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Should You Study Food Photography?
Are food photography workshops really worth the time, effort and investment? In this blog post I share my honest opinion about who should consider them and who should steer well clear!
Choosing the right cover for your book is easier said than done, especially if you’re working with a publisher who may have a very different perspective on what constitutes the right cover for your book! It’s this creative journey of finalising the cover of my brand new book How to Make Your Food Famous, that I’ll walk you through in this week’s blog post.
Read MoreIn today’s blog post, I’m sharing what it was really like photographing the Sunday Times best selling cookbook REBEL BAKES, and showcasing some of my most favourite photos from the book.
Read MoreThis 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….
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again where we get to make a wish list and spoil ourselves or the food photographers and food content creators in our lives rotten! To take the pressure off finding the perfect present, I’ve curated a gift guide ideal for food photographers, food content creators and food bloggers! I hope there’s something here that’s just right!
Read MoreThe way we live and work has completely changed over the last decade! Whereas before, going into an office from 9-5 was common place, now more and more people - myself included - are working from home full time. In part this is due to the pandemic and the seismic shift it brought about in the workplace. However it is also because with the rise of social media, many more people have had the opportunity to build small creative businesses and work for themselves at home.
Read MoreHow 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!
Read MoreHow 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!
Read MoreIt’s December and officially totally acceptable to start listening to Christmas CDs, put up your Christmas tree, dream of snow and plan your Christmas dinner menu with a vengeance.
Now, the question is, how can you make your Christmas, Hanukkah and other seasonal holiday food photography stand out? How can you create festive food images that will attract the right food photography clients who are eager to find a food photographer that can bring their festive menu to life!
Read MoreI’ve got some super exciting news to share, my brand new FOOD STYLING FOR INSTAGRAM online course launched this week! It’s a short course I created in collaboration with DOMESTIKA all about how to style, photograph, and edit delicious food photos for Instagram, using just your mobile phone!
In this blog post, I wanted to share a little bit more about this online food styling course with you, talk about why and who I created it for and give you a little behind the scenes look at the course’s creation. Are you ready to get stuck in?
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