Beth Galton, Photographer, New York

Description

This overhead still life composition captures the elements of tea preparation arranged across an embroidered tablecloth. A white teacup holding a small amount of liquid sits centrally alongside a small brown pitcher of milk and a dark bowl containing loose brown sugar with a miniature wooden spoon. To the side, two antique wooden-handled spoons rest next to a heap of loose tea leaves on a white oval dish. A dark ceramic plate holds a small green pastry alongside a folded patterned napkin with green and yellow stripes. The scene is shot from a top-down perspective with soft natural lighting highlighting the textured fabrics and ceramic surfaces.

Style

Documentary, Horizontal, Warm, Clean

Techniques

Natural light

Industries

Beverages

Color

Background

Fabric Texture

Context

Editorial