The most common question I get from clients is whether or not they need to hire a food stylist. Since photography is my primary medium, I’m often asked if I can just do it all myself. After all, isn’t that how photographers work? But the truth is that food styling is an art form in […]

Glittery Picture It all started with a little sparkle. And then the fire spread. I’ll admit it: I’m a sucker for a glittery picture. And… I’ve never tried sushi before. Now before I run and hide, let me say this: Sure, sushi looks delicious in photos—but it’s not exactly the most approachable cuisine out there. […]

EPISODE SUMMARY First, Kristina has been a food stylist since 2009, and she’s learned some hard truths about the industry. She’s here to tell you that competition will only make you bitter, but community will help you grow. She knows why it’s important to show up, stay humble and make a difference. She’ll show you […]

Food Photography Business I’m a big believer in the idea that you can learn anything with enough time, effort, and patience. When I started my food photography business, I looked at other photographers’ work and thought to myself, “I want to create work just like them.”. Now, years later, I realize that I would never […]

Why hire a food photographer? A professional food photographer has an eye for what sells. As a small business owner, you know that your work is never done. You’re constantly trying to figure out how to do more with less—and when it comes to marketing, that means finding the right balance between spending money on […]

EPISODE SUMMARY Who is Amy V. Cooper? She’s a photography consultant, mindset coach, and business mentor who has been consistently loud in the world of commercial photography for 20 years. She’s been there and done that—and she can help you get there and do that too.  That’s why I asked her to come on the […]

It’s not often that you get to share in the magic of a moment, but this is one of those times. I was chatting with Kristina from Girl Gone Grits Food Styling by way of email—we were talking about possible collaborations and how we could work together. I had an idea for something glittery, fun, […]

As a creative entrepreneur for nearly seven years, I get to do what I love every day. My work’s evolution has been great, and I’ve learnt so much about myself and how to spend my time. I’ve also had great teachers. They helped me find my voice and communicate effectively and meaningfully with clients. No […]

How to find the sauce EPISODE SUMMARY Meika Ejiasi is a food, portrait, and lifestyle photographer. She is also a black woman in the food photography industry—and she knows what it’s like to feel marginalized in that space. In this episode of the Savory Shot podcast, she talks with Mica about, how to find the […]

The experience of working with me is like a lively, colorful, and inspiring ride on a roller coaster. I value three things: fun, innovation, and integrity, which means that I am constantly pushing myself to do my best work and keep my clients inspired and excited about what we create together. When you hire me […]