Festive Gingerbread Scene

Editorial holiday food photography, high realism. A cozy festive tabletop scene photographed from a slightly top-down angle (about 45°), framed tightly like a candid party snapshot. In the center, a clear glass platter holds a generous pile of gingerbread men cookies. The cookies are medium brown with visible baked texture, slightly cracked edges, and a matte finish. Each gingerbread man has minimal decoration: thin white icing lines for eyes and smile, a couple of simple icing buttons, and occasional small red accents (tiny red candy dots or a single red cherry detail). Some cookies overlap naturally, creating depth and a casual, abundant look. A single hand enters from the upper left of the frame, gently touching or lifting one gingerbread cookie. The hand is bare and natural-looking, with a subtle ring. The sleeve is red velvet and the cuff is trimmed with fluffy white faux fur, evoking a refined Santa-style jacket. No face or body visible. Around the platter: several candy canes scattered diagonally, a few curled white-and-red ribbons, and light silver tinsel strands that catch the light. On the right side, vintage glassware filled with a deep red holiday drink (cranberry cocktail) sits on the table, with a candy cane resting on the rim. In the lower area of the frame, a small mirrored disco ball ornament reflects highlights and surrounding colors. Additional plates and bowls appear partially cropped at the edges to create a lively party table feeling. Lighting is warm and slightly dim, like an evening holiday gathering: soft highlights, gentle shadows, and a subtle cinematic contrast. Colors are dominated by warm reds, soft pinkish highlights, rich browns, cream whites, and touches of silver sparkle. Shallow depth of field with sharp focus on the gingerbread cookies and hand, background elements slightly blurred. No text, no logos, no cartoon style.