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This course was created for cottage bakers and home-based food businesses who want better photos of their work—without expensive equipment, complicated setups, or a background in photography.

If you sell baked goods online, promote your business on social media, or need images for your website and marketing, this course shows you how to create clean, professional-looking food photos using the light, space, and tools you already have.

Together with Chef Alina Eisenhauer of Cottage Bakers Success Academy, we designed this course specifically for home kitchens and real-world businesses. Everything is taught in a clear, practical way, with techniques you can apply immediately—whether you’re photographing with a smartphone or a digital camera.

We start with the fundamentals: understanding natural window light, and learning simple styling approaches that help your baked goods look fresh, intentional, and appealing. From there, we move into composition and visual storytelling—how to frame your images so your product becomes the clear focus. You’ll also learn how to create branded images that help your business stand out and feel consistent across social media, websites, and online marketplaces.

This course is not about trends or perfection. It’s about helping you make confident, repeatable images that reflect your product, your style, and your business.

This course is for you if:

  • You run a cottage bakery or home-based food business

  • You want better photos for Instagram, Facebook, websites, or online sales

  • You feel overwhelmed by photography and want clear, simple guidance

  • You want your images to look professional, but still feel authentic

  • You want tools and techniques you can use over and over again

By the end of this course, you’ll understand how light, composition, styling, and branding work together—so you can photograph your baked goods with confidence and present your business in a way that feels both professional and true to you.

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What You'll Learn

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Confidence comes from understanding the basics and using them again and again.

We break food photography down into clear, manageable steps—using real kitchens, real light, and everyday tools. As you move through the lessons, you’ll start to see light differently, notice what improves your images, and feel more comfortable making choices that support your product and your brand.

By the end of the course, you won’t just have better photos—you’ll know how to recreate them whenever you need them.

Build Confidence

Instead of scattered tips, you’ll gain a clear framework for photographing your baked goods.

From lighting setups and styling choices to composition checks and branding considerations, this course provides tools you can apply across social media, websites, and online marketplaces. Everything is taught with flexibility in mind, so you can adapt it to your space, your products, and your schedule.

The result is a practical system—not a one-off trick.

Gain Practical Tools

Instructors Scott Erb, Donna Dufault and Chef Alina Eisenhauer

Sometimes the biggest improvements come from small changes.

This course teaches simple shifts in approach—how you use light, how you choose angles, and how you build a scene—that can dramatically improve your images. You’ll move beyond “point and shoot” and start working with intention, even when time is limited.

These new approaches give you more control over your images, without slowing you down or overcomplicating the process.

Learn New Approaches

When the foundation is solid, progress feels steady instead of frustrating.

This course helps you establish reliable habits and visual standards for your food photography. With a clear understanding of the basics, you’ll spend less time troubleshooting and more time creating images that reflect your business well.

These foundational skills give you room to grow—without needing to start over every time something changes..

Strengthen Your Foundation