EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of The Savory Shot, host Mica McCook chats with Robin Zachary, a prop stylist who has built a successful career in an unconventional industry. Robin shares insight into her career journey, her mother’s advice on the importance of having anything and everything be a prop, and her new book, Styling […]

Food Photography Transforms Your Social Media Presence You’ve been living in a secluded cave if you don’t already know that social media marketing is a powerful way to reach customers. Food brands understand that having a Facebook and Instagram is as important as having a business bank account. My friend refuses to go to any […]

Introduction We couldn’t pass up the chance when one of the world’s largest liquor brands approached us and asked us to create a stunning image of their newest cocktail recipe. We knew it would be an amazing experience, and we were right. Whenever we book shoots with large brands of this caliber, we like to […]

Achieve Success EPISODE SUMMARY Are you ready to make this year the one where you level up your personal and professional goals and achieve success? If so, then you are in the right place to get started! In this episode of the Savory Shot, host Mica shares her insight into setting and achieving success with […]

As the saying goes, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” In the food industry, this couldn’t be truer. Food photography plays a crucial role in promoting a restaurant’s brand and attracting customers. Whether it’s through social media, a website, or a menu, visually appealing food photos can make all the difference in getting potential […]

I challenge myself by consistently exploring fresh and imaginative ways to photograph food. We wanted to add something a little different to our portfolio for our latest shoot, so we photographed gingerbread cookies. We thought the combination of gingerbread cookies and Christmas would be a perfect match. Props and Color Palette We kept everything simple […]

On MLK Day, we honor and celebrate the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. For MLK Day, I have so many thoughts. Growing up, my dad shared stories of what it was like growing up in Smithville, Texas, during the Jim Crow era. He’d talk about segregation and the […]

Fall is the perfect time for warm, comforting soups. We wanted to capture that cozy fall, artsy vibe in our recent photoshoot. As the leaves change colors and the air becomes crisp, there’s nothing quite like a steaming bowl of soup to warm you up from the inside out. Don’t you agree? So, we made […]

Intro With the ever-evolving world of food and food marketing, in 2023 it’s important for food brands to stay ahead of the game and focus on the right things. So here are 5 things food brands should focus on in 2023, and how hiring a food photographer can help. Authenticity Customers want transparency and honesty […]

EPISODE SUMMARY In Episode 16, being the last episode of 2022, we talk about the first year of The Savory Shot, the guests we’ve met during this time and our reflections. When Mica first started planning this podcast, the goal was to create a space where guests could share stories and experiences, and the listeners […]