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 MoreAs food photographers, content creators and bloggers, mastering the basics of videography is essential for establishing a strong presence on social media.
Integrating B-roll into your workflow allows you to consistently produce valuable video content and effectively market your services without consuming too much time and energy, even during busy periods in your creative business.
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 MoreThe question whether natural light or artificial light is better for food photographers eager to create the most gorgeous food photos, is a difficult one to answer. While natural light is my preferred personal choice as it pulls most at my heart strings and holds undeniable charm for me, after a decade of professional experience as a food photographer, I’ve come to deeply appreciate and love the beauty, versatility and reliability of artificial light. It’s made me realise that lighting preferences are inherently personal, requiring thoughtful deliberation and deep consideration of each photographer’s individual and creative needs.
In this blog post I’ll highlight some key differences between the two lighting choices for food photographers, so you can ascertain whether natural light, artificial light or a blend of both, suits you best!
Read MoreUgly delicious - that’s what I’d call today’s super quick, high protein and utterly scrumptious Asian-inspired noodle recipe! Let’s be real, it’s not much to look at and certain dishes just aren’t, but should that stop us from sharing them with the world? In this case, I don’t think so!
Read MoreAs food photographers, food bloggers and food content creators now is the time to broaden your skill set, explore creativity beyond photography and take videography seriously! That’s because, not only has the social media landscape changed dramatically since the pandemic requiring you to post more versatile content on your own channels, but brands now also want and need food photos and short form video content when working with food content creators like you. The good news is that this means that more collaboration opportunities for those who can deliver on all fronts, await!
So with this in mind and having seen our own client requests for content expand, my co-teacher Silvia and I knew we wanted to once again share our knowledge about how to create better and more engaging food content in our 2-day in-person London food styling, food photography and short form videography workshop!
Read MorePotatoes are the ultimate comfort food! They are also so versatile and easy to make, plus potatoes are affordable and of course super delicious, I mean, what’s not to like?!
These crispy smashed potatoes are especially comforting, combining a fluffy carb-y interior with a crispy and crunchy exterior, in short: pure BLISS! I combined them with a wonderful creamy herby sauce that hints at Spring.
Read MoreI’m beyond excited you’re here because today I can FINALLY reveal the cover and title of my first book:
CREATIVE FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY
How to capture exceptional images of food
There, I said it and it feels great ;)! Now I’d love to use this space to tell you what the book is all about and what special BONUS I’ve prepared for you as a thank you for your support and for pre-ordering the book today.
Read MoreAfter an intense and emotional Winter, I’m delighted that Spring vibes are finally in the air and let me tell you, I’m here for it all! You see, I love it when apple blossoms and tulips start popping up in my neighbourhood park and adore it even more when the air starts feeling lighter, crisper and full of hope!
A new season, calls for a brand new cocktail recipe and I can’t think of anything that shouts SPRING louder than strawberries and rhubarb, which is why they feature in today’s cute and colourful mocktail…
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