Ariyani Tedjo

Love these dainty pears; its red blush is a beauty! So before eating, I took them for a photo shoot. The image is then edited to a style resembling a vintage painting.

It’s time for an iced coffee, with milk of course! I always love action shot involving pouring and mixing; so one day it came to my mind for a shot of pouring coffee and milk together.

Here the coffee and milk are poured onto a tipped glass filled with ice cubes. The inconsistent speed of the liquids coming out of the pot and jug making a beautiful capture of the milk, coffee; also when they are already mixed together in the glass.

Bir Bintang Crystal. Found this new product of one superior beer brand in the country. Impressed with the exquisite appearance of the label and bottle design, I decided to have it as the subject for my light painting shot. I incorporated some smoke in the scene to pair with the light paintings. I love how each element's character works together in creating this image.

One of my favourite companions for tea. Canelé de Bordeaux, made into mini size. Made by a pâtisserie famous for its authentic French bread and pastry here in Jakarta. When I made the shot just before tea time, the sun was shining a truly beautiful golden light. I like how the canelés gleam in this beautiful natural light.

Rose Lemon Tea. I tried a new drink recipe of rose tea with lemon. For a super hot day, I added some ice cubes and made it an iced tea. I like the result; the flavours of green tea, tangy lemon, sweet rosey and citrusy scents are truly pleasing. Here the iced tea is showered with dried rose petals.

Tako for Sashimi. This premium octopus leg is ready to be sliced for Sashimi. Some smoke is incorporated in the scene; with the source placed underneath the raised platter of natural stone.

Dare to be hot and beautiful! Slices of fresh red chili peppers garnished with fresh chili pepper leaves from the garden. A gobo is used to give an ornamented shadow to the rustic wooden table underneath the raised plate.

Tempeh or soy bean cake. A very popular vegan protein source in Indonesia. Soy beans cultured and fermented with fungus rhizopus oligosporus which later helps in making the beans into cake form. Traditionally, tempeh is sold wrapped with banana leaf which also imparts its leafy aroma.

Here several chunks of the tempeh are styled with shallots and salam bay leaves, among props of traditional kitchen utensils. A wooden window shutter is placed in front of the tempeh; making an impression of peeking into the kitchen.

An action shot, playing with water splash. I love the colour combination of purple and yellow from cabbage and the vintage knife.

Ginger ale with blackberry, thyme and mini rose. While going shopping, I found these beautiful mini rose and blackberry. Thinking that they would be pretty for a drink shot, so I bought them together with some thyme. I used ginger ale for its slight yellowish colour and clarity.