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Food Photography Corner

Food Photography Corner

Written by: Rosslyn & Mikyla
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 Join your hosts Rosslyn & Mikyla on Food Photography Corner Podcast which covers all topics pertaining to food photography, from shooting and styling to monetizing and selling!Copyright Rosslyn & Mikyla Art Cooking Economics Food & Wine Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • From Quitting to Winning with Focus & Flourish

    From Quitting to Winning with Focus & Flourish
    Jun 30 2025
    In this powerful and personal episode of the Food Photography Corner Podcast, Rosslyn and Mikyla sit down with Linda and Marta from Focus and Flourish to talk about the real struggles behind building a creative business. From burnout and self-doubt to scarcity mindset and the pressures of success, the four commercial food photographers open up about their individual journeys, the moments they wanted to quit, and how they found purpose, joy, and community on the other side. This episode is packed with honest reflections, mindset shifts, and tangible insights for anyone navigating the creative entrepreneur path.

    🔑 Key Takeaways:
    • How to reframe burnout and use it as a growth opportunity
    • How to build community as a creative entrepreneur
    • How to overcome self-sabotage and scarcity mindset
    • How to embrace delayed gratification and trust your business timeline
    • How to find your “creative superpower” and lean into your strengths
    • How to create sustainable income through strategy and mindset
    • How to transition from studio to restaurant photography with confidence
    • How to find emotional and professional support systems as a solo creative
    • How to celebrate small wins and avoid toxic productivity
    • How to navigate combining part-time work with creative business ownership
    🔗 Links, Tools, and Resources Mentioned:
    • The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest
    • Focus and Flourish Podcast (hosted by Linda & Marta)
    • ClickUp – recommended for creative business organization
    • Follow us on Instagram: @foodphotographycorner | @rosslynmaria | @flaxandsugar
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • The Software You Need As A Food Photographer

    The Software You Need As A Food Photographer
    Jun 19 2025
    In this episode, Rosslyn and Mikyla dive deep into the essential software that every food photographer needs to stay organized, wow clients, and scale their creative business with confidence. From CRM tools and gallery delivery platforms to editing software and video production tools, they cover exactly what’s working for them in 2025—and what’s worth investing in now to land higher-paying clients. If you want to work smarter (not harder) and build systems that support your growth, this episode is for you.

    Key Takeaways:
    • How HoneyBook helps streamline proposals, payments, and client tracking
    • How to simplify your social media scheduling with free tools like Metricool
    • How ClickUp supports team collaboration, project planning, and creative shot prep
    • How Pixieset helps you protect and professionally deliver photo galleries
    • How QuickBooks makes tax season easier for creative freelancers
    • How your choice of video editing tools depends on your business goals
    • How building systems in advance can help you attract higher-paying clients
    • Why consistency matters more than constantly switching platforms
    Helpful Links:
    • HoneyBook – CRM for managing contracts, proposals, payments, and automation
    • Metricool – Social media planning and scheduling
    • ClickUp – Project management and task tracking
    • Pixieset – Gallery delivery and image licensing
    • Lightroom Classic – Photo editing
    • Photoshop – Photo retouching and cleanup
    • QuickBooks Self-Employed – Business expense and tax tracking
    • Premiere Pro – Advanced video editing
    • CapCut – Social video editing
    • InShot – Mobile video editing
    • TubeBuddy – YouTube SEO and keyword research
    • Your Money or Your Life (Book) – Referenced in time tracking discussion
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    40 mins
  • Top Lightroom Mistakes Food Photographers Make and How to Avoid Them with Roberta Dall'Abla

    Top Lightroom Mistakes Food Photographers Make and How to Avoid Them with Roberta Dall'Abla
    Jun 3 2025
    In this episode, Rosslyn & Mikyla are joined by the talented photographer Roberta Dall'Abla from Italy. The episode delves into the importance of color grading, Lightroom's essential tools, and the common mistakes photographers make. Roberta also shares valuable insights on presets and the significance of following one's passion in the creative industry. Listeners will gain tips on using Lightroom more effectively and the importance of aligning their photography style with their true passion.

    Key Takeaways:
    • Roberta's career journey from food to travel photography
    • The significance of color grading in Lightroom
    • Introduction to Lightroom's essential tools: masks, color grading panel, and tone curve
    • Common mistakes food photographers make in Lightroom
    • The role of presets and why understanding editing tools is crucial
    • The importance of following your passion in photography
    Helpful Links:

    Retreat Replay > Advanced Color Grading in Lightroom by Roberta Dall'Abla
    Camera Gear > Amazon Storefront
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    49 mins
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