In today’s episode I’m talking with a wonderful food blogger and photographer Anna Wierzbinska, also known as Anna Banana. Anna manages a successful food blog, she photographs for many restaurants and brands and manages her own Instagram account with 35k followers. I had such a lovely conversation with Anna, and we dive into so many interesting topics like working with local brands and restaurants, shifting mindset during crises, sponsored posts, building experience and professionalising business. Here’s further what we’ve talked about:
Anna tells us how she became a food blogger & photographer.
She shares her path in learning food photography & it’s business that includes names of some specific books (links below).
We talk about professionalising the food photography business. That includes being confident with the pricing, using terms & conditions etc.
We talk about the importance of building a network and connecting with colleagues in the industry.
We talk about how we both started to build a portfolio, gain experience and build a network of clients through work with restaurants.
Anna shares how important it is to have regular clients.
We talk about shifting mindset during the crises. Thinking of creative ways to potentially start relationships with businesses.
Anna shares about what it means working with small local brands.
Our thoughts on stock photography
Sponsored posts & interactions on Instagram on it. The importance of learning what your audience likes.
Mentioned books: “Plate to Pixel” by Helene Dujardin, “Setting up a Successful Photography Business: How to Be a Professional Photographer” Lisa Pritchard
Mentioned course: Food Blogger Pro
Instagram: @twolovesstudio, @thebiteshot
You can find Anna’s beautiful images on her instagram @anna_wierzbinska and delicious recipes on her blog annabanana.co
Follow me @kamilekave for more food photography tips and tricks!