Marinated Seafood Small Plates Photography
- Published:
- 2018-09-03 15:47:06
- Lead Photographer:
- June (Product Photography Team Lead)
- Source:
- AIMI Visual Media Co., Ltd.
- Last Updated:
- 2026-09-17 11:30:00
Eight frames for a marinated seafood small plates line: octopus, shrimp, shellfish and squid across dark slate and pale sets, dressed at the last moment so the marinade gloss survives the frame, shot for a local snacks menu at the AIMI Visual Media studio in Guangzhou, China. More work from this category lives in our food photography gallery.
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The product is a marinated seafood small plates line: octopus, shrimp, shellfish and squid in chili oil marinades. The menu needed two moods, so the plates shoot across dark slate for the drama reads and a pale set for the clean reads, with the marinade gloss carried through both. All 8 frames were shot at the AIMI Visual Media studio in Guangzhou, China.
| Project Overview | |
|---|---|
| Client | A local snacks brand selling marinated seafood small plates |
| Product | Marinated octopus, shrimp, shellfish and squid small plates |
| Shots Delivered | 8 styled frames across two set treatments |
| 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. Marinade gloss dulls fast. Chili oil loses its sheen as it settles. The plates are dressed at the last moment and shot inside the gloss window.
2. Dark seafood on dark slate disappears. The octopus and squid sit in the same tonal range as the slate. A rear rim light separates the plate edge and a skim highlight bands the marinade.
3. Two moods, one menu. The dark and pale sets could split the page. The plate style and the marinade dressing stay constant so both reads land in the same menu.
Our Approach
Dark drama block.
Frames 01, 03, 06-07 work the dark slate: octopus, shellfish, squid and the single hero with the chili oil drizzle.
Pale clean block.
Frames 02 and 05 switch to the pale set: the shrimp plate and the trio read.
Gloss detail and group.
Frames 04 and 08 finish with the marinade macro and the full range group.
Post-production and delivery.
Retouching held the gloss highlights, matched the two grades, and delivered 2000x2000px sRGB JPG plus WebP.
"Marinated seafood is a gloss race: dress late, shoot fast, and rim the plate against the slate." — June, Product Photography Team Lead
| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Camera | Canon EOS 5D Mark IV |
| Lens | 100mm f/2.8L Macro at f/5.6-f/8 |
| Lighting | Rear rim and skim highlight on dark slate, soft key on pale set |
| Sets/Styling | Dark slate, pale set, chili oil and herb props |
| Talent/Props | No talent |
| Deliverables | 8 images, 2000x2000px sRGB JPG + WebP |
Frequently Asked Questions
How is an 8-frame seafood set priced?
Styled creative frames start at $35 per image under our Growth package, so this set runs from $280 including styling and retouching. All rates are starting prices, and the final quote depends on your requirements.
How do you keep the marinade glossy?
The plates are dressed at the last moment and shot inside the gloss window, before the chili oil settles and dulls.
How long does an 8-frame session take?
This set was delivered in our standard 5-7 business day window: styling, one shooting day, then retouching and grade matching.
Do you add white-background versions for delivery apps?
Yes. Pure white-background frames start from $12 per image under our Essential package, delivered at 2000x2000px sRGB with a full commercial license.
Need the gloss to survive the menu?
Contact AIMI Visual Media in Guangzhou, China for marinated seafood photography shot inside the gloss window.
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