COMMUNICATIONS/LEGAL - FOOD STYLIST COMMUNICATIONS/LEGAL - FOOD STYLIST 7 8 with Others Being a food stylist requires a range of skills. However, there are a few which are more essential than others. These skills include: • Organization – Food stylists may come to a set not knowing what to expect. To prepare for the unexpected, they prepare and stay organized. One way they stay organized is by bringing an adequate amount of personal items, like knives and tweezers, to photo shoots. • Attention to Detail – Food photography is all in the details. A simple change in the placement of a spoon can make a substantial difference in the design of a plate and the overall feeling of a dish. By paying attention to the details, food stylists ensure that all dishes come out looking attractive. • Ability to Work with Others – Although some food stylists work completely alone, this is typically not the case. Food stylists work with clients, assistants, marketers and a variety of other roles. They take the time to speak and truly understand what the client wants. Furthermore, food stylists know when to take the lead as necessary and when to step back and listen. photo shoot for an ice cream sundae. A food stylist can create a beautiful backdrop using items that are only found around the set. They must be creative in choosing what props will accentuate the food. Finally, food stylists know how to problem solve when the tools they need are not available. Creativity is a skill which develops over time and gets better with experience. 5. Food Stylists Never Perform the Same Day Twice If you are looking for a profession in which every day is unique, then food styling is for you. Food stylists use a core set of skills, like photography, and apply them to new situations daily. These situations range from shopping for props to filming an ad campaign for YouTube. Every shoot for a food stylist is unique. For example, one client may require the stylist to showcase an ice cream sundae on a dessert buffet while another client requests photos of buttered toast. 6. Food Stylists May Perform Special Tasks Food styling is not a rigid profession because each shoot is dependent on the situation and client. Some food stylists develop their own recipes and distribute them through blogs or social media. As a result, some food stylists are skilled at using social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram. Other special tasks a food stylist may be required to do are cooking in a demonstration video and working with sourcing to obtain ingredients. The key to performing these special tasks is by communicating with clients and understanding exactly what is being expected of them. Some times the client may not even come to the set of a photo shoot. The stylist may have to communicate via Zoom or email in order to complete this. It can be a costly mistake if a photoshoot has to be redone because details were not communicated properly. 7. Food Stylists Have an Odd Work Schedule Food styling in the industry does not lend itself well to an exact schedule. Many food stylists are required to work on weekends and evenings, depending on client needs. For example, a client may be rushing to complete an ad campaign which requires the food stylist to change their plans at the last minute. Therefore, food styling is not a 9-5 job. 8. Food Stylists are Organized, Have Attention for Details and Can Work Day at Work: Food Stylist https://www.youtube.com/embed/ r58XYuPwpyM?feature=oembed What does a day in the life of a Food Stylist look like? Check out this video to find out. How do I find a Food stylist position? “I have already tried to connect with existing food stylists to assist them but most of them have a tight budget to hire assistants. This is such a rare position to find on job platforms” Find out the answers on the FoodGrads blog! Want to learn more about what it is like being a food stylist? Then check out the My Food Job Rocks podcast and their interview with Payal Gupta! Payal shares fun tips and tricks on how to style food, how to work with clients and working hard to follow your passion. Click on the photo to access the podcast! Have you ever wondered what tools are in a food stylist’s toolkit? Here are some of the tools that are considered essential by food stylists. 1. Heat gun - This tool is used to heat foods in certain spots. 2. Brushes - These are used to brush away crumbs on a plate or lightly apply oil to food. 3. Museum Putty- A strong type of putty that is used to keep foods and tools in place. Day at Work: Ontario Jobs | Career Advice | Mentorship Series - Communications & Food Writer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-rw2L02KNo Are you wondering how to start a career in communications in the food and beverage industry? In this video, you’ll get: - Career advice on how to find the best, most fulfilling career path into the food and beverage industry - An in depth view of how a communications job looks in the food and beverage industry - Tips and tricks on how to land your dream career in communications - A deep dive into the benefits of a lifetime career in the food and beverage jobs sector Photo by Thomas/stock.adobe.com Photo by Halim Bin Hakim/stock.adobe.com 4. Paper Towels- Essential for keeping plates and bowls spotless and absorbing any excess oil.
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