Eat Capture Share - a podcast for food bloggers – Details, episodes & analysis

In today’s solo episode (171) of the Eat Capture Share podcast, I’m opening up about something I’ve been very nervous to talk about - my recent weight loss. Over the past 11 months, I’ve lost just shy of 16 kilos (that’s around 35 pounds). As someone who’s 1.52m tall, that’s quite a transformation - and it’s been a deeply personal journey.

I’ll be sharing what worked for me, how my relationship with movement and food evolved, and the mindset shifts that helped me reconnect with my body in a healthy, sustainable way. If you're looking to start your weight loss journey in 2026 or simply are curious how best to navigate working in food whilst maintaining a healthy lifestyle, this episode is for you! 

Here's what else you can expect from today's episode...

• Why I was so hesitant to talk about weight loss publicly.
• How my lifelong relationship with movement shaped my body story.
• The three big turning points that led to gradual weight gain.
• The rock bottom moment I decided to make a change.
• How I approach movement as a busy entrepreneur.
• The surprising mindset shift that changed how I eat - for good.
• The quiet habits that made all the difference (spoiler: they had nothing to do with restriction).

LINKS MENTIONED:

• Order my new book HOW TO MAKE YOUR FOOD FAMOUS HERE! It’s all about developing a social media strategy that works!
• My first book, Creative Food Photography is available HERE! It’s for food photographers who want to find their own unique style and up level their photography
• Find out more about my online Reels for Food Content Creators Course HERE
• Recommended podcast episode if you have a history of disordered eating or if you talk about food on your public platforms: Intuitive eating on Instagram + are food bloggers to blame for orthorexia, with Christy Harrison – Eat Capture Share podcast episode number 7
• Form Nutrition - Grab your 20% discount using the code KIMBERLY20 at checkout (applies to sales in the UK, US and EU)
• My blog
• My fitness and weight Instagram story update
• Pip and nut bar
• The retreat I went to that changed everything
• The fitness app I use
• Withings scale
• The biggest food photography & Instagram trends for 2024 with Penny De Los Santos and Lina Jabbari – podcast episode 129
• The Reel with Lina Jabbari
• Creative food photography is here! + how to write a book (part 3) – podcast episode 56
• Amy Porterfield’s episodes about her weight loss journey (links in full show notes)
• Find the full show notes HERE
• Find my Instagram HERE 

In today's episode (170) of the EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE podcast, I'm doing a deep dive into all things Instagram with the amazing Zach Spuckler, founder of marketing company Heart, Soul & Hustle and host of the Heart, Soul & Hustle podcast. This time, Zach is interviewing me in an episode originally recorded for his podcast.

We dive into how often you really need to post on Instagram to grow your audience, why surface-level stats don’t tell the whole story, and I coach Zach through what’s been secretly holding him back from his own Instagram growth. Grab a pen — you’re going to want to jot down every one of my Instagram growth gems! 

Here's what else you can expect from today's episode...

• I chat about staying motivated to post on Instagram even when you don’t hit your posting targets.
• I break down why understanding both your strengths and your audience is the secret to creating scroll-stopping content.
• I talk about finding the perfect balance between hopping on Instagram trends and staying true to what resonates with your followers.
• I reveal the three must-watch Instagram metrics that will actually move the needle on your growth.
• I share my most actionable audience-building strategies.
• We chat about how we turn Instagram inspiration into our own original content.
• I walk you through how I plan my monthly content calendar (yes, it’s simpler than you think!).

LINKS MENTIONED:

• Order my brand new book HOW TO MAKE YOUR FOOD FAMOUS HERE! It’s all about developing a social media strategy that works!
• My first book, Creative Food Photography is available HERE! It’s for food photographers who want to find their own unique style and up level their photography
• Zach's website, Instagram and Facebook
• Amy Porterfield
• Instagram ad strategies for food photographers – Eat Capture Share podcast episode number 159
• Find the full show notes HERE
• Find my Instagram HERE 

In today's episode (161) of the EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE podcast, I'm talking with family photographer and host of the This Can't Be That Hard podcast, Annemie Tonken. But this time, the tables have turned — Annemie is interviewing ME for her show!

We dive deep into a topic that so many food photographers ask about: Is it still possible to grow a following and book clients on Instagram in 2025? (Spoiler alert: it is!) I’m sharing practical, proven strategies you can start using right away to boost your reach, attract the right clients, and create content that converts.

Here's what else you can expect from today's episode...

• The biggest misconceptions photographers still have about Instagram — and why they’re holding you back.
• My top three Instagram strategies for standing out and growing your audience.
• How to use Instagram effectively to expand your reach and connect with your ideal clients.
• The difference between what to post on your Instagram grid vs. Instagram Stories. 
• My best advice for curating a picture-perfect Instagram grid.
• The one most powerful thing you can do on Instagram to see real results.
• Bonus: My essential tips for improving your storytelling and making your posts resonate.

LINKS MENTIONED:

• Order my brand new book HOW TO MAKE YOUR FOOD FAMOUS HERE! It’s all about developing a social media strategy that works!
• My first book, Creative Food Photography is available HERE! It’s for food photographers who want to find their own unique style and up level their photography
• Annemie's website and Instagram
• Instagram Strategies for Photographers with Kimberly Espinel – This Can’t Be That Hard episode 318
• Form Nutrition - Grab your 20% discount using the code KIMBERLY20 at checkout (applies to sales in the UK, US and EU)
• Find out more about my online Reels for Food Content Creators Course HERE and grab your discount using code PODCAST10 at checkout! 
• Find the full show notes HERE
• Find my Instagram HERE 

In today’s solo episode (71) of The EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE podcast, I’m answering your most frequently asked food photography pricing questions! From how much to charge for your food photography work when you’re starting out to accurately pricing for usage rights when working with brands, I touch on it all! Here’s exactly what you can expect from today’s episode… 

• I share more about my POWER HOUR and your opportunity to work on the business side of your food photography.
• I address your question about what to charge for your work when you’re just getting started.
• I delve deeper into how you know if you’re overpricing your work.
• I outline how to know when you’re ready to increase your rates.
• I explain how you can know for sure whether your pricing allows you to be profitable or only enabled you to break even.
• I chat about the one major expense most food bloggers forget about!
• I note why I don’t price by hour or by image and share how I DO price for my work.
• I speak about how I price differently for larger and smaller brands
• I deep dive into usage rights and image licensing.
• I address the issue of feeling guilty about charging for you work!

LINKS MENTIONED:

• My book, Creative Food Photography is available HERE! It’s for food photographers who want to find their own unique style.
• Find out more about my POWER HOUR mentoring sessions here.
• Episode #9 - How to charge what you’re worth.
• Episode #33 - How to make money doing what you love
• Episode #62 - 4 Reasons you’re not getting more clients
• Find out more about my upcoming Masterclass here.
• Episode #69 - Behind the scenes of my food photography biz
• How much should an Instagram content creator earn
• My customisable media kit and rate card
• Joanie Simon
• IG TV episode about usage rights and licensing 
• Usage calculator
• Pricing and business tips guide on Instagram 1
• Pricing and business tips guide on Instagram 2
• Find the full show notes HERE
• Find my Instagram here

In today's episode (70) of the EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE Podcast, I'm speaking with Dr Jessamy Hibberd, a London-based chartered clinical psychologist, best selling author and speaker. We talk about imposter syndrome, what it is and how we can best manage it as creatives sharing our work online. Here's what else you can expect from today's episode...

• I share more about what’s been going on behind the scenes as well as a very special mentoring session for food photographers and food bloggers!
• Dr Jessamy introduces herself.
• Dr Jessamy explains what imposter syndrome is and why so many of us have it.
• Dr Jessamy talks about the impact social media has had on our feelings of imposter syndrome.
• We chat about why being open about our failures is so important as creatives who share their work online
• Dr Jessamy gives her top strategies on how to navigate a creative life while successfully managing imposter syndrome.
• Dr Jessamy recommends an easy and super helpful daily practice to help manage imposter syndrome!
• Dr Jessamy gives her top tips on how to stop comparing ourselves to other creatives.

LINKS MENTIONED:

• My book, Creative Food Photography is available HERE! It’s for food photographers who want to find their own unique style, who want to up level their photography and who are prepared to go on a journey to discover who they really are as creatives.
• Pre-register for my next (and final) Eat Capture Share Instagram food photography challenge HERE.
• Could my special Your Best Year Yet! Power Hour be right for you? Find out more HERE.
• Dr Jessamy's Ted Talk - Adventure of a Lifetime
• Dr Jessamy's website and Instagram
• Dr Jessamy's book - The Imposter Cure
• My favourite planner (affiliate link)
• Join the waiting list for my 6-month mentorship program HERE
• Find my Instagram HERE
• Find the full show notes  HERE

This week on The EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE Podcast (69), I’m sharing an episode of the Food Blogger Pro podcast, where I was interviewed by the incredible Bjork Ostrom all about the ins and outs of running a thriving food photography business. We explore what it’s really like dealing with the ups and downs of being a creative business owner, money mindset and how to find success in the online food photography world. Here’s what else you can expect from this episode…

• I share some more about my signature food photography and food styling course!
• I explain why I launched this podcast.
• I outline why creatives can be incredible business people.
• I note what prompted me to launch my food blog, The Little Plantation
• and why I decided to shift my content to food photography.
• We chat about ikigai
• I outline exactly why and how I check in on my business every day.
• I explain the importance of positive self-talk and mindset
• I share how I teach students to find their unique photography style
• We explore the meaning of having a colour story
• I share how I reach out to brands
• I note why it’s important to create photos that your ideal customer is looking for
• I chat more about my online course and the Instagram food photography challenge

LINKS MENTIONED:

• My book, Creative Food Photography is available HERE! It’s for food photographers who want to find their own unique style and up level their photography.
• Find out more about my signature online food photography and food styling course HERE
• Food Blogger Pro
• Joy the Baker
• Ikigai
• My favorite planner
• Gabriel Cabrera
• Luisa Brimble
• Aran Goyoaga
• Instagram Food Photography challenge
• Find me on Instagram and Pinterest
• Find the full show notes HERE

On this week’s episode (68) of The EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE Podcast, you’ll be listening in on creative business mentoring session; I’m working with London based food photographer, blogger and baker Charlotte Avent who is eager to turn her passion and hobby into a fulfilling and profitable career. We explore how to take actionable steps to reaching her goals including discussing the practicalities of pricing her work and building out multiple income streams. Here’s what else you can expect from this episode… 

• I share some more about my signature food photography and food styling course!
• Charlotte and I discuss how to price ebooks
• I share some thoughts around running in person workshops and what key points to consider
• We chat about creating an online course and what to keep in mind
• We speak about the importance and power of having a mailing list
• I explain why having opt ins on your blog are essential
• I share a slightly different way you can work with brands
• We cover pitching to magazines

LINKS MENTIONED:

• My book, Creative Food Photography is available HERE! It’s for food photographers who want to find their own unique style.
• My signature online food photography and food styling course can be found HERE
• Podcast episode, #67, PATHWAY TO SUCCESS HERE
• Find out more about my creative business mentoring HERE
• Charlotte's blog and Instagram. Her cinnamon roll baking book HERE!
• How to start a mailing list (blog post)
• 5 reasons I switched to Flodesk (blog post)
• Domestika
• Mailchimp
• My Media Kit template
• Skillshare
• BBC Good Food
• Olive Magazine
• Immediate Media
• Find my Instagram HERE 
• Find the full show notes HERE

In today’s solo episode (67) of The EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE podcast, I’m sharing the 9 qualities and characteristics that enable you to find success on your food photography and food blogging journey. I also offer exercises to help you uncover the areas YOU can work on to reach your food photography goals. Here’s exactly what you can expect from today’s episode…

• I share more exciting news about my food photography challenge and signature ecourse!
• I talk about the importance of being open to learning new things
• I delve deeper into why patience and ‘pivot’ are everything
• I outline why having ‘business smarts’ is essential if you want to turn food photography into a career
• I explain exactly why investing in yourself is fundamental on your pathway to success
• I chat about action versus overthinking and why one pushes you forward and the other holds you back.
• I note why connections are crucial and what exactly I mean by that.
• I speak about why it’s essential to have a signature look in your food photography 
• And finally I address why your mindset and drive will impact whether you find success as a food photographer or not and how to cultivate both.

LINKS MENTIONED:

• My book, Creative Food Photography is available HERE! It’s for food photographers who want to find their own unique style and up level their photography.
• Find out more about my #eatcaptureshare food photography challenge HERE
• Find out more about my signature online food photography and food styling course HERE
• You can find the PATHWAY TO SUCCESS series in my Instagram BUSINESS highlights HERE
• My creative business mentoring
• #2 How to start a food business with Delish Vegan Doughnuts
•  #37 How to self publish a best selling book with Fiona Humberstone + big news!
• Want to retrace my book writing steps? Then please listen to this episode, this episode and this episode of the Eat, Capture, Share podcast. As well as this one here.
• #66 How to create authentic work as a food photographer 
• Steve McCurry
• Podcast episode #49 - Inspiration is everywhere with BETTY BINON 
• Find the full show notes HERE
• Find my Instagram here 

In today's episode (66) of the EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE Podcast, I'm speaking with Ritumbhara Chinnabalan, a food photographer, visual storyteller, and recipe developer based in India. We chat about how to find your style, how to create authentic and unique work and how to stay inspired. Here's what else you can expect from today's episode... 

• I share exciting news about the #eatcaptureshare challenge and my signature online food photography course!
• Ritumbhara introduces herself
• Ritumbhara describes her she found her way to food photography
• We talk about how every food photographer can create their own signature style
• Ritumbhara offers her top tips on creating authentic photos
• Ritumbhara speaks about how to use colours in your food photography work
• Ritumbhara talks about how to select your photography props
• Ritumbhara explains how she tells stories through still images
• Ritumbhara talks about how the Eat, Capture Share Challenge has impacted her work
• Ritu shares where she draws inspiration from

LINKS MENTIONED:

• My book, Creative Food Photography is available HERE! It’s for food photographers who want to find their own unique style, who want to up level their photography and who are prepared to go on a journey to discover who they really are as creatives.
• Find out more about my Eat Capture Share Instagram food photography challenge HERE.
• Find out more about my signature food photography ecourse HERE.
• Connect with Ritumbhara on her website and on Instagram and find her challenge HERE.
• Podcast episode #49 - INSPIRATION IS EVERYWHERE WITH BETTY BINON
  Eat Capture Share challenge on Instagram
• Find out more about the Stephen Lawrence Trust HERE
• Pink Lady Photography Awards
• Find the full show notes  HERE
• Find my Instagram here

In today's season 6 premier episode (65) of the EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE Podcast, I'm speaking with Cynthia Samanian, founder of Hidden Rhythm, a culinary marketing agency. Through her Cooking Class Business School, Cynthia helps culinary pros create and market online cooking classes, so they can earn an income online doing what they love. Here's what else you can expect from today's episode...

• I share more about the different to hone your food photography and food styling skills with me this season!
• Cynthia introduces herself
• Cynthia talks about how the pandemic led to a pivot in her business
• We share strategies for earning an income through food (beyond photography and brand sponsorship)
• Cynthia shares her number one step for how to start a food business in a crowded online space
• Cynthia gives her top tip on how to identify what sets YOU apart from the competition
• Cynthia shares what tech you really need to make your online business happen
• Cynthia talks about different platforms to make and sell your online course
• Cynthia talks about common mistakes to avoid when starting an online class
• Cynthia shares how to set your prices for online cooking classes

LINKS MENTIONED:

• My book, Creative Food Photography is available HERE! It’s for food photographers who want to find their own unique style.
• Pre-register for my Eat Capture Share Instagram food photography challenge HERE.
• Join the waiting list for my signature food photography ecourse HERE.
• Find Cynthia on her website Hidden Rhythm and on Instagram
• Tune into my chat with Cynthia on her podcast, The Experiential Table, all about the latest Instagram strategies that work HERE
• Listen in on episode 54, HOW TO FIND SUCCESS ON TIKTOK WITH THE KOREAN VEGAN
• How to start a mailing list
• Cynthia’s Free masterclass
• Find my Instagram here
• Find the full show notes here