354: Sharing Zambian Food and Growing a Freelance Photography Business with Clara Kapelembe Bwali

Growing a freelance photography business, developing your photography skills, and sharing Zambian food with the world with Clara Kapelembe Bwali from Black Garlic. ----- Welcome to episode 354 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Clara Kapelembe Bwali from Black Garlic about how she's using her business to share Zambian food with the world. Sharing Zambian Food Welcome to episode 354 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Clara Kapelembe Bwali from Black Garlic about how she's using her business to share Zambian food with the world. Last week on the podcast, Bjork chatted with Jane Ko from A Taste of Koko about her Pinterest strategy as a content creator. To go back and listen to that episode, click here. Sharing Zambian Food We're really excited to share this episode with Clara from Black Garlic with you today! She's a freelance food photographer, food stylist, and blogger based in Zambia. Clara has built her business from the ground up, and in this episode, you'll hear how she has grown her photography skills, booked her first clients, and used social media to share both her photography and Zambian food with the world. Clara's story is so inspiring, and her passion for her work really shines through in the interview. We hope you enjoy it! In this episode, you'll learn: How Clara started a catering business Why she decided to rebrand and launch a freelance photography business How she pitched herself to clients How she grew her photography skills How she is working to share Zambian food with the world What business advice she has for food creators How she has made friendships with other creators online Resources: Black Garlic The Bite Shot 185: Darkness and Light: A Photographer's Journey from Addiction to Success with Joanie Simon Picture Perfect Food: Master the Art of Food Photography with 52 Bite-Sized Tutorials Chikanda recipe Lumanda with Pounded Groundnuts recipe TinyBit Wood Kitchen ZM Clariti Follow Clara on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok Join the Food Blogger Pro Podcast Facebook Group If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions for interviews, be sure to email them to [email protected]. Learn more about joining the Food Blogger Pro community at foodbloggerpro.com/membership