Professional Pan-Asian & Oriental Food Photography
I provide professional food photography and on-site styling for Pan-Asian and Oriental menus, capturing the texture and detail of signature dishes for restaurants across Delhi NCR.
A cover shot for the new menu at Shang Palace, Shangri-La Eros Delhi. This elaborate spread showcases a wide variety of their offerings, including dim sum and sizzling plates.
A vibrant salmon and tuna poke bowl for YouMee. This top-down shot highlights the fresh ingredients, colors, and textures, making it perfect for delivery apps and social media.
Steamed dim sum in a traditional bamboo basket. The styling focuses on the delicate folds of the dumplings and the fresh green pesto sauce, creating an authentic image.
A whole Peking Duck, expertly roasted and presented for the new menu at Shang Palace. This overhead shot captures the full presentation with pancakes, sauces, and garnishes.
A whole roasted duck, styled on a wooden board with a banana leaf. The dark, moody lighting creates a dramatic and high-end feel for this signature dish.
A flat lay of assorted non-vegetarian dim sum for the Shang Palace menu. This shot displays the variety of shapes and fillings, from buns to dumplings.
A collection of vegetarian dim sum, including Cheung Fun and fried rolls, arranged for the Shang Palace menu to showcase their diverse vegetarian offerings.
A Japanese hot pot, or Bibimbap, with shrimp and a fried egg. This top-down view for YouMee captures the colorful arrangement of ingredients in the stone bowl.
A beautifully arranged platter of assorted sashimi for Hahn's Kitchen. The styling includes fresh flowers and ice to emphasize the freshness and premium quality of the fish.
A modern presentation of tuna tataki salad for Hahn's Kitchen, arranged in a sunburst pattern on a dark, textured plate.
About Pan-Asian & Oriental Cuisine
I bring a complete mobile studio to your kitchen, managing both the food styling and the photography to ensure efficiency. My process includes precise plating adjustments, lighting control for complex textures like Peking Duck, and real-time tethered review, so we capture the perfect shot before the dish loses its visual integrity.
Capturing the Nuance of Oriental Cuisine
Pan-Asian dishes present distinct photographic challenges. Whether it is the delicate translucency of dim sum wrappers, the specific sheen on roasted meats, or the vibrant color composition of a poke bowl, the photography must communicate authenticity. My technical approach focuses on these specific details.
My Technical Approach
- Lighting Control: I utilize commercial lighting setups—ranging from soft 120cm Octaboxes for fine-dining plating to high-contrast light for modern bistro styles—to highlight food textures without washing out color.
- Integrated Food Styling: The visual success of an Oriental shot often relies on geometry and precision. I manage plating adjustments, use tweezers for micro-greens, maintain steam effects, and ensure the structural integrity of dishes like hot pots and layered sushi rolls.
- Gear & Optics: I shoot with the Canon EOS R5 and 100mm macro lenses. This combination allows me to capture the micro-textures of ingredients, a requirement for high-resolution print menus and advertising campaigns.
Workflow for Restaurants
I operate on-location, whether at a hotel kitchen or a fast-paced cafe. My workflow is designed to minimize disruption:
- Preparation: We analyze the brand aesthetic to align the mood (e.g., Dark & Moody vs. High-Key).
- Construction: I build dishes to withstand studio lights, using techniques like oil brushing and micro-garnish placement to simulate fresh, appetizing results.
- Review: Tethered shooting allows your team to view high-resolution images in real-time on my laptop. We finalize the look on-site, ensuring we meet your requirements for delivery apps, print, or social media.
Abhishek Khanna
I am Abhishek Khanna, a food photographer and Canon EOS Influencer. I specialize in the technical intersection of food styling and photography, focusing on rendering Pan-Asian and Oriental menus with high accuracy and visual impact.
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