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How to prepare for a food photography shoot
In this blog I will cover most questions that people may have in relation to the food photography quoting process as well as discussing the details of the photo shoot …
Show your true colours!
Colours are an essential element in branding and can have a powerful impact on how people perceive a brand. Each colour has its own unique meaning and can be used to convey different emotions, values, and messages…
Composition in food and product photography
Composition is what makes an image stand out. It follows the laws of nature, what is the human eye automatically attracted to? There is so much to tell about composition in product and food photography. I’ll cover a few key elements here…
Different types of lighting
Photography stands or falls on lighting. Photography literally means ‘writing with light’. So learning photography is learning how to manipulate the light. I will discuss a few different lighting techniques that define the style of a photograph…
Featured in the Sunday Times!
I made it into the Sunday Times on Sunday 22nd of May 2022! I was interviewed about my passion for Food photography and how I got into it. The photo was taken in my home studio. I also got a few of my favourite things photographed…
What do I need for Food Photography?
The best food photography is achieved with natural light! Therefore, there is no need to invest in expensive lighting equipment. However, there are a few basic items that will help you to get the best out of your natural light…
Brand new Branding ....
I love the dark food photography style in the chocolate photo above. It is a photo I took for Cleeves: Chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate. The style they were after was retro with rustic elements. Right up my street…
Tip 3 - Food Photography - Play all the angles
Another important aspect of food photography is the angle at which you take your photo. This can be different per product, a sandwich needs a different angle than a bowl of fruit, for example…
Tip 2: Food Photography - Shedding some light on lighting
You can produce the most amazing food or dishes but you can only sell it online with state-of-the art food photography. I love to share a few tips about food photography and how to make it better with simple means…
Tip 1: Food Photography - Get your Food in Focus!
Social media has really helped to get more people to see your business. This might have opened a whole new market for you. However, social media also paved the way for all your competitors to have access to this market…
Improve your online profile - With the Trading Online Voucher
Last week’s best news was the revamped Trading Online Voucher Scheme! The Local Enterprise Office has really stepped up the game! The trading online voucher is designed to assist small businesses…
How does a Personal Branding Session work?
Following on from the blog post I wrote 2 weeks ago, I want to describe a Personal Branding photo session in a bit more detail…
Personal Brand Photography - a Guide ...
I notice very often that most people are not really aware of what Personal Brand photography is. Most people think of a Headshot but it would not go beyond that. The first time Personal Branding was mentioned was in 1997…
Get your Christmas branding in good Nick!
With the preparations for the Christmas season in full swing, I just want to share this with you ...When it some to branding, I have one big hero. One person who pulls it off every year…
Food Branding Photography - Inewtrition
I was approached by a friend of mine last month to help her design a brand photo for the website for her new business. The business offers food science expertise with a focus on innovation. The brief was as follows…
5 Essential Ingredients for A Stunning Food Brand
In a series of 5 blogs I will try to tackle the main obstacles that you may encounter when taking and using brand photographs of your food business…
Your best investment this year ...
We are drowning in information these days and with our attention span ever decreasing it is hard to get the attention of your ideal client. You really need to stand out to be noticed…
Have your Cake and Eat it ...
A few weeks ago, I had the honour to capture the story behind the Red Bird cafe in Bray. The cafe is known for its artisan sandwiches made with traditional bakery breads, homemade soups and fresh salads…
Guest Post: My Personal Branding Photography Session with Janssen Photography
What is a personal branding session like from a client's point of view? Jill Lush from Lush Marketing kindly blogged about her experience. We had a photo shoot at the end of February…