As food photographers, food bloggers and food content creators now is the time to broaden your skill set, explore creativity beyond photography and take videography seriously! That’s because, not only has the social media landscape changed dramatically since the pandemic requiring you to post more versatile content on your own channels, but brands now also want and need food photos and short form video content when working with food content creators like you. The good news is that this means that more collaboration opportunities for those who can deliver on all fronts, await! S ..read more

    Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food! They are also so versatile and easy to make, plus potatoes are affordable and of course super delicious, I mean, what’s not to like?! These crispy smashed potatoes are especially comforting, combining a fluffy carb-y interior with a crispy and crunchy exterior, in short: pure BLISS! I served them with a wonderful creamy herby sauce that hints at Spring. In fact the sauce is Frankfurter Green Sauce, a regular from my teenage years living in Germany. The original sauce is not vegan, but it’s quite straight forward to veganise, as I did her ..read more

    After an intense and emotional Winter, I’m delighted that Spring vibes are finally in the air and let me tell you, I’m here for it all! You see, I love it when apple blossoms and tulips start popping up in my neighbourhood park and adore it even more when the air begins to feel lighter, crisper and full of hope! A new season calls for a brand new mocktail recipe and I can’t think of anything that shouts SPRING louder than strawberries and rhubarb, which is why they feature in today’s cute and colourful mocktail…     HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT MOCKTAIL… GLASSWARE - Our e ..read more

…PLUS SOME THOUGHTS ON RESTAURANT PHOTOGRAPHY   This past weekend I had the absolute honour to be invited on a PR trip to the stunning 5 star Vineyard Hotel and Spa in Berkshire, UK. Having generally shied away from hotel and travel collaborations for most of my career as a food photographer and content creator, 2024 felt like the right time to take the leap and try something new! And I’m delighted that I did and that I challenged myself and said yes to this wonderful opportunity….   The show stopping finale of The Vineyard’s 6-course tasting menu.   I love editorial food ph ..read more

  Outtake from last year’s London food photography and food styling workshop After the success of last year’s workshop, Silvia and I are back to host another London food styling, content creation and videography workshop this season! March 22nd and 23rd, 2024, I’Il be teaching all I know about food styling, finding your style, visual story telling, building a versatile content portfolio and videography together with talented food photographer, stylist, videographer and friend, Silvia Bifaro! If you’re an intermediate food photographer who is confident working with natural light and sho ..read more

    It’s another chilly week here in the UK and I’m feeling the need to protect my body from colds, flues and all coughs that follow us around at this time of year. So I thought I’d give mine and your immune system a little boost this week, by sharing one of my of-to easy, inexpensively and deliciously remedies, which you can make with some humble ingredients from your fruit bowl: An immune boosting juice! I mean isn’t this juice just the prettiest? The colour is so vibrant, it positively glows! This juice tastes wonderful, with earthiness from the carrot, zingy-ness from the orang ..read more

    December is a funny one - there’s family and presents and festivities and gatherings, but there’s also introspection, melancholy, and deep seated emotions which always seem to poke their heads to the surface as the year comes to a close! This time around, rather than try and delve knee deep into all things merry, I’m quietly observing the pain and sadness that’s engulfed me, us, the world, these last few months. No matter where you sit politically, 2023 has been harrowing. Paradoxically, reflecting on the year that’s been, I wonder if maybe there is hope after all! You see, wit ..read more

  If, like me, you use your phone camera to create short form food video content for Instagram Reels, Youtube Shorts or TikTok, and you are eager to up your game, a phone tripod is an ESSENTIAL tool you need to ensure your footage is ace. Because who wants to see shaky content? I use four different tripods on a regular basis to film content on my phone from a multitude of angles, and today I am sharing an honest review of each phone tripod stand, so you can ensure you get the one that best suits your needs.  *Please note that the links ..read more

    It’s been a tough few weeks folks! I don’t think I’ve cried as much since 2020 and seeing that that was the year that almost broke me, I’m sure you can imagine what I’m going through right now. In fact, you might not have to imagine because maybe you’re going through it too. It might even be that all that’s happening is hitting you much harder than it is me. Perhaps it’s hitting much closer to home. Either way, in the state I found myself in these last few weeks, picking up my camera and posting a reel about growing your audience online was the last thing I wanted to do. It fel ..read more

     It’s that time of year again where we get to make a wish list and spoil ourselves or the food photographers and food content creators in our lives rotten! To take the pressure off finding the perfect present, I’ve curated a gift guide ideal for food photographers, food content creators and food bloggers! I hope there’s something here that’s just right! FOR THOSE WHO LOVE TO COOK If you’ve spent any time on social media this year, you’ll have seen the Nama Juicer, the Beast Blender and the Always Pan. Not only do they make every cook’s life better, they also look mighty fin ..read more