using fabrics and metal.
So are you ready for me to delve right in?
1. Natural wood
Cost: low/medium/high
Effort: low/medium/high
Storage: easy/medium/a tad more complicated
Availability: 9/10
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3-DAY LONDON FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY AND FOOD STYLING WORKSHOP WITH TWIGG STUDIOS
3-DAY LONDON FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY AND FOOD STYLING WORKSHOP WITH TWIGG STUDIOS
It was probably around this time last year that Aimee from Twigg Studios asked me to run a food styling and food photography workshop with her in what seemed the unbelieveably distant future (March 2017!). Without hesitation I said yes and man, am I glad that I did. Though Aimee and I are VERY different people, us working together always kinda sorta really goes! And, I feel our lovely work connection shone through in this weekend's 3-day food photography and food styling workshop which was held at my humble, cosy home 'studio' in South East London. We only took 4 students each day to allow for lots of 1-2-1 attention and were over the moon that the workshop was sold out :).
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FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY BACKDROPS PART 2
FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY BACKDROPS PART 2
Hi everyone! I hope you enjoyed PART 1 of the food photography backdrops series as this week I bring you PART 2! To keep the blog post as short and informative as possible, I haven't included a recipe today. Sorry. But I'll be back with a stunning recipe next time. Is that ok? Cool ;)! Ok, so let's quickly move on to two of my most favourite food photography backdrop options EVER, shall we? Fabrics and metals...
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VEGAN PAD THAI + FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY BACKDROPS PART 1 (V+, ChF, GF, NF)
Hi everyone! I can't tell you how excited I am about this week's blog post. Not only am I bringing you an ACE vegan pad thai recipe (so, SO good), but I'm also tackling another major food photography secret - how to create, source and buy FANTASTIC food photography backdrops.
Following this post on instagram and tons of questions on the subject over the past few weeks, I'm well aware that you've been keen to read up on my tips and tricks ;) and truth be told, I'm even keener to share them with you in the hope that they are going to be helpful.
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