FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY
Photographer: C.R Tan
Photography Assistant: Hugo Koh
Chinese festivals are steeped in history, with heavy significance in every dish. This year, we were engaged by Yan Ting, the signature Chinese restaurant of The St. Regis Singapore, to shoot for the Dragonboat and Midautumn Festival.
The Dragonboat festival is always a drool-worthy affair with its traditional rice dumplings. Crafted by hand with the crème de la crème of ingredients such as truffles, abalone, and golden-dried scallops, we wanted to showcase the opulence of each rice dumpling. To do so, we shot the dumplings on a gold background with a central focal point and minimal styling of related ingredients. We also used digital imaging to enhance the glossy effect of the dumplings, complete with a subtle halo and a muted reflection.
On the other hand, mooncakes take the centre stage every Midatutumn festival. To give a breath of fresh modernity and an air of sophistication, we opted for a simple set design with pastel backgrounds. Gold props created imbued a sense of elegance, while fluted glass created visual texture for a contemporary feel. Using digital imaging, we incorporated dainty blooms to evoke an oriental style
