Colin Clark, Photographer, New York

Description

A close-up, top-down photograph captures a generous portion of gnocchi tossed in a vibrant red tomato sauce. The pillows of pasta are heavily coated with the chunky sauce, featuring flecks of herbs and oil pooling at the edges. The dish is centered on a white scalloped ceramic plate, which rests against a light grey marble surface. Natural lighting highlights the textures of the food and the glossy finish of the sauce. The composition is clean and focused entirely on the culinary preparation.