KANPAi! Gaijin Issue

Cocktail glass with suspended ice spheres and metal bars against blue backdrop, conceptual drinks still life

A conceptual drinks series interpreting Japanese aesthetics — from Jo-Ha-Kyu to Iki — through sculptural composition and contemporary still life. Each image explores balance, symbolism and material contrast within a cohesive editorial language. Shot over 14 hours in the WILMA studios in East London.
Art direction by Carla Houston, set design by Maya Angeli and Thomas Soden styled the drinks.

Textured sculptural block with cocktail glass on neutral background, artistic drinks composition
Martini glass beside curved sculptural form on minimal set, conceptual editorial still life
Pink cocktail glass on cloud-like surface with pink background, stylised drinks photography
Cocktail glass with reflective panels and dramatic lighting, atmospheric composition
Highball drink with stacked ice cubes on dark background, conceptual drinks still life
Multiple cocktail glasses on plinths in studio setting, editorial drinks photography
Glass funnel pouring liquid into carafe with cocktail glasses on geometric set
Cocktail with citrus garnish beside glass carafe on warm-toned set, editorial still life
Tall cocktail glass on bar with rain-like droplets and dark background, magazine cover image