Savory Shot
A bi-weekly show where we talk about the intersection of two passions: food and photography. Every other Wednesday, food photographer, Mica McCook sits down to chat with the best food photographers, food stylists, art directors, and PR peeps in the industry so that you feast on only the best tips and strategies in the business.
Episodes

Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
020: Eat, Drink And Write Copy
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
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.
Website: https://austinfoodguide.com/podcast
Instagram: www.instragram.com/austinfoodguide
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesavoryshot
Would you like to be a guest on the show? Email us at podcast@austinfoodguide.com for more information.

Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
019: Make Your Food Photography Uniquely Yours
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
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.
Website: https://austinfoodguide.com/podcast
Instagram: www.instragram.com/austinfoodguide
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesavoryshot
Would you like to be a guest on the show? Email us at podcast@austinfoodguide.com for more information.

Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
018: Styling Beyond Instagram with Robin Zachary
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
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.

Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
017: Achieving Success Through New Year’s Resolutions
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
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.
Website: https://austinfoodguide.com/podcast
Instagram: www.instragram.com/austinfoodguide
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesavoryshot
Would you like to be a guest on the show? Email us at podcast@austinfoodguide.com for more information.

Wednesday Dec 28, 2022
016: Reflections on What I’ve Learned from Past Guests
Wednesday Dec 28, 2022
Wednesday Dec 28, 2022
In Episode 16, being 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.
Website: https://austinfoodguide.com/podcast
Instagram: www.instragram.com/austinfoodguide
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesavoryshot
Would you like to be a guest on the show? Email us at podcast@austinfoodguide.com for more information.

Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
015: Using Your Camera to Connect with Food Culture and Its Creators
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
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.
Website: https://austinfoodguide.com/podcast
Instagram: www.instragram.com/austinfoodguide
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesavoryshot
Would you like to be a guest on the show? Email us at podcast@austinfoodguide.com for more information.

Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
014: Protect Your Creativity, Your Work, and Yourself
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
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.
Website: https://austinfoodguide.com/podcast
Instagram: www.instragram.com/austinfoodguide
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesavoryshot
Would you like to be a guest on the show? Email us at podcast@austinfoodguide.com for more information.

Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
013: Learning To Fail Forward And Take Risks
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
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.
Website: https://austinfoodguide.com/podcast
Instagram: www.instragram.com/austinfoodguide
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesavoryshot
Would you like to be a guest on the show? Email us at podcast@austinfoodguide.com for more information.

Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
012: The Power of Connecting With People
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
In this podcast interview, writer Addie Broyles and I talk about food writing, the best advice she got from Gary Vaynerchuk, and leaving Austin American-Statesman to pursue a freelance career. We also dive into how to find your passion, how to make change happen in your life, why it's important to be multi-faceted as a person (and in your career), what tarot cards can teach us about change, perfect timing, and more!
Website: https://austinfoodguide.com/podcast
Instagram: www.instragram.com/austinfoodguide
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesavoryshot
Would you like to be a guest on the show? Email us at podcast@austinfoodguide.com for more information.

Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
011: Why Comparing Yourself To Other Food Photographers Is Pointless
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
From the moment you start taking pictures and sharing them with the world, you will begin to compare yourself to other photographers. You might feel that they are better at shooting food than you. Or that their images sell more than yours because they look like they belong on a magazine cover. But comparing yourself to other photographers is pointless because everyone has a unique perspective on the world around them and uses that unique perspective to tell their story.
It's easy to feel like your work is never good enough. In this episode, we talk about why comparing yourself to other food photographers is pointless, and why that belief can keep you from growing as a photographer.
Website: https://austinfoodguide.com/podcast
Instagram: www.instragram.com/austinfoodguide
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesavoryshot
Would you like to be a guest on the show? Email us at podcast@austinfoodguide.com for more information.

Designated to make you hungry to learn, grow, and hustle.
Every other Wednesday, food photographer, Mica McCook sits down to chat with the best food photographers, food stylists, art directors, and PR peeps in the industry, so that you feast on only the best tips and strategies in the business.