Turn a reference photo into your own cake brief

Name the important part

Start with one sentence: ‘I like the pale colour and one oversized flower, but I want a round cake with my own message.’ This identifies the intention without treating every object in the image as a requirement. If the reference contains several cakes or a styled table, mark which cake is relevant before the conversation begins.

Break it into four decisions

Oversized pink lily on a pink cakeHand-painted mountains and pine forest: “For a truly good soul”

Keep realistic expectations

Lighting, filters, screen settings and the material in the original cake can all change how a reference looks. A colour sample helps communicate a direction, but exact colour matching needs a discussion. Ask what is possible at the size and date you need. If a decoration’s material matters, confirm it rather than assuming it is edible from the photograph.

Send one coherent brief

• Keep the original reference image.
• Write the three features you want to retain.
• Name anything you want removed or changed.
• Add the date, guest estimate and area.
• Confirm the final interpretation and quote with Mari.

The studio can preview an inspiration image locally while you sketch. It does not upload that image. Attach the photo yourself in the chosen chat when sending the enquiry.

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