My Food Lens
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 photography. Join her, as she deep dives into the world of food styling & photography, actionable strategies to build & grow your business, manage social media challenges and create fearlessly by nurturing a positive mindset. Whether you’re a photographer, food entrepreneur or aspire to be one, food stylist, blogger, influencer, small food business or connected to food & photography in any way, this podcast shall leave you with answers, action and inspiration. Read more about Dyutima at https://myfoodlens.com Follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dyutima_myfoodlens/
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 126
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
#63 - Are you downgrading by becoming a photographer?
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Few months ago, a food photographer reached out to me.
She is a full-time architect and a passionate food photographer and blogger.
She sent me a voice messa…
#62 - How to find confidence to work with clients with Anja Burgar
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There’s a food brand or a restaurant you absolutely love.
You dream of photographing for them, to work with their products and earn some moolah too.
But you…
#61 - 6 ways to avoid & overcome burnout
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You wake up tired.
Even the smallest task feels burdensome.
You don’t want to pick your camera.
The thought of photography doesn’t feel exciting.
You doubt yo…
#60 – How to create powerful food photos by evoking emotion with Suze Morrison – Part 1
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The aroma of freshly baked bread
The taste of that mango pickle
The smell of coffee
The sizzle of that barbeque
Food either makes us happy, makes us hungry, tak…
#59 - How to price your work as a food photographer with Joanie Simon - part 2
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Tell me that you’ve never tried to find market rates for photography services.
That you’ve never tried to google, “rates for food photography services.”
That …
#58 - How to price your work as a food photographer with Joanie Simon - Part 1
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What was the first question you had when you decided to start working with clients?
“How much should I charge?”
“How do I know what to charge?”
“What should b…
#57 - How to use flat lays to improve your photography skills
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Do you get nervous if you’ve to shoot with a new light or new space?
What if you need to work with a food you’ve not handled before?
Does any of that make you…
#56 - Top 3 questions to ask a client on a discovery call
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A brand is interested to work with you. They reach out to you asking for your fee or rate card.
Tell me what would you do -
- You don’t have a rate card but se…
#55 - How to attract clients and build a community with a website with Madison Wetherill
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What would happen if instagram closed down tomorrow?
And facebook too?
How would you share your work?
Where would potential clients find you?
Would you still b…
#54 - How to start & grow a food photography business
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Do you have a full-time job, but want to turn food photography into a full-time business?
Are you a hobbyist who loves food photography and wonders what it …
#53 - Backlight: When to use & avoid it in food photography
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Ever been stuck during a photoshoot?
You know something is not working, but can’t put your finger on it.
Well, more than 90% of the time, it is the same darn…
#52 - Top tips from successful photographers & bloggers to create content for social media without overwhelm
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What to post on my feed today?
Omg! I have no new photos to post this week?
I wish I could post more often.
I wonder how other content creators post so frequen…
#51 - Lost your creative fire? Hidden signs of burnout to watch out for.
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Is it possible to lose your passion for food photography?
Do you ever feel like you’re always doing so much, always working but it’s never enough?
You don’t …
#50 - How to protect your photos with license and copyright with Robert Finkelstein
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You’re scrolling the internet and find your photo used where you didn’t approve.
You delivered photos to a client. They didn’t like them, so they didn’t pay …
#49 - A powerful skill to differentiate yourself as a food photographer and win over the competition
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You’re pitching to a client.
You'd love to work with them.
You offer your beautiful photography and tell them how the photos will elevate their products.
But …
#48 - How to photograph chocolate with Heather Mubarak
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I remember taking out a bar of chocolate from the fridge.
Placing it on a blue backdrop.
Chocolate, ha! It's got so much oomph.
I thought, “how hard could it …
#47 - 5 tips to create compositions that don’t look staged
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Have you ever seen a food photo and said, “Ooh! I need to make that recipe.” or maybe…
“Ooh! I need to eat at that restaurant.” or even…
“Ooh, I have got to …
#46 - Why Taking Risks is An Important Part of A Creative Life
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You are leading a bold, brave life
You are dodging the curveballs life throws at you.
You are fighting the world to follow your passion.
You are showing up no…
Bonus - A Special Milestone
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In October of 2020 when I sat at my desk watching the sunrise & declared to my husband that I wanted to start a podcast, I had no idea how it would go.
I …
#45 - Food photography for advertising and packaging with Kulsum Kunwa
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You’re walking down the aisle of a grocery store.
You turn to pick up a bag of flour from the shelf & spot a cookie box.
You shriek because the photo on that…