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Beautiful Cake Photography

September 30, 2014 by Carrie Sellman

I’m so excited about today’s big announcement!  It’s something that’s been in the back of my mind for years now — and in the works for months.  I recently had the opportunity to partner with Craftsy.com to make it all happen!  I’m teaching an online class all about cake photography and how to snap those pretty cake pictures for yourself!  It’s called Beautiful Cake Photography and it just launched today!

Learn to take profesional looking cake photos | Beautiful Cake Photograpy with Carrie Sellman of TheCakeBlog.com

Ten years ago, I started making cakes as a hobby out of my house, and it eventually grew into a small one-woman cake business.  Looking back at 2004, I have to be completely honest.  I had no idea what I was doing!  But I knew that I loved baking, dreaming up beautiful cake designs and the challenge of creating something new.  I absolutely loved the rewarding feeling that comes with a completed cake and the smiles of happy customers.  I took a picture of every single cake I made — the good, the bad and the ugly.  And when the week came to a close, I would post photos of my favorite cakes on my website.  And while I was proud of each and every design, I often looked at my photos with a heavy sigh, thinking how much better the cake looked in real life than in my photograph.  Turns out, I had a lot to learn about making cakes…. and a lot to learn about cake photography!

Learn to take professional looking cake photos | Beautiful Cake Photography with Carrie Sellman of TheCakeBlog.com

In 2008, I started The Cake Blog, as a hobby.  Once again, I had no idea what I was doing!  But I hoped it would grow into a community of like-minded friends sharing a mutual love of pretty cakes.  Here we are seven years later, going strong with a growing list of contributing writers and a flow of lovely cake inspiration.  I cannot even express how proud I am of what this blog has become!  I am truly so blessed to spend my days working with talented bakers and cake designers while interacting with all of you – my fellow cake lovers from across the globe.

Along the way, I’ve spent countless hours creating and editing content for this blog and I’ve learned a thing or two about photography.  Seven years worth of trial and error, to be exact!  I’ve seen first-hand how simple styling and strong photography can positively impact a cake career.  I’ve also seen many beautiful cakes ruined by bad photography.  We all know that heartache.  With the launch of my new class, I hope to save you a whole lot of time and effort by sharing my photography tips and techniques.  Because every cake deserves a pretty cake photo!

Learn to take professional looking cake photos | Beautiful Cake Photography with Carrie Sellman of TheCakeBlog.com

As a small or aspiring cake business, you have so many hats to wear.  Each week, you’re baking cakes, making fillings, frostings and decorative pieces that are created days in a advance.  You’re designing, delivering and constantly in contact with customers.  Not to mention order tracking, accounting, marketing your cakes, and yes – washing dishes.  Somewhere in the middle of the chaos, you might snap a picture of your creation.  But your cake designs are the heart of your business, and you can’t let them disappear when the last slice is served.  You need a beautiful cake picture, to build the business of your dreams.

Learn to take professional looking cake photos | Beautiful Cake Photography with Carrie Sellman of TheCakeBlog.comIn my class, you’ll learn how to use lighting and styling to capture wow-worthy images that flatter your cake and showcase your skills.  We’ll talk about some essential photography techniques – but don’t worry – I keep it simple because I know you’re not a professional photographer.  Neither am I!  But we all need to get a pretty photo of our cake. I’ll teach you how to build a set for your cake photography, transforming any space into a workable studio.  Who would have guessed that images of mine, published on websites like People, Today, Country Living, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Seventeen, Real Simple, Redbook and more, were photographed in the middle of my living room.  I’ll show you how it’s done!

Learn to take professional looking cake photos | Beautiful Cake Photography with Carrie Sellman of TheCakeBlog.com

And we’ll walk through the steps to make smart edits that will improve any photo, even one snapped with your smartphone.

Learn to take professional looking cake photos | Beautiful Cake Photography with Carrie Sellman of TheCakeBlog.com

I truly hope you check out my class and take away the skills you need to create stunning images of your own.

Learn to take professional looking cake photos | Beautiful Cake Photography with Carrie Sellman of TheCakeBlog.com

I can’t wait to see your beautiful cake photography!  Post your pictures online with the hashtag #beautifulcakephotography so we can all join in the fun!  Check back on Thursday because we have a mega giveaway coming at you!


 

To thank all of our loyal readers, here’s a 25% Off Discount link!
25% OFF Beautiful Cake Photography with Carrie Sellman at Craftsy.com

Learn to take professional looking cake photos | Beautiful Cake Photography with Carrie Sellman of TheCakeBlog.com

The best part about this class is that it’s online and available whenever you are.  At Craftsy.com, all classes are yours to keep — watch any time and as many times as you like.  You can watch classes at home or even on the go with your iPhone or iPad.  Squeeze a session in and around your busy schedule and then pick up where you left off later.  Before you know it, you’ve built a whole new set of skills!  Plus, classes are interactive, so you can ask questions and I’ll be there to answer.  With proven techniques and an an easy to follow format, there’s no better time to learn something new!

25% OFF Beautiful Cake Photography with Carrie Sellman at Craftsy.com

September 30, 2014 by Carrie Sellman

Carrie Sellman , Founder & Editor

Carrie Sellman is the Founder & Editor of The Cake Blog. Her work has been published in BRIDES Magazine, Country Living Magazine and featured online at People, Today, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Redbook, Real Simple, TLC, The Cooking Channel and more.

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Comments

  1. Lisa says

    September 30, 2014 at 5:19 pm

    YAY!!! I have been wanting a class like this for forever! I have some many cakes that made people gasp in real life and then online they just look -meh-
    I’m so excited to learn your techniques for getting such stunning photos!

    • Carrie Sellman says

      September 30, 2014 at 6:03 pm

      I completely know the feeling! But beautiful cake photos are totally achievable! I hope learn everything you need and more in my class.

  2. Sandra Garth says

    September 30, 2014 at 5:27 pm

    This is good news!

  3. Jean says

    September 30, 2014 at 8:20 pm

    Hi there, I love your blog and I would love to do this course but does it involve investing in a lot of expensive equipment?

    • Carrie Sellman says

      September 30, 2014 at 9:56 pm

      Absolutely not! The basic techniques I teach in this class will work with any camera. And the editing process is done using Adobe Lightroom – which can be purchased with a monthly plan of $10/month. I even show you how to edit an iPhone picture!

      Everything I do for the blog is budget conscience – and I shared as much as I possibly could in this class!

  4. Kim Byers @ The Celebration Shoppe says

    October 1, 2014 at 6:26 am

    So exciting Carrie! Congratulations!

    • Carrie Sellman says

      October 1, 2014 at 9:40 am

      Thank you sooo much, sweet friend!

  5. Jordan Baker says

    October 1, 2014 at 7:33 am

    Amazing photos and great article! good job Carrie,

    • Carrie Sellman says

      October 1, 2014 at 9:41 am

      Thanks Jordan – hope you get a chance to check out the class!

  6. Caron Philbert @ Cocoa Lane Sweeterie says

    October 1, 2014 at 9:17 am

    I’m so excited about taking this class, I’ve been waiting on a class on cake photography FOREVER…thank you so much Carrie!

    • Carrie Sellman says

      October 1, 2014 at 9:43 am

      That’ so wonderful to hear! No more waiting – it’s time for beautiful cake photos!

  7. Jennifer says

    October 1, 2014 at 12:05 pm

    Awesome class, Carrie! Congrats! I totally need this too haha : )

  8. Jessica @ Pen N' Paper Flowers says

    October 1, 2014 at 12:19 pm

    I am SO excited for you Carrie! This is AWESOME! There are so many cake, (and cupcake and bakery), people I feel will benefit from this!! Congrats!!

  9. Jessica says

    October 2, 2014 at 10:27 am

    I can´t believe it! This class is perfect! This class combine my two favorite things… All the thing related with cakes and Photography! You have no idea how incredible this is! As soon as I can I’m gonna take the class!
    I love your blog

  10. Pam says

    October 6, 2014 at 7:43 am

    Congratulations Carrie on the class xx

  11. Rabab Shaheeb says

    October 30, 2016 at 8:25 pm

    Hi Carrie,

    I am considering seeing purchasing your class video; though I also hoping you can answer another question.
    Do you recommend taking a better picture at home, disassemble the cake and reassemble at the venue? I ask because at banquet halls the lighting is awful! And I get nervous taking pictures around people. Any advice?
    Thank you!
    Rabab

  12. Tariq says

    May 1, 2020 at 2:30 am

    Hi Carrie,

    I was so excited to sign up for your cake photography course but when I came to pay, the website said it is not available in my country (United Arab Emirates). Is there any other way I could sign up for the course? 🙁

    Thanks,
    Tariq

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