Food Photography Corner

You’re absolutely right: running your own business can feel overwhelming, especially with the endless to-do list and no one assigning clear next steps. It’s completely normal to feel stuck. Here are a few approaches that might help👇🏻 - Daily Focus Task: Start your day by choosing one priority task that moves your business forward. This might be something revenue-generating, like pitching or following up with leads. - Pomodoro Method: Set a timer for 25 minutes and work on just one task during that time. Then take a 5-minute break before starting the next “pomodoro.” It’s great for staying focused while making progress in manageable chunks. - Divide and Conquer: Group your tasks into categories like marketing, client work, or business admin. Choose one category to focus on each week so it feels more manageable. - Brain Dump & Sort: Write out all the “want to do” and “need to do” tasks, then prioritize them using categories like “urgent,” “important,” and “can wait.” This can help you stay clear on what needs immediate attention.

struggling to get clean, pro-quality lighting? you don’t need a massive setup—just these 3 essentials: - a reliable light – we love the Godox SL150W @godox_global - a sturdy stand – a wobbly one won’t cut it (get a metal one!) - a diffuser – soft light makes all the difference (unless you want hard light!) want the full breakdown? our intro to artificial lighting pocketbook has everything you need to get started. comment "light" and we’ll send it your way! #foodphotography #foodphotographer #foodphotographycorner #photographybusiness #photographycoach #artificiallighting #commercialphotography #learnfoodphotography #photographylesson

Not going to lie, building a business is going to be the biggest personal development journey you will probably ever go on. There is simply no way to avoid coming face-to-face with all of your insecurities, you’re limiting beliefs, and the sh*t you thought you would escape by running your own business. Ironically, all of those things are going to come up to the surface more now that you 100% on yourself to create the income you need to survive. Which is why mindset is such a crucial part of being a creative business owner. Because… Owning a business is hard and you need to have tools that will help you keep going on those tough days. Have you had days where you felt like quitting? #foodphotography #foodphotographer #businessmindset #photographybusiness #photographyretreat #foodphotographycorner #foodphotographycorner #photographycoach #mindsetcoach

right now, it might feel like the journey is never-ending—but trust us, one day you’ll look back and feel so proud you kept moving forward. the late nights, the trial-and-error, the moments of doubt—they’re all shaping something incredible. we’ve been where you are, and there is light at the end of the tunnel. take it one step at a time—you’re closer than you think. #foodphotographer #foodphotographytips #foodphotographybusiness #creativebusinessowner #businessmindsetcoach #foodphotographyworkshop #foodphotographycommunity #millionairemindest #successmindset #growthmindset #entrepreneurmindset #foodphotographylover

3 Ways to Make Your Artificial Light Look Like Natural Light ✨ 💡 Start with a strong light source. You need enough power to illuminate your scene completely! We love using the @godox_lighting SL150W for consistent results. 💡 Soften your light with diffusion. Whether it’s a softbox, umbrella, or another material, diffusion is key. Bigger modifiers = softer light. Our favorite? A large umbrella for those rich, natural-looking shadows! 💡 Position your light intentionally. The height, angle, and distance from your subject can make or break your shot. We recommend starting with back-side lighting for that beautifully natural glow. Want to dive deeper into mastering artificial light? you can snag a copy of our intro to artificial light for only $15 bucks comment "lighting" and we will send you everything you need to know! #foodphotography #foodphotographer #foodphotographycorner #photographybusiness #photographycoach #artificiallighting #commercialphotography #learnfoodphotography #photographylesson

quick food photography hack that will change your life: use a little bit of water on the bottom of your vinyl backdrop to keep it from slipping around while you are shooting! you're welcome 😉 backdrops from @dropawall #foodstyling #foodstylist #foodstyling #foodstylingprops #foodphotographybackdrops #foodphotographer #foodphotography #foodphotographycorner #foodcreator #foodphotographyandstyling #foodphotos #photographycoach #photographypodcast #learnfoodphotography #creativebusinessowner #creativebusinesscoach #photographybusiness #podcast #photographytips #photographybeginner #photographylesson #photographybackdrop

let me tell you a little story about how I made over $72,000 in my second year just by working with local businesses. I lived in Spokane, Washington—a small but growing town full of sports bars, gyms, and juice bars. These places had passion and big dreams but lacked one thing: consistent, high-quality content. (ok maybe two, cause they also didn't have a clue about how to plan ahead!) That’s where I stepped in. I didn’t just show up with my camera and take the photos they thought they needed. I helped them solve a much bigger problem: planning and executing months of content so they could focus on running their businesses. Here’s what I did: Mapped out months of content with strategic shoot days. Created campaigns for holidays, product launches, and more. Reassured them they wouldn’t have to scramble for content again. But here’s the real magic: I became more than a photographer. I positioned myself as a part of their team—a trusted partner who understood their goals and helped them get ahead. That’s how I turned small budgets into long-term relationships, offering incentives for ongoing work and delivering value they couldn’t ignore. In return, they gave me their loyalty—and that loyalty turned into over $72,000 in local business revenue in one year. Small businesses do have budgets. The key is showing them how you’ll save their time, make their lives easier, and help them grow. Want to know exactly how I did it? Tune into our podcast episode, How to Negotiate with Small Businesses/Small Budgets, and learn the strategies that helped me build trust and grow my income. comment "podcast", grab your headphones and get ready to listen and learn! 🎧 #foodphotography #foodphotographycorner #restaurantphotographer #restaurantphotography #seattlerestaurantphotographer #foodphotographyandstyling #foodphotos #photographycoach #photographypodcast #learnfoodphotography #creativebusinesscoach #photographybusiness #btsphotograph

Merry Christmas! Today is the last giveaway and your chance to level up your food photography with a $100 giveaway to our favorite backdrop company, drop a wall! having high-quality backdrops is an absolute must for creating scroll-stopping food photos and videos. we’re obsessed with drop a wall’s designs—realistic textures, true-to-life colors, and easy-to-clean surfaces that make your shoots seamless. we use them all the time, and they never disappoint. trust us, this is a food photographer’s dream gift! want to win? here’s how: 1️⃣ follow @ouraccount + @dropawall 2️⃣ comment below and tag 2 foodies, food bloggers, or food photographers! ✨ this giveaway is not affiliated with instagram. winner must live in the u.s. and be 18 years or older. don’t wait—entry closes soon! ✨

if you want to make money taking pictures of your food at restaurants - then listen up! 📣 we have tons of resources (like lots, and even free ones) that are designed to help you learn food photography at your own pace and even start making cash for your food pics! comment "resources" and we will send you all the freebies or "script" and we will hook you up with an actual script you can use to call restaurants with confidence. #foodphotography #foodphotographycorner #restaurantphotographer #restaurantphotography #seattlerestaurantphotographer #foodphotographyandstyling #foodphotos #photographycoach #photographypodcast #learnfoodphotography #creativebusinesscoach #photographybusiness #btsphotography #btsphotoshoot #btsrestaurantphotoshoot #photographyeducation #photographytips #photographybeginner #photographylesson #foodphotographers #foodtographyschool

welcome to day 1 of our chocolate food styling series where we @rosslynmaria and @Mikyla Meckelson are going to challenge each other to shoot different chocolate items! today, im shooting a chocolate swiss roll cake. my original plan was an overhead flaylay shot. i focused on: - using repetition (circles) - monochromatic colors (all tan and brown) - textures and layers (parchment paper) - storytelling (chocolate) But as i got styling i realized i didnt love it overhead so i transitioned, restyled, and shot it as a 45 degree angle with backlighting. what do you think? did you find this food styling video helpful? do you want to see more food styling videos? Make sure to comment yes, and come back tomorrow to see what i challenged rosslyn to shoot! 📸 #foodphotography #foodphotographer #photographychallenge #foodphotographyandstyling #foodstyling #learnfoodphotography