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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PRICING YOUR FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY WORK - BLOG POST AND PODCAST ROUND UP!
How 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!
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HOW MUCH DO FOOD PHOTOGRAPHERS MAKE?
How 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!
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FOOD STYLING & FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY E-COURSE - AUTUMN 2021
WHO IS THE ON-LINE FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY AND FOOD STYLING COURSE FOR?
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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HOW TO START A MAILING LIST. YOUR 10 LIST BUILDING QUESTIONS ANSWERED!
In today’s online world it’s almost impossible as a food blogger, food photographer or recipe developer to do everything and be everywhere - Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest, Twitter - there are just SO many platforms one can spend (too much) time on, am I right? That begs the question - which platform(s) should we spend our energy on, which one will have the biggest impact on our career and also on our bottom line?
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5 REASONS I SWITCHED TO FLODESK (AND WHY EVERY CREATIVE SHOULD TOO!)
My biggest regret as a food photography teacher and creative business owner is that I didn’t start a mailing list sooner! I SO wish I had. That’s because having a mailing list is empowering, financially rewarding and the best way to communicate with your most loyal, awesomest community members, establishing an intimate connection in the process. Your newsletter is also the place where you can offer the most valuable content, kinda like a secret insiders club. And having a mailing list means you’re less dependent on the ebbs and flows of social media algorithms. In short, mailing lists are simply FAB!
Now, I know what you’re thinking, starting a mailing list feels daunting and complicated and where does one even start? It’s also so time consuming, right? Wrong!
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HOW TO DESIGN AND LAYOUT YOUR SELF-PUBLISHED BOOK (PART 2)
EVER WONDER WHAT’S INVOLVED IN DESIGNING THE PAGES OF A BOOK?
If you dream of writing your own (cook)book, my guess is you’re thinking about all the lovely recipes you’ll share and the gorgeous images you’ll photograph. Perhaps you’ve even dreamed up a title and cover, but if you’re anything like I was at the start of my book writing journey, maybe you haven’t thought too hard just yet about the layout of your book.
With a book, every element, including the page design, matters, so it’s worth starting to think about it, even at the earlier stages of the book creation process. In today’s blog post I’m share 3 key areas to focus on in your book design process…..
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HOW TO DESIGN AND LAYOUT YOUR SELF PUBLISHED BOOK! (PART 1)
Hey everyone, I’m back with another little glimpse into my self publishing journey behind Creative Food Photography, my first book! Today we’ll be taking a closer look at the process of designing and planning the interiors and layout of the book. I’ve split the blog post into two, so as not to overwhelm you, with part 2 coming atcha super soon! My hope is that this blog post (and the one coming up) will help YOU on your self publishing journey too, as well as get you super excited about grabbing yourself a copy of my book if you haven’t yet. You can find all the places to order it right here :)!
Now, are you ready to get stuck in?
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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!
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