Savory Shot

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In this episode, Mica talks about the importance of self-care and personal growth during slow periods. She shares tips for finding balance, staying inspired, and using the downtime to invest in yourself as a food photographer.

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In this episode of The Savory Shot, host Mica chats with Kate McDermott, who is a full-time copywriter with 13 years of hospitality experience. Kate helps busy hospitality pros get more website visitors and increase sales in a super competitive market. We chat about the ins and outs of copywriting and how you can get started as a copywriter.

Are you ready to up your photography game and make yourself stand out in such a competitive industry? In this episode of The Savory Shot, host Mica dives into developing your unique style and voice in food photography. Tune in to hear five real, practical, simple, and doable ideas for finding your style. 

In this episode of The Savory Shot, host Mica McCook chats with Robin Zachary, a prop stylist who has built a successful career in an unconventional industry. Robin shares insight into her career journey, her mother's advice on the importance of having anything and everything be a prop, and her new book, Styling Beyond Instagram. Tune in to hear Robin's inspiring story and practical advice.

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Are you ready to make this year the one where you level up your personal and professional goals? If so, then you've come to the right place! In this episode of the Savory Shot, host Mica shares her insight into setting and achieving New Year's resolutions. Tune in to learn her best practices and tools for staying on track with your goals.

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In Episode 16, the last episode of 2022, we talk about the first year of The Savory Shot, the guests we've met during this time, and our reflections. When Mica first started planning this podcast, the goal was to create a space where guests could share stories and experiences, and the listeners could connect with one another on a deeper level. Fear kicked in, and she began doubting this start. Pushing this aside, The Savory Shot began! The most impactful thing - connecting with the listeners. 

In this episode, we reflect on lessons learned from the listeners and the guests.

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In this episode, Clay and I talk about making people feel comfortable when you're photographing them, what it's like photographing in active kitchens and anticipating what's available to photograph. The aesthetic Clay is shifting to with his food photography and why digital is the better option for it. What it's like to be a black Photographer. 

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In this episode of The Savory Shot, Alyce Zawacki shares her expertise on protecting yourself as a photographer and how to protect your intellectual property. She explains the importance of copyrighting your work and how to handle people who steal your images.

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In this episode, Frank and I discuss the world of food photography. We talk about learning to fail forward, taking risks, and what it means to be a food photographer in today’s world. Frank’s advice? If you’re not taking risks and putting yourself out there, then get out of the business.

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