Oh hai! Here are a couple of common questions we get asked over and over again. If you’re curious about anything, feel free to ask!
Q: What theme do you use?
A: We use a custom WordPress theme that Mike designed specifically for I am a Food Blog. You can see past I am a Food Blog themes here & here, and here.
Q: Who is Steph?
A: Food and cute obsessed, recipe creator and tester, voice, and b-roll photographer, Mike’s one true love.
Q: Who is Mike?
A: The photography and lighting expert, chief taste-tester, Steph’s one true love.
Q: Who shoots the photos?
A: Mike, usually, but sometimes Steph will hop in :)
Q: Which lens do you use?
A: We switch between a 35mm 1.8, 20mm 1.8, and 85mm 1.8.
Q: Do you shoot in natural light?
A: 98% of the photos are shot with artificial light. We have an SB500 and we LOVE it. The other 2%, the travel shots, are shot in natural light.
Q: Do you Instagram?
A: YES! You can follow us here.
Q: What’s your cooking style/food philosophy?
A: Steph – I like simple, delicious, honest food. Most of my recipes are straight-forward and don’t have fussy ingredients. That being said, LOVE combining different foods together. Some very I am a Food Blog recipes are: Crab Rangoon Deviled Eggs, Banh Mi Tacos, Okonomiyaki Burgers, and Mac and Cheese Pie. I use a lot of Asian flavors, partially due to nostalgia and partially because they are just so darn delicious.
A: Mike – trashy, drunk food that is obviously too messy to eat but you’re gonna do it anyway because it’s that good.
Q: Are you that girl that…?
A: Yup, I cooked, Mike photographed, and we ate through the entire Momofuku cookbook! It was a delicious ride. You can read all about our adventures at MM42.
Q: Can I use your images and recipes on my site?
A: We work really hard to provide unique content. All of the content and images are copyrighted, which means you need permission to use them. If you want to share a recipe please limit yourself to one image and link back to iamafoodblog.com or to the post directly. If you’d like to repost the recipe on your site, please re-write it so it’s in your own words. When in doubt, just send an email to ask. Thank you!
Q: How can I reach you?
A: You can contact us right here!
Stephanie! Thank you for setting up this FAQ. You are very kind for sharing your knowledge. New to blogging. I am just discovering my passions through my love of food and writing about it! Thank you for sharing these tips! Your information is priceless. Best of luck!
I, too, would like to follow you on email. Hurry…
Hi! My name is Kirsty (Vancouverite :D) and I write http://www.eatingwithkirby.com. I was wondering.. how do you get the pretty white background and floors in your pictures? Is that a light box?
Thanks!
Hi Kirsty,
I use as sheet of white cardboard and bounce the flash off of a wall. The paper is placed on a countertop or my dining table. Hope that helps!
If you are Canadian, why are your give-aways only for US residents? This really BUGS me. GRRRR.
Hi Vivian,
The giveaways are sponsored by American companies and I have to comply with their giveaway rules. Canadian companies don’t seem to have the budget/interest for giveaways. It’s too bad, I’d love to do Canadian giveaways.
Just found your blog thru a local food magazine here in the Philippines:) can you do a post on kitchen’s must haves?
I love that you have a each and unique name and name designing(logo) for each dish, Is the a software do that, or just you awesome creative mind?
I just found your blog, and it is adorable! Can you make healthy lunches I can quickly make in the morning before school?
Add me to your subscription too!
Hey Stephanie!
Holy moly love your stuff- but how the blinkn heck do I subscribe to receive your updated posts given that im an ol-fashioned gal who is not savy with stalkbook or wiki-twitter-chat or whatever those gosh-darn technobillies are into.
Yes please, just good ol email updates for me if possible.
cheers!!
Found your amazing site via : Table Hopping with Rosie. I’m an avid home cook and I love your pics, recipes, and inspiration! Keep up your great work. Thank you!