May 20, 2012

New York Times Food Photographer Andrew Scrivani shares how to become a Pro Shooter and Market yourself to Editors

Andrew Scrivani New York Times Photographer

Want to learn how to become a food photographer?  New York Times Food Photographer

Andrew Scrivani is a New York based freelance photographer, food stylist, writer, blogger and talks about how he got his start in this business and how you became a Food Porn Professional.

We talk about what to put in your kit for around $4,000 to start and why it’s so important to have professional gear to garner respect from your peers.

He shares some great ideas on marketing yourself, like how to connect with editors, and various insights into determining your pricing models, and the evolution of refining your style beyond softening light and  shooting with a shallow depth of field.

This was a fun interview and I hope you enjoy it as much as had doing it.

You can learn more and get in touch with Andrew through the links below.

@AndrewScrivani     andrew@andrewscrivani.com       sundaysauce@gmail.com

15 Essential Food Photography Tips from Andrew Scrivani: Part 1  Part2 provided to you by the great people at Foodista.com

Time line

00:10 Introduction

01:12 How you got started?

06:00 How much was your first paid assignment back in the day?

08:00 After you got your start, what was next?

10:00 Who did you work with?

12:00 What can you tell me about interacting with people and being human? (Insight)

17:10 What tips can you give those who are interested in food photography?

19:15 What types of things should beginner know?

21:30 What kind of price range could you recommend as an initial investment?

24:40 What can someone do to market themselves as a food photographer?

26:30 Is there anything specific someone can do in order to get in touch with editors?

31:00 How do you charge and do you have any specific processes?

35:30 Tell us about the process you go through

38:55 Can you talk about what you need to do when preparing for clients?

41:00 Can you tell us a bit more about specializations when talking about food photography?

43:50 Are there any specific insights you would like to share?

46:40 What does “Sunday-sauce” mean

49:30 Can you tells us a little bit about your workshops

50:55 How can someone contact you?

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  1. Satchell says:

    A few years ago I’d have to pay seomone for this information.

    • foodbusinessadmin says:

      Yes Yes Very true. Would you be interested in some additional food course ideas as well? If so, what kind? Thanks

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