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RECAP: LONDON FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY, FOOD STYLING AND REEL CREATION WORKSHOP
RECAP: LONDON FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY, FOOD STYLING AND REEL CREATION WORKSHOP

As food photographers, food bloggers and food content creators we have to face facts - the social media landscape is changing and with it, how we share content! Where once ‘only’ good photos and delicious recipes were needed to get noticed, we now need to know how to capture great photos, write stellar recipes and film drool-worthy video content - especially short form video content (think TikTok and Instagram Reels) - to ensure we stand out from the crowd!

But creating engaging short form videos, especially at scale and particularly in the food space where lip syncing just won’t do, can feel overwhelming, am I right?! That’s why Silvia and I came up with the idea for the March 2023 London food photography, food styling and reel creation workshop….

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food photography, food photography workshop, food styling, creativity, food blogging, Creative business, goal settingK J Espinel
MIDSUMMER FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY AND VISUAL STORY TELLING RETREAT, FINLAND WITH VIOLA MINERVA VIRTAMO
MIDSUMMER FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY AND VISUAL STORY TELLING RETREAT, FINLAND WITH VIOLA MINERVA VIRTAMO

Want to learn how to create food photography shots full of story and emotion?

Eager to escape to The Finnish countryside and immerse yourself in a rich and nourishing creative experience with like-minded foodies and photographers?

Ready to style gatherings and build your portfolio with food, travel, lifestyle and landscape shots?

Hoping to have two experienced food photographers empower you to create like a pro?

Then listen up because this special 3-day retreat may be just what you’re after…

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food photography, food blogging, food photography workshop, food styling, goal setting, Creative business, creativityK J Espinel
RECAP: ADVANCED FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY, VISUAL STORY TELLING & VIDEOGRAPHY RETREAT, FINLAND 2022
RECAP: ADVANCED FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY, VISUAL STORY TELLING & VIDEOGRAPHY RETREAT, FINLAND 2022

This past June, just as we were approaching Midsummer, I travelled to the Finnish countryside to teach at a 5-day advanced food photography, food styling, visual story telling and videography retreat alongside the mega talented, Viola Virtamo!

In today’s blog post I’d love to share the magical experience we had this summer with you!

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food photography ecourse, food photography workshop, food styling, food photography, ecourse, creativityK J Espinel
SHOULD YOU STUDY FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY + VEGAN SPICED AUTUMN CAKE RECIPE
SHOULD YOU STUDY FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY + VEGAN SPICED AUTUMN CAKE RECIPE

Are you thinking about joining a food photography online course, attending an in person food styling workshop or spending a few days at a food photography retreat, but unsure if it’s worth the investment and time?

If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed by all the choices available to you, then this blog post is just what you’re after. I’ll go over the pros and cons of studying food photography and food styling and outline exactly which learning format could be right for you!

(BTW if you’re just here for the vegan spiced cake recipe, please scroll down, you’ll find it at the end of this blog post!)

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food photography ecourse, food photography workshop, food styling, food photography, ecourse, vegan recipe, creativityK J Espinel
5 CHRISTMAS FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO TIPS!
5 CHRISTMAS FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO TIPS!

It’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!

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food photography, food styling, food blogging, Creative business, creativityK J Espinel
FOOD STYLING FOR INSTAGRAM ONLINE COURSE
FOOD STYLING FOR INSTAGRAM ONLINE COURSE

I’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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creativity, ecourse, food blogging, food photography, food photography ecourse, food styling, instagram tricks, Creative businessK 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
FOOD STYLING & FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY E-COURSE - AUTUMN 2021
FOOD STYLING & FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY E-COURSE - AUTUMN 2021

WHO IS THE ON-LINE FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY AND FOOD STYLING COURSE FOR?

  • Are you new to food photography and styling and eager to kick start your learning process?

  • Have you been taking food photos for a while, but find that you just can't get the images you really want?

  • Or are you a long-term food blogger who has plateaued and is keen to level up and go pro?

  • Do you work best with the supportive of a creative community and teacher who are there for you every step along the way?

Great! Because this food photography e-course is for YOU!

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food photography, ecourse, food photography ecourse, food blogging, food styling, goal setting, branding, creativity, Creative businessK J Espinel
9-DAY FREE FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY CHALLENGE
9-DAY FREE FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY CHALLENGE

And just like that, my FREE Instagram 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!

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food styling, food photography, creativity, instagram tricksK J Espinel