#94 - THE STATE OF INSTAGRAM!
In today's episode (94) of the EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE podcast, I talk about how to find success on Instagram right now as a food photographer and food blogger. I highlight what’s working, what’s not working, what I loathe about Instagram at the moment and - more importantly - what the platform is getting right. I outline some key content strategies to embrace as a food content creator and lots, lots more. Here's what else you can expect from today's episode...
I share more about the FOUNDATION food photography, food styling and visual story telling online course as well as my pricing Q&A!
I explain why we currently have an edge as food photographers and food bloggers on Instagram
I openly share how I feel about the way Instagram has treated photographers in the last 18 months
I talk about why Reels are great and a super powerful tool for multi-dimensional creatives like you and me!
I also explain the real and surprising reason your photos may not be performing as well on Instagram as you’d hoped!
I outline exactly what the Instagram algorithm considers valuable content (and why I totally disagree)
I share the key and mostly only strategy that IS working tremendously well on Instagram right now and can help you beat the Instagram algorithm
I talk about whether it’s time to stop posting photography content altogether on Instagram!
I explain why I am NOT going all in on Instagram, why I have stopped using the LINK sticker in my stories and why you should too!
I note why I’ve completely changed my Instagram strategy in the last year and invite you to take a different approach too!
I outline why our creative community on Instagram is slowly disintegrating and what this means for your Instagram strategy!
I highlight the handful of things that Instagram is getting right and why and how YOU can to leverage them!
I share my biggest tip on how to weather the current Instagram storm!
LINKS MENTIONED:
My book, Creative Food Photography is available HERE! It’s for food photographers who want to find their own unique style and up level their photography.
Find out more about my online Foundation Food Photography & Food Styling course for ambitious beginners HERE
My Instagram highlight called Online Course
Find out more about my Fearless Focus Mastermind and Mentoring program for food photographers and food bloggers HERE
THAT video by Adam Mosseri telling photographers Instagram is no longer a photo sharing site
Example of a sponsored reel where I combined video and photo.
Want me to record a part 2 on Instagram? Drop me an email at Kimberly(at)thelittleplantation.co.uk or a DM on Instagram with your Instagram questions!
What’s happening with Instagram, Eat Capture Share Podcast episode number 53
Get in touch and ask me a question for my 100th episode! I can’t wait to hear from you! Kimberly(at)thelittleplantation.co.uk
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