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 Jun 14, 2023
026: A Year of Flavorful Conversations
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
In the 26th episode of 'Savory Shot', host Mica McCook reflects on the podcast's first year, sharing her top three lessons: the importance of leaping into action, transforming comparison into inspiration, and the necessity of self-care for creative energy.
Website: www.austinfoodguide.com/podcast
Instagram: www.instragram.com/mica.mccook
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesavoryshotpodcast
Would you like to be a guest on the show? Email us at podcast@austinfoodguide.com for more information.
Wednesday May 17, 2023
025: Cooking Through The Lens with Dyutima Jha
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Listen to this episode of the Savory Shot featuring Dyutima Jha, a seasoned architect turned food photographer and podcast host who found her creative liberation through Instagram's food world. DJ shares her unique perspective on the power of social media in shaping and nurturing our passions. Tune in and hear about her journey, hits and misses, and how she leveraged a digital platform to enhance her love for food and creativity.
Website: https://austinfoodguide.com/podcast
Instagram: www.instragram.com/mica.mccook
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesavoryshotpodcast
Would you like to be a guest on the show? Email us at podcast@austinfoodguide.com for more information.
Wednesday May 10, 2023
024: Unlocking Your Photography Potential with Jeff Brown
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Wednesday May 10, 2023
In episode 24 of The Savory Shot, host Mica McCook chats with Jeff Brown, Photographer, Marketing Mentor and Best Selling Author. Jeff shares insight on his experience in the photography industry, and the challenges that are faced by photographers. We speak on the lack of unique branding, his program and new book!
Website: https://austinfoodguide.com/podcast
Instagram: www.instragram.com/mica.mccook
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesavoryshotpodcast
Would you like to be a guest on the show? Email us at podcast@austinfoodguide.com for more information.
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
023: From Waitress to Photographer: Kathryn Barnard
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Join Mica McCook on the 23rd episode of The Savory Shot podcast as she delves into the journey of a food photographer and the importance of pursuing one's passion. This episode's guest, Kathryn Barnard, shares her personal experience with pursuing her passion for photography and how her parents encouraged her to follow her dreams. The podcast emphasizes reading emails fully to avoid asking questions that have already been answered and the importance of starting as an assistant in the photography industry to learn all aspects of the job. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation about the intersection of food and photography. Subscribe to The Savory Shot on your preferred platform and leave a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts.Website: https://austinfoodguide.com/podcast
Instagram: www.instragram.com/mica.mccook
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesavoryshotpodcast
Would you like to be a guest on the show? Email us at podcast@austinfoodguide.com for more information.
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
021: Embracing The Downtime
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
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.
Website: https://austinfoodguide.com/podcast Instagram: www.instragram.com/mica.mccookInstagram: www.instagram.com/thesavoryshotpodcast
Would you like to be a guest on the show? Email us at podcast@austinfoodguide.com for more information.
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/mica.mccook
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesavoryshotpodcast
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/mica.mccook
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesavoryshotpodcast
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.
Website: https://austinfoodguide.com/podcast
Instagram: www.instragram.com/mica.mccook
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesavoryshotpodcast
Would you like to be a guest on the show? Email us at podcast@austinfoodguide.com for more information.
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/mica.mccook
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesavoryshotpodcast
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, 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/mica.mccook
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesavoryshotpodcast
Would you like to be a guest on the show? Email us at podcast@austinfoodguide.com for more information.
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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.