In this week’s mini solo episode (136) of the EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE podcast, I am exploring whether it’s possible to ‘do it all’ in today’s social media era. I outline different working models to allow you to meet the demand for content creation whilst optimising your food photography or food blogging business. PLUS I outline what I’d focus on if I were starting out today!

Here's exactly what you can expect from today's episode...

• I share some exciting news!
• I outline what the social media landscape was like when I started The Little Plantation 10 years ago.
• I explain a key factor that influences the decisions I make in my creative business.
• I chat about the one thing I would ALWAYS do, no matter when I started my creative business.
• I explore whether starting a mailing list is worth it.
• Can you do it all? I outline how it may be possible and why it might not be a good idea.
• I outline three (well, kind of four) approaches that can work in today’s social media landscape!
• I chat about whether you should hire help or go it alone.
• I share exactly what I’d do if I were starting The Little Plantation today!

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
• Pre-order HOW TO MAKE YOUR FOOD FAMOUS HERE and sign up for your pre-order bonus.
• Join my mini Instagram food photography challenge today!
• The Arkon Remarkable Creator™ Pro+Plus Mount w/Ring Light camera stand. Use code TLPcreate at checkout for 20% off!
• Re-release: Thoughts on Instagram, Beth Kirby and mental health – Eat Capture Share Podcast episode number 84
• What’s happening with Instagram? - Eat Capture Share Podcast episode number 53
• My Pinterest
• Find out more about my Fearless Focus Mastermind and Mentoring program for food photographers and food bloggers HERE
• How to start a mailing list. Your 10 list-building questions answered! Read more about it in this blog post HERE
• 5 reasons I switched to Flodesk (and why every creative should too!). Read more about it in this blog post HERE
• Find the full show notes HERE
• Find my Instagram HERE

In today's BONUS episode (135) of the EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE podcast, I'm chatting with London-based food photographer, food stylist (and former online FOUNDATION course student!) Alicja Sieronski. We talk about the secrets behind how to style your food to perfection, what it's like working with a food stylist on a photo shoot and how the Foundation Course helped launch Alicja on her career as a food photographer and stylist.

Alicja's insights into food styling and working with a team will inspire you to view your next photo shoot in a whole new light.

Here's what else you can expect from today's episode...

• Alicja introduces herself and talks about how she started as a food photographer and stylist.
• Alicja reveals the secrets to her success as an in-demand food stylist.
• Alicja gives her best advice to food photographers who want to work with food stylists.
• We talk about what food photographers and food stylists should do to make a photo shoot successful.
• Alicja gives her top three tips to take your food styling to the next level.
• Alicja reveals the skills she learned in the online Foundation course which helped her food photography business.

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
• My new book 'How To Make Your Food Famous' is ready for pre-order! Read more about it HERE
• Find out more about my flagship Foundation Food Photography & Styling Online Course HERE (use code ECS10 at checkout for 10% off!)
• The Arkon Remarkable Creator™ Pro+Plus Mount w/Ring Light camera stand. Use code TLPcreate at checkout for 20% off!
• Alicja’s Instagram and website
• Milk to Meals
• Feeding Toddlers, the cookbook Alicja and I worked on together
• Find out more about my free Food Photography Challenge HERE
• The art of food styling with Silvia Bifaro – ECS Podcast ep# 23
• How to perfect your food styling and iPhone photography – ECS Podcast ep# 89
• The art of food photography with Aran Goyoaga – ECS Podcast ep# 27
• Find full show notes HERE

In today's BONUS episode (134) of the EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE podcast, I'm talking with food photographer and food photography teacher, Darina Kopcok. We chat about how to stay true to your own food photography style while still appealing to a variety of clients, the difference between finding your style and finding your artistic voice and how cultural heritage informs your stylistic choices. Keep a pen nearby as this episode is full of practical tips!

Here's what else you can expect from today's episode...

• Darina introduces herself.
• Darina explains why formally studying photography may be essential for you.
• Darina talks about how she uses light.
• Darina gives her top tips on how to find your style of food photography.
• Darina explains how to strike a balance between showing range and consistency.
• Darina gives her best advice for how to work with a client if their style is different from yours.
• Darina gives practical advice for how to grow and evolve in your food photography.
• Darina outlines some key portfolio tips you don't want to miss!

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
• My new book 'How To Make Your Food Famous' is ready for pre-order! Read more about it and sign up for your pre-order bonus in this blog post HERE
• Find out more about my flagship Foundation Food Photography & Styling Online Course HERE (use code ECS10 at checkout for 10% off!)
• The Arkon Remarkable Creator™ Pro+Plus Mount w/Ring Light camera stand. Use code TLPcreate at checkout for 20% off!
• Darina's photography portfolio, website and Instagram
• Darina’s Find Your Food Photography Style masterclass
• Donna Crous
• Finding your creative voice – Eat Capture Share podcast episode number 88
• Find the full show notes HERE
• Find my Instagram HERE