“If photography is, above all, about seeing, few photographers possess the ability to see beyond like Carol Gherardi does: she sees beauty in the bubbles forming in a cup of coffee, poetry in the symmetrical veins of a leek, and the choreographed dance that cooks—unaware—reproduce in a bustling restaurant.

Carol has the talent to make everything appear more beautiful to the world when she wields her camera. And, luckily for us, her eyes are extended by lenses that capture everything with great attention: not only in capturing unique, fleeting moments but in generously revealing them to us mortals, who were not born with "supersonic pupils."

Over the past 20 years, she has traveled the world documenting people and processes through the richness of gastronomy. She has created portraits of chefs and their dishes with the same subtle exuberance of someone who seems to work effortlessly, relying solely on an innate gift. But Carol is also a dedicated photographer and a collector of references, and when she presses the shutter, she already knows the type of image she wants to immortalize.

Based in Los Angeles but originally from Brazil, Carol Gherardi immerses us in the world of food photography, where her personal projects blend with commercial campaigns, always reflecting her unique style: a meticulous work of proportions, a gentle light, and unpredictable framings. The collection presents a variety of styles, each marked by Carol's singular vision, the unique play of shadows, and a profound respect for the art of cooking.

The images are , above all, an invitation to explore the subtle beauty of life around food, nature, and the connections we share as beings who see food not only as an essential need but also as a genuinely hedonistic pleasure. And what a pleasure it is to see food through Carol’s powerful eyes!”

Rafael Tonon  

Journalist, writer, curator and teacher.