Shooting in manual mode, understanding lighting, and other photography tips with Joanie Simon from The Bite Shot. ----- Welcome to episode 355 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Joanie Simon about ways to improve your food photography. 5 Easy Ways to Improve Your Food Photography We’ve all heard the phrase, “We eat with our eyes first,” right? So it should come as no surprise that food content creators place so much emphasis on growing their photography skills! Today, we are talking with one of the biggest names in the food photography space: Joanie Simon from The Bite Shot. She originally came on the podcast three years ago, and it’s been so incredible to see how her business has grown since then. Through her courses, videos, and book, Joanie has taught students all around the world how to improve their food photography. And in this episode, she’s sharing some of her best tips with our listeners! In this episode, you’ll learn: How Joanie got into food photography What her current goals are for her business Easy ways to improve your food photography Why she recommends shooting in manual mode Why lighting is so important for photography Why she loves shooting with artificial light How to get started with tripods and tethering What software she likes to use to edit her photos Why she decided to take a social media break Resources: The Bite Shot The Bite Shot YouTube channel 185: Darkness and Light: A Photographer’s Journey from Addiction to Success with Joanie Simon Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life Tasty Food Photography eBook Sally’s Baking Addiction Pinch of Yum Income and Traffic Reports Clubhouse The Bite Shot Photography Resources The Bite Shot Photography and Video Gear Guide The Modern Proper Half Baked Harvest Adobe Lightroom Capture One Tether Tools CamRanger Follow Joanie on Instagram and YouTube Join the Food Blogger Pro Podcast Facebook Group If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions for interviews, be sure to email them to [email protected]. Learn more about joining the Food Blogger Pro community at foodbloggerpro.com/membership