#7 Anna Wierzbinska - Professionalising Food Photography Business

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 discussed:


- 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



Find Anna on instagram @anna_wierzbinska and blog annabanana.co


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