Alex Lau, Photographer, New York

Description

This close-up overhead food photography shot by Alex Lau features a vibrant, texturally rich chopped salad. The composition is densely packed with fresh green herbs like parsley and mint, dark purple radicchio leaves, bright yellow fruit or vegetable pieces, and toasted crispy flatbread shards sprinkled with seeds. Crumbled white cheese is dusted across the top, adding contrasting texture and color throughout the dish. The lighting highlights the glistening surfaces of the fresh ingredients and the rustic, artisanal nature of the meal. The tight macro framing emphasizes the complex interplay of colors and organic textures.

Style

Artistic, Vertical, Earthy

Techniques

Macro, Natural light

Industries

Beverages

Color

Context

Editorial