#59 - HOW TO THRIVE AS A FOOD PHOTOGRAPHER WITH LUISA BRIMBLE
In today’s episode (59) of the EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE Podcast, I’m speaking with the incredible Luisa Brimble, a Filipino Australian food and lifestyle photographer and the community director at Somekind Press. Luisa has photographed numerous best-selling cookbooks, been nominated for the prestigious James Beard Award and shot images for Kinfolk and Real Food Magazine. Luisa generously shares how after more than a decade in the photography industry she is still thriving and how you can too. Here’s what else you can expect from today’s episode….
Luisa introduces herself and shares how she started her photography career
Luisa outlines about how her working relationship with Kinfolk came about
Luisa explains how she taught herself photography
Luise talks about how she managed to have photography clients from the outset
We chat about the importance of investing in yourself
We discuss what to do if you don’t feel ready to go pro
Luisa notes why it’s helpful to shoot more than just food
Luisa explains why it’s helpful to study the work of your 5 favourite photographers when you’re honing your style
Luisa gives tips on how to reach out to brands and magazines and why it’s important to let go of the fear of rejection
Luisa shares how she got into the world of cookbook photography
Luisa outlines some cookbook shooting tips
Luisa talks about the power of collaborations
Luisa explains what drives her to say yes to a work opportunity. Her answer may surprise you.
Luisa notes why it’s ok not to be good at everything
We chat about imposter syndrome and how to combat it
Luisa shares who she never focus on trends and how she creates her own signature look
Luisa delves deep into why she joined the Somekind team
LINKS MENTIONED:
My book, Creative Food Photography is available here! It’s for food photographers who want to find their own unique style, who want to up level their photography and who are prepared to go on a journey to discover who they really are as creatives.
Find the two images I mention on pages 26 and 121 of the hardback version on Creative Food Photography
Connect with Luisa on Instagram or via her website
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