November 29, 2023

037: Crafting Edible Beauty: Lisa Homa’s Food Styling Insights

EPISODE SUMMARY

In today’s tantalizing episode, we’re unwrapping the secrets of the food styling world with the incredible Lisa Homa. With a seasoning of 25 years in the industry, Lisa isn’t just a food stylist; she’s a culinary storyteller. We get a deep dive of Lisa Homa’s food styling insights.

What does it take to transform a dish into a work of art? Lisa Homa, a maestro in the art of food styling, spills the beans on her quarter-century journey in this deliciously creative field. How do patience and organization play into the perfect shot? What’s the recipe for effective collaboration in food styling? Lisa serves up these answers along with a generous helping of advice for those dreaming of a career in this field.

It’s not just about making food look good. It’s about telling a story, evoking emotions, and capturing imaginations. But what are the common misconceptions about food styling? How does Lisa Homa, a renowned food stylist, approach the creative process, and what brings her joy in this unique art form? Dive in with us as we explore the colorful and creative world of food styling and photography, illuminated by Lisa Homa’s food styling insights.

Lisa Homa’s Food Styling Insights

About Lisa

Lisa HomaĀ is a Philadelphia-based food stylist and recipe developer. Her journey from graphics andĀ publishingĀ pre-press to culinary school allowed her to combine a love of photography and the visual arts with a passion for food.

Having honed and established her career in New York City, Lisaā€™s styling work has taken her as far as Korea, Cyprus and Italy. She relishes collaborating on cookbooks such asĀ The New York TimesĀ bestsellerĀ Antoni in the KitchenĀ by Antoni Porowski. Other work and clients have ranged from Absolut and Hennessy to KitchenAid, Hellmanā€™s andĀ Bon Appetit.Ā 

Lisa has been profiled in several publications and featured on NPRā€™s ā€œStudio 360ā€.Ā 


Episode Breakdown

  • Lisa’s journey from culinary school to becoming a food stylist.
  • Working with the legendary Dolores Custer.
  • The evolution and current trends in food styling.
  • Challenges and innovations in the field.
  • The importance of both culinary and artistic skills in food styling.
  • Lisa’s approach to mentorship and sharing knowledge.

Resources

  1. ICE: Institute of Culinary Education – https://www.ice.edu/
  2. Peter Kump – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Kump
  3. Jim Peterson – https://jimcooks.com/
  4. Delores Custer – https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/04/dining/delores-custer-dead.html
  5. CIA: The Culinary Institute of America – https://www.ciachef.edu/cia-new-york/
  6. Haagen-Daz Ice Cream – https://www.icecream.com/us/en/brands/haagen-dazs
  7. Arnold Schwarzenegger – Why Iā€™m Not Self-Made
  8. Cindy Gaspari
  9. “Food Styling: The Art of Preparing Food for the Camera” by Delores Custer (book)
  10. Kristina Wolter from Girl Gone Grits (food stylist)

Lisa Homa’s Food Styling Insights

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