#45 - ON-AIR MENTORING SESSION - ARE YOU AFRAID TO TAKE UP SPACE?
On this week’s episode (45) of The EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE Podcast, you’ll be listening in on another instagram mentoring session; I’m working with Trinidad and Tobago based gluten-free baker Moy Lovell who is unsure how to grow her baking business and is looking for ideas on how to use instagram and other social media platforms to help her reach more clients. I share marketing and mindset tips to support Moy on her journey. Here’s what else you can expect from this episode…
I share some news about my popular instagram masterclass!
I explain how the instagram algorithms may be affecting Moy’s reach and message
I share how you can identify who your best customer is
We unpick Moy’s beliefs and mindset around having her recipes stolen
We talk about why cookbooks are never about making money
I share my thought on working with brands
We chat openly about judgement, vulnerability and rejection on social media
And more…
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#40 - QUARANTINE COOKING: VIRTUAL ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION
In today’s season 4 premier episode (40) of the EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE Podcast, I’m speaking with creatives, food bloggers and solopreneurs within the food and drink space about how they are navigating the COVID-19 crisis, what they are cooking to feel nourished and what they are doing to push through some of the tougher challenges this pandemic has thrown their way. Here’s what else you can expect from today’s episode….
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#38 - THE BIGGEST FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY AND INSTAGRAM TRENDS FOR 2020
In today’s BONUS episode (38) of The EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE Podcast, I’m speaking with the adorable Lauren Caris, food photographer, teacher and food blogger at Food Photography Academy and bubbly Joanie Simon, also a food photographer, teacher and food blogger over at The Bite Shot. We’ve come together to discuss THE biggest food photography, food styling and social media trends we see coming in 2020. If you want to be prepared and get a head start on food trends and developments, this podcast episode is for you…
We talk about why everyone is going gaga over artificial light food photography
Joanie explain why staying creative whilst using artificial light is so important
We talk through WARM and EARTHY tones taking over in food photography
We highlight why instagram’s popularity is stagnating and why we’re all more mindful about our social media use
We say where things are at on the instagram platform (it’s not where you think)
Lauren, Joanie and I express our views on why the multiplatform approach is EVERYTHING for food bloggers, content creators and food photographers
Find out what we really think of Tik Tok
and lots more…
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#36 - HOW TO MAKE IT AS A FOOD PHOTOGRAPHER WITH CHRISTALL LOWE
In this week’s episode (36) of The EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE Podcast, I’m talking to New Zealand based food photographer, food stylist, creative entrepreneur and cook Christall Lowe. Christall shares what it really takes to make it as a food photographer and find your signature style. Here’s exactly what you can expect from this week’s episode …
Christall shares how her upbringing in New Zealand and her Maori heritage have influenced her relationship to food
Christall outlines how she journeyed into creative entrepreneurship and food photography
We chat about what it’s really like working as a food photographer and what it takes to make it in the industry
We talk about the importance of working with light
We explore the concept of developing a signature food photography style
And lots more…
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#35 - NO TIME FOR INSTAGRAM? - ON-AIR MENTORING SESSION + BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS
On today’s episode (35) of The EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE Podcast, you’ll be listening in on another instagram mentoring session; I’m working with food writer, supperclub host and cookbook author Zuza Zak who is an expert in Eastern European food traditions. Zuza wants to find out how to grow her instagram despite having little time to dedicate to the platform. Here’s what you can expect from this episode…
I give Zuza ideas on sharing food content when she’s stuck for time
I share my thoughts on the importance of consistency on instagram
We chat about the benefits of using presets
We discuss the issue of quantity versus quality
We talk about the importance of adding value as a content creator
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#34 - HOW TO START A PODCAST WITH JESSICA MURNANE
In this week’s episode (34) of The EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE Podcast, I’m talking to Jessica Murnane, podcast host of The One Part Podcast, cookbook author of The One Part Plant Cookbook and founder of Know Your Endo. Jessica answers everything you ever wanted to know about podcasting - how to get started, why everyone should have a podcast, what gear to buy and lots more. Here’s exactly what you can expect from this week’s episode …
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#32 - MARKETING FOR FOOD BLOGGERS - ON-AIR MENTORING SESSION + MASTERCLASS ANNOUNCEMENT
On today’s episode (32) of The EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE Podcast, you’ll be listening in on another instagram mentoring session; I’m working with food content creator Suzanne from Happy Gut Co. who has recently started running her food blog and local food business. Suzanne wants to find out how and where to market her service as she’s eager to grow her local client base and instagram audience. Here’s what you can expect from this episode…
I announce my instagram and blogging masterclass, taking place this Saturday, November 16th 2019 (details below)
We explore how to market your business and service outside of instagram
I deep dive into the power of your instagram profile picture
We touch on the art of using hashtags on instagram
We talk about why using instagram’s analytics is crucial to understanding and growing your audience
I share how best to use instagram stories and highlights to retain and attract followers
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#30 - HOW TO WRITE A BOOK (PART 2)
In today’s solo episode (30) of The EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE podcast, I’m sharing 5 more lessons I have learned on my book writing journey, focusing specifically on how to approach agents and publishing houses and what to look out for in the process. Here’s exactly what you can expect from today’s episode…
I talk about the importance of reading through submission guidelines
I share why having a strong cover letter is everything
I explain the benefits and drawbacks of having an agent as well as how to find one
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#28 - HOW TO GET MORE FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY CLIENTS - ON-AIR MENTORING SESSION
In today’s season 3 premier episode (28) of The EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE Podcast, you’ll be listening in on another instagram mentoring session; I’m working with food photographer and food blogger Marialena who is keen to move from hobby to professional photographer. I give Marialena some suggestions on building her food photography business and where her blog and instagram fit into that process. Here’s what you can expect from this episode…
I explain why it is very hard to make a living solely as a food photographer and what Marialena can do to ensure she earns enough income to make it work
I talk about how a blog and an instagram account can serve you differently in getting the food photography clients that you want
I speak about the importance of having a diverse and less consistent instagram gallery!
I give my take on what should be included in every food photographer’s portfolio
I share what one steps to take if you dream of shooting a cookbook
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