Attending food bloggers connect, London, 28th November 2009
Posted 15 November 2009 by Paul
I will be attending the Food Bloggers Connect event in London on the 28th November.
Food Blogger Connect is the first Food Blogging conference to take place in the UK and I will be there to talk to food bloggers to get a better understanding of what they would like from a recipe site such as GetmeCooking, what they like and dislike about other food sites and how we can possibly integrate aspects of their food blogging sites into our and visa-versa.
It sounds like it is going to be a really fun event, a great chance to network with people and also very informative as speakers will be discussing these topics:
A) Food Photography & Styling
1) Meeta from What’s For Lunch Honey
Meeta taught herself everything she knows about food styling and table-top photography for a food blog, evolving from the earliest days of her blog and progressing into one of the best. Many of us now turn to Meeta for advice and her blog has won recognition and awards for its content and food photos. She can speak from the perspective of someone who is not a professional photographer, but who is now well-known – and sought after – for her stunning pictures.
2) Kang from LondonEater
Kang will be talking about photography skills during low-lighting conditions. Which one of us hasn’t faced the ultimate brick wall of food photography – taking pictures of that perfect dish in dimly or artificially lit conditions? Kang has mastered that talent with ease – one look at the photography on his blog and you’ll be aching to find out his secrets, all of which he’ll be sharing with us on the night.
B) Writing Style & Voice
1) Jeanne from Cook Sister!
Wondering how in the world to distinguish your blog from the crowd and develop a style that will make others seek you out? After being featured in and writing articles for publications worldwide from Australia to South Africa to Europe, as well as garnering numerous awards as a result of blogging for over five years now, Jeanne can tell you what it takes to get there.
2) Jamie from Life’s A Feast
Jamie’s writing makes us dream, makes us laugh and makes us fly. Her amazing way with words blends nostalgia with her passion for food and it reads like a culinary masterpiece. Join us to hear Jamie share her secrets to gaining confidence with your writing, finding your voice and writing success.
C) Creative Marketing & Social Media
1) Kang from LondonEater
Kang turned LondonEater into a successful restaurant food blog in less than a year. He gained a large number of subscribers, building a popular newsletter and worked social media before being named one of London’s best food blogs by Time Out London.
If you would like to attend, there are still places left. the details are:
- WHAT: Food Blogger Connect
- WHEN: November 28th, 2009, 1 PM to 5 PM
- WHERE: Levant Restaurant, London, W1
- WHO: Everyone who is or wants to be part of the Food Blogosphere. Food Blogger connect is open to all, and you don’t have to be a long-time blogger to attend. Are you thinking of starting a food blog? This is the perfect time to come and learn how. This event is open to Non-UK Food Bloggers as well.
- HOW MUCH: £30 for food and 1 glass of wine. This is the only fee and it covers the meal.
- WHERE CAN I RSVP: Go to www.rsvpit.com. The event code is 2009.
Please come up and say hi if you see me. I would really like to hear about what you are doing on your blog (or if you don't blog, just the kinds of foods and ingredients that you are interested in) and what you think of GetMeCooking and other websites.
If you are attending, let me know by posting here, on facebook or by sending me a tweet.
