Last week I had the final shoot of my new book, and the day culminated with my portrait shot for the back page. ‘Sweet and Simple Romantic cakes’ has been a lot of hard work but I’ve really enjoyed it. Having already released one book I knew what to expect and I prepared myself and took a deep breath! Since the first planning meeting with my publishers where I showed them my first cake sketches, the book has evolved and the designs have changed. I like to show a variety of different techniques and styles within the book so it’s helpful and resourceful to my readers, so as i was making the cakes I would often alter the designs, changing details, colours of ribbons, tier sizes and shapes, flavours etc. I’ve included wedding cakes, birthday cakes, cupcakes, mini cakes and cookies. My photographer, Ginette Chapman, and I would have a lot of fun over the shoot days. We get on really well and I’m very lucky to have such a talented photographer to work with. My husband would buzz around us with design ideas along with countless questions about photography and lenses! I took a lot of time choosing the right backgrounds for the all the shots, often placing the cakes with complimentary cupcakes or cookies. At the end of each day’s shoot, Ginette would joyfully take home boxes of cakes and cookies, much to the delight of her waiting friends and family! I am so pleased with this book and the designs that I have chosen and I’m really looking forward to it’s release at the end of the year. I’ll keep you posted on the dates. x
