Shaw & Shaw, Photographer, London

Description

An overhead capture of a traditional British afternoon tea spread arranged on a pink and blue plaid tablecloth, photographed in London by Shaw & Shaw. The table features several plates of assorted finger sandwiches, small cakes, pastries, and biscuits, many adorned with miniature Union Jack flags. Two pale green ceramic teacups filled with tea and matching saucers sit prominently in the foreground beside a matching teapot. Stacks of plates, small sweet treats in paper cups, and decorative tins add abundance to the tablescape. Natural light illuminates the scene, highlighting the textures of the baked goods, the cellophane wrapping, and the vintage-style tableware against a neutral white brick wall.

Style

Horizontal, Commercial, Warm

Techniques

Natural light

Industries

Restaurants

Color

Context

Editorial