How Do We Set Up for a Great Photo of Our Wedding Cake?

Q. Our wedding cake is very special to us and I want to make sure the photographer gets a great shot. Any suggestions?

A. That's a great question. I've seen some extraordinary wedding cakes and am sometimes surprised at how little thought goes into shooting these cakes. I often drape a soft backdrop behind the cake in a complimentary colour to allow the cake to stand out free of background distraction. And of course choosing the right lens for the lighting and desired effect is important as well.

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