On today’s podcast, I talk with Aimee Twigger from Twiggstudios, a food photographer and stylist based in Devon. Aimee is a visual storyteller- she creates rustic scenes by integrating foraged foods and materials into her own creative baking and cooking.  Her lifestyle and work is ‘pinterest-worthy’- and has found a loyal following there, with 618k followers on Pinterest, along with 163k followers on instagram. Aimee’s work is as unique as her approach- she prefers to use only natural light, and highlights organic textures and textiles that have a special place in her everyday style. Aimee’s photos have won her the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year Award in 2019-2020, in the category for Best Food Blogger. Her portfolio is expansive and comprehensive - her blog, recipes, cookbooks, magazine features, and workshops all seem to hold equal weight, and together paint the portrait of a truly unique artist. Join us today as we explore Aimee’s roots, her unique approach to photography, and how to make the most of the resources you have available to you.  

Intro (0:00 - 1:15 )

Aimee’s Background (1:15 - 6:03 )

Using natural light primarily (6:03 - 8:04 )

Finding clients as a job vs as a hobby (8:04 - 9:54 )

Aimee’s creative process (9:54 - 12:19 )

Aimee’s props and how she uses them (12:19 - 14:39 )

Aimee’s equipment & why you don't need the best and newest (14:39 - 15:44 )

Aimee’s Studio (15:44 : - 21:04 )

Tips for a full composition (21:04 - 27:33 )

Aimee’s Editing Process (27:33 - 30:35 )

Pinterest and what it means to Aimee (30:35 - 32:54 )

Photography contests/awards and how that helps your business (32:54 - 36:59 )

Tips for a beginner forager (36:59 - 43:04 )

What does Aimee find most fun in her work (43:04 - 44:06 )

Advice for beginners in food photography (44:06 - 47:25 )

Questions from the audience (47:25 - 49:57 )

Aimee’s Socials (49:57 - end)