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Carissa Stanz
Food Writer + Editor, Recipe DeveloperFreelanceFull-timeRemoteContent WritingEditingRecipe DevelopmentSEO
Location: California, USAExperience: 10Language: English -
Leanna
Food PhotographerFreelancePart-timeRemoteFood and Recipe PhotographyLeanna is a food blogger and photographer behind The Hungry Waitress, where she develops and photographs approachable, family-friendly recipes. She specializes in clean, natural images that feel warm, inviting, and true to life. Her work is a great fit for blogs, brands, and content creators who need visuals that connect.
With a background in web design, SEO, and digital marketing, she understands how photography fits into the bigger picture. Her goal is to create images that not only look beautiful but also help content perform.
Location: Nashville, TNExperience: 5Language: English -
Shenise Foster
she/herFreelance Writing, User Generated Content, Social Media Management & HostingFreelancePart-timeRemoteFood Writing Social Media Management User Generated Content Hosting & Moderator SkillsShenise Foster is the owner and creator of her LLC, The Munch Travelogue and a freelancer writer for several news outlet in the Washington, DC metro area. She is a curious global citizen that loves to learn about other cultures and food ways. Her motto of learn, see and do encompasses everything she strives to achieve on her adventures and is the baseline for how she presents her travel guides to her audience.
Her goal is to showcase those untapped treasures in our world that have a heavy emphasis on the African diaspora food, travel and culture. Through her curated travel guides, she entices those that visit her website to view her curated travel guides that revolve around her motto of learn, see, do. Each travel guide provides the reader a reference point to jumpstart their wanderlust and discover an activity that may have been outside of their frame of reference. Ms. Foster has written for online and print publications such as SoulCiti, DCist and the Zebra Press. In addition, she was inducted into the 2022 Alexandria, VA 40 under 40 cohort and was recognized as the Black Travel Allianceโs member of the month in August 2024.
Location: Virginia, USAExperience: 5Language: English -
Kristen Wager
FoodtechAgencyFull-timeRemoteMonetization StrategyRevenue DiversificationSearch and DiscoveryRecifix is a first-of-its kind recipe platform that offers a cleaner, calmer way to find, plan, and share ad-free recipes, all while supporting the creators behind them.
Location: Grand Ledge, MIExperience: Recifix's founder Kristen is a PhD-trained consumer insights leader with deep expertise in the creator economy. Over the past decade, she's led research initiatives at Kelloggโs Company supporting top CPG brands like Special K, Cheez-It, and Morning Star. Most recently she built research programs for the top 100 food creators at Raptive, where she gained first-hand insight into the food creator ecosystem and the challenges creators face. That experience led her to create Recifix โ a cleaner, calmer way to find, plan, and share ad-free recipes, all while supporting the creators behind them.Language: English -
Cheryl Norris
Food Blogger and Food PhotographerFreelanceFull-timeRemoteRecipe Development Food Photographer Food Writing Food StylingCheryl Norris is a food photographer, recipe developer, and writer based in Portland, Oregon. Her love of baking led her to create Bakes by Brown Sugar, where she shares made-from-scratch recipes and helps home bakers understand the why behind baking through clear, approachable explanations of baking science.
A self-taught baker, Cheryl has worked with brands including Bob’s Red Mill, California Grown, and C&H Sugar. Her work has been featured in Bake from Scratch and The Feedfeed, and she has appeared on The Great American Baking Show as well as local programs such as AM Northwest.
Location: Portland, ORExperience: 7Language: English -
Mindy Palmer
She/herCopywriter, Ghostwriter, and Recipe DeveloperFreelanceContractRemoteContent WritingEmail MarketingGhostwritingRecipe DevelopmentSEOMindy Palmer is a copywriter, ghostwriter, and content strategist. Since 2020, she’s helped brands grow their businesses through captivating blogs, web copy, and email marketing.
Mindy writes craveworthy copy that captures your voice and keeps readers and search engines happy. She has strong SEO skills and has helped many brands build their traffic and rank on Google. She also has experience with WordPress, email service providers, and Canva.
Whether you’re feeling a major case of blogger burnout or need help taking your blog to the next level, Mindy’s here to support you. She takes tasks off your plate so you can put your energy toward what you do best: create recipes readers love.
She can help with:
-Ghostwriting recipe blogs
-Email marketing
-Lead magnets and eBooks
-Keyword research
-Recipe developmentBesides being a writer, Mindy is also an avid foodie. She’s been developing recipes for Clean Program since 2023 and now shares her creations on her food blog Clean Tastes Better. She loves supporting brands and bloggers who share her passion for healthy food.
Location: Texas, USAExperience: 5 yearsLanguage: English -
Heather Scholten
She/herFood Photography, Kadence Theme Design, Graphic DesignFreelanceContractRemoteFood PhotographyGraphic DesignRecipe DevelopmentWeb DesignFarmgirl Gourmet is a long-running food blog founded by Heather Scholten, a seasoned food photographer, recipe developer, graphic designer, and WordPress web designer. Established in 2006, the site blends scratch cooking with strong visual storytelling and clean, functional design.
Heather develops and tests recipes with a focus on reliability, clarity, and flavor. Each recipe is styled and photographed in-house, with an emphasis on natural light, approachable compositions, and step-by-step visuals that support the home cook.
Beyond the kitchen, Heather has a long history with web and graphic design. She creates custom graphics, printables, and digital assets that support content, email, and social channels. She also designs WordPress sites using the Kadence theme, prioritizing speed, SEO structure, and user experience.
Farmgirl Gourmet reflects more than recipes. It shows twenty years of hands-on experience across food media, visual design, and web strategy, all built to perform and endure.
Location: Washington, USAExperience: 20 yearsLanguage: English -
Amelia Levin
she/herFood + copywriting, content development + strategy, recipe development, testing + editingFreelanceFull-timeRemotecookbook writing/editingFood WritingGhostwritingRecipe DevelopmentAmelia Levin is a 20-year food industry writer/magazine editor, certified chef, cookbook author and recipe developer based outside of Chicago. Through her business, Food Media Consulting, she offers freelance copywriting, editing, article and online content writing, ghoswriting, media strategy and other communications services. She also helps aspiring cookbook authors develop their ideas and proposals for pitching, and she has ghostwritten and collaborated on cookbooks with/for other authors. She has written and published six of her own cookbooks.
Location: Highland Park, ILExperience: 20 yearsLanguage: English -
Cara Lanz
Blog WritingFreelanceContractRemoteCopywritingRecipe Blog Post WritingSEOCara Lanz is a food blog ghostwriter and freelance copywriter who helps busy recipe creators publish reader-friendly, SEO-optimized content without losing their voice. She’s built and manages two monetized food blogs of her own and brings firsthand experience with recipe development, content structure, and modern SEO best practices. Her approach combines practical food-blog knowledge with clear, efficient writing, acting as an extension of her clientsโ teams.
Location: MN, USAExperience: 8 yearsLanguage: English -
Allison Lancaster
she/herDigital Marketing & Pinterest StrategistFreelanceContractRemotePinterest Strategy & Management Social Media Strategy & Management Newsletter Management Online Business Management Retainer PackagesWith over a decade of experience and a business built almost entirely on referrals, Allison R. Lancaster has become a go-to partner for food bloggers ready to grow without the overwhelm.
She specializes in social media management, Pinterest strategy and management, and flexible retainer packages for creators who need support across multiple areas of their business. Her approach is straightforward: thoughtful strategy, consistent execution, and genuine care for every client’s brand and goals.
Most of her clients are food bloggers, and that’s no accident. She understands the unique rhythm of recipe content, seasonal trends, and what it takes to turn beautiful food photography into real traffic and engagement.
When you work with Allison, you’re not just checking tasks off a list. You’re getting a partner who’s in it for the long haul.
Location: TN, USAExperience: 10Language: English -
Gen La Rocca
she/herRecipe Development & GhostwritingFreelanceContractRemoteRecipe Development Blog Posts Ghostwriting SEOGen is a professionally trained recipe developer who graduated culinary school in 2021. She has developed both savory and dessert recipes for a variety of clients over the past 5 years.
She has a BA in English, and has worked for 20+ years in the technical writing and project management spaces. She has also edited short stories and novels for several published authors.
Gen has created hundreds of SEO-optimized blog posts, primarily for food blog owners. She writes both informational and recipe posts with an emphasis on culinary knowledge and technique.
Location: CA, USAExperience: 6 yearsLanguage: English -
Emily Baksa
she/herDigital MarketingFreelanceFull-timeRemoteDigital Products; Launches; Email Marketing; Conversion CopywritingEmily Baksa is a digital marketing strategist and coach who helps food content creators gain creative and financial freedom, so they keep loving what they do. She supports clients with high-converting launches, content writing, brand positioning, and more to help accelerate their blog’s revenue, community, and reputation. Her work is always rooted in human-first storytelling, with years of experience in SEO, EEAT, email automation, and sales campaigns for her clients, along with Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Marketing. Sheโs committed to helping creators thrive in an ever-changing online landscape.
Location: VT, USAExperience: 11Language: English -
Rachel Walker
she/herFood photographer, recipe development, copywriterFreelanceFull-timeRemoteFood Photography Recipe testing and development Videography Prop AssistantRachel is a culinary-school-trained chef, recipe developer, and food photographer specializing in visually compelling, approachable recipes with a chefโs touch. With a professional background in restaurant kitchens and years of developing high-performing digital content, she creates elevated comfort food recipes that feel both modern and doable for home cooks.
Her work spans recipe development, ghostwriting, sponsored content, and high-quality food photography, with a focus on brand storytelling and practical, trusted culinary expertise. Whether sheโs developing a full recipe article, capturing crave able imagery, or writing on behalf of a brand, Rachel combines technique with creativity to deliver polished, reader-friendly content that performs across blogs, websites, and social platforms.
Rachel works with food brands, publications, and digital creators who value chef-level insight, consistent quality, and a collaborative creative process.
Location: IA, USAExperience: 6 yearsLanguage: English -
Margot Ransom
Accounting FirmFreelanceContractRemoteconfident and profitable decisions.Prod Cos & Creators Host of Production and Profit podcast I help producers and creators make nimbleProduction Finance Pro Production Accounting thru CFO services for ProducersWith over 25 years of accounting experience in production finance, Margot Ransom understands business and accounting systems. She knows what information owners and managers need to manage the business effectively. She has spent her career bringing smooth, predictable financial operations to production companies and now creators.
An effective communicator, she can cut through the sometimes complex and mysterious world of accounting and translate it to simple English. Maybe even make it…..dare we say – fun?
Location: CA, USAExperience: MANYLanguage: English -
Melissa Shanklin
Social Media ManagerAgencyContractRemoteVideo editing Social media strategy Content calendars Analytics Trend scouting DM management Community engagement Keyword automationsMelissa is passionate about helping food bloggers reach more people through social media! She’s been working in social media for 4 years, and the past 2 have been with food bloggers specifically. From video editing to posting, DM automation and community management, she’s your one-stop-shop for all your social media needs!
Location: UT, USAExperience: 4 yearsLanguage: English -
Amy Locurto
she/herGraphic DesignFreelanceContractRemoteCustom Logo & Brand Identity Book Design Digital Product Design VIP DaysAmy Locurto is a Dallas-based graphic designer specializing in creating simple, beautiful brand identities, marketing templates and creative design for purpose-driven small businesses and entrepreneurs. Amy brings over 25 years of experience as a professional graphic designer, coupled with 17 years as a Lifestyle Influencer, digital marketer and content creator for various national brands.
Location: TX, USAExperience: 27 yearsLanguage: English -
Sophia Luna
Journal PublicationsAgencyFull-timeIn-PersonEditingProofreadingresearchWritingScope Publications helps researchers and students present their academic work in reputed international journals. The platform provides guidance in writing, editing, and preparing research papers for submission. Our expert support focused on Scopus journal standards, ensuring that every paper is polished, professional, and ready for global recognition.
Location: USAExperience: 10 yearsLanguage: English -
Jeffrey Wu
He/himCreative Video Studio, Content Creation ServicesStudioFull-timeIn-PersonBrand Campaign StrategyCinematic Video ProductionCreative DirectionCross-Cultural StorytellingPopeye Media is a creative video studio connecting story with strategy for hospitality brands around the world. We craft cinematic brand films, campaigns, and short-form contentโworking bilingually (EN/ไธญๆ), localizing for different markets, and moving fast without losing our personal touch.
Location: CA, USAExperience: 10+ yearsLanguage: English, Chinese -
Belqui Ortiz-Millili
she/herFood and travel video and photo contentFreelanceContractOtherBrand Strategy and Marketing Content Creation and Visual Storytelling Digital and Social Media Management Mentorship and Creative ConsultingBelqui is an experienced content creator, food photographer, and videographer. She currently works at Kinderโs Seasoningsโ fastest-growing Mexican seasoning brand, Spanglish Asadero, as Digital Marketing Manager. At Social Foodie Photo, she helps hotels, restaurants, and food brands tell their story through powerful visuals and engaging strategy. Her work includes photography, video content, and creative assets that connect brands with their audiences and turn visuals into results.
With years of experience leading brand growth and managing high impact campaigns, she combines creativity with strategy to help clients stand out in a competitive space. From developing cohesive brand identities to creating influencer ready content, her focus is always on helping businesses grow through meaningful storytelling and purposeful imagery.
She also mentors food bloggers and creators, sharing her knowledge about monetization, audience growth, and content strategy. Her goal is to help every food brand she works with look, feel, and perform its best across all digital platforms.
Location: AZ, USAExperience: 14 yearsLanguage: English & Spanish -
JoinSimmer | Ryun Song
he/himApp Development, Web Design, Web DevelopmentStudioFull-timeRemoteProfessional iOS/Android app developmentProfessional Web DesignProfessional Web DevelopmentRyun is a professional app and web designer/developer with 10+ years of experience building custom digital products from the ground upโeverything from SaaS platforms to recipe sites and personal landing pages.
If youโre a creator thinking about how to better serve your audience or monetize your work through technology, Ryun would love to connect. He’s here to listen, learn, and explore how to solve real problems together in the food and content creator space.
Location: Denver, COExperience: 10 yearsLanguage: English -
Tera Gigot Studio / Tera Gigot
she/herFood Photography (Editorial & Commercial Sustainable Brands)FreelanceFull-timeRemoteFood PhotographyPlant-Forward Recipe Development & WritingSocial Media Content CreationTera is a food photographer specializing in editorial and commercial photography for natural, sustainable food brands, and authors, creating an emotional connection with their audience through vibrant, lived-in imagery that feels warm, natural, and full of life. She also authors the seasonal whole foods blog, Roots and Radishes, to inspire nourishing and sustainable cooking practices for everyday home cooks.
Location: Madison, WIExperience: 9 yearsLanguage: English, Spanish -
Mariana Pelaez Photography / Mariana Pelaez
she/herFood PhotographerFreelanceFull-timeRemoteFood PhotographyFood StylingFormer RestauranteurPhoto EditingMariana is a NYC-based food photographer who has collaborated with over 30 restaurants and culinary brands. She has also worked as a cookbook photographer and is seeking collaborations with food bloggers and chefs. Previously, she owned restaurants, which has enriched her understanding of a brandโs aesthetic needs and the ownerโs vision.
Location: New York City, NYExperience: 15 yearsLanguage: English, Spanish -
Neely Beattie / Neely Beattie
she/herGraphic Designer, Content Creation, Social Media Management, & AssistantFreelancePart-timeRemotAdobe SuiteCanvaCommunicationContent CreationCustomer CareGraphic DesignPhotographyProblem SolvingResourcefulNeely is a skilled photographer, graphic designer, and content creator with a wealth of experience running her own business. With a background in photography and freelance graphic design, she has honed her ability to create compelling content, growing her own Instagram account to over 20k followers. Neely is now looking to use her skills to support bakers behind the scenes by managing the โboringโ tasks, such as handling emails, responding to comments, and managing backend operations. Her goal is to help bakers focus on what they do bestโcreating delicious treatsโwhile she takes care of the rest.
And of course, she loves baking!
Location: Oronogo, MIExperience: 14 yearsLanguage: English -
Savor the Flavour / Emma Fajcz
Virtual AssistantFreelanceContractRemoteCoachingGhostwritingSEOVirtual AssistanceEmma Fajcz is a freelance virtual assistant, blogging coach, and food creator with over 7 years of expertise in food photography, videography, and content creation. In 2017, Emma co-founded the successful food blog, Savor the Flavour, with her mom Brooke. Since then, she has published 300+ recipes, photographed 600+ dishes, co-written an e-cookbook, and had her work featured in Oprah Magazine, Fox News, The Guardian, Parade, Buzzfeed, and Delish.
Emma specializes in SEO-focused blog updates, such as recipe post updates, ghostwriting, and creating branded ingredient shots and step-by-step collages. She’s passionate about doing whatever she can to help your food blog grow and thrive, and offers custom services tailored to you!
She also offers personalized one-on-one coaching calls to help you with your business in whatever area you need help. Each session allows you get your questions answered and come away feeling inspired!
Emma’s VA work has been endorsed by SEO expert Casey Markee, and she has also been featured on Food Blogger Pro and Tailwind.
Location: Georgia, USAExperience: 12 yearsLanguage: English, some Spanish