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Close-up of a Black baker's hands kneading dough on a floured wooden table in black and white

About this photo

Monochrome close-up of an older baker's weathered hands working soft dough on a floured wooden work surface. This candid, warm shot is ideal for bakery content, recipe posts and culinary business marketing.

Prompt: “black and white close-up of the hands of a Black baker in his sixties kneading dough on a floured wooden table” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.5/10): Sharp, well composed image with natural detail, correctly matching the brief, with only very minor grain that does not impact usability.

Also searched as: black and white baking photo · baker hands · bread making · culinary preparation

Direct file: 1152×1440 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this baker kneading dough close up photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Baker Kneading Dough Close Up” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/baker-kneading-dough-close-up-e9cc718b) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1152×1440 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “black and white close-up of the hands of a Black baker in his sixties kneading dough on a floured wooden table” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more food & drink images like this?
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