Festive Gingerbread Scene

Editorial food photography, high realism, clean and graphic composition with strong negative space. The scene is shot from a strict top-down view (flat lay). The background is a smooth, matte, deep red surface, evenly colored, with a slightly velvety texture. In the upper left corner of the frame, partially cropped, sits a short glass filled with a creamy beige holiday drink (milk-based, lightly speckled with spices). A cinnamon stick emerges diagonally from the glass, pointing toward the center of the image. The glass casts a long, soft-edged shadow stretching diagonally downward toward the center-right of the frame, creating an elegant abstract shape. Scattered across the lower half and right side of the image are several gingerbread men cookies. They are medium brown, matte, with visible baked texture and slightly cracked edges. Each gingerbread man is lightly dusted with powdered sugar, creating soft white contrast against the red background. One gingerbread man near the lower center is broken in half, revealing a crumbly, golden-brown interior. The two halves are placed slightly apart, angled naturally. Small crumbs and powdered sugar are sprinkled loosely around the cookies, especially concentrated near the bottom right quadrant, becoming more sparse toward the center to preserve open space. The central upper area of the image remains intentionally empty, creating strong negative space suitable for typography or packaging placement. Lighting is bright, directional, and slightly angled from the upper left, producing crisp highlights and defined shadows while maintaining a clean, modern editorial look. Color palette is limited and bold: deep red background, warm brown cookies, soft white powdered sugar, and beige drink tones. No text, no packaging, no additional props, no decorations beyond what is described. Clean, minimal, high-end food photography with a festive yet modern mood.