An overview of my food styling service
Claire Ferrandi Claire Ferrandi

An overview of my food styling service

A food stylist is an expert with the specialised skills of cooking and presenting food to make it look photogenic and deliciously appealing on camera. It's like hair and makeup, for food.

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The details on my recipe development service
Claire Ferrandi Claire Ferrandi

The details on my recipe development service

I'm passionate about developing homely and inspiring recipes for cooks to share with their loved ones and my favourite food is simple, often healthy, and sometimes glamorous, but always bursting with flavour.

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A guide to food styling for photographers: a presentation
Claire Ferrandi Claire Ferrandi

A guide to food styling for photographers: a presentation

During South Africa’s Covid-19 lockdown, I was invited by photographer Quintin Mills to share my food styling knowledge through a live-streamed presentation to help inspire and motivate fellow creatives during an uncertain time.

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The top 3 questions I’m asked about food styling
Claire Ferrandi Claire Ferrandi

The top 3 questions I’m asked about food styling

When I meet someone new and it comes up that I’m a food stylist, I’m often met with intrigued looks, and a little confusion. Many people have an idea of what food styling is about, but aren’t sure what it entails exactly.

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The science and magic of developing recipes
Claire Ferrandi Claire Ferrandi

The science and magic of developing recipes

A behind-the-scenes look into my process of recipe development. I love that through sharing my knowledge, I can help cooks discover, or rediscover, the warmth and happiness home-cooked food brings.

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5 reasons why you need a food stylist on a food photo shoot
Claire Ferrandi Claire Ferrandi

5 reasons why you need a food stylist on a food photo shoot

You know you need a food photographer, but will you need a food stylist too? I’m often asked what, exactly, a food stylist does – and the answer is not just make food look beautiful for camera. This is the ultimate goal, but in getting to the final image, there’s lots of behind-the-scenes organisation.

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