July 19, 2023

029: Tasting the Future with Evi Abeler

EPISODE SUMMARY: Discover the extraordinary fusion of AI and food photography

Have you ever wondered what impact a spoonful of family history might have on one’s path to harnessing AI and food photography? Or how a journey from crafting personal food blogs to navigating the commercial photography realm?

In this captivating episode titled “Tasting the Future with Evi Abeler,” our guest shares riveting stories that trace back to her family’s historical influence on her career. Evi’s journey hasn’t been a straight shot but rather one filled with unexpected turns and unconventional decisions that have led her to where she is today. Embarking upon the world of food photography, she has learned to embrace the unpredictability of the creative process—a sentiment that perhaps resonates with many of us navigating our unique life paths.

Evi shares heartfelt joy by capturing memories in their rawest form and transforming them into timeless visuals. From journeying through a personal food blog to transitioning seamlessly into commercial photography, Evi displays the undeniable value of starting small, forging connections, and seizing opportunities, no matter how minuscule they may seem at first. With her benevolent spirit, Evi has extended her passion for photography into philanthropic endeavors, contributing to various non-profit organizations and creating impactful visuals for a cause.

Ready for a glimpse of the future? Evi offers a compelling perspective on integrating AI into photography—an exciting frontier teetering on the horizon. The art of capturing meals in a click is evolving, and Evi is right at the forefront of this thrilling shift.

And now, we invite you to join us. Gather around our table and lend an ear to Evi’s inspiring journey. Tasting the Future with Evi Abeler is available now for your listening pleasure. Be prepared to leave not only fulfilled but also hungry for more.

About Evi

Evi Abeler is a New York City-based photographer and director focusing on food + drink, product, and lifestyle. Hailing from a tiny village in northern Germany, Evi brings every aspect of her rural farm-to-table upbringing to her work, from a collaborative, hands-on, no-drama approach to a passion for mindful living. She collaborates with crazed ad agencies, award-winning publishers, and brands who need a creative and down-to-earth photographer. Evi is profoundly grateful whenever she gets to work with mission-driven brands affecting positive change in this world.


Episode Breakdown

  • Evi’s journey from Germany to NYC
  • Love for food and photography influenced by upbringing
  • Importance of family history and Genealogy
  • Preservation of memories through old family photo albums
  • Evi’s experience as an art student in NYC
  • Starting small and building connections in the industry
  • Volunteer work for small businesses during the pandemic
  • Importance of mentorship in the photography industry
  • Excitement and potential of AI and Food Photography

Resources

  1. Paper Shoot Camera
  2. Polaroids
  3. MoMA in New York
  4. CUNY
  5. B&H 
  6. Uptown Grand Central
  7. Focus on Women
  8. Graciela Iturbide
  9. Masao Yamamoto

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