Enrollment is Now Open
August 26 - 31, 2025
- You want to contribute financially, but don’t want to miss out on your family’s special moments.
- You’re tired of side hustles that leave you feeling drained or don’t actually bring in real income. (believe me, I have been there!)
- You love being creative, good food, taking great photos — but you don’t see a way you could ever make money with your passions.
- Or maybe you’re a photographer who’s exhausted from long weekends, endless weddings, and the constant grind to get new clients.
That's the reality for so many people. But here's the truth: life doesn't have to stay that way.
Imagine this instead...
- You spend your mornings photographing recipes in your own kitchen.
- You decide how much you work — whether it’s 10 hours a week for extra income or 30 hours a week to replace a full-time salary.
- You’re there for nap times, school pickups, and family dinners.
- You’re earning real income doing something you love, and without sacrificing what's important to you.
A Career That Fits Into Your Life
Not the Other Way Around
Sound Too good to be true?
I only work during my 18 month old's nap time, so I almost never have to lose any time with her. I have the freedom and flexibility to take a nap if I need to because I didn't sleep the night before or we're just having a hard day. - ELYSIA
"I earn money while being a full time stay at home mom!"
Since I graduated I have learned to set up and run my own business, which has provided me with the resources to do the things that I want to do, and the freedom to do it when I want to. I really enjoy life when I get to do what I love and be creative every day. - ANGELINA
"Pretty Focused Gave Me The Freedom I Always Wanted"
I have been able to discover a work/life balance I didn’t think was possible. I am able to provide for my family on just 25 to 30 hours of work a week. And if I want more work, it’s there, because food photography is a constantly growing field! - MELANIE
"I Finally have the work life balance I needed"
Do Bloggers Really Hire Photographers?
The challenge? Bloggers can’t do it all themselves.
- They post multiple times a week.
- They update older recipes to stay competitive.
- They create content for social media and brands.
Yes. And Here's Why:
That’s why they hire photographers.
“Pretty Focused graduates learn to create and photograph recipes beautifully. They are professionals! They work hard to understand my requirements and create amazing photographs that I use to build my business.”
Holly, My Plant-Based Family
“I turned to Pretty Focused students to find highly trained photographers that know how the business works and are dedicated to their work. They have been trained in how the blogging business works so I don’t have to!”
Aubrey, Real Housemoms
"I hire Pretty Focused students to do my photography because I know that they “get it.” They are trained so well! They know the blogging world and are able to consistently produce beautiful photos that match the brand of my blog."
Jennifer, Princess Pinky Girl
meet some of the clientS
that hire our grads
- 14% reported making over $100k per year
- 18% reported making $75k-$100k per year
- 37% reported making $50k-$75k per year
*These numbers were self-reported by our Food Blog Photography grads.
These results reflect data from 2021-2023.
This is not a guarantee. Individual results may vary.*
Food photographers working 20+ hrs per week reported:
What is the Earning Potential?
18% made $75k-$100k per year
37% made $50k-$75k per year
This isn't just side-hustle income.
It's meaningful incomes that fits into your life.
Food blog photography is different. It gives people both.
- Work during nap times, school hours, or after bedtime.
- Work a few days and take the rest of the week off.
- Choose to keep it part-time or build it into a thriving full-time business.
But knowing where to start can feel overwhelming
which is why we created
Pretty Focused
Introducing...
Most people who try to figure this out alone hit roadblocks:
- Not knowing how to style food or work with light
- Struggling to set prices and present themselves professionally
- Spend months trying to find clients without results
We don’t just teach you how to take beautiful food photos. We help you turn those skills into a paying career, guiding you to set financial goals and determine exactly how much work you need to meet them.
With our training, you’ll fast-track your success, learning directly from experienced professionals who’ve already paved the way.
And here’s what makes us different: We don’t leave you searching for work when you graduate. Through our exclusive Buyers Club, we connect you with potential clients; real bloggers and online publishers looking to hire food photographers just like you.
We don’t just teach photography, we help you build a career.
The Training That Takes You From Beginner to Paid Food Photographer
- Master Shooting in Manual - You'll learn everything from shooting in RAW, aperture, ISO, shutter speed, white balance, and more!
- Master Composition – Understand how to arrange food so it looks natural, inviting, and intentional.
- Create Hero-Worthy Shots – Capture mouthwatering photos that stop the scroll and make readers crave your recipes.
- Editing in Lightroom – Move beyond Auto mode and learn simple but powerful techniques to make your images shine.
- Working for Food Bloggers – We'll teach you exactly what bloggers are looking , so you can deliver amazing work that keeps then coming back for more.
- How to Set-Up Your Business – We walk you through everything you need to set up your food photography business with confidence. From pricing your work, contracts, invoicing, and photo delivery systems, we cover the essentials so you can start professionally from day one. We’ll also show you how to present yourself to clients, post in the Buyers Club, and position your business for success—so you’re ready to land paid work as soon as you graduate!
What You'll learn
Learn to Shoot, Style, and Edit Like a Pro
MODULE 4:
LIGHTROOM
MODULE 3:
photographing recipes
- Tutorial Based Photography
- The Readers Journey
- Composition Guidelines
- Centering and the Rule of Thirds
- Forming Triangles Pt 1
- Forming Triangles Pt 2
- Adding Movement
- White Space
- Plates and Props
- Styling Boards
- Linens
- Garnishes
MODULE 2:
COMPOSITION and styling
- Getting to Know Your Camera
- Setting Up Your Camera
- Camera Lenses
- Lighting
- Aperture
- ISO
- Shutter speed
- Putting it All Together
- White Balance
- Understand the Focal Plane
- Adjusting Focus
- Shooting in RAW
- Camera Setting Cheat Sheet
MODULE 1:
CAMERA BASICS
- 5 Components of Photographing Recipes
- Planning Your Session
- Ingredient Shots
- Photographing Process
- Photographing Heroes Pt 1
- Photographing Heroes Pt 2
- Photographing Heroes Pt 3
- Culling in Photo Mechanic
- Importing Images
- Lightroom Tools and Panels
- Editing Photos
- Adjusting White Balance
- Pretty Focused Preset
- Exporting Images
- Lightroom updates 13.1
- Understanding the Histogram
- Editing Blues
- Editing Greens
- Editing Meat
- Editing Pasts
- Editing Red Drinks
- Lightroom Shortcut Cheat Sheet
MODULE 6:
setting up business
MODULE 5:
working for clients
- Working for Bloggers
- Recreations
- Exclusive Posts
- Sem-Exclusives
- Crafts
- Find Your Greatest Area of Contribution
- Setting Up Your Business
- Invoicing and Photo Delivery Systems
- Pricing Pt 1
- Pricing Pt 2
- Contracts
- Posting for Work
- Client Questionnaire
- Foundations for Success
Access the modules, tools, & training on all your devices
24 hrs a day!
- Pretty Focused was created in 2017
- Over 1000 students have joined
- We truly believe that anyone can learn to do this!!
Hey, I'm Melodee
& I'll Be Your Instructor
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6 modules
60+ lessons
over 11 hrs
6 modules 60+ lessons over 11 hrs
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When you join Food Blog Photography, you’re not just getting a course—you’re getting direct, personalized coaching inside our exclusive Facebook community.
This isn’t a group where your posts go unanswered. Here, you’ll receive real feedback on your work, tailored guidance on your progress, and encouragement every step of the way.
It’s a safe, supportive space to share your images, ask questions, and connect with others on the same journey. And trust us—you’ll grow in ways you never imagined.
Our team of seven expert coaches is here to guide you all the way to graduation. Each coach brings unique expertise and a passion for your success—because your win is their win.
This community will be one of your favorite parts of the journey!
Personalized Coaching
Real Feedback, Real Support, Real Growth
Meet Our Team
Lauren
Lauren is a stay at home mom of 4 kids. After staying home for 10 years, she knew she would have a bleak resume. She joined Pretty Focused and has completely changed the trajectory of her future, not only working with blogging clients, but landing corporate branding clients as well.
Lauren
Rhadonda
Tialyn
Lindsay
Amber
Stephanie
Jenn
Tialyn is a freelance food videographer, photographer, and educator. She helps women intentionally create businesses they love while advocating work life balance! A girl mom and recovering workaholic, you will find Tia with a Cultivate What Matters Planner in one hand and a sweet tea in the other!
Tialyn
Lauren
Rhadonda
Tialyn
Lindsay
Amber
Stephanie
Jenn
Rhadonda
Rhadonda is our resident lighting and styling expert. Everyone is instantly drawn to her beautifully styled images and her warm personality. She joined Pretty Focused when she found out her job of 36 years was coming to an end. She was able to replace that income and even make more!
Lauren
Rhadonda
Tialyn
Lindsay
Amber
Stephanie
Jenn
Lindsay has been behind the camera for 20 years, and cooking just as long! She lives in southeast Michigan with her husband and their two teenage girls, who Lindsay homeschools. She loves animals, particularly her dog, Kevin. When she's not in her studio or kitchen, you can find her at the barn horseback riding.
Lindsay
Lauren
Rhadonda
Tialyn
Lindsay
Amber
Stephanie
Jenn
In 2020, my husband retired early from the fire department so that we could be together more and start with a blank slate. We were searching for a "family business" that we could do together while teaching our children along the way. Pretty Focused was the right path for us, and truly, an answer to our prayers!
Amber
Lauren
Rhadonda
Tialyn
Lindsay
Amber
Stephanie
Jenn
I’m a military wife who has finally been able to settle down in Tennessee. I have two amazing children, a boy and a girl, and three dogs which you’ll see frequently if you follow me on Instagram. I have been working with bloggers for 11 years now. I graduated from the course back in 2020.
Stephanie
Lauren
Rhadonda
Tialyn
Lindsay
Amber
Stephanie
Jenn
I find joy in the simple pleasures of life, from indulging in homemade baked goods to sharing laughter with friends and loved ones. I dedicate a lot of time to volunteering at my local trail running organization, sharing my enthusiasm and expertise with fellow outdoor enthusiasts.
Jenn
Lauren
Rhadonda
Tialyn
Lindsay
Amber
Stephanie
Jenn
Once you graduate, Pretty Focused is like no other vocational program; even if you spend tens of thousands of dollars on classes. Because not one of them has a Buyer’s Club set up with clients as soon as you graduate. That’s unheard of. - FABIANA
"You Are Connected With Clients As Soon As You Graduate"
I have gone from having a part time job to having a full time job with total freedom. I am able to never miss any of my kids activities, I can be at all the middle of the day school things like Halloween parades. Yet bring in enough money to take the kids on amazing vacations from Hawaii to Yosemite to Disney World. - STEPHANIE
"Pretty Focused Allowed Me To Work Less And Make More"
I am as busy as I want to be. I could be way busier... I make my money and shoot my recipes in the first half of the month. And then I take 2 weeks off! I went to Hawaii with my mom last month for a week, and I still did all my work. I work when and how much I want. - AMY
"I Work When And How Much I Want to."
As a Food Blog Photography graduate, you’ll gain exclusive access to our Buyers Club—a private community where food bloggers and content creators come specifically to hire photographers like you.
With 1,200+ buyers (and growing!), this is where real connections turn into paid opportunities. Our graduates can directly engage with potential clients, ask what they need, and create the content they’re eager to buy.
THE BUYERS CLUB
CONNECT WITH POTENTIAL CLIENTS
See for yourself—these are real posts from real graduates landing real jobs!
- Ivy -
Being a part of Tia’s mastermind was a game-changer for my business. Tia’s leadership, insight, and ability to cultivate a space of growth and collaboration helped me take my business to the next level—exponentially.
"I am grateful every day that I found this course and took the leap to join!"
- Lauren -
Lauren, an at-home mom of 4 kids, considered going back to school to help her family. Enter Pretty Focused. She became a sought-after food photographer for blogging and corporate branding clients and has been working with clients for over 6 years.
"We've always placed family over finances. Pretty Focused allowed us to make both a priority!"
- Rhadonda -
When Rhadonda's job of 37 years ended, she needed to find a new way to add to the family income. After Pretty Focused, she: is the boss of her own business, contributes greatly to the family income, and has a job she loves.
"Pretty Focused has truly been a blessing and I am so thankful for this course!"
With Pretty Focused, you’ll graduate with the skills, the portfolio, and the confidence to start booking real jobs right away.
- Set your own pace. Work part-time for extra income or full-time to replace a salary — the choice is yours.
- Create photos you’re proud of. From simple step-by-step shots to stunning hero images, you’ll know how to capture recipes beautifully every time.
- Showcase your talent. Build a professional portfolio that makes bloggers want to hire you.
- Run your business with confidence. From pricing to contracts to client communication, you’ll have systems in place that make you look and feel professional.
- Stay connected. Be part of a community where you can learn, share, and grow alongside other photographers.
- Book your first clients. Use the Pretty Focused Buyers Club to connect directly with bloggers who are already looking to hire.
And that’s just the beginning. After graduating, you’ll have everything you need to turn your kitchen into the launchpad for a career you love.
Imagine yourself working in your kitchen, with your camera in hand, creating a career that you love!
Your Kitchen. Your Camera. Your Career.
Enrollment is Now Open
August 26 - 31, 2025
* Lifetime access to Buyers Club Facebook Group is contingent on the life of Pretty Focused.
Here's What You'll Get:
The Food Blog Photography Course. Professionally arranged training, highly organized, to make learning fun and easy. And it all fits into your schedule!
6 modules, over 60 lessons, and over 11 hours of content. Accessible on any device, anytime, from anywhere.
12 months access to Personalized Coaching from real food photographers. Direct feedback, personalized to you, on your work and progress, in our exclusive community. They'll coach you all the way through including helping you build your portfolio.
Lifetime Access to Our Exclusive Buyers Club! As a graduate of Pretty Focused Food Blog Photography, you'll be connected with potential clients inside our exclusive Buyers Club Facebook Group with over 1200 food bloggers.
Plus You Get These Extra Bonuses:
BONUS: Buyers Club Blueprint - In this exclusive bonus, you’ll learn exactly how to use the Buyers Club to connect with bloggers, showcase your value, and turn your posts into paid work.
BONUS: Live Orientation Call - Start off by connecting with our head coach and connect with peers who are new to Pretty Focused just like you! We’ll cover everything you need to know to be successful in our program.
BONUS: The 6 Month Plan - The 6 Month plan helps you stay on track to graduate in six months or less.
BONUS: Grad Success Call - When you graduate, you'll meet our grad success coach! They'll guide you through reviewing your portfolio and answering any questions you might have about what lies ahead in the Buyers Club. We support you every step of the way!
Looking for Flexible Payment Options?
Our partners offer financing with 0% interest and monthly payments as low as $104 / month. Select One-Time Purchase to see offers.
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Frequently
Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
When does my coaching begin?
Your coaching will begin on the date of your enrollment. If you are not able to complete the course in that time frame, you’ll be able to regain access to our coaching for a monthly membership fee.
When does my coaching begin?
How long do I have access to the Buyers Club after I graduate?
Access to the Pretty Focused Buyers Club Facebook group begins when you graduate. Every student must complete their portfolio review to graduate. Graduates recieve *lifetime access to the Buyers Club.
How long do I have access to the Buyers Club after I graduate?
* Lifetime access to Buyers Club Facebook Group is contingent on the life of Pretty Focused.
Will I lose course access if my coaching time were to expire?
No, you will not lose access to course materials. If your time for coaching expires, you have not graduated, and you do not purchase additional time, you’ll lose access to our coaching community only.
Will I lose course access if my coaching time were to expire?
How long will it take me to graduate?
On average, it takes 6+ months to complete the course and become a graduate.
How long will it take me to graduate?
What is the format of the course? Do I get to go at my own pace?
The course consists of online videos which you can view at your own pace--when it is convenient for you. Students enrolled in coaching, can ask questions any time in our coaching community.
What is the format of the course? Do I get to go at my own pace?
What kind of camera do I need?
You will need a DSLR or Mirrorless Camera. We do not allow cell phones to be used. See our full list of our recommended gear, here.
What kind of camera do I need?
I’m already an experienced photographer, can I just buy access to business and the Buyers Club?
No, our reputation in the Buyers Club is built on the fact that we train photographers to work for food bloggers. We have a specific method that we teach that includes tutorial based food photography and photographing for SEO. This is not anything you’ll find anywhere else.
I’m already an experienced photographer, can I just buy access to business and the Buyers Club?
I’ve never picked up a camera before, is this for me?
Yes! The fact is, we’ve all been in your shoes before and at one point, we had never picked up a camera either. But we sure are glad we did. We break everything down in an easy to understand way. With our curriculum, coaching and community, you’ll have all the support you need.
I’ve never picked up a camera before, is this for me?
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