The idea of storytelling in food photography is so deeply ingrained in us that every photo we create  starts with the question “what's the story?”

Will you believe that the first time I heard about storytelling in food photography, I just shrugged. I had no idea what it meant, leave alone bringing it to my work. 

I thought creating food stories meant large table scenes,  lots of food, a beautiful selection of props or showing a complex cooking process. 

I was so wrong.

You tell, how would you define storytelling?

What do you think is needed to create a powerful visual story?

How do you bring storytelling to client work? I mean, do clients even look for “stories.”

In this episode I’m talking to award-winning food photographer, Maja Lewicz, a commercial and editorial photographer, food stylist, vegan recipe creator and educator based in the Netherlands. Maja has been featured in several  magazines and is a master at creating powerful visual stories. She brings emotion to the simplest of subjects and so effortlessly.

On the podcast, she shares how she approaches storytelling in photography,  captures moments in time and transports the audience into that moment. We discuss  whether storytelling should be elaborate or minimal and if clients look for storytelling in commercial work.

Maja’s breakdown of storytelling is uncomplicated and inspiring. Her practical tips work for both, beginners & seasoned photographers.

If you’re intimidated by the idea of storytelling, feel stuck when working with simple subjects or wonder how to merge storytelling with client branding, Maja shares simple storytelling techniques that require no special props or gear. 

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Show notes available at https://myfoodlens.com/30-master-the-art-of-visual-storytelling-with-maja-lewicz/