A hand holding a tray with bread rolls, butter in a gold bowl, and a decorative sticker on white paper.

 

Chic, Elevated eats. by the coast.

 

Le Coq

Elevated food photography for Le Coq in La Jolla, California.

Capturing Chef Tara Monsod's refined French-Asian cuisine with rich contrast, refined composition, and every detail in mind. Each image was crafted to showcase the artistry of every dish while reflecting the restaurant's sophisticated, modern dining experience for social media and web.

White modern storefront with large planters featuring cacti and succulents, beside a donation center with palm trees.
Elegant plating service with a hand pouring sauce over a gourmet dish in a black bowl at a fine dining event.
Velvet Club logo on marble tile floor with a decorative lace border design and leopard print heel.
Elegant dining table setting with bread, butter dish, menu card, and gold pen on white linen.
Sliced medium-rare steak with chimichurri sauce served alongside crispy french fries and lemon on an oval plate.
Crystal glasses filled with pink cocktails garnished with lavender flowers, served on a silver tray with white coasters.
Woman in white dress holding a decorative glass bowl filled with red cherries at a candlelit event.
Waiter in brown apron presenting an elegant pasta dish with red sauce on a white plate at a restaurant.
Waiter serving two black plates with gourmet open-faced sandwiches topped with fresh greens and cured meat.
Fresh green salad with prosciutto, shaved parmesan, and radishes on a brown plate with red wine.
A large silver mirror disco ball hanging from wooden beams reflecting colorful lights at an indoor venue.
A hand pouring rich brown sauce from a copper pitcher onto an elegant gourmet dish garnished with greens in a black plate.
Elegant dinner table setting with bread roll salad bowl, lit candle, menu card, and white plates on linen tablecloth.
Cozy restaurant booth with velvet seating, exposed brick walls, and gallery art display.
White wine being poured into a glass at an elegant dinner party table with guests and candles.
Two women sitting at a candlelit dinner table with leopard print chairs in a warmly lit elegant restaurant.
Grilled whole fish with peas, greens, and lemon on elegant plate at candlelit dinner table.
Smiling blonde woman in mint dress toasting with white wine glasses at a celebratory dinner party.
Elegant dessert table setting with ice cream in crystal dish, champagne glass, black plate, and gold cutlery.
Slice of blueberry cheesecake on dark oval plate with Velvet Club branding at formal dinner setting.