Food Styling

I’ve never done food styling before. In fact, it was a little bit terrifying even attempting it–in a good way. A few weeks ago, my mom and I were eating lunch at a local restaurant in Destin. I noticed a young woman eating cake and laughing with two friends; across from her sat a lady in a chef’s white uniform smiling and holding up an Ipad to show off her portfolio. Pastry chef. I knew instantly that I had to meet this other wedding vendor.

Now, in any other profession this vendor would be considered competition, and it is highly frowned upon to fraternize with the enemy. Fortunately, I work in the wedding industry where we love and support every type of vendor.

I nervously introduced myself after the bride and her posse of cake-tasters had left smiling and excited. Her name is Kara of KaraBoo Cakes. We chatted for a few minutes, and I offered to do a Food Styling Photoshoot of her next wedding cake.

And here I am. Another thing that I never thought I would be able to say I had accomplished. That’s not to say I’m fabulous at food styling, but I certainly have a new appreciation for pastry chefs and food stylists.