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

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