
The Little Plantation Blog
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Hi, my name is Kimberly Espinel and I'm an award-winning London editorial and commercial food photographer, food photography teacher, food and prop stylist, and the author of the Amazon best-selling book Creative Food Photography: How to capture exceptional images of food. With more than 6 years of food photography experience, I'm here to help bring your food to life with my photography.
The Little Plantation Blog
1w ago
My FREE #eatcaptureshare Instagram challenge is back, this time with a focus on Food Reels creation! We’re once again coming together to enjoy a week jam-packed with creativity, food videography and food styling tips and the chance to connect with like-minded creatives from around the world ..read more
The Little Plantation Blog
3w ago
Videos in the form of Reels have taken top spot on Instagram and are undoubtedly the algorithm’s favourite. Not only can we tell more intricate food stories through video, we now also have another medium we can use to share our hearts, our thoughts and our own unique style: audio! So the question is, as food content creators, what sound should we use to create a truly immersive experience for our audience? In today’s blog post I’ll share the best Instagram audio ideas for food photographers and food bloggers to help create unforgettable content ..read more
The Little Plantation Blog
3w ago
What could be possible if you showed up consistently on Instagram - for yourself, for your community, for your creativity? After sharing 15 (!!) content pieces in January, I’m here to reveal the key insights I’ve gained and mistakes I’ve learned from, so that you can level up your Instagram game too ..read more
The Little Plantation Blog
1M ago
What could be possible if you showed up consistently on Instagram - for yourself, for your community, for your creativity? After sharing 15 (!!) content pieces in January, I’m here to reveal the key insights I’ve gained and mistakes I’ve learned from, so that you can level up your Instagram game too ..read more
The Little Plantation Blog
1M ago
If like me, you use your phone to capture your food content for social media, you might have wondered how to capture the best possible footage for optimal results. From ensuring the colours on your Reels are perfect and vibrant, to knowing which FPS setting to use, there are many technical aspects to consider when filming and creating Reels with your phone. After capturing and sharing countless food Reels, I’m here to share the best possible phone settings with you, so that you can creating the most stunning, best looking Reels ever ..read more
The Little Plantation Blog
2M ago
After teaching two successful and (hopefully) inspiring videography and styling workshops these last few years, Silvia and I are back to host another London food styling, content creation and videography workshop this March ..read more
The Little Plantation Blog
2M ago
In the Spring of 2024, I was given the beautiful task and huge responsibility to photograph the highly anticipated debut cookbook, PLANT PROTEIN, by Instagram sensation Gigi Grassia. In today’s blog post, I’m pulling back the curtain to share the creative process behind the scenes. Whether you’re dreaming of shooting a cookbook yourself or just curious about the magic that happens behind the lens, this one’s for you ..read more
The Little Plantation Blog
5M ago
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 combined them with a wonderful creamy herby sauce that hints at Spring ..read more
The Little Plantation Blog
5M ago
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 ! So with this in ..read more
The Little Plantation Blog
6M ago
My FREE #eatcaptureshare Food Photography Challenge is back on Instagram this October! Now in its 7th year, we’re once again coming together to enjoy a week jam-packed with creativity, food photography and food styling tips and the chance to connect with like-minded creatives from around the world ..read more