{"id":88,"date":"2025-09-11T01:33:14","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T01:33:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/genevieve-macisaac.graphicandwebdesign.ca\/?p=88"},"modified":"2025-09-11T20:06:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T20:06:09","slug":"project-3-a-spring-lemon-ricotta-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/genevieve-macisaac.graphicandwebdesign.ca\/index.php\/2025\/09\/11\/project-3-a-spring-lemon-ricotta-cake\/","title":{"rendered":"Project 3 – A Spring Lemon Ricotta Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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This shoot was a little different for me, it was sparked by a friend who had recently made a lemon ricotta cake. The idea stuck with me. I loved the sound of something bright, delicate, and full of late-summer freshness, so I decided to make one of my own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As always, I began with a bit of research: scrolling through Pinterest, looking at textures, angles, and minimal styling ideas that would suit the cake\u2019s simple elegance. I knew I wanted to keep the accessorizing light and intentional. The cake needed to shine on its own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the batter was in the oven, I used that time to plan and start building the set. I wanted everything to feel effortless and airy. I kept the props to a minimum, but each one had a purpose: fresh lemon slices for a pop of color, and a few delicate flowers added at the very last minute, almost instinctively, to breathe some life and softness into the scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since I only photographed the top of the cake, I used a dusting of icing sugar to bring in texture and subtle contrast. That small detail made the cake look more alive, less flat, more inviting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, the shoot felt like a reflection of the cake itself: simple, sunny, and quietly beautiful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step-by-Step Process<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1. Inspiration & Moodboarding<\/strong>
I started by doing a quick browse through Pinterest for visual inspiration\u2014focusing on light, minimal food photography, and natural color palettes that would complement the lemon ricotta cake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Bake the Cake<\/strong>
I followed the recipe, making the cake from scratch. While it baked, the scent of lemon and ricotta filled the kitchen\u2014a soft reminder of what I wanted the images to capture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Set Up the Scene<\/strong>
While the cake was in the oven, I began building my scene:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Chose a neutral surface and backdrop<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Pulled out minimal props (just enough to support the story, without crowding it)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Set up near a window to take advantage of natural light<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    4. Final Styling Touches<\/strong>
    As I was prepping to shoot, I made a last-minute decision to include a few flowers\u2014something soft and organic to balance the citrusy brightness. I also sliced a lemon for garnish and color contrast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5. Add Texture<\/strong>
    Since I was shooting only the top of the cake, I dusted it lightly with icing sugar to create dimension and avoid a flat appearance in the final image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    6. Shoot<\/strong>
    I kept the angles simple and focused\u2014mainly overhead shots to highlight the shape and texture of the cake. I adjusted the light and composition as needed, always leaning into the simplicity of the setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    7. Edit<\/strong>
    Final edits were minimal: a little brightening, light contrast adjustment, and a subtle boost in warmth to enhance that fresh, sunlit feel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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