In today's BONUS episode (123) of the EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE podcast, I'm chatting with Egyptian-born, New York City-based food photographer Doaa Elkady, whose client list includes names such as the New York Times, Goop Press, Clarkson Potter, Tenth Street Press and Bon Appetit. We talk about how Doaa found her food photography style, tips for setting up social media to attract your ideal clients and how diversity is an asset in any area, including food photography. This interview will empower you to be your best self and create your best work.

Here's what else you can expect from today's episode...

• Doaa introduces herself.
• Doaa explains how she found her unique food photography style.
• Doaa talks about how she became a successful food photographer.
• Doaa gives her top tips on how to use your social media channels to attract the clients you want.
• Doaa talks openly about her experiences as a Muslim and as a woman of colour in the food photography space.
• We share the unique perspectives and advantages we bring to food photography as women of colour.
• Doaa gives her best advice for finding an agent.
• Doaa shares the one thing she wishes she had known at the start of her journey as a food photographer!

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
• Doaa’s website and Instagram
• Food photographer Martin Poole
• Find the full show notes HERE
• Find my Instagram HERE