My Food Lens

My Food Lens

Hosted by: Dyutima Jha

If you take photos of food for any reason, be it hobby or business, this podcast is for you! After 15 years as an architect, Dyutima switched careers and built a successful business in food styling and food...

Episodes

#42 - How to make a career as a full-time food blogger with Uma Raghuraman

Episode #42

When you introduce yourself as a food blogger, the first few thoughts that come to people’s minds are, “It must be a hobby.”“They’re probably not working full-time.”“Do they make any money from it?”“What do they...
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#41 - How to shape light for dark & moody food photography with Haniyeh Nikoo

Episode #41

Can a dark & moody photo have white props? Can a dark photo also be bright?Is a moody photo always dark? What does dark & moody photography really mean?As food photographers we are visual storytellers and the...
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#40 - How to create side light. When to use & avoid it in food photography.

Episode #40

Have you ever watched “Everybody Loves Raymond”?In this comedy series, Raymond is the guy who wants to please everybody.  All he wants to do is to make everyone happy. He wants to be Mr. Popular and will do anything...
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#39 - Not just education. 5 reasons why conferences are important for food photographers with Abbey Rodriguez

Episode #39

The world is not the same anymore. Covid has changed everyone in its own way. And the one impact it has had on me is the longing for social interactions.The longing for family meals together the longing for laughs...
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#38 - 3 reasons your photoshoots are taking longer than they should

Episode #38

You’re very excited to photograph that chocolate cake.You set up the camera and start shooting.You set aside an hour.. but now it’s already been 2 hours.The kids are ready to pounce on it.The ganache is beginning to...
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#37 - 5 photography skills to attract your ideal clients with Kimberly Espinel

Episode #37

When I was learning how to drive, reversing & parking was the most difficult part. My driving instructor was this fierce but awesome teacher who taught me how to drive with confidence.When he was teaching me how...
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#36 - Easy ways to start creating food videos with Kankana Saxena

Episode #36

Do you like watching food videos?I doDo you shoot food videos?I don’t Why don’t you shoot food videos?Duh.. I’m a photographer It seems complicatedVideos don’t interest meI don’t have the right gearBut what if it...
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#35 - Lighting technique to create depth in flat lay photography

Episode #35

Do you like flat lay photography? Aren't flatlays amazing? I just love how we can create beautiful visual stories & powerful compositions in an overhead shot.But do you find it just a tad bit harder to nail the...
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#34 - How to work with clients when you have a unique photography style with Monique Sourinho

Episode #34

“I want to find my style”When we begin our creative journey we want to get better at our craft but also find our unique style, our unique voice.We buy courses. We read blogs. We follow photographers on social media...
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#33 - 10 types of food photography clients to work with

Episode #33

“I would love to work with clients, I just don’t know where to find them.”“Who do I reach out to? “Ok, I just reached out to one brand, who’s next?” Whenever we think of being able to pursue food photography...
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#32 - How to create food content for TV with Jessie Sierra Ross

Episode #32

What if you could be on TV?And that too, doing what you love.No, kidding. You totally could!You could either be featuring your favorite recipe or shakin’ up a cocktail on the big screen. For us food content creators,...
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#31 - 5 ways to draw inspiration from food photos without copying

Episode #31

You’re ready to take your next picture.You’re looking at food photos and find that one photo that fills you up with inspiration.But the first thought that crosses your mind is, “How do I make my photo look...
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