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 ..read more

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 business Why long-term partnerships are beneficial for your clients When and how to approach the topic of working in this capacity Helpful links: Metricool - Social Media Scheduling Tool Click Up - CRM / Client Management Organization Honeybook - Contracts / Split Payments PocketS ..read more

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 jobs What gave us the courage What we did to stay afloat at the beginning What we would do differently if we started over How long it took us to replace our 9-5 income Helpful links: Metricoo ..read more

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 Hope you enjoy this episode! Keep in touch with us on Instagram ..read more

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 ..read more

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 photographer Actionable steps to go pro How to stand out in an ever-expanding industry Differences between being a professional food photographer and an influencer Resources mentioned: Templates > https://foodphotographycorner.com/brande ..read more

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 deals 6 actionable steps you can take right now to land those high-paying brand partnerships Resources mentioned: Branded Asset Template Bundle ClickUp Metricool Thanks so much for tuning in! R&M ..read more

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 ..read more

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) >> http ..read more

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 ..read more