In today’s episode (29) of The EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE Podcast, I’m talking to Bailey Parnell, CEO and Founder of Skills Camp. Bailey is also a TEDTALK speaker, researcher and expert in the field of social media and its relationship to our mental health. Here’s what you can expect from today’s episode …

• We speak at length about addiction and social media use 
• We chat about how we can use social media as content creators without it becoming an unhealthy addiction
• We talk about whether anxiety and social media can be linked; the research results may surprise you
• Bailey explains what you can do to decrease any sense of anxiety, depression and addiction when using social media
• We chat about what social media platforms are doing to keep us using them for longer
• We discuss the pros and cons of being vulnerable on social media and how to set your own boundaries
• Bailey talks about how instagram is responding to the growing evidence that social media use and mental well-being are linked 
• We chat about how social media is influencing culture and food trends.
• Bailey gives us her top three tops on staying happy and safe as content creators on social media

You can find the show notes and that free PDF here: https://thelittleplantation.co.uk/eat-capture-share-podcast/is-social-media-hurting-mental-health 

You can find me on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thelittleplantation/ 

In today’s season 3 premier episode (28) of The EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE Podcast, you’ll be listening in on another instagram mentoring session; I’m working with food photographer and food blogger Marialena who is keen to move from hobby to professional photographer. I give Marialena some suggestions on building her food photography business and where her blog and instagram fit into that process. Here’s what you can expect from this episode…

• I explain why it is very hard to make a living solely as a food photographer and what Marialena can do to ensure she earns enough income to make it work
• I talk about how a blog and an instagram account can serve you differently in getting the food photography clients that you want
• I speak about the importance of having a diverse and less consistent instagram gallery!
• I give my take on what should be included in every food photographer’s portfolio
• I share what one steps to take if you dream of shooting a cookbook

For the show notes please head to https://thelittleplantation.co.uk/eat-capture-share-podcast/how-to-get-food-photography-clients

Or find me on instagram here https://www.instagram.com/thelittleplantation/ 

In today’s episode (27) of The EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE Podcast, I’m speaking with cookbook author, food stylist and photographer Aran Goyoaga, known on instagram as Cannellevanille. We talk about the art of food photography and styling, smart phone photography and cookbook writing. Here’s what else you can expect from today’s episode…

• Aran introduces herself
• Aran outlines the first steps she took to turn her hobby into her career
• Aran explains how she conveys emotions and tells stories through her photography
• Aran gives us a glimpse into how she uses editing to create movement in her still images
• We chat about the pressures of posting on instagram and how to manage the joy and stress that comes with sharing work online
• We explore whether as artists we create for ourselves or our audience and how to navigate this dichotomy
• Aran shares cookbook writing tips

You can find the full show notes here: https://thelittleplantation.co.uk/eat-capture-share-podcast/the-art-of-food-photography-aran-goyoaga

You can find me on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thelittleplantation/ 

In this BONUS episode (26) of The EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE podcast, I’m sharing more about the new instagram algorithms and breaking down the key changes being introduced on the platform, what they mean for you as a food blogger, recipe developer and content creator and how you can make the most of the situation at hand. Here’s what you can expect from today’s episode…

• I explain why instagram likes, views, engagement and reach are down for many instagrammers
• I reveal what I believe is happening with instagram hashtag reach
• I stress the importance of creating video content
• I outline the major changes that instagram is trialing which involves hiding like counts.
• I break down why they are making this change and what the implications are for YOU

You can find the show notes here:  https://thelittleplantation.co.uk/eat-capture-share-podcast/instagram-algorithm-need-to-know 

You can find me on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thelittleplantation/

In today’s episode (25) of The EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE Podcast, I’m speaking with author, photographer, podcaster and instagram expert Sara Tasker. We talk about growing your instagram, nurturing your creativity and building community. Here’s what else you can expect from today’s episode …

• Sara talks about what propelled her to start sharing content on instagram, why she did the 365 project and how she grew her instagram account organically to over 200,000 audience members!

• Sara reflects on what makes instagram so compelling and powerful

• We chat about the comparison trap on instagram and how to navigate it

• Sara shares her top tip around standing out and finding your voice on instagram

• Sara outlines how to make money on instagram and get noticed by brands

You can find the show notes here: https://thelittleplantation.co.uk/eat-capture-share-podcast/how-to-build-community-instagram 

You can find me on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thelittleplantation/

In today’s episode, you’ll be listening in on another one of my instagram mentoring sessions; I’m working with nutritional therapist and plant-based recipe developer Ana Estellés. I give Ana some suggestions on clarifying her brand message on instagram, fine tuning her instagram bio to grow her instagram account, using hashtags and prepping for her dream of writing a book….

For the show notes please head to https://thelittleplantation.co.uk/eat-capture-share-podcast/how-to-grow-your-instagram-audience-and-business

Or find me on instagram here https://www.instagram.com/thelittleplantation/

In today’s BONUS episode (23), I’m speaking with food photographer, stylist, food blogger and vegan baker Silvia Bifaro. We talk about food styling, finding your voice and the magic of creativity. Here’s what else you can expect from today’s episode …

• Silvia shares how she found her own unique photography style as well as tips on how YOU can do the same
• We talk about creative evolution, finding inspiration and pushing through creative blocks
• Silvia breaks down the technical process of how she manages to include herself in her shots
• We discuss food trends that are emerging and why instagram keeps raising the bar for food photographers and stylists
• We talk about why there is no longer ‘one trend’ on instagram and how trends keep coming back
• We discuss how and why the food photography space on instagram is changing

You can find the show notes with links mentioned here: https://thelittleplantation.co.uk/eat-capture-share-podcast/learn-food-styling

You can find me on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thelittleplantation/

In today’s episode, I’m speaking with food blogger, baker and cookbook author Shivesh Bhatia about how to make a living as a food blogger as well as how to elevate yourself so that the best brands find working with you irresistible. Here’s what else you can expect from today’s episode …

• Shivesh shares how he made the move onto instagram and grew his audience there to more than 175K
• Shivesh explains why it’s difficult to sustain growth on instagram and what to do to keep the momentum going
• We talk about the importance of video for content creators and food bloggers
• Shivesh shares some cool video tips!
• Shivesh reveals his top tip on how to stand out on instagram!

You can find the show notes here: https://thelittleplantation.co.uk/eat-capture-share-podcast/how-to-make-money-on-instagram

You can find me on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thelittleplantation/

In today’s solo episode (21), I’m sharing my experience of playing with instagram ads and answering your biggest instagram ad related questions: Do instagram ads really work? Are they actually worth it for food bloggers or food influencers? Here’s exactly what you can expect from today’s episode…

• I explain how this podcast episode came to be and why I decided to play with instagram ads this year

• I share my personal experience of using ads on instagram and whether I believe they actually work

• I outline some of the biggest mistakes people are making when promoting posts or creating ads on instagram

• I reveal what you really think about people and brands who use instagram ads and promoted posts

You can find the show notes for this episode here: https://thelittleplantation.co.uk/eat-capture-share-podcast/are-instagram-ads-worth-it

You can find the blog post all about instagram ads here: https://thelittleplantation.co.uk/blog/are-instagram-ads-worth-it

You can find me on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thelittleplantation/

In today’s episode, I’m speaking with brand designer, educator, podcaster and brand strategist Bonnie Bakhtiari. We talk about how colour theory and the colour wheel can help you define and craft your brand identity, blog and instagram presence with intention and heart. Here’s what else you can expect from today’s episode …

• Bonnie explains what the colour wheel is and how it is used in brand design
• Bonnie notes how important colour choices are in reaching your ideal audience
• We debate whether instagram has made us all afraid to play with their creativity and step outside our brand colours and brand identity
• Bonnie reveals what colours are currently popular and how to stay on top of trends

To download your FREE colour wheel handout please head https://thelittleplantation.co.uk/colour-wheel-ideas-for-instagram

For the show notes and links to all the resources mentioned please go here https://thelittleplantation.co.uk/eat-capture-share-podcast/colour-wheel-ideas-for-instagram  

Find me on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelittleplantation/