We asked some of the city’s rising stars about why they think they have been so successful and we’ve shared their responses below.

Martha Felix | Portrait Photographer

Definitely consistency and getting out of your norm. Instagram food pages can sizzle out so easily or become very repetitive that you constantly have to provide new experiences. Every week I am thinking about what restaurant or bar I have not been to or maybe it’s been a really long time since my last visit. When looking at my menu I find myself trying to find something that not just looks good to eat or drink but maybe something I have never tried before or it might look really good on camera. You see so many food pictures, incredible pictures being taken that it’s very tempting to try and replicate that shot but I would say try not to steer too far from what makes your pictures different. I want people to share the experiences I am having through my eyes and how I see a food or beverage item through my camera. Read more>>

Phil Madison | YourPhixInPhx on Instagram #WhereToNext

Definitely consistency and getting out of your norm. Instagram food pages can sizzle out so easily or become very repetitive that you constantly have to provide new experiences. Every week I am thinking about what restaurant or bar I have not been to or maybe it’s been a really long time since my last visit. When looking at my menu I find myself trying to find something that not just looks good to eat or drink but maybe something I have never tried before or it might look really good on camera. You see so many food pictures, incredible pictures being taken that it’s very tempting to try and replicate that shot but I would say try not to steer too far from what makes your pictures different. I want people to share the experiences I am having through my eyes and how I see a food or beverage item through my camera. Read more>>

Hilary Andes | Home Enthusiast, Realtor

I have found that pushing myself to practice new things as often as I can, has helped me succeed. The best way to learn something new is to try it for myself. I have been very blessed by the Facebook group I created back in 2015 that is all about trying new things. Just For Fun Shootouts is a community I created on Facebook of local Arizona Photographers where I host a shoot that is our of our norm and we go and photograph models in new locations, network and just have fun. I have used this group to get my creativity flowing and also use it to practice new things. Read more>>