Welcome to Sue Todd Photography's blog.
An insight into life as a Food & Hospitality Photographer
2021 – how to win it with creative imagery
It's hard to believe that its almost Christmas and there's only just over a month left before 2021 arrives! For many of us it's been a hard old year and I'm guessing that for most everyone it's not been the year you had planned by any means. But I'll also guess you...
Images don’t happen they are created …
With that camera anyone could take a great shot! Well no actually they couldn't. It's great having good kit certainly and it helps but images don't happen, they are created and it takes time. I'm sure there's a belief that you just quickly lay something out and hey...
Why your images need to tell stories.
"A Picture tells 1000 words" This is a phrase used so very often but have you ever considered it in any depth. We tend to all agree with the phrase and it is so so true. Images tell stories, if you are in food & hospitality then you need to ensure that your images...
How Photography Brand Guidelines Can Help Drive Your Sales
Photographs get your business noticed, they are generally the first impression people have of your brand, your business and you. We all buy with our eyes from people we like generally. If those images you use aren't 'right', if they don't catch the eye in a good way,...
What Goes Into Shoot Preparation?
A photographer just shows up and takes photos, don't they? NO, nothing could be further from the truth, especially if you happen to work with food & drink. With food and drink photography, shoot preparation is essential. Beautiful images are created they don't...
Are your food photographs chasing clients away?
That's a sobering thought isn't it? I'm not sure its one that people necessarily think about, as too often we're in the moment getting stuff done and it's all about getting through the day and the to do list. But if your food photographs aren't attracting people then...
Would you like your own photographer on staff?
Imagine having a constant supply of on-brand images that make your customers want to eat!As we move slowly out of lock-down the food & hospitality industry has a lot of ground to recover and the market is tough. It's crucial now more than ever to ensure that you...
Why you need to plan a photoshoot
Every now and then, someone doesn't get that planning a shoot is necessary, there's an expectation that all you have to do as a photographer is turn up and shoot. But its just like anything else in life really, if you don't know what you want from something and you...