Makaron & FrameFocus
Bonjour! I’ve been thinking about how a single pastry could become a visual story—like a tiny universe framed perfectly. What do you think about using a dessert as a subject for experimental photography?
That’s a brilliant hook – a pastry is a microcosm of color, texture, and shape, so every bite can be a chapter. Start by dissecting its layers: the buttery crust, the glossy glaze, the tiny crumbs – treat each as a frame in itself. Play with light from the side to reveal shadows that mimic depth, and use a shallow depth of field to isolate a single swirl like a galaxy in a spoon. The trick is to keep the composition tight so the viewer can’t miss the subtle narrative, then let the detail become the story. You’ll need to pause a lot, though; the devil’s in the small cuts and the angle you choose. If you’re willing to overthink it, you’ll end up with a shot that feels both experimental and almost cinematic.