Alex Lau, Photographer, New York

Description

An eye-level, overhead shot presents several golden-brown vol-au-vents filled with a creamy sauce and dotted with small, red, caviar-like toppings on a silver platter. The vol-au-vents are arranged in a deliberate, pleasing manner, showcasing their flaky layers and rich filling. The silver platter has an ornate edge. The background features a red and yellow checkered cloth, which provides a warm contrast to the cooler tones of the silver platter and the creamy filling of the pastries. The lighting is soft and diffused, highlighting the textures of the pastry and the platter.