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Fractional CMO, Creative Director, Head of Growth, VP Marketing, CPG food beverage, DTC food beverage, consumer psychology, performance creative, food-tech founder, food marketing, beverage marketing, fractional CMO food, creative director CPG, CPG marketing, DTC marketing, food brand marketing, open to work, food polka, marta fowlie, founder of phoode

🔪 Why I’m Slowly Killing Food Polka Freelance to Death

November 21, 2025 by Food Polka

(And Yes, I’m Open to Full-Time, Fractional CMO, or Creative Director Roles in CPG/DTC Food & Beverage and FoodTech) I’m done. I’m deliberately winding down Food Polka freelance because I can’t take one more flighty client and briefs that say “just make it look like [trending brand] but cheaper.” I already know — before the moodboard even loads — that it’s heading straight to 1.2 ROAS, dead comments, and zero brand memory. Forever forgettable. It’s a race to the bottom, […]

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Categories: Creative Content Development, creative direction, creative direction, entrepreneur, Food Photography, Marta Fowlie • Tags: art director, consumer psychology, content strategist, CPG food beverage, creative director, food marketing, foodtech founder, Fractional CMO, performance creative, VP Marketing

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How’s Phoode Helping Food & Bev Branding and Advertising?

May 28, 2025 by Food Polka

As a food & beverage-focused creative, culinary producer, food stylist, and food photography producer based in Los Angeles, I’ve dedicated years to crafting compelling visual and non-visual content for the food and beverage industry and media. My journey began with a deep passion for food and creativity, leading me to build brand identities for emerging restaurant chains, produce captivating food photography for National Geographic publications, and create Webby Award-winning videos. Through these experiences, I’ve witnessed the transformative power of food […]

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Categories: Apple Cider, Beverage Styling, Bloody Mary, Capuccino, Creative Content Development, creative direction, food advertising, Food Styling, food styling, Liquors, Martini, Mojito, Published by Marta Fowlie • Tags: commercial food stylist los angeles, food service food styling, food stylist los angeles, fruit, grapefruit, polaroids, produce

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Why do I eat IncrEDIBLE PHOODE?

March 28, 2023 by Food Polka

I took on the roles of producer, tabletop director, and food stylist to create a social media-style commercial that explores different types of consumers and their reasons for choosing and incorporating plant-based meat products into their daily routines. This engaging ad employs storytelling techniques featuring elements of lifestyle, tabletop food close-ups, preparation scenes, and witty human-like oops moments. By showcasing the versatility of plant-based meat, the films present a wide range of meal ideas to inspire consumers. The ad’s visual […]

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Categories: Apple Cider, Beverage Styling, Bloody Mary, Capuccino, Creative Content Development, creative direction, food advertising, food styling, Food Styling, Liquors, Martini, Mojito, Published by Marta Fowlie • Tags: commercial food stylist los angeles, food service food styling, food stylist los angeles, fruit, grapefruit, polaroids, produce

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Lura’s Kitchen Cookies Product Photography

October 26, 2021 by Food Polka

My role as a producer for Lura’s Kitchen Cookies Product Photography was to bring the client’s vision to life through compelling imagery that showcases their cookie mix product line. As a creative director, director of photography, and food stylist, I worked closely with the client to ensure their cookies were presented in an enticing and visually appealing-to-consumer manner. I focused on capturing the essence of the baked goods and highlighting their delicious flavors and textures. I guided the client away […]

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Categories: Apple Cider, Beverage Styling, Bloody Mary, Capuccino, Creative Content Development, creative direction, food advertising, Food Styling, food styling, Liquors, Martini, Mojito, Published by Marta Fowlie • Tags: art director, commercial food stylist los angeles, cookie mix, cream cookies, culinary content producer, food photographer, food product photographer, food product stylist, food service food styling, food stylist los angeles, product photographer, Product stylist, tea cookies

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Up-close Cocktails Drink Stylist

July 22, 2021 by Food Polka

I served as the drink stylist and provided creative direction for all the cocktails, as well as prop styling. The main concept was to capture a diverse range of cocktail drinks with varied textures, transparency, colors, and serving styles. Employing a close-up approach, I aimed to showcase the flavors and temperature of each drink, reflecting the environments where they are traditionally enjoyed. Have a Project in need of a Drink Stylist, Food Photographer, or Video Producer? GET in TOUCH 📞

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Categories: Apple Cider, Beverage Styling, Bloody Mary, Capuccino, Creative Content Development, creative direction, food advertising, Food Styling, food styling, Liquors, Martini, Mojito, Published by Marta Fowlie • Tags: bar, beverage stylist Los Angeles, coctail, commercial food stylist los angeles, drink, drink stylist Los Angeles, food service food styling, food stylist los angeles, pub, restaurant

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Phoode Produce Polaroids

March 16, 2021 by Food Polka

The Phoode.com social media branding campaign proved to be highly successful, driving significant traffic to the website and boasting an impressive conversion rate. The concept centered around capturing various types of vegetables, fruits, and produce, each adorned with a branded sticker or wrap displaying the Phoode® platform name. These images depicted the produce during food preparation actions, such as slicing or chopping, showcasing the connection between the ingredients and the meals prepared by consumers in their kitchens. To further engage […]

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Categories: Apple Cider, Beverage Styling, Bloody Mary, Capuccino, Creative Content Development, creative direction, food advertising, Food Styling, food styling, Liquors, Martini, Mojito, Published by Marta Fowlie • Tags: commercial food stylist los angeles, food service food styling, food stylist los angeles, fruit, grapefruit, polaroids, produce

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Pasta Fireplace

January 29, 2019 by Food Polka

Can pasta fireplace keep you warm? For food styling bookings and inquiries about food photography or video production or with various questions please click here to contact Food Polka

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Categories: Animation, Creative Content Development, creative direction, Editorial, food advertising, Food Art, Food Photography, Food Styling, Ingredients, Kiwi, Lemon, Marta Fowlie, Pasta, Services, Stop Motion Animation • Tags: food photographer los angeles, food styling los angeles, food stylist los angeles, published by Marta Fowlie

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Fruit in the Flash

January 23, 2019 by Food Polka

Once upon a time, I went on an extraordinary creative journey that began with a chance discovery. While browsing through a free stock photography website, I stumbled upon an image that seemed unremarkable at first glance—transparent, pale, and underexposed fruit slices. However, there was an inexplicable charm to it that instantly captivated my imagination. Driven by curiosity, I imported the image into Photoshop, eager to unlock its hidden potential. Experimenting with various adjustments and exporting multiple versions, I embarked on […]

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Categories: Animation, Creative Content Development, creative direction, Cucumbers, Editorial, food advertising, Food Art, Food Photography, Food Styling, Ingredients, Kiwi, Lemon, Marta Fowlie, Services, Stop Motion Animation • Tags: food photographer los angeles, food styling los angeles, food stylist los angeles, published by Marta Fowlie

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How to make a spicy, strawberry lemonade?

February 26, 2018 by Food Polka

It is easier than you think, just watch 👀 Have a Project in need of a Food Stylist, Food Photographer, or Video Producer? GET in TOUCH 📞

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Categories: Animation, Cocktail, Creative Content Development, creative direction, culinary inspiration, Culinary Writing, Dessert, Editorial, farmers market, Food Art, food marketing, Food Photography, Food Styling, foodporn, Lemonade, Marta Fowlie, Published by Marta Fowlie, Recipe Development, Rosemary, Serrano, Snack, Stop Motion Animation, Strawberries, Vegan • Tags: Animation, beverage stylist Los Angeles, california, chris dorsey, food photographer, food stylist, mineral water, photography, soda water, sparkling lemonade, stop motion food

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