You care about your blog. You’ve put in the time to develop recipes, write posts, and show up consistently.

Because every post needs photos. Your blog depends on it.

But when photography takes too long… everything else slows down.

Posts get delayed. Your schedule slips. Momentum stalls.

Instead of moving forward, it feels like you’re pushing a heavy train that won’t budge.

You might start off confident, then halfway through, you’re adjusting, moving things around, chasing the light… hoping something works.

And the next thing you know, hours have gone by and you only have sub-par photos.

Here’s the truth:

It’s not that you’re bad at photography.
You just don’t have a system that makes it efficient.

And without that, photography will always slow your blog down.

The difference between bloggers who struggle with photos… and the ones who move fast and stay consistent?

They’re not guessing.

They’re following a system.

And that’s exactly what you’ll learn inside Pretty Focused: Food Photography for Food Bloggers—a step-by-step process designed to help you shoot faster, stay consistent, and keep your blog moving forward.

Don't Let Photography Hold You Back

I had originally started my blog in 2016, but with newborn twins and four other kids, I couldn’t keep up with it. Even though I had discovered my love for food photography and tried to revive my blog, I didn’t get very far. Before Pretty Focused, I didn’t know how to work a camera at all. I had always taken my photos with my phone and had no understanding of things like aperture or depth of field.

Everything changed when I started back up. Pretty Focused gave me the confidence to focus on my blog and the skills I never had before. Pretty Focused teaches exactly what food bloggers need, covering the entire photography process from start to finish. It gave me both the technical skills and the confidence to take my blog seriously, knowing my images could stand out in a competitive space. Having a strong photography background after graduating from Pretty Focused has been incredibly beneficial for me as a blogger.

I know that having beautiful images is essential for growing a food blog, and since reviving my blog in July 2024, I have grown fast. I qualified for Mediavine by October and am now with Raptive, something I never thought would happen so quickly! Pretty Focused was a huge part of that success, giving me the skills and confidence to make my blog what it is today. I'll forever be grateful for this course and everything it has taught me!

"Pretty Focused was a huge part of my success"

Vicky -

I've dabbled in photography on and off since high school, learning in a real dark room. I started my food blog a few years ago and soon realized my photography skills needed significant improvement. I initially took a course focused on dark and moody, which helped, but I wasn't completely satisfied with the results. So, I started experimenting with lighter photos on my own and even attracted some clients in the process. I wish I had taken Pretty Focused sooner! It has been incredibly valuable for my development as a photographer.

"I wish I had taken Pretty Focused sooner"

Dionne -

I'm learning a lot and that's saying something since I've been blogging and taking pictures of food since 2012! The right tools are truly needed to create great photos!

"I'm learning a lot"

Lauren -

What Food Bloggers Are Saying

Our students started right where you are… but after learning these foundational skills, their confidence, photography, and Blog skyrocketed!

What You'll Learn:

  • Master Composition – Finally understand how to arrange food so it looks natural, inviting, and intentional.
  • Lighting for Any Situation – Whether you have natural light or need to work with artificial light, we’ll show you how to create bright, beautiful images anytime.
  • 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.
  • The Blog Growth Framework – Learn how professional-level photos build authority, attract readers, and help you land paid partnerships.

Faster Shoots. Better Photos. A Blog That Moves Forward.

A Simple, Repeatable Photography System That Helps You Shoot Faster and Keep Your Blog Moving

Access the modules, tools, & training on all your devices
24 hrs a day!

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

I'm ready to take better Photos!

As a former school teacher, I wanted to be able to contribute financially to my family, but the desire to work from home while my boys were young outweighed everything. I’d been photographing as a hobby for several years and loved it, so starting my own home-based photography business seemed like the answer. What I learned, was that I just need a kitchen, a camera, and a computer to help me do it.

  • ​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

ABOUT ME

It's Time to Stop Letting Photography Slow You Down

Here's What You'll Get:

The Food Photography Course for Bloggers. Professionally arranged training, highly organized, to make learning fun and easy. And it all fits into your schedule! 

With 4 modules, 45+ lessons, and over 11 hours of in-depth training, you’ll master everything from lighting and composition to editing and delivering polished photos that food bloggers actually want to buy. You can learn at your own pace, on any device, anytime, from anywhere.



Plus Get These Game-Changing Bonuses 

BONUS: Recipe Session Planning Guide
Get organized and shoot with confidence! This 21-page guide gives you step-by-step planning checklists, composition templates, and photo inspiration to create stunning images—every time.

BONUS: Camera Settings Cheat Sheet
No more guessing! Our 13-page quick-reference guide helps you master manual settings fast, so you can shoot like a pro without frustration.

BONUS: Hands-On Practice Exercises
We include exclusive Practice Exercises designed to help you apply what you learn immediately. With step-by-step assignments, you’ll confidently practice lighting, composition, styling, and editing, You won’t just watch lessons—you’ll actively build your skills.

BONUS: Facebook Community
Learn together. Get support. Celebrate wins.  Join our community-led course group to get support, share wins, and grow alongside fellow food bloggers who are learning, improving, and building success—together.

Faster Shoots. Better Photos. A Blog That Moves Forward.

$997
$1,497

$997
$1,497

Looking for Flexible Payment Options?

Our partners offer financing with 0% interest and monthly payments as low as $63 / month.  Select One-Time Purchase to see offers. 

Food Photography for Bloggers

Here's What You'll Get:

The Food Photography Course for Bloggers. Professionally arranged training, highly organized, to make learning fun and easy. And it all fits into your schedule! 

With 4 modules, 45+ lessons, and over 11 hours of in-depth training, you’ll master everything from lighting and composition to editing and delivering polished photos that food bloggers actually want to buy. You can learn at your own pace, on any device, anytime, from anywhere.



Plus Get these Bonuses + Masterclasses and Save Over $600

Food Video Masterclass ($697): Video isn't going anywhere. Start creating long (and short) form video content without overcomplicating your workflows. It'll teach you how to shoot video AND photos at the same time. Work smarter, not harder my friend! 

Make More Workless Bootcamp ($197): Build a workflow that actually support consistency and growth. Stop wasting time and create a system that keeps your blog moving forward. 

Artificial Lighting Masterclass ($297): You get to pick between continuous or flash. No more relying on the sun or low budget lighting. Unlock true freedom and consistency in your work.

BONUS: Recipe Session Planning Guide
Get organized and shoot with confidence! This 21-page guide gives you step-by-step planning checklists, composition templates, and photo inspiration to create stunning images—every time.

BONUS: Camera Settings Cheat Sheet
No more guessing! Our 13-page quick-reference guide helps you master manual settings fast, so you can shoot like a pro without frustration.

BONUS: Hands-On Practice Exercises
We include exclusive Practice Exercises designed to help you apply what you learn immediately. With step-by-step assignments, you’ll confidently practice lighting, composition, styling, and editing, You won’t just watch lessons—you’ll actively build your skills.

BONUS: Facebook Community
Learn together. Get support. Celebrate wins.  Join our community-led course group to get support, share wins, and grow alongside fellow food bloggers who are learning, improving, and building success—together.

The Ultimate Food Blogger Bundle

$1,497

$997

For bloggers who want to learn photography so they can spend more time growing their blog.

For bloggers who want to own their content-photos and video- and never feel behind again.

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www.PRETTYFOCUSED.COM
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 Code of conduct / Earnings Disclaimer
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