I have had the same problems with local decorators! I’m busting my butt to build my portfolio for my business (as we all are whether it’s a hobby or for profit), this particular ‘cake decorator’ not only posted some of my pics as her own but many others-she didn’t even have the sense to add/change any watermarks. She’s even posted cakes from ‘The Cake Blog’!
It’s disgusting! The worst part is her original work is in disposable pans (like the ones you can use for thanksgiving turkeys, the aluminum ones) with pictures taken in her filthy kitchen! I didn’t say anything to her but I did notify the true artists of the work I recognized.
Do you think customers, who for the most part don’t even realize how much work goes into these cakes, are fooled? I see this in my area more and more, sadly the customers will suffer and since word of mouth is so crucial bakers that do this won’t be in business long. I’m rambling a bit, this response isn’t as cohesive as I’d planned…long day!
However, karma is a b****, this particular decorator in my area happened to sign up for a local vendor fair I was already attending as well-once she found out I was going she threw a fit and backed out. None of her pictures have changed (except mine) but it honestly blows my mind!
As if starting out isn’t difficult enough why would someone want to promise a product they can’t execute? I feel such pride and gratitude for every cake I make, and with each one I get better (you all know that feeling, that’s why we have this community) I just don’t understand why someone would get in this business/hobby only to rob themselves of that.
Are decorators protected by copyright infringement?
White crafty, your work is fantastic! I’m so sorry you have to deal with this!
