Kelp Salad Product Photography
- Published:
- 2018-09-03 15:30:12
- Lead Photographer:
- June (Product Photography Team Lead)
- Source:
- AIMI Visual Media Co., Ltd.
- Last Updated:
- 2026-09-17 11:30:00
One high-key frame for a shredded kelp salad: dark green strands mounded on a white plate with chili rings and sesame, shot clean on the same plate and ground as the rest of the line at the AIMI Visual Media studio in Guangzhou, China. For similar projects, explore our food photography portfolio.
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The product is a shredded kelp salad, a cold appetizer in the same deli line as the sausage and peanut dishes. Dark green kelp on white is a contrast gift, but the strands mat together fast, so the mound is built strand by strand and topped with chili rings and sesame for color. Shot at the AIMI Visual Media studio in Guangzhou, China.
| Project Overview | |
|---|---|
| Client | A Cantonese deli brand selling cold appetizer dishes |
| Product | Shredded kelp salad with chili and sesame |
| Shots Delivered | 1 high-key menu frame |
| Lead Photographer | June, Product Photography Team Lead |
| Shoot Location | AIMI Visual Media studio, Guangzhou, China |
| Turnaround | 5-7 business days |
| Usage License | Full commercial license |
Photography Challenges
1. Kelp mats into a dark ball. Shredded kelp clumps the moment it lands. The mound is lifted and separated with two forks until the strands hold air, then topped with chili rings while the surface is still glossy.
2. Dark strands need internal light. A flat key turns the mound into a silhouette. A small skim light from the side pulls highlights off the oiled strand edges so the texture reads.
3. One frame must match the line. This page sits inside the same deli menu as the sausage and salad frames, so the plate, the white ground and the grade are identical.
Our Approach
Build the mound for the lens.
The kelp is forked into a loose mound with visible strand separation, chili rings and sesame placed on top as the color notes.
Match the line system.
Same white plate, same high-key sweep, same light map as the rest of the deli series, so the frame drops straight into the menu grid.
Post-production and delivery.
Retouching held the strand highlights, cleaned the plate rim, and delivered 2000x2000px sRGB JPG plus WebP.
"Seaweed salad is a texture argument: get air into the strands, skim the oil sheen, and the green does the rest." — June, Product Photography Team Lead
| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Camera | Canon EOS 5D Mark IV |
| Lens | 100mm f/2.8L Macro at f/8 |
| Lighting | High-key white sweep with side skim for strand sheen |
| Sets/Styling | White plate, chili rings, sesame, no other props |
| Talent/Props | No talent |
| Deliverables | 1 image, 2000x2000px sRGB JPG + WebP |
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a single menu frame priced?
A clean high-key frame like this sits near our Essential tier at $12 per image; styled scene versions start from $35 per image under Growth. All rates are starting prices, and the final quote depends on your requirements.
Can one frame match our existing menu photos?
Yes. We shoot into the same plate, ground and light recipe as the rest of your line, so a single new dish lands in the grid without a visual break.
How long does a single-frame session take?
This frame was delivered in our standard 5-7 business day window: plating, the shoot, then retouching.
Do the files work for delivery apps?
Yes. Frames are delivered at 2000x2000px sRGB, above the 1000px zoom minimum of major marketplaces, with a full commercial license.
Need one more dish in the same grid?
Contact AIMI Visual Media in Guangzhou, China for menu photography that matches your existing line frame for frame.
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