In today’s episode (174) of the EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE podcast, I’m joined by Lulu Leonard-Biebuyck, Lead Colour Consultant at Lick Paint, to explore how colour can transform your home office or photography studio. We talk about how the colours you choose can influence your mood and creativity, how to confidently approach redesigning your workspace, and Lulu shares her best practical tips for refreshing your home or studio on a budget.

Lulu’s infectious enthusiasm and deep love of colour will inspire you to kick-start the new year with a fresh lick of paint... and a whole new perspective on your creative space.

Here's what else you can expect from today's episode...

• Lulu introduces herself.
• How to use colour psychology to energise, calm, or balance your home office or photography studio.
• Lulu’s top colour tips for refreshing a home photography studio and creative workspace on a budget.
• Practical advice for choosing the right paint colours for your studio, office, or creative space.
• I share how I’ve applied Lulu’s colour and decorating tips in my own home photography studio.
• Lulu reveals her interior colour predictions and paint trends to watch for in 2026.

LINKS MENTIONED:

• Order my new book HOW TO MAKE YOUR FOOD FAMOUS HERE! It’s all about developing a social media strategy that works!
• My first book, Creative Food Photography is available HERE! It’s for food photographers who want to find their own unique style and up level their photography
• Find out more about my group London videography and food styling workshop HERE
• Sign up to my Instagram Masterclass wait list HERE
• Find out more about my online Reels for Food Content Creators Course HERE
• All about Lulu on Lick's website
• Lulu’s Tik Tok and Instagram
• Book a colour consultation with Lulu
• Lick 2026 colour palette, for Lick White05, Lick White06, Lick Red06, Green05, Green19 see full show notes
• Lick on Instagram
• Lick email address for brand collaboration enquiries
• Sophia Roe's mushroom earrings
• The future of food photography & content creation on Instagram – episode 173
• Find my Instagram HERE
• Find full show notes HERE

Welcome to season 15! In today's episode (173) of the EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE podcast, I'm reconnecting with food photographers and educators Joanie Simon and Lauren Short to take a peek into the New Year. We explore what’s shifting in the food blogging, food photography, and content creation space, share how we’re personally navigating change, and get real about which food photography trends are a total MUST this season! Here's what else you can expect from today's episode:

• I share some exciting announcements to ensure your 2026 is off to a gorgeously creative and successful start!
• Lauren and Joanie introduce themselves and share what’s currently shaping their work.
• We talk about the move away from “perfect” imagery and what 2026 trend is taking its place to create deeper connections with online audiences.
• We discuss which content format continues to dominate and influence the food space well into 2026.
• Lauren, Joanie and I unpack the growing role of AI in food photography and what that might mean moving forward.
• We share behind-the-scenes ways we’ve already experimented with AI in our creative businesses.
• A reminder that authentic storytelling still matters and how to balance it with strong professional standards.
• We identify the colour (and style) trend Pantone overlooked, yet is bang on trend for 2026, that may feel surprisingly familiar.
• We explore what’s happening with lighting trends right now, and whether long-loved approaches are on their way out.

LINKS MENTIONED:

• Order my new book HOW TO MAKE YOUR FOOD FAMOUS HERE!
• My first book, Creative Food Photography is available HERE!
• Find out more about my online Reels Course HERE
• Find out more about my in-person workshops HERE
• Recap: London food videography & styling workshop 2025
• Sign up to my Instagram Masterclass wait list HERE
• Joanie's website, Instagram and YouTube
• Lauren's food photography book, YouTube and Food Photography Academy
• Tech Tiff mentioned by Joanie
• Chef's Table on Netflix (see full show notes)
• AI & food photography: All you need to know – episode 130 (see full show notes)
• Re-release: Thoughts on Instagram, Beth Kirby and mental health – episode 84 (see full show notes)
• The biggest food photography and Instagram trends: 2023 episode 105, 2022 episode 77, 2021 episode 57 (see full show notes)
• See full show notes HERE
• Find my Instagram HERE

In today’s episode (172) of the EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE podcast, I’m joined by interior designer and founder of the beautiful home textiles brand Nindyaa, Büşra Qadir. Büşra opens up about her creative journey on Instagram, sharing where she finds inspiration, how she navigates brand rejections with resilience, and the heartfelt story behind her much-loved kitchen.

Büşra’s passion for interiors, food, and family all come together in this one meaningful space - so pour yourself a cup of tea, settle in, and enjoy this inspiring conversation.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Büşra introduces herself.
• How Büşra found her voice as a designer and content creator.
• Her process for planning intentional, engaging content for social media.
• Why authenticity is a superpower and how she uses it to shine on Instagram.
• Büşra outlines exactly what steps she took to increase brand collaborations (so that you can too!)
• Büşra shares her top tip for pitching to brands to ensure you stand out!
• Her insightful interior styling advice for elevating your home.
• Her top tips for transforming any space — no matter the size — into a room you truly love.

LINKS MENTIONED:

• Order my new book HOW TO MAKE YOUR FOOD FAMOUS HERE! It’s all about developing a social media strategy that works!
• My first book, Creative Food Photography is available HERE! It’s for food photographers who want to find their own unique style and up level their photography
• Find out more about my online Reels for Food Content Creators Course HERE
• The Arkon Remarkable Creator™ Pro+Plus Mount w/Ring Light camera stand. Use code TLPcreate at checkout for 20% off!
• Büşra’s Instagram and website (coming soon!)
• Beit Douma guesthouse in Lebanon
• Nindyaa website
• Find the full show notes HERE
• Find my Instagram HERE
• Büşra’s profile image is by Kira Duwenhorst