Blog

This is where strategy meets creativity. Practical posts on food photography, social media marketing, food science, recipe development, and brand content designed for curious minds, food, drink and wellness brands, creators, and professionals who want to understand the thinking behind the work, not just the what.

Social media & digital marketing

How to choose the right social media manager for your brand

Cost-effective marketing strategies for food and wellness brands: what actually works

How to set realistic social media goals for food and wellness brands

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The small business guide to understanding and reaching your perfect audience

What is a social media strategy and why your food brand needs one

How to plan a month of content for your food or wellness brand (without burning out)

Social media marketing trends for 2026: what brands need to know now

Does trending audio actually boost your Instagram reach? Here’s what the data and experience really say

Maximising your social media ROI: tips for food and wellness brands

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What is click-through rate (CTR) — and why it matters more than most brands realise

Low-budget, high-impact content ideas for food & wellness brands

Photography, styling & content creation

How to choose the right food photographer for your brand

What’s the difference between food photography and food styling?

Colour psychology in food branding: how to use colour to stand out on social media

Woman receiving a gua sha facial. Dublin brand photography by Chiara Gianelli.

The essential brand photos every wellness business needs (and how to use them)

How to brief a food photographer: what to prepare before your shoot

How to plan a brand photoshoot for your wellness business (without the overwhelm)

How to know if your food brand is ready to outsource content creation

Traditional Irish Barmbrack on a wooden board. There are a cup of tea, leaves, pinecones, cinnamon, and orange slices around the board. Styled by Dublin food photographer Chiara Gianelli

How much does food photography cost? A straightforward guide for brands

5 Proven ways to create visual content that grows your food brand

Food & food science

How to write recipes that sell: a guide for food and wellness brands

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How my background in chemistry shapes the way I work as a food photographer, stylist and creative

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The science of food styling: how chemistry shapes what food looks like on camera

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The Maillard reaction explained: the chemistry behind why browned food tastes so good

Food chemistry 101: what acidity really does in your cooking

Why some recipes fail: a chemist’s guide to fixing common kitchen mistakes

Emulsions explained: the science behind sauces, dressings and mayonnaise

6 Delicious food trends that will shape 2025

Cooking at the molecular level: what actually happens when you boil, bake, or roast

Food trends for 2026: what’s staying, what’s shifting, and where we’re slowing down