Food & hospitality · Case study

An evening at Oak & Stone

From the plate to the evening outside

Glazed chicken wings served at Oak & Stone
Glazed chicken wings served at Oak & Stone · Photograph: Faye Constant

A closer look

This Oak & Stone collection brings together wings, a burger, cocktails and filled rolls, finishing with the illuminated exterior. It connects a selection of food and drinks to the place serving them.

What connects the photographs

Close views show sauces, garnishes and textures, while the exterior opens the story beyond the table. The change in scale gives the gallery a sense of an evening rather than a disconnected menu list.

Two cocktails with citrus and an orchid garnish
Two cocktails with citrus and an orchid garnish · Photograph: Faye Constant

Inside the images

Three things to notice

01

Glazed wings emphasize the surface and texture of the food.

02

Cocktail garnishes introduce color and detail.

03

The illuminated exterior establishes the restaurant after dark.

The illuminated Oak & Stone exterior after dark
The illuminated Oak & Stone exterior after dark · Photograph: Faye Constant

How this approach could work for you

For a hospitality session, I would choose dishes and drinks that offer useful visual differences and include an establishing view when the location is part of the appeal.

Before a session, we can talk through what you need the photographs to communicate, where they will be used and the moments that matter most. From there, we can shape a shot list and a pace that fit the project.

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