In this episode of the Photography Pod, Nick (on his own this week)  speaks with renowned food photographer Cristian Barnett. They discuss Cristian's journey into photography, his techniques and equipment, the importance of creative collaboration with clients, and the role of personal projects in maintaining creativity. Cristian also shares insights into his work with high-end restaurants and notable clients such as Tom Kerridge, emphasizing the need for passion and collaboration in the art of food photography. Cristian and Nick also the impact of AI on the industry, and  Cristian also described his personal projects that document the experiences of displaced individuals. He emphasizes the importance of flexibility in client relationships and the emotional weight of storytelling through photography. Cristian also reflects on the evolution of food photography and the need for photographers to adapt to changing technologies and market demands.Cristian uses the Fujifilm GFX medium format system. Cristian Barnett :Website https://cristianbarnett.com/Instgram https://www.instagram.com/crisbarnett/Support the showNick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick's website : https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/Nick's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/nickchurchphotography/ Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy Steve's website : https://www.samandstevephotography.com/Steve's Wedding Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/samandstevephotography/Steve's personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevevaughanphotography Music from Artlist.io Any technical information given by the presenters is based on their understanding and opinion at the time of recording