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 08/27/2010 05:16:42 PM · #1
How much would a photographer for a food magazine/website earn?
And is it an easy job to get into?
 08/27/2010 05:20:16 PM · #2
I've no idea, but [user]Pawdrix[/user] and hajeka may have some useful information as they are both fantastic at food imagery.

Ah, shame. I see Steve is no longer with us. That makes me very sad. :(

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 08/27/2010 10:29:35 PM · #3
like any other photography specialty, it's hard to get into. if you are really good at it, you can make good money, but you have to work really hard to get good at it. you have to not only be competent, you also need to develop at style that makes your work stand out. you might get lucky and get some people to pay you to take photos of food, but it's serious work to make consistent, good money.

one thing to remember, regardless, startup publications (online or print) typically don't pay squat for photography...unfortunately, they build their publications on the backs of photographers willing to work for credits, even though they pay their staffs.
 09/12/2010 03:30:36 AM · #4
My old boss did food photography for magazines, companies, and Paula Deen. It pays really well but you have to have all the equipment (lights, stands, camera, laptop, etc) and a least one assistant, if not more, to do food photography. And even more important than all that is an amazing food stylist, which you usual the people who hire you find. Of course to get in usual is all about connections and word of mouth.
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