In today’s BONUS episode (64) of The EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE Podcast, I’m chatting with Joanie Simon, a food photographer, educator, host of the incredibly popular Youtube channel, The Bite Shot and author of the brand new book, Picture Perfect Food. We chat about facing your fears, your demons and failure on the path to success as a food photographer. Here’s what else you can expect from today’s episode…

• I share some news about a handful of exciting giveaways!
• Joanie introduces herself
• Joanie outlines exactly how she started her food photography journey and made it a success
• We delve deeper into Joanie’s journey to sobriety and being vulnerable online
• Joanie shares her top tip on getting work as a restaurant photographer!
• We speak about all FEAR, what it can teach you and how to let it serve you.
• Joanie shares her top Youtube success strategy. He advice may surprise you.
• We chat openly about the F word, failure
• We discuss the myth of the ‘overnight success’
• Joanie talks about her journey to writing, shooting and publishing her book, Picture Perfect Food.
• Joanie shares the number one skill that will help you photograph a beautiful book!
• We geek out about shooting and creating gorgeous cookbooks
• Joanie addresses some key questions around artificial light

LINKS MENTIONED:

• My book, Creative Food Photography is available here! It’s for food photographers who want to find their own unique style and up level their photography.
• Grab your FREE Food Photography Summit ticket here!
• Find Joanie Simon’s blog here, her food photography tutorials on youtube here and The Bite Shot here
• Joanie’s book, Picture Perfect Food
• 1-2-1 Creative business mentoring for food photographers and bloggers
• Phoenix Cooks - Christina Barrueta
• How to Cook That: Crazy Sweet Creations - Ann Reardon
• Understanding Color: An Introduction for Designers - Linda Holtzschue
• Episode 61 of the podcast, Pricing and portfolio tips for food photographers with Jena Carlin
• Find the full show notes HERE
• Find my instagram here