Leslie Grow, Photographer, Austin

Description

This still life photograph by Leslie Grow captures an intimate tabletop scene set against a rich burgundy tablecloth and a dark green curtain backdrop. Two stemmed coupe glasses filled with a peach-hued cocktail sit alongside bowls of crackers and nuts, a whole fig, and crackers resting on yellow napkins. A person wearing a patterned sleeve and a silver ring reaches toward the foreground cocktail, their fingernails painted a vibrant red. Hard directional lighting casts sharp shadows across the surface, highlighting the various textures of the fabric, glassware, and food. A small pink candle in a brass holder flickers in the background, adding warmth to the moody composition.

Style

Artistic, Vertical, Warm, Gritty

Techniques

Hard Light

Industries

Beverages

Color

Context

Editorial