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In this episode, we’re breaking down how we prepped for a multi-day production, what went well, and what we learned from the experience. The project had a tight turnaround, so we had to be extra organized and efficient.
Key Takeaways:
Pre-Planning: Get on the same page with the client using mood boards that cover tone, lighting, and style.Shot List & Timeline: Clarify the brand’s needs and create a detailed production schedule to keep everything on track.Studio & Talent: Plan ahead for studio rentals and hiring talent, making sure logistics are smooth.Post-Production: Bring in extra help if needed to meet quick turnaround times.Helpful Links:
Gear Guide: https://www.amazon.com/shop/foodphotographycornerOctober Retreat Info: https://foodphotographycorner.com/retreatsFollow Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodphotographycorner/If you found this episode helpful, please leave us a rating! Want to join us at a retreat? We have a few spots left for our advanced retreat in October. You’ll get hands-on experience and leave with portfolio-ready images. -
In this episode, we’re sharing how we earned an extra $400 by doing something simple. We break down why it’s worth offering more images, how easy it is to upsell, and ways you can build packages that help you make more from your work. If you’re a photographer or creative entrepreneur, you’ll want to hear this because it could be an effortless way to boost your income.
Key Takeaways:Offer More to Clients: Give your clients the opportunity to choose from more images, which can increase the chances they’ll want to license extras.Simple Upselling: Add a few extra images to your gallery and let your clients know they have the option to license more if they fall in love with additional shots.Create Tempting Packages: Offer incentives like "buy 2, get 1 free" to encourage your clients to license more than just one extra image
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In this episode, we delve into streamlining your workflow for food photography and videography, from planning to exporting. Whether you’re overwhelmed with projects, under a tight deadline, or simply looking to speed up your process, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you work more efficiently.
Key Takeaways:
Pre-Planning:Mood Boards: Align with the brand on tone, lighting, and styling using visuals.Product Placement: Clarify product placement and focus preferences.Shot List: Confirm specific shots needed to avoid missing important details.Planning and Setup:Organized Checklists: Create a detailed shot list and plan your shoot order.Preparation: Prepare ingredients and props ahead of time to save time during the shoot.Studio Setup: Ensure your studio, camera, and lighting are clean and ready for use.Helpful Links:
Customizable Templates > https://foodphotographycorner.com/resourcesGear Guide > https://www.amazon.com/shop/foodphotographycornerAdvanced Retreat > https://foodphotographycorner.com/retreatsLight and Bright Preset Pack > https://sowl.co/s/DbVooWe hope this episode helps you streamline your workflow and tackle your projects with ease. Don’t forget to give us a star rating if you found this podcast helpful, follow us on social media, and check out the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode. -
Welcome back to the Food Photography Corner Podcast! In today's macro moment episode, Rosslyn and Mikyla, full-time commercial food photographers and founders of Food Photography Corner, share five essential food styling hacks that can elevate your food photography game.
Key Takeaways:
Discover simple tricks to keep your food looking fresh and intact during shoots.Learn how to create realistic steam effects and enhance your dishes with garnishes.Find out how small details can make a big difference in your food photos.
Helpful Links:
Coaching & Other Resources > https://foodphotographycorner.com/resources
FPC Retreats > https://foodphotographycorner.com/retreats
Connect with us on social media!
@foodphotographycorner
@rosslynmaria
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Welcome back to another Macro Moment! In this episode, we share our strategy for landing high-paying food photography clients. Grab your notebook and get ready to steal our strategy!
Key Takeaways:
Raise Your Rates: Increasing your prices signals your value and expertise, attracting premium brands.Find Brands on Social Media: Follow large brands on Instagram and explore suggested accounts to discover new opportunities.Research and Evaluate Potential Partners: Ensure potential partners align with your vision and values by researching their branding and needs.Initiate Conversation/Pitch: Reach out to compatible brands with a tailored pitch showcasing your work and its benefits.Branded Documents and Elevated Client Experience: Present professional, cohesive documents to increase the perceived value of your services.Helpful Links:
Branded Asset Template Bundle - Templates to streamline your workflow and increase professionalism Honeybook - Contracts / Split Payments/ [20% off affiliate link]
Pixieset - Photo Galleries / Invoicing / Contracts
Understanding Food Photography Contracts - Rob / Contract Legal Ease [20% off affiliate link]Amazon Storefront - Gear RecommendationsMetricool - Social Media Scheduling ToolClick Up - CRM / Client Management Organization
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In this episode, Rosslyn and Mikyla, full-time commercial food photographers and founders of Food Photography Corner, delve into the details of their process for working with brands. From initial agreement to final deliverables, they share valuable insights and tools to help streamline your workflow and maintain professionalism. This episode is packed with practical advice and tips to elevate your brand collaborations.
Key Takeaways:
Essential Documents: Learn about the six key documents and tools used after a brand agrees to work with you, including contracts, payment invoices, vision boards, content approval documents, galleries, and report cards.Organization Tools: Discover how Honeybook, Pixieset, and other tools help keep your workflow smooth and efficient, from automated contracts to payment reminders.Client Communication: Understand the importance of clear communication and detailed planning with brands to ensure all expectations are met and projects run seamlessly.
Helpful Links:
Honeybook - Contracts / Split Payments/ [20% off affiliate link]
Pixieset - Photo Galleries / Invoicing / Contracts
Understanding Food Photography Contracts - Rob / Contract Legal Ease [20% off affiliate link]
Content Approval Template - Professional Document to Share Content w/ Clients
Amazon Storefront - Gear Recommendations
Metricool - Social Media Scheduling Tool
Click Up - CRM / Client Management Organization
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In this episode, we dive into a common challenge faced by many creatives: overcoming client objections. We'll explore a recent experience where we turned a 'no' into a successful collaboration.
Key Takeaways:Importance of thorough research to understand client pain points and market trends.Using the Socratic method to ask insightful questions and guide clients to recognize their needs.Highlighting intentions to attract ideal clients and save time.Strategies for ending calls with a strong call to action to ensure follow-up.Join us as we break down how to navigate client conversations, turn objections into opportunities, and position yourself as the solution to their needs. Ending the call with a confident "When can I anticipate hearing back from you?" can make all the difference!
Helpful Links:
Amazon Storefront - Gear RecommendationsHoneybook - Contracts / Split PaymentsPocketSuite - Contracts on the go / Invoicing / Text Lead ManagementPixieset - Photo Galleries / Invoicing / Contracts Metricool - Social Media Scheduling ToolClick Up - CRM / Client Management Organization
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In this macro moment episode, Rosslyn & Mikyla delve into the psychology of money and its impact on running a successful food photography business. Discover actionable insights to enhance your pricing strategies and client interactions.
Key Takeaways:
Understanding Value Perception: Explore how your relationship with money and confidence directly influence how clients perceive the value of your services.Strategic Pricing: Learn the art of pricing packages to cater to a wider clientele by offering different price points. Emphasize the additional value to encourage clients to invest in higher-tier packages.Psychological Pricing Tactics: Uncover the psychology behind pricing structures, including grouping numbers and the impact of odd pricing. Discover how to create irresistible packages that visually highlight savings and leverage upselling techniques to enhance client satisfaction and increase revenue.Helpful links:
Metricool - Social Media Scheduling ToolClick Up - CRM / Client Management OrganizationHoneybook - Contracts / Split PaymentsPocketSuite - Contracts on the go / Invoicing / Text Lead ManagementPixieset - Photo Galleries / Invoicing / Contracts Amazon Storefront - Gear Recommendations
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In this episode, Rosslyn & Mikyla share 5 shots you need in your food photography portfolio! With so many different shots you can include in your photography portfolio it can be hard to narrow it down and just get started. In this episode, we share concepts and types of shots you can capture for your portfolio to help you get started!
Helpful links:
Metricool - Social Media Scheduling ToolClick Up - CRM / Client Management OrganizationHoneybook - Contracts / Split PaymentsPocketSuite - Contracts on the go / Invoicing / Text Lead ManagementAmazon Storefront - Gear Recommendations
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In this episode, Rosslyn and Mikyla share how they navigate communications with brands when their offers are too low. Whether it's being offered free products in exchange for professional services, or $50-$150 for hours or even days worth of work, we've all been there!
Key takeaways:
• Working with brands that value you and your work
• Sample email we send to brands when the offer is too low
• How to "show" vs."tell"
At our Advanced Food Photography & Business Retreat coming this October in Joshua Tree, CA. we are going to demystify the pitching and negotiation process once and for all and you'll leave feeling excited to negotiate with a prospect. You'll feel equipped with the language and confidence to successfully turn more no's into yes's!
Learn more about the retreat and save your seat!
Helpful links:
Metricool - Social Media Scheduling ToolClick Up - CRM / Client Management OrganizationHoneybook - Contracts / Split PaymentsPocketSuite - Contracts on the go / Invoicing / Text Lead ManagementAmazon Storefront - Gear Recommendations -
In this macro moment episode, Rosslyn & Mikyla chat about the benefits of long-term partnerships and tips on how/when to acquire them. You'll learn when to mention these types of partnerships to your clients and how to highlight their benefits!
Key takeaways:
Why long-term partnerships are beneficial for your businessWhy long-term partnerships are beneficial for your clientsWhen and how to approach the topic of working in this capacityHelpful links:
Metricool - Social Media Scheduling ToolClick Up - CRM / Client Management OrganizationHoneybook - Contracts / Split PaymentsPocketSuite - Contracts on the go / Invoicing / Text Lead ManagementAmazon Storefront - Gear Recommendations -
In this episode, we are talking about how we started as food photographers and what we would do differently if we could start all over again. We share the hilarious tales of our final straws with 9-5 work schedules and expose how long it took us to replace our salaries. It's (mostly) unscripted, a little raunchy, and hopefully has a few good tips in there.
Key takeaways:
Why we wanted to leave our 9-5 jobsWhat gave us the courageWhat we did to stay afloat at the beginningWhat we would do differently if we started overHow long it took us to replace our 9-5 income
Helpful links:
Metricool - Social Media Scheduling
Click Up - CRM / Client Management Organization
Honeybook - Contracts / Split Payments
Pocketsuit - Contracts on the go / Invoicing / Text Lead Management
Our fave products:
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In this episode, we are talking through the most important thing to include in a pitch and how to incorporate it organically every time!
Helpful resources:
Coaching > 2:1 Coaching to dial in on a specific area of your business
3 Voxer Support - Have almost instant access to us for 3 months
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In this episode, Rosslyn and Mikyla talk through practical food styling tips to help you style 'ugly' food. Think of foods like casseroles, brown foods, and packaged foods! You'll leave this episode with 10 actionable tips you can try out the next time you're styling challenging foods.
Links to images that display these techniques in action:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CkybrTnJ4wm/https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb740uilVKa/https://www.instagram.com/p/C0Cg3lcvGLe/ (thumbnail image)https://www.instagram.com/p/C1uxAPfPM4M/ (thumbnail image)Resources:
Style drool-worthy food pocket book -
In this episode, Rosslyn & Mikyla discuss going from a hobby food photographer to a professional food photographer and what that entails. They highlight the key differences between the two and teach you how to get from one place to the next with actionable steps!
Key takeaways:
The difference between a hobby food photographer and a professional food photographerActionable steps to go proHow to stand out in an ever-expanding industryDifferences between being a professional food photographer and an influencerResources mentioned:
Templates > https://foodphotographycorner.com/branded-asset-template-bundleOther FPC Resources > https://foodphotographycorner.com/resources -
Welcome to our first-ever Macro Moment episode, where we magnify the small components of your food photography business that make the biggest impact. These episodes are aimed at providing you with quick, digestible, and highly valuable information in under 30 min!
Key takeaways:
Why Q4 is an excellent time to secure high-paying deals6 actionable steps you can take right now to land those high-paying brand partnershipsResources mentioned:
Branded Asset Template Bundle ClickUpMetricool
Thanks so much for tuning in!
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We are back!! This time, truly, and officially. We recorded SEVERAL episodes and we'll be rolling them out consistently for you. In this episode, we are sharing some life updates about where we have been and how we are showing up creatively!
Key takeaways:
Building a business that allows you to take time off when life gets crazyShowing up creatively when it feels hard to do soOrganization tools and how they've helped our creativityResources mentioned:
ClickUp > https://clickup.com/Metricool > https://mtr.cool/HAIMOM
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Today’s episode is all about creating an Abundance Mindset and moving away from a scarcity mindset in business and in life. We wholeheartedly believe that mindset is fundamental to running a creative business and we're sharing why! Where you put energy, it grows and it flows.
Helpful Links:
FPC Retreat >> https://foodphotographycorner.com/fpc-retreat-april-2023
FPC Resources >> https://foodphotographycorner.com/resources
We'd love to have the opportunity to connect with you in person at our retreat! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about joining us. -
In this episode, we're going over the basics of starting a food photography business. We cover the gear we use and recommend, food photography contracts, bookkeeping, and so much more!
Helpful Links:
Food Photography Corner Retreat >> https://foodphotographycorner.com/fpc-retreat-april-2023
Shop Our Gear >> https://www.amazon.com/shop/foodphotographycorner
Vinyl Backdrops >> https://dropawall.com/collections/all
Hard Backdrops >> https://en.woodvilleworkshop.com/shop
Props >> https://www.fodory.com/?ref=k34czmfz8h
Pixieset (bonus storage with link) >> https://gallery.pixieset.com/ref/Loy05MQ1eg
Contract Course >> https://contractlegalease.com/p/food-photography-contracts
Thanks so much for tuning in. We can't wait to share more episodes with you this year, please don't hesitate to reach out if there is something you'd like to hear us talk about! -
In this episode, we're joined by Stephanie from Stephanie's Sweet Treats to chat about scheduling and workflow as a full-time food blogger! She's sharing her exact processes for creating a ton of content consistently and efficiently.
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