Emily Hawkes, Photographer, New York

Description

A close-up, eye-level shot depicts a trifle dessert served in a clear glass. The trifle features layers of sliced strawberries, pastry cream, cake cubes, and whipped cream, topped with a single strawberry. The background is a soft-focus, blue and lavender checkerboard pattern. The dessert is in a footed glass with a purple-toned stem. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting the textures of the cream and the vibrant red of the strawberries. The overall composition focuses on the trifle, with the background providing a subtle contrast.