172. Shooting Evergreen Content with Katie Wann

Kiss My Aesthetic Podcast

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

----------------------- GUEST INFO: To learn more about Katie and follow her dazzling content, find her on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook@KatieWannInc and visit her website, KatieWann.com. ----------------------- This episode is sponsored by Harvest. Track time and expenses seamlessly so you can keep projects on track and effectively estimate future ones. Get 50% off your first month when you use the code KMA at GetHarvest.com/kma ----------------------- WORK WITH MKW CREATIVE CO. Connect on social with Michelle at:

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