Janet is a retired nurse from Cape Ann who turned her passion for baking into a small business that her community loves. She bakes with real, whole ingredients and sells her goods at local farmer’s markets. She asked me to photograph her baked goods to add to her new website, https://www.janets-cookies.com (Site still under construction)

There is no better pairing than sweet baked goods and milk. It doesn’t get better than this!

This picture was a photo geek moment for me! Can you spot the reflection of the bread in the knife below it? Fellow photographers know the joy of cool reflections.

For this shoot, I wanted to incorporate different types of props for the background of the photos to add a unique and interesting touch. I wanted to compliment each baked good by choosing a prop that represented either the ingredients and tools used in making it, or the dish and utensils used in serving it. I am very proud of my collection of props that have come from years of collecting distinct pieces from different estate sales, vintage markets, and the Brimfield flea market.

Blueberry muffins are a classic. Just like the famous “Jordan Marsh” recipe used to make them. If you know it, you love it. And if you haven’t tried it yet, you are in for a real treat.
The day after I posted this photo to.my instagram, the New York Times posted a story about the Jordan Marsh recipe. I’d like to think that they saw my post!

With summer almost here, this large spread of goods reminded me of warm, weekend gatherings. I am looking forward to dinner parties with lots of delicious food in the next few months.