sammy mila
culinary specialist/food stylist
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Growing up, food for me was more than just a form a sustenance, it was a building block for family gatherings, a kind gesture to new friends, and a topic of conversation at the dinner table. With as much feeling and emotion that comes with food, I gravitate to sharing those same feelings with as many eyes and mouths as possible; hence, food styling! I love capturing the "yum" moments during food photography and videography, ranging anywhere from caramel drizzles to cheese pulls!
I graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in culinary science in 2013. I started interning in the Meredith test kitchen from June 2011-October 2013, and was hired as a culinary specialist in November. I started my food styling career in 2014 as an assistant food stylist on photo shoots. In 2015 I started my role as an "all-in-one" on-camera talent, food stylist, recipe developer, prop stylist, and art director for "hands-only" food videos for Better Homes and Gardens. After a couple years of experience in the many roles, I continued my video relationship with Better Homes and Gardens, as well as building ones with brands such as AllRecipes, Parents, EatingWell, and Kraft. I have also styled photo shoots for EatingWell, AllRecipes, and Every Day with Rachel Ray for digital and print. I pride myself in capturing the personality in every recipe and creating images and videos that make people say "Mmm!" I love collaborating with great, artful minds to create a one-of-kind product. I'm looking forward to all the upcoming food adventures and making art that is visually delicious!
For bookings, please contact Lynn Blanchard @ lynn.blanchard@meredith.com
For all other inquiries, please contact me @ sammy.mila@meredith.com
I graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in culinary science in 2013. I started interning in the Meredith test kitchen from June 2011-October 2013, and was hired as a culinary specialist in November. I started my food styling career in 2014 as an assistant food stylist on photo shoots. In 2015 I started my role as an "all-in-one" on-camera talent, food stylist, recipe developer, prop stylist, and art director for "hands-only" food videos for Better Homes and Gardens. After a couple years of experience in the many roles, I continued my video relationship with Better Homes and Gardens, as well as building ones with brands such as AllRecipes, Parents, EatingWell, and Kraft. I have also styled photo shoots for EatingWell, AllRecipes, and Every Day with Rachel Ray for digital and print. I pride myself in capturing the personality in every recipe and creating images and videos that make people say "Mmm!" I love collaborating with great, artful minds to create a one-of-kind product. I'm looking forward to all the upcoming food adventures and making art that is visually delicious!
For bookings, please contact Lynn Blanchard @ lynn.blanchard@meredith.com
For all other inquiries, please contact me @ sammy.mila@meredith.com