Kiss My Aesthetic Podcast 172. Shooting Evergreen Content with Katie Wann
Jul 23, 2024
44:12
Ever dreamed of fusing fabulous food with stunning visuals? Join Michelle as she slices into food and beverage photography with Katie Wann. Discover your foodie fanbase, nail your preproduction process, and brush up on your networking game. Whether you're an entrepreneur craving variety or someone looking to elevate your brand imagery, this convo serves creative and business-savvy insights for even the most introverted business owner. Katie Wann is a creative professional with 15 years of experience. She began as a wedding and lifestyle photographer while earning a design degree. She then worked as a Creative Director for a restaurant franchise before moving to the CPG sector, where she became the in-house creative for Suja Juice. After nearly four years, Katie founded her agency, Katie Wann, Inc., specializing in product photography and stop-motion video for food and beverage brands. Her agency has worked with brands like Once Upon a Farm, Clio Snacks, Wildwonder, and Lotus Biscoff, with features in Forbes, Buzzfeed, and Bevnet. Her work is sold in major retailers like Costco, Target, Whole Foods, and Walmart. Katie is passionate about helping better-for-you brands grow. ----------------------- In today's episode, we cover the following:
- Going from corporate to business owner
- Katie's creative process
- Importance of investing in good, evergreen photography
- Detailed shot planning
- Seamless preproduction and postproduction
- How to foster long-term relationships through networking
- Using AI as a photographer
- Advice to her younger self
- How to cold pitch