Cooked something great, filmed it on your phone, and it still didn’t look the way it tasted? You’re not alone — and it’s almost never about the food. It’s the light, the angle, and a few small habits that are easy to fix once someone shows you how.

In this live session, food stylist and photographer Dr. Meera Fathima breaks down exactly how she shoots food reels that stop the scroll — so you can go do the same with nothing more than your phone.

What you’ll walk away with:

• How to get that dark, moody, high-contrast look using basic home lighting  no fancy equipment needed
• The angles and framing choices that make food actually “move” on camera
• Quick styling fixes that instantly change how a shot feels
• A simple, beginner-friendly approach to editing your reels

Dr. Meera Fathima is a food stylist and photographer based in Kochi and Dubai, and the founder of Beyond Food, a creative food content studio. Along with her team, she specialises in crafting premium food visuals for branding, TVCs, packaging, advertising, and digital campaigns.

Over 3+ years, she has worked with leading international and regional brands  including Milky Mist, Himalaya, Dunkin’ Donuts, Bayara, Sony Middle East & Africa, Eastern, and Tasty Nibbles  delivering visually compelling content that blends creativity with commercial impact.