Videographer + Editor for a Punjabi Food Series (Menlo Park, Summer 2026)
Hi! I'm Ridhi — I run Mona Darling Co, a food account focused on fun, modern Indian-inspired dishes and festive bakes. This summer I'm launching a Punjabi cooking series for the modern American kitchen, and I'm looking for a videographer/editor to shoot it with me.
The project
- 10 videos total: 1 pantry intro, 1 teaser, and 8 recipes.
- A mix of short-form (Reels/Shorts/TikTok) and long-form (YouTube).
- The vibe is informative but personal - story-driven, a little quirky, full of tips and tricks. Think bright, warm, and uplifting; tight cuts on the short-form, more breathing room on the long-form.
Logistics
- Shooting in my home kitchen in Menlo Park, CA
- Weekends only (Sat/Sun), up to 2 recipes per shoot day
- Flexible on dates, aiming for summer 2026 to get great natural light
- You'll need to commute to Menlo Park on shoot days
Who I'm looking for
- Strong eye for food — you notice the way oil hits a pan, the color of saffron blooming, the texture of fresh atta. No prior experience with Indian food required, just genuine curiosity and excitement about it.
- Solid short-form instincts: you know how to pick the hook, cut for retention, and make people stop scrolling.
- Editing experience with food or lifestyle content is a big plus.
- Reliable on timelines and easy to collaborate with on shoot logistics.
- Compensation - Paid - rate negotiable based on experience. Plus all the food you can eat on shoot days.
- Equipment - Please share what gear you'd plan to use - camera, lenses, lighting, audio, stabilization, etc. I don't have a strict requirement, but I'd love to understand what you're working with so we can plan the look together. If you rent or borrow gear from school, that's totally fine — just let me know. On my end, I have a DJI Mic Mini, Colbar Wonder light and a tripod available if useful. The kitchen also gets great natural light, which I'd love to lean into.
To apply, send me:
1. Your reel or portfolio (especially anything food, lifestyle, or short-form)
2. Your rate expectations (hourly, per-video, or flat project — whatever you prefer)
3. Your rough availability this summer (which months/weekends look open)
Email: ridhi@monadarling.co
