This book wouldn’t exist without the support of many throughout the writing process, and the years before.

Ben, thank you from the bottom of my heart for being who you are. Patient, kind, selfless, loving, and having a seemingly never-ending capacity to proofread! My entire business wouldn’t exist without your championing and support, and I’m eternally grateful that I have you by my side. Thanks for always making me laugh and being my best friend. I feel like the luckiest person alive to be able to call you my husband. I love you!

To my parents, thank you for always supporting me and giving me every opportunity to pursue my creativity growing up. I am grateful to be the person I am today because of you.

Lucinda, you’re my bestie and my rock. I can’t imagine how empty my life would be without you. If one good thing came out of smelly Clarence Dock, it was you. Thank you for always being there for me, for all your support and encouragement through the book writing process. But mostly for always having the best snacks.

Tommy, thank you for bringing the case study videos to life, the book is so much better for them. You’re not only an extremely talented photographer and videographer, but also a great friend, and I look forward to many more collaborations!

Izy, thank you for your expert food styling in the case studies! I’ve learned so much from you and the case studies wouldn’t be what they are without you.

Sarah, you’re a true friend and I’m so grateful to know you. Your input into the book, from your opinion on chapters, to images and expert steak cooking (thanks Martin!) has been so valuable. I can’t wait to shoot more together in the coming years.

Michelle, thank you for being on this business journey with me for the last few years. Your expertise and input have been invaluable, you’ve challenged me and pushed me forward more than you know. You’ve become a real friend through the process and I appreciate all you do.

Jacque, what can I say other than you’re my soul sister? You’ve been with me through every part of my business for the last few years and I can’t imagine it without you. Thank you for always challenging me and truly believing in me.

And to our C3 Family, thank you for being family to us here in Switzerland. Simon, Sara, Benny, Jacqui, Nadine, Gareth, Matt, Bethany, Anna, Severin, and Dayo, you are all such a special part of our lives, and your love and support over the last few years means the world. You are true lifelong friends!

A massive thank you also to my publisher, Rocky Nook, and the whole team who worked with me. Ted, thank you for sending that first email and suggesting I consider writing a book, it sparked an idea that has been one of the most rewarding things I’ve done in my career so far. To Lisa and Maggie, thank you for your input and guidance on making this book the best it could possibly be. It’s been a wonderful experience working with the whole Rocky Nook team who gave me so much creative freedom. Thank you for bringing The Complete Guide to Food Photography to life.

And to you, my reader. The Food Photography Academy community wouldn’t exist without you, and I’m grateful that you watch my videos, read my posts, and have read this book! Your creativity inspires me to be a better teacher and photographer, and I can’t wait to see where we go together in the years to come.