Clayton Hauck, Photographer, Chicago

Description

This vertical culinary photograph by Clayton Hauck in Chicago captures a close-up moment in a commercial kitchen setting. A chef's hands are visible operating a stainless steel pasta extrusion machine, using a white-handled metal bench scraper to cut strands of dark squid ink pasta emerging from the brass die. The machine rests on a wooden prep table over a tray filled with coiled fresh pasta strands. The lighting is warm and directional, creating a moody atmosphere with a shallow depth of field that softly blurs the background. The rich textures of the brushed metal, polished brass, and raw pasta are highlighted throughout the frame.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Moody, Warm

Techniques

Macro, Low-key / chiaroscuro

Industries

Restaurants

Color

Background

Commercial Kitchen

Context

Editorial