The Pretty Focused Blog

If you’ve ever thought about becoming a food photographer, chances are you’ve come across a few misconceptions that might make the process feel overwhelming—or worse, lead you down the wrong path. Food blog photography is an incredible career choice for those who love food, creativity, and working from home, but it’s also a specialized field […]

What does it take to be a food photographer? How do you become a fast, efficient, and competent expert in photographing every recipe? What food photography essentials do you need to know to succeed?  Where do you even start? One place to begin is with Pretty Focused’s Free Recipe Planner. This free download is about […]

Introducing The Pretty Focused Podcast: A New Resource for Food Photographers at Every Stage We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the Pretty Focused Podcast, a new venture from the team behind Pretty Focused, designed to empower, educate, and inspire new and experienced food photographers and bloggers alike. So whether you’re just starting or you’ve […]

You did it! You’ve made it to Step 4 of our “How to Photograph a Recipe” series! If you’ve been following our YouTube channel, you’ve already had access to this final episode for a while. But let’s dive into it in our blog and explain what you need to know about photographing heroes. So far, […]

Quick disclosure: This page contains affiliate links which means we may receive a commission when you use our links.  We are close to completing our delicious angel food cake in our “How to Photograph a Recipe” series. In Step 3 of 4, we’re diving into the nitty-gritty details of food photography. If you want to skip […]

Quick disclosure: This page contains affiliate links which means we may receive a commission when you use our links.  Earlier, we covered Step 1 in How to Photograph a Recipe and discussed setting up your food photography studio and effectively using natural light. You can find that blog and video here. Today, we’re going a step […]

Quick disclosure: This page contains affiliate links which means we may receive a commission when you use our links.  We are excited to introduce our new YouTube series, “How to Photograph a Recipe!” For the first time, we are giving you a free, detailed look at what you get when you join Pretty Focused. And believe […]

Quick disclosure: This page contains affiliate links which means we may receive a commission when you use our links.  It’s that time of the year again—Amazon Prime Day! We shared our Black Friday Deals with you last year and you guys loved it! So we’re bringing you more deals for July’s Prime Day Deals. Whether you’re […]

Quick disclosure: This page contains affiliate links which means we may receive a commission when you use our link.  What Are the Best Camera Lenses for Food Photography? What makes a great camera? We dove deep into this in a recent blog, “What Kind of Camera Do I Need for Food Photography?” But what if you […]

—Where do you see yourself in the future? —What career do you want? —How much do you want to earn? —What does your work/life balance look like?  The answers to these questions and more are some of the most popular reasons to work from home with food photography by taking classes online with Pretty Focused. For some students, […]