How to become a professional food photographer who actually gets hired

With the proliferation of food imagery it’s incredibly hard to stand out in the crowd. But if you’re passionate about the work, it’s possible to become a professional food photographer, even with all that tough competition. However, in addition to having the necessary photography skills, you’ll need build the right relationships and know how to get your work out there. As a pro food photographer, I’ve worked with clients like Kraft, Schlotzsky’s, Cinnebon, Land O’Lakes, Carvel and more, as well as regional and national magazines. I’m going to share a little about how I got started, as well as my best tips for getting yourself noticed (and hired!) as a food photographer. Here’s my game plan for taking your food photography from a hobby to a job. 1. Build the right relationships. One of the key things to do when embarking on a career in food photography is to develop the right relationships. Professional food photographers don’t work in a vacuum. Collaborating with a team is critical to your success as a working professional, and it all starts with you. Even as an established professional food photographer, I remind myself regularly to cultivate and nurture relationships within the industry. […]

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