Calling all the foodie content creators out there, it’s time to step-up your video game. Whether you like to share recipes, show off your expert cooking skills or just really enjoy eating yummy food - there’s plenty of videos to be made.

This guide is for both beginners and the seasoned veterans alike (don’t mind my foodie pun!). If you’ve already been making food-themed content but are feeling like you’re in a rut and need some fresh inspiration, I’m sure you’ll find some new ideas listed below. Here are 10 of the best foodie video ideas that would be perfect for TikTok and Instagram reels.

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Whether you’re aspiring to be a full-time content creator or you just want to pick up a new digital hobby, filming and editing engaging video content is an essential skill to have in your repertoire. For some creating this kind of dynamic video content comes naturally. But for others there’s a significant learning curve and it can be a bit intimidating at first. No matter where you fall on this spectrum, I promise this guide will be helpful in getting started, and even possibly inspire your next great video content idea.

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It is a dream for many people to become their own boss. To create something extraordinary and earn money doing what you love. More importantly, earning enough to support yourself so that you can evolve your passion into a full-time career. Whether you want to become a star personality by making videos, or write advice blogs that can offer much-needed help for those who need it.

About me, I have been a content creator for over 8 years and I’ve worked with many brands and creatives to build their own content. I’ve spent several years working in various roles such in-house digital marketer for large companies, creative contractor and self-employed content creator with my blog.

I’ve compiled all the knowledge I’ve gained from my previous work experiences to give you a realistic look at what it takes to make it as a creative professional. Keep reading to discover your comprehensive blueprint guide on how to become a full-time content creator.

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It's not difficult to see why travel video content is so popular on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. With their short, easily digestible snippets, they make for convenient viewing when you're on the go. Plus, who doesn't love getting a sneak peek into incredible destinations all over the world?

The way we share travel experiences with friends and family has evolved alongside social media platforms. TikTok and Instagram's short video clips are now among the most popular ways to document and share a trip. Use them to highlight some of the most picturesque, unique or unexpected parts of your travels to inspire wanderlust in your followers.

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Oh fall, we love you most of all! While technically autumn is one of the four seasons, it really feels more like a mood. When the hot summer days begin to dwindle and you can begin to feel that cool crisp air coming in, it immediately puts you in the mood for all things comfy and cozy.

Content creators like myself really love creating fall-themed blog posts, photography and videos to try and capture all those little magical moments in the season. This hashtag guide is meant to accompany my blogger guide Fall-Themed Content Ideas for the 31 Days of Blogtober. If you’re creating amazing autumn content, of course you want the world to see it. Keep reading to see how hashtags can help to get your content discovered.

In this blog post I break up the hashtag categories into themed topics such as fall fashion, favorite fall foods, fall foliage, comfy and cozy, Halloween, Thanksgiving and more.

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So you consider yourself to be a fashionista and love to take and share outfit inspiration photos. Great, I love it too! But as much as you may enjoy the process of creating style content, it takes more than just some pretty pictures to grow an audience.

One of the biggest challenges of being a fashion blogger is establishing yourself as an authority in the industry and growing a loyal following. The first step to accomplishing this is to create a marketing plan that guides your steps in virtually every promotional area. Taking the time to research and plan your strategy will help ensure that your blog attracts the right audience and grows over time.

Once you have solidified your content and marketing plan, the tech tools and apps you use can help you find success, particularly with your social media engagement and domain site traffic.

As a ten year veteran blogger, I'm sharing some ways you can use technology to grow your following as a fashion blogger and streamline your content creation process.

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Travel and lifestyle bloggers are often on the road and it’s very common to share the highlights from your hotel stays with your audience. A fabulous hotel can really enhance your travel experience and is definitely worth sharing in a blog post and social media.

A successful partnership media stay with a hotel is an effective marketing tool for both the hotel and the blogger - it can be a total win-win for both parties! I myself have had many media stays over the years and there are some important guidelines to follow to make sure you are professional in your approach and not overstepping any boundaries. This is not a “give me a free hotel room” type of scheme but actually a true marketing collaboration.

Read on to see my best insider tips on how to pitch a hotel for a media stay. Fair warning, be prepared to do your homework and put in a little work to land the media stay. I’ve also included an email template to help you get started on your email pitch.

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Take your blog and social media photography to the next level with perfectly selected and styled props. Creating content is not just about the written text, your image quality is also a very important component to compliment your prose. These small token props can really set the stage and tell a story just using visuals. After all, a picture is worth a thousand words!

Investing time and effort into your photography will really pay off, especially because high quality images are very valuable. When it comes to styling your photos, it takes a lot of trial and error to develop your own aesthetic and find your groove. You want all your visual content to have a cohesive look and feel throughout your blog and social media, which means you need to develop a signature style.

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Calling all you content creators! In terms of blogging and social media, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year for several reasons. Increased engagement, increased sales and commissions - and it’s just so much fun to create this magical content. It certainly gives us all those nostalgic warm and fuzzy feelings.

Blogmas is a content creating challenge in which a blogger publishes a new blog post and social media posts every day leading up to Christmas in the month of December. That means 25 days holly jolly photography, recipes, holiday decor, winter travel and more.

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Blogtober is a content creating challenge in which a blogger publishes a new blog post and social media posts every day in the month of October. Not only is it a great way to pump out crucial content during a peak season, it’s also a really fun way to enjoy everything the fall season has to offer.

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As content creators (aka bloggers), we make our living on creating original photography, writing and even videos. These are our most valuable assets and you should always have a legal plan in-place to protect them. Just because we share our content on the internet and social media, that doesn’t mean that it’s free for anyone to use. This guide goes over three main topics - contracts with brands, disclosures and content copyright.

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So you wanna launch a podcast? Host and creator of Spark Intention podcast, Jenna Monaco shares her pro tips and outlines all the steps to help you get started on your own podcast.

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Welcome to the most colorful place on earth! I attended Alt Summit in Palm Springs, Ca with my bestie blogger pal Kara of Whimsy Soul. While in these photos it may look like all we did was take fun photos at The Saguaro Hotel and hang by the pool, in actuality we worked really hard and stayed on our grind for the better part of 5 days!

If you are unfamiliar with the concept behind Alt Summit, it's known as the top-notch conference for creative entrepreneurs and trendy social media influencers. The schedule is packed with lectures, workshops and networking gatherings all tailored to the blogger and creative industry. As an attendee, if you plan ahead and stay focused on your goals, the knowledge and confidence you gain can help you take leaps and bounds with your business.

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This past week I was lucky enough to attend Brit + Co's Re:Make Summit with fellow blogger Kara of Whimsy Soul. Re:make was created to bring women together to collaborate and spark creativity. The summit includes inspirational speeches from top female industry leaders such as Nasty Gals's Sophia Amoruso and Top Model Tyra Banks.

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