Can You Still Make a Living As a Photographer?
The answer to the question, “Can you still make a living as a photographer?” is one that is hotly debated in the photographic industry and in various online channels. Everyone has a different point of view, so I’m going to share mine. Photography used to be considered a highly technical field that required specialized training […]
What’s Wrong With Your Food Photos (And Mine Too)
Recently, I had a new article published on Digital Photography School about five food photography mistakes you might be making. Chances are, you’re making some of these mistakes with some of your images. There are other mistakes and that is okay. We all make them. Food photography is a process of constant building and assessing. […]
Have the Guts to Walk Away
Lately, I have been busy writing articles for a few different sites. Among them, I have written articles for the Food Bloggers of Canada about pricing your work and estimating jobs. When it comes to money, there is a lot to talk about. In fact, I’m writing a book about it. As well as everything […]
Do You Still Need a Print Portfolio?’
In my last post, I talked about how to start working as a food photographer. I said that in order to start getting enough clients to earn an income, that you needed to network and meet people in person. Being a successful business person means building relationships. There seems to be a perception out there […]
How to Start Working as a Food Photographer
Before I was a photographer, I worked as a career counsellor and coach. Day after day, I would meet people who had been looking for work for six, eight, ten months and couldn’t find a job. They were disheartened and stressed, and couldn’t understand why with all their skills, and sometimes decades of experience, no […]
How to Choose Props for Food Photography
As a food photographer, I have amassed a huge collection of props over the years. Whether your style is minimalist or not, most of the time you need some props to tell your visual story. The props you use should make sense and be cohesive within the context of your image. They are placed in […]
