Savory Shot

016: Reflections on What I’ve Learned from Past Guests

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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015: Using Your Camera to Connect with Food Culture and Its Creators

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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014: Protect Your Creativity, Your Work, and Yourself

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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013: Learning To Fail Forward And Take Risks

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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012: The Power of Connecting With People

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!
 
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011: Why Comparing Yourself To Other Food Photographers Is Pointless

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.
 
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010: Mentorship, Versions of Home, and Going from Assistant to Lead Food Stylist

When you're a food stylist, the pressure is on.
You have to make the food look delicious and appetizing, but also make sure it's not too overdone. It's a fine line to walk—and one that Olivia Caminiti has walked time and time again.
Caminiti began her career as an assistant food stylist, working for six years before taking on more responsibility as a lead stylist. After the pandemic rocked her world (like so many freelancers), she decided it was time to make the leap as a food stylist.
In this episode, we sit down with food stylist Olivia Caminiti to learn how she became a lead food stylist and what it takes to have a successful career as one. After sharing some of her personal stories, she talks about the importance of having an important mentor in your life. We also get an inside look into the challenges of being a food stylist, such as coordinating with photographers, figuring out how much time is needed for set-up and shoot prep, and navigating client expectations.
We hope you enjoy this episode!
 
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009: Taking The Shot: From Fear to Freedom

Do you ever have a feeling that you're doing something wrong? That you should be taking more risks, but aren't sure what those risks are? Do you ever feel like you're not being true to yourself? That there's something bubbling under the surface that needs to be explored, but you're not sure what it is?
In this episode, we talk to Joanie Simon, founder of The Bite Shot, about taking leaps of faith. She shares her story of how she built her company from scratch by taking risks and following her gut. Joanie also talks about when it's best to take a risk and when it's better to play it safe. Joanie's story is a reminder of how important it is to take risks and be confident in your abilities. Her advice: be the best version of yourself, not the best version of someone else.
 
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008: The Time I Quit My Job For Harry Potter

In this episode, I tell you guys a true story about the time I quit my job for Harry Potter.
 
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007: Show Up, Stay Humble And Make a Difference

Kristina has been a food stylist since 2009, and she's learned some hard truths about the industry. She's here to tell you that competition will only make you bitter, but community will help you grow.
 
She'll show you how being a team player will get you more work and how to become indispensable to the people around you.
 
For Kristina, working as a food stylist isn't just a job—it's an opportunity to create beautiful things with people who care about making their work better. She knows that it takes a lot of hard work to get there, but if you're willing to put in the effort and take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way, success isn't out of reach!
 
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