Heritage
Old Dhaka Beef Tehari
Aromatic mustard oil, tender marinated beef cubes, and fragrant Chinigura rice infused with green chillies and whole spices.
🍽️ LIGHT & COMPOSITION UNIVERSITY · CULINARY ARTS PROJECT
LET’S TRANSFORM SIMPLE INGREDIENTS INTO A DELICIOUS DISH
When it comes to making delicious dishes, the story behind and the beloved recipes handed down over generations combine into the act of creation — transforming simple ingredients into sensual ones that satisfy the heart.
THE UNIMAGINABLY DELICIOUS TASTE OF FOOD
The Soul of It Comes from the Art of Cuisine
Those who learn the art and take cooking as their passion refine every dish through trial and devotion — making it a special one to tempt even the fussiest palate.
Sensory Storytelling
Food is emotion, memory, and heritage. We capture the steam, the sizzle, and the warmth that invites the viewer to taste with their eyes.
Pure Ingredients
Honouring the textures of fresh herbs, spices, rich stocks, and artisan produce through natural lighting and macro precision.
Purist Culinary Photography
No synthetic tricks or artificial gloss. Pure optical depth, natural reflections, and genuine gastronomic authenticity.
GLOBAL ARCHIVE & INGREDIENT HARMONY
Explore Most Popular Dishes
Beloved signature recipes refined by passionate chefs and documented by LCU culinary photographers.
Street Food
Indonesian Sate Ayam
Charcoal-grilled skewered chicken glazed with sweet soy sauce and served with velvety homemade peanut sauce and shallots.
Culinary Classic
Traditional Mie Ayam
Handmade wheat egg noodles topped with diced soy-seasoned chicken, crispy wonton crisps, bok choy, and rich bone broth.
Betawi Signature
Authentic Nasi Uduk
Fluffy rice cooked in rich coconut milk with lemongrass, bay leaves, and pandan, garnished with shredded omelette and fried tempeh.
Fusion Roast
Pan Tandoori Chicken
Yogurt, Kashmiri chilli, roasted cumin, and ginger-garlic paste crusted over juicy chicken thighs seared in cast iron.
Fine Dining
Cream of Wild Chicken Soup
Silky velouté infused with wild herbs, slow-simmered poultry essence, cracked black pepper, and toasted artisan bread.
FROM RECIPES TO BECOMING A CHEF
Master the Craft of Food Photography & Culinary Visual Arts
People love to follow a recipe while cooking, not because they don’t know how to cook, but to serve their loved ones with the best taste they can have.
Wouldn’t it be great if that recipe is yours, representing your signature dish? Take a transformative journey with us at Light & Composition University to master food styling, directional lighting, steam dynamics, and editorial publishing.
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Gastronomic Styling & Plating
Understanding color contrasts, negative space, and plate geometry.
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Lighting for Food & Beverages
Controlling specular highlights, steam, condensation, and natural softboxes.
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Commercial Publishing & Portfolios
Publishing cookbooks, restaurant campaigns, and editorial magazine spreads.
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ACADEMIC DIPLOMA PROGRAM
Diploma in Food Photography
A world-class curriculum designed for aspiring culinary photographers, food bloggers, restaurant consultants, and cookbook authors.
- 📜 Accredited 1-Year Distance Program
- 👥 Direct 1-on-1 Faculty Mentorship
- 🏆 Global Portfolio & Exhibition Feature
- 💳 International Press Card Eligibility