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November 11, 2010

Food Photography Tip {Recipe – Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake}

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Food photography can be tricky. Sometimes, you have to try different angles to get the right shot. A photographer is always willing to do whatever it takes to make a photo interesting, even if that means taking a taste of the food… I like to call that “styling”.

In the name of creating something truly interesting, sometimes you may have to take several tastes.

And what if after all that hard work, you don’t get the shot you were looking for? You’ll just have to start over. Darn. Such a sacrifice, but all in the name of a trying to get that perfect shot!

My friend Julianne has been spoiling us with this cheesecake for several years now. It is an absolute favorite… I don’t even attempt to make it anymore because I know I just can’t make it as good as she does!

Recipe: Philadelphia Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake from Philadelphia Cream Cheese

Julianne makes a traditional graham cracker butter crust instead of the ginger snap crust the original recipe calls for.

  • 25 nabisco ginger snaps, crushed ( 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped Planters pecans
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 32 ounces Philadelphia Cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar, divided
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  1. PREHEAT oven to 325°F.
  2. Mix ginger snaps crumbs,pecans and butter; press firmly onto bottom and 1 inch up side of 9-inch springform pan.
  3. BEAT cream cheese, 3/4 cup of sugar and the vanilla with electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each additional just until blended. Remove 1 1/2 cups of batter; place in small bowl.
  4. Stir remaining 1/4 cup of sugar, the pumpkin and spices into remaining batter. Spoon half of the pumpkin batter into crust; top with spoonfuls of the reserved plain batter. Repeat layers. Cut through batters with knife several times for a marble effect.
  5. BAKE 55 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool completely. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Cut into 16 slices. Store leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.
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Filed Under: Dessert, Previous, Snacks Tagged With: cheesecake, Dessert, food photography, photography tips, pumpkin cheesecake, thanksgiving

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  1. Lori @ RecipeGirl says

    November 11, 2010 at 1:57 pm

    It’s tough work we do, I tell ya! Those bites… we’ve got to sneak them in for the sake of the photo!

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  2. JenniferA says

    November 11, 2010 at 2:05 pm

    Excellent tip. A blogger’s gotta do what a blogger’s gotta do in the name of their art. 🙂

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  3. Gina says

    November 11, 2010 at 2:09 pm

    YUM! I totally hear you! I’m all for “testing” it out until you get the right shot. I could do that all day 🙂

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  4. Pat Wogan says

    November 11, 2010 at 2:10 pm

    That looked sooo good…from the first bite until the last.

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  5. Maria says

    November 11, 2010 at 2:21 pm

    I am always willing to take one for the team and have a few bites…if Walter Dan doesn’t beat me to it:)

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  6. megan @ whatmegansmaking says

    November 11, 2010 at 2:23 pm

    Love that tip! I do that as well 🙂 And this cheesecake looks so good!

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  7. Carrie says

    November 11, 2010 at 2:24 pm

    Looks delicious, my dear….especially due to your stunning photographs!!

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  8. Sheena says

    November 11, 2010 at 2:26 pm

    This is by far my favourite photography tip. It’s all for a good cause. And the pumpkin cake looks delicious!

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  9. Amber says

    November 11, 2010 at 2:40 pm

    We sure do suffer for our art, don’t we?

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  10. The Teacher Cooks says

    November 11, 2010 at 2:40 pm

    What great camera shots! The pumpkin cheesecake looks divine!

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  11. Shaina says

    November 11, 2010 at 2:59 pm

    It’s been much too long since I had pumpkin cheesecake. You may have inspired me to make some, even if it’s only for my face. I don’t have to share, right?

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  12. bridget {bake at 350} says

    November 11, 2010 at 3:01 pm

    It *is* hard work….all of that eating and taking pictures. When I took a picture of cheesecake last week I *swore* I would only eat the bite that was on the fork in the picture. Two minutes after I turned off my camera, that entire piece was GONE! 😉

    PS…this look so pretty and delicious!

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  13. Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    November 11, 2010 at 3:29 pm

    Tasting the food is the best part of the job 😉 Especially when you have to take bite after bite!

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  14. Kathy - Panini Happy says

    November 11, 2010 at 3:59 pm

    This is one tip I’m very willing to emulate. 🙂

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  15. Wenderly says

    November 11, 2010 at 4:54 pm

    It’s tough work but somebody has to do it…taste testing that is! In my house I have to fight off the “vultures” (as in kids & hubs) so that I actually have food left to shoot! LOL!

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  16. TidyMom says

    November 11, 2010 at 5:40 pm

    all in the name of WORK!! lol……..I love it!! yummy looking cheesecake!

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  17. Pam says

    November 11, 2010 at 5:45 pm

    Kristen, do you think this Pumpkin Swirl dessert would turn out using a sugar substitute? Because my husband and I are both diabetic, I’d love to be able to make this for us. Thanks.

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  18. GourmetGetaways says

    November 11, 2010 at 6:44 pm

    Sometimes it is the most straight forward tips that are the most important 😉 Thanks for the tip 🙂

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  19. leslie says

    November 11, 2010 at 7:15 pm

    Yes food “styling” is a dirty job…but someone has to do it!!!

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  20. Debbi Does Dinner Healthy says

    November 11, 2010 at 7:34 pm

    I totally need help when it comes to food photography!! I’ve been attempting to make them better but they pale greatly compared to yours! Thanks!

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  21. Laurie says

    November 11, 2010 at 7:41 pm

    I’m drooling! That looks delicious!!

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  22. Michelle (What's Cooking with Kids) says

    November 11, 2010 at 7:55 pm

    I have a weakness for cheesecake! We even had it as our wedding cake! The things we do for good photos 🙂 xo

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  23. Tricia (Once A Month Mom) says

    November 11, 2010 at 7:56 pm

    I love, love, love pumpkin cheesecake. I will have to try this recipe for sure!

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  24. Jessica @ How Sweet says

    November 11, 2010 at 8:07 pm

    That tip works for me. 🙂

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  25. Crystal's Cozy Kitchen says

    November 11, 2010 at 9:24 pm

    The crust sounds delicious! I love pumpkin cheesecake… we just had some about a week ago here. 😉

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  26. ErinsFoodFiles says

    November 11, 2010 at 11:01 pm

    You had me at “Pumpkin Swirl”! 😉 Yum. And I wish I could take photos as well as you do!

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  27. Amy from She Wears Many Hats says

    November 12, 2010 at 5:49 am

    That’s an excellent tip. Never done that before. I’ll, uh, have to try that one. ; )

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  28. patsyk says

    November 12, 2010 at 6:22 am

    LOL! Must’ve been one of your favorite desserts to photograph! It’s all in the name of getting the perfect shot!

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  29. Sandie {A Bloggable Life} says

    November 12, 2010 at 6:26 am

    After all, how can you style any food you haven’t thoroughly & properly tasted! 😉 So you get this cheesecake delivered to you by a friend? I need to find a friend like that!

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  30. SMITH BITES says

    November 12, 2010 at 6:36 am

    this just cracks me up – GUILTY AS CHARGED!!! i’ve wanted to make cheesecake forever but with only me and The Professor in the house, t’would be committing calorie suicide – at least you have 4 children and a husband to help . . . tough job . . . really, we have tough jobs . . .

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  31. El says

    November 12, 2010 at 6:44 am

    How right you are. Only becomes a problem when you find yourself constantly eating blog posts ;>)

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  32. Denise says

    November 12, 2010 at 7:03 am

    This looks so good. And I’ll be sure and try out that tip on this cheesecake.

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  33. Whitney Schmale says

    November 12, 2010 at 7:09 am

    Isn’t it funny how it ALWAYS tastes better if someone else makes it? 🙂

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  34. marla {family fresh cooking} says

    November 12, 2010 at 7:22 am

    Hilarious! Love the crumbly all polished off plate shot. This cheesecake recipe does look great – any way to have your friend make it for all of us? Love food photography & “styling” over here too! xo

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  35. Taylor (greens & chocolate) says

    November 12, 2010 at 7:29 am

    What a great tip….though I think I would be able to convince myself that none of my pictures were perfect and I needed to keep “styling” my pictures 🙂

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  36. Marisa says

    November 12, 2010 at 7:34 am

    Ah the perils of food blogging! All that “foodstyling” might explain why I’m carrying a few extra pounds… 😉

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  37. Esi says

    November 12, 2010 at 9:07 am

    Great tips. I don’t do it often, but I enjoy the pics with a bite. Makes it look more real

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  38. Sues says

    November 12, 2010 at 9:39 am

    Fabulous tips!! And amazing looking cheesecake 🙂 🙂

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  39. Karly says

    November 12, 2010 at 10:42 am

    That sounds delicious!

    And I am all about the food styling, so long as it includes lots of bites. 🙂

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  40. Lisa says

    November 12, 2010 at 11:10 am

    So true! Whatever it takes. Food styling is probably the best part of blogging.

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  41. Elina (Healthy and Sane) says

    November 12, 2010 at 3:22 pm

    Haha, sometimes food blogging is so hard. 😉
    I do hate when you make something delicious and the pictures just don’t do it justice. Yours are gorgeous!! No need to try again… unless of course you must. lol

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  42. Angie says

    November 13, 2010 at 8:46 pm

    I still don’t know exactly what were doing. I know I’m not leaving the house, but I don’t know who’s coming over, the more the merrier though

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  43. Jamie says

    November 14, 2010 at 7:24 am

    I want to make a pumpkin cheesecake for Thanksgiving and this might be the one. I love the swirls and how simple it is to prepare. Love the photos.

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  44. Ben says

    November 14, 2010 at 10:21 am

    Hmmm pumpkin cheesecake! It looks so great. And thanks for the tip!

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  45. naomi says

    November 14, 2010 at 10:56 pm

    OH my gosh, I’m so making this-I love cheesecake and pumpkin!

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  46. HPD says

    November 15, 2010 at 9:51 am

    Your photography is always top-notch.

    I’m actually a fairly decent photographer … or used to be. Actually taught it, won a few awards, did my own developing, everything. But i’m a victim of the digital age, and only ever seem to have time for iPhone camera shots. thanks for inspiring me, though … am going to give it more attention from now on … New Year’s Rez!

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  47. Deborah says

    November 15, 2010 at 2:49 pm

    That is the best photography tip I have read in awhile – taste as you go!! That looks so delicious that I want to make it and eat it for dinner!!

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  48. Deanna says

    November 15, 2010 at 4:46 pm

    Pumpkin Cheesecake! Pretty much my favorite fall-time dessert. I’ve never been a HUGE pumpkin pie fan but I can totally get on board when cream cheese is involved. Great photography tip too 🙂

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  49. Alison Moore Smith says

    November 15, 2010 at 5:27 pm

    That cheesecake is beautiful. Don’t know if I want to mess with pumpkin pie at this time of year, but after Thanksgiving memories fade away, we’ll try it.

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  50. Alicia says

    November 15, 2010 at 7:31 pm

    This pumpkin cheesecake looks amazing. I made one over the summer for a “Christmas in July” party. It didn’t have the beautiful swirls that yours does. So lovely, so indulgent!

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  51. Mary @ Delightful Bitefuls says

    November 15, 2010 at 10:02 pm

    Oh MY! This looks incredible! I can’t wait to try this!

    Mary xo
    Delightful Bitefuls

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  52. oneshotbeyond says

    November 16, 2010 at 11:44 am

    looking fabulous! I wouldn’t mind diving in twice!

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  53. Dean says

    November 16, 2010 at 1:57 pm

    I love your food pictures. My wife keeps a kitchen blog (that is a little behind on being updated) so I can appreciate how hard it is to get a good food picture. Your food pictures just pop! (My wife doesn’t let me “style” the photos much…)

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  54. Brenda says

    November 25, 2012 at 12:10 am

    I am making this right now. It is my first cheesecake ever. When I refrigerate it overnight, do I take it out of the spring form pan before or refrigerate it in the pan?

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    • Kristen says

      November 25, 2012 at 11:03 am

      Brenda – sorry for the delay. You can do it either way… I believe I usually leave mine in the spring form pan when refrigerating (just because it protects it a little better). Hope it turned out good for you!

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The “long haul” effects of having Covid back in December are really presenting themselves lately. The continuous persistent headaches are taking a toll and the connection between the brain fog and word retrieval function of my brain has been extra challenging. I had no idea a couple months out, the cognitive effects would still be hanging around.
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With that said, when I get a burst of inspiration I’m grabbing on for dear life. I made our favorite chocolate chip cookies recipe yesterday and felt the desire to update the blog post photos from 2007! We make these cookies all the time, so I’m not sure why it’s taken me so many years to give that poor post some new photos.
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If you’re interested in the recipe you can find the link currently in my profile. Enjoy!!
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@kimklassen_innercircle #kimklassen_innercircle #chocolatechipcookie #cookiestagram #foodphotography #feedfeedbaking #plateofcookies #cookiephotography #eatcaptureshare #recipeoftheweek
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H is for...high!
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It was so strange being on a plane again. I’m so thankful I have the antibodies because the flights were full, which seemed wrong, but everyone around me did seem to keep their masks on, so that was good.
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I can’t wait until travel becomes a regular part of life again. I’ve missed it so much!
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 @kimklassen_innercircle @southwestair @windowswap #cloudphotography #cloudsofinstagram #flightview #iflyswa #imisstravelling #skylove #planepics #myviewtoday #beautifulviews
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G is for...oh so grateful!

I flew to South Texas yesterday to visit my parents whom I haven’t seen in 2 years. They live around 17 hours away from us. We typical get to see each other a few times a year but with the pandemic and other health issues it just wasn’t able to happen and I’ve missed them soooo much.

Grateful to have had COVID last month. Although it was not at all fun, it gave me the antibodies to make this trip possible. My dad is having surgery tomorrow so I’m helping with my mom so my dad can recover without having to worry about her.

Kansas is enjoying frigid temperatures and snow. I picked a great week to head south.
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#palmtrees🌴 #palmtreesfordays #blueskiesandsunshine #wintersun #texasskies #kimklassen_innercircle @kimklassen_innercircle #silverlining
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F is for...food photography.
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This time of year especially, food photography (and I guess all photography actually) is a tug of war with time and light. I had planned on making and photographing a delicious pasta recipe, but my grocery delivery ran a couple of hours late because of snowstorm. So, at the eleventh hour I decided to make a cake...that took over an hour to bake and I had about 90 minutes of natural light left...leaving me with about 30 minutes of ok light to work with.
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Anyway, this wouldn't work for a client shoot because the cake, although delicious, didn't turn out looking so great. But it will work great for today's F photo for the @kimklassen_innercircle A-Z photo project:) Lemon Citrus Yogurt Cake from this weeks @cabotcheese newsletter. So good!
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#eatcake #eatcaptureshare #eatcakebehappy #lemoncake #cakecakecakecake #foodiegram #yahoofood #dessertsofinstagram #sweettooth #kimklassen_innercircle #fisforfood
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