Comparing Yourself EPISODE SUMMARY From the moment you start taking pictures and sharing them with the world, you will begin to compare yourself to other photographers. You might feel that they are better at shooting food than you. Or that their images sell more than yours because they look like they belong on a magazine […]

Introduction When Alice Waters wrote in The Art of Simple Food, “good food is a right and not a privilege,” she was speaking about the way we prepare food at home. But she could just as easily have been speaking about the way we photograph it. As professional food photographer Georgina Hayden tells me, “I […]

For World Mental Health Day, we support people with mental illnesses by letting them know they are not alone and speaking out to change the stigma around mental illness. World Mental Health Day is a day when I can remind myself that I am not alone in my struggles with mental health, and it’s a […]

Lead Food Stylist EPISODE SUMMARY When you’re a food stylist, the pressure is on. Lead food stylists has to make the food look delicious and appetizing, but also make sure it’s not too overdone. It’s a fine line to walk—and one that Olivia Caminiti has walked time and time again. Caminiti began her career as […]

Food photography is a serious business. It’s also an art form, and we value the opportunity to create beautiful images that showcase your brand. Our uncommon touch and approach to food photography is unique in that it focuses on bringing out the best in each project. We use our skills as artists and photographers to […]

I’ve been shooting food professionally since 2015, and I’ve seen a lot of people come and go in this industry. One thing that hasn’t changed is the fact that there’s no shortage of people who want to be great food photographers. But what makes someone truly great? What are the things that make the difference […]

EPISODE SUMMARY – Taking the Shot with Joanie Simon Do you ever have a feeling that you’re doing something wrong? That you should be taking more risks, but aren’t sure what those risks are? Do you ever feel like you’re not being true to yourself? That there’s something bubbling under the surface that needs to […]

The first time I visited Philadelphia’s museum of art, it was a breathtaking experience. It had classic Dutch paintings like Peasants Drinking at a Window by Adriaen van Ostade. The art took over my senses and transported me to another world. It was truly like stepping back in time. I am a big fan of […]

EPISODE SUMMARY – The Time I Quit My Job For Harry Potter Have you ever made a decision that made no sense to other people but felt absolutely right for you? Have you ever thrown your hands up and declared, “I quit!”? It’s an easy thing to do when you feel like you have the […]

I don’t have any standard photography packages. I know, I know—this is a confusing concept for some people. And I get it. I mean, if you’re trying to decide between a family photographer and a wedding photographer, it makes sense to look at photography packages. But if you’re looking for commercial photography—well, then it gets […]