Chicken Shawarma by Natalia Zotova

Tasked with capturing a menu for a restaurant in Koh Samui, Thailand, Natalia Zotova faced the challenge of making a chicken shawarma visually appetizing. Over a five-day shoot, she utilized natural light, reflectors, and black panels to meticulously craft the scene. By incorporating vibrant ingredients like tomatoes, zucchini, and fried onions, she transformed a difficult subject into a compelling culinary image. Her decision to experiment with various angles and compositions ultimately resulted in a photograph that elevates a simple wrap into a work of art, demonstrating her keen eye for food styling and technical precision.