My Food Lens
If you take photos of food for any reason, be it hobby or business, this podcast is for you! After 15 years as an architect, Dyutima switched careers and built a successful business in food styling and food photography. Join her, as she deep dives into the world of food styling & photography, actionable strategies to build & grow your business, manage social media challenges and create fearlessly by nurturing a positive mindset. Whether you’re a photographer, food entrepreneur or aspire to be one, food stylist, blogger, influencer, small food business or connected to food & photography in any way, this podcast shall leave you with answers, action and inspiration. Read more about Dyutima at https://myfoodlens.com Follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dyutima_myfoodlens/
Episodes
126 episodes
#123 - How to create powerful photos without using props
This week, I’m sharing 2 ways to create powerful photos without props. How to think on your feet, tools to use, and get creative with working with no props. How to use limited props to your advantage, and perha...
#122 - Photography techniques to make sure the hero doesn't look flat in your photos
This week on the podcast, I’m sharing key Photography techniques to make sure the hero doesn’t fall flat but stands out in your photos.I share ways to make sure the hero takes the center stage and isn’t mistaken for the sidekick.
#121 - Photo editing tips to elevate your photography & grow your business with Roberta Dallalba - part 2
Editing is directly linked to business results. It is the finishing touch to our creativity and to that raw photo. And if that end product does not blow the viewer’s minds, it’s a red alert - a gap we may not see, but clie...
#120 - Photo editing tips to elevate your photography & grow your business with Roberta Dallalba - part 1
Often, we see editing in isolation from the creative process.In fact, many creatives don’t realise that editing is not an optional step, and miss it.The consequences of weak editing or missing it altogether are never ob...
#119 - Work for free? Here's how to decide when it's worth it.
Free work or working in exchange for anything except $$$ isn’t a NO-NO. In fact, it can be a big fat “YES” too.I share how to easily decide when to work for free. After endless mistakes & many lessons learnt, I...
#118 - How to use LinkedIn & video pitching to book more clients with less effort with Candice Ward - Part 3
If we send our rates and the client ghosts us, we blame ourselves for being too expensive.If we don’t send our rates, but request more information and then the client ghosts us, we blame ourselves for sabotaging the opportunity.
#117 - How to use LinkedIn & video pitching to book more clients with less effort with Candice Ward - Part 2
Pitching through email or video is a pain but it is one of the most essential tools for building a business. If it feels frustrating to keep sending pitches without hearing back, then there’s a need to shake things up.Th...
#116 - How to use LinkedIn & video pitching to book more clients with less effort with Candice Ward - Part 1
This week on the podcast, Candice Ward, a business coach for creatives, food photographer, dessert blogger, and online educator with a background in corporate sales, shares how to use LinkedIn powerfully to boost your leads without stress and o...
#115 - Why collaboration is the secret sauce for business growth & improving photography skills with Aimee Twigger - part 2
Collaborations are crazy effective, they double the results and double the impact but can go sideways, which can be detrimental to business growth, which makes it essential to approach them the right way. This week on the...
#114 - Why collaboration is the secret sauce for business growth & improving photography skills with Aimee Twigger - part 1
The struggle of feeling alone in business is real. We all wish for a listening ear, an accountability partner, or a mentor. In some way or the other, most of us wish we had a sounding board to encourage us and complement the gaps in our skills:...
#113 - 3 ways to confidently work with colour without using the colour wheel
In this week’s podcast, I’m sharing 3 simple ways to work with colour without falling back on the colour wheel. I’m sharing an unconventional approach to simplify the colour selection process to make your photos unique and stunning.
#112 - Why creative retreats aren’t a luxury, but a necessity for business growth with Seema Rose - Part 2
In this week’s episode, Seema Rose, a Food & lifestyle photographer whose life’s purpose is to bring Creative communities together through her creative retreats, continues to share why retreats are complete game-changers for business and pe...
#111 - Why creative retreats aren’t a luxury, but a necessity for business growth With Seema Rose - Part 1
In this week’s episode, Seema Rose, a Food & lifestyle photographer, whose retreat invite changed my life and business, and who organizes the most magical creative retreats shares why we need to attend at least one retreat a year. <...
#110 - Pricing, Photography, Instagram - The Answers You Need to Grow Your Business - part 2
In today’s podcast episode, we’re sharing game-changing advice from successful food photographers, bloggers, and creatives who’ve tackled these same challenges—and come out stronger. 💪✨This isn’t just inspiration; it’s actionab...
#109 - Pricing, Photography, Instagram - The Answers You Need to Grow Your Business
I’m not as good as the others. Why would a client work with me?I still don’t know my style. I’m so behind. Should I quote lower so I don’t lose the client? I ...
#108 - 3 questions you should be asking this year to grow your business
This week on the podcast, I’m sharing 3 questions you should be asking yourself this year if you want to grow your business. We all have a long wishlist or goals for the year but I’m giving you just 3 simple thi...
#107 - How to have a business breakthrough when you’re at your lowest
In this week’s podcast, grab a box of tissues and join me for an emotional yet powerful episode where I share how to turn your low point in life into a high point, How to have a breakthrough when you’re at your lowest & How to grow your ...
#106 - How to create, pitch & monetize a cookbook without overwhelm with Jessie Sierra Ross - Part 2
This week on the podcast, Jessie Sierra Ross, Food blogger, TV personality, and cookbook author shares everything about writing your cookbook without overwhelm. In this part, she discusses writing, photogr...
#105 - How to create, pitch & monetize a cookbook without overwhelm with Jessie Sierra - Part 1
What if creating our cookbook was the breakthrough we need in our business? What if Writing our cookbook is actually a gateway to bigger opportunities?What if it is actually the missing piece of the puzzle that can set us up for the succ...
#104 - How to elevate your visual storytelling skills to hook your audience & attract clients
Food photographers are called visual storytellers for a reason. We are known to create photos that tell a story, and transport a viewer into the frame.The best part is that we can tell if our photos have a strong storytelling element...
#103 - How to create a professional photography portfolio to grow your business - part 2
Being laser-focused about where we want to take our business and working on the right aspects that will bring results.Creating a portfolio and marketing it, is a huge part of building a photography business. ...
#102- 3 Powerful Ways to Bounce Back from a creative block without sabotaging your self-esteem
This week on the podcast, I’m sharing 3 powerful ways to bounce back when you’re not loving your work. I share ways to shift your focus, your energy and your photography efforts when you’re feeling stuck or blocked. Some o...
#101 - How to create a photography portfolio that grows your business with Lucia Marecak - part 1
Our portfolio is a reflection of our skill, style, and aspiration as a photographer. So, the portfolio must be built with intention and strategy. The work in our portfolio must be cherry-picked and chosen strategically.
#100 - 3 Surprising lessons every photographer needs for a successful business
Now, did you know that about 20% of all small businesses fail within the first year, half of the remaining fail within the first five years, and only about one in three get to the 10-year mark?In this week’s milestone episode, ...
#99 - 5 Professional Replies to Client requests for RAW Files without losing their trust
This week on the podcast, I’m sharing 5 reasons why you shouldn’t share RAW files with a client and how to communicate it professionally. I share 5 critical aspects of RAW file sharing that clients may not be aw...