Where There Is Smoke There is Fire, A Champagne Story

I hope you enjoy this show.  

If we consider flavor as a color, we could then visualize or illustrate   those layers of flavor through saturation of hue and the transparency of these hues.   I wanted these images to portray this idea  of layering – the layering of flavor, the layering of colour.
I collaborated with Victoria Wright for this shoot – an incredibly talented photographer who beautifully captures a dreamy feeling of calm and serenity into all of her photos.   She was a pleasure to collaborate with.   We took with a case of champagne and a box of smoke bombs into the desert to explore these ideas of layers colour, and ultimately, flavor.  
I’ve been thinking about colour lately, how colour is perceived by us not just .   Many super tasters describe tastes in colors, in textures, or in other   contextual analogies – all of which are descriptions which help our brains comprehend that the experience of tasting and imbibing.  

What if we challenged ourselves to taste in hyper-environment – an immersive environment designed to accentuate the flavors of a liquid?     Would this hyper-environment influence how we taste?   Could it increase enjoyment and our pleasure?  
Photography: Victoria Wright

Creative Direction: Emily Arden Wells, Gastronomsita
Glassware: Waterford Mixology Coupes, Viski Raye Glasses, Lehmann Glass Jamesse Prestige Grand Champagne
Champagne:  G.H. Mumm Champagne
Nails: Base Coat, Denver
Yellow & Red Dress: Asos
Sunnies: Karen Walker