Where are your recipes from?
I like to put my unique personal touch on recipes that have been developed from a variety of old-fashioned favourite childhood cookbooks, popular bakeries and patisseries and trendy food bloggers. Please refer to the credits on each recipe page for details about where it has been sourced.
What camera equipment do you use?
My camera is a Canon 6D and my favourite lens for food photography is the Canon 100mm f2.8L macro lens, as it allows a razor sharp focus for small details, produces brilliant bokeh and captures light perfectly (it’s also magical for portraits)! I often use my Canon 50mm f1.4 for aerial food photography as it allows a wider angle than can be achieved with a 100mm lens. I shoot both freehand and with my camera mounted from a tripod in low light settings or with a self-timer to achieve action shots.
May I order a cake from you?
I love baking cakes for friends and family but unfortunately it is not feasible for me to bake event cakes on a larger scale. If you are baking a cake for an event using one of my recipes and would like any further advice, please feel free to comment on the recipe post or use my Contact page to get it touch. Alternatively, depending on your location, I may be able to provide recommendations on where you can purchase a delicious cake for your next event.
May I use your images on my website, blog, social media or any other form?
I am humbled by the support of everyone that follows this blog and my various social media channels and I really appreciate your interest in my images, however the use of any of the images contained in this blog is not permitted without consent. If you wish to use an image, please use my Contact page to request permission and I will be in touch as soon as possible. If you follow me on Instagram and wish to repost an image there, please either contact me directly through social media or use my Contact page to request permission with thanks.
Where are your pretty plates and styling props from?
I enjoy food styling as a bridge between baking and photography, and adore beautiful crockery and in particular, handmade ceramics and pottery. I love supporting local and emerging designers and you’ll find the details of all products used in my shoots in the credits section on each recipe page. If you’d like to collaborate, I’d love to hear from you. Visit my Contact page to get in touch, keeping in mind that I prefer to work with designers that have a natural blend with my aesthetic.
What is your disclosure statement?
I love supporting small business and local artisans that create quality products. Occasionally I’ll post a recipe that will include a product from a specific brand, and if this item has been received as a sample, this will be noted in the individual post. The majority of props seen in my photos have been purchased myself for personal use, and happily feature at many an afternoon tea at home with loved ones. Over the course of blogging and social media interaction, I have established relationships and collaborated with a few designers and as such, there are some pieces in my collection that have been received as gifts. I do not receive any monetary compensation for the use of any products in my recipes or my images, and all opinions expressed are my own and not influenced in any way.
If you have any further queries, please get in touch using my Contact page. I’d love to hear from you.