CÓMO TAPERÍA

Client: CóMO TAPERÍA

Overview: Michelin recommended CóMO TAPERÍA in Vancouver and a fixture in the neighbourhood dining scene in Mt. Pleasant. I spent the evening documenting service with flash, bringing out the vivid details usually lost in the restaurant’s warm low light while also creating a moody aesthetic. From cooks at the line to servers in motion and dishes hitting the pass, the shoot blends food, atmosphere, and the people who shape it into a lively portrait of CóMO's character.

A person holding a yellow phone at a table with a whole grilled fish in lemon sauce, a glass of white wine, a glass of water, and various plates of food, including olives and a cooked dish, in a restaurant setting.
Smiling woman with black hair tied back, wearing a white graphic t-shirt, standing at a bar or counter, with a man in the background holding a glass of wine and a woman in the foreground smiling.
Two chefs working in a professional kitchen; one chef in focus, plating food, while the other stands in the background.
A hand holding a small plate of assorted green and black olives, some on skewers, in a busy restaurant setting with drinks and condiments on the table.
Clams cooking in a pan with flames and smoke rising from the stove.
A bar or restaurant counter with a glass of red wine, a plate with a cooked patty, and various bottles of wine or water. There's a person in dark clothing in the background, and the setting appears cozy and dimly lit.
Person drizzling olive oil over a plate of stuffed mozzarella balls at a restaurant or cafeteria.
Two chefs preparing a dish in a kitchen, with one pouring sauce over a plate of food.
A woman and a man in a restaurant or bar, with the woman in the foreground and the man facing away. The woman has dark hair tied back and is wearing earrings and a white shirt, while the man has a shaved head and is wearing a white shirt and apron.
Chef grating cheese over bowls of food in a restaurant kitchen.
A variety of drinks, snacks, and appetizers on a wooden table, including cocktails, olives, chips, a can of San Benito soda, a bottle of hot sauce, and a plate of three sushi rolls with a hand reaching for one.
A woman and a man sitting at a bar counter inside a restaurant, smiling at each other. The woman is holding a smartphone and the man is wearing a black cap and a dark jacket. There are plates, glasses, and partially eaten food on the counter.
A table at a restaurant with two plates of food, glasses of wine and beer, a green bottle, and a bowl of green olives. A woman in a striped shirt is sitting nearby.
A person in a beige apron holding a tray with potato chips, soy sauce in a small dish, and a matchbook.
Two men, one with tattoos and a beard wearing a cap and apron, and another with tattoos on his arm, discussing something in a kitchen or restaurant setting.
Pouring chopped herbs over slices of pizza on a white rectangular plate.
Person cutting a cooked fish fillet on a white plate with lemon slices, with a glass of white wine and bowls of pasta in the background at a restaurant.
A bartender with glasses and a beard pours a cocktail through a strainer into a glass at a bar.
Person pouring ketchup on plate of loaded fries topped with cheese and sour cream.
A man wearing a Bass Pro Shops cap and apron in a kitchen, holding a rolled dish.
Cooking shrimp in a black frying pan over an open flame stove, with other pots and pans in the background.
A male chef with tattoos on his arm, wearing a beige apron, is holding a copper cocktail shaker and preparing a drink in a bar or restaurant.
A chef cooking with flames in a professional kitchen, garnishing a dish in a skillet.
A person cutting a grilled steak on a white plate with a serrated knife, wearing a watch on their left wrist.
Bartender pouring a drink from a green bottle into a glass at a bar with various bottles of alcohol on shelves behind him.
A woman with glasses and a black sleeveless top stands at a counter with two plates of deep-fried snacks. She appears to be preparing or serving food under white hanging lamps in a dimly lit setting.
A chef with tattoos pouring liquid nitrogen over food, creating a fog effect in a kitchen or restaurant setting.
Close-up of a plate of loaded fried potato chunks topped with sauce and drizzled with mayonnaise, with another plate of green vegetable dish blurred in the background on a wooden table.
Bald man with glasses working at a gelato counter, serving gelato to customers in a dimly lit shop.
Two women in a kitchen, one with short dark hair wearing a white graphic sweatshirt, the other with black hair and colorful rings, working in the background.
A person making or serving clam soup with green herbs, using tongs to handle clams in a black skillet.
Chef preparing a dish with vegetables and sauce in a restaurant kitchen.
A bartender pouring liquid into cocktail glasses on a bar counter displaying a red mat with white lettering.
A chef with tattoos on his arm, dressed in white, reaches up in a busy kitchen with other cooks behind him.
A plate of sliced cooked meat and green vegetables on a white plate, with a person in the background preparing food.
A woman with glasses, wearing a black sleeveless top, is holding a colorful card with a graphic of a man in shorts and a hat, standing near an orange. She is standing at a bar or counter with a sign below that reads ''REMOTE PUSH BUTTON'' and some st
Young male chef wearing an apron and white T-shirt garnishing a dish in a professional kitchen.
A woman and a man sitting at a counter in a restaurant or bar, having a conversation. The woman is looking at the man with a neutral expression, and the man is looking down, partly showing his side profile. There are blurred lights in the background.
Person slicing a piece of pie with a fork on a glass plate.