Mike Carreiro, Photographer, Los Angeles

Description

An overhead food photograph captures a dish of meatballs smothered in vibrant red tomato sauce and olive oil, garnished with fresh basil leaves and grated cheese. The meal is presented inside a cream-colored, round enameled cast-iron pan featuring red handles. A hand enters from the right edge of the frame, holding a fork that touches the edge of a spoon resting inside the vessel. The scene is set against a dark, textured surface, illuminated with dramatic, low-key lighting that emphasizes the rich textures and glossy surfaces of the food.

Style

Editorial, Horizontal, Moody, Raw

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Industries

CPG / Packaged Food

Color

Context

Editorial