Minimal tablescape for seasonal editorial

A minimal tablescape awaits a small gathering in a calm, welcoming mood. Elements include undyed linen with a soft weave, matte stoneware plates in warm gray, slender candles in sand-colored holders, brushed flatware, and a single branch of dried foliage as the centerpiece. Depth is shallow enough to keep the front place setting and centerpiece crisp while the far settings soften to maintain breathing room; details like linen threads and ceramic rims resolve cleanly. Light is gentle and lateral, creating soft edge separation and subtle shadow architecture; grading leans creamy with restrained contrast for editorial clarity. Environment is a pale wood table with a neutral wall as the background and generous empty zones for copy. Camera is a slightly elevated normal lens with a grid-aligned composition and leading lines from runner to centerpiece. Style is lifestyle editorial photography with modern minimalism suited for seasonal features. Tags: minimal table, thanksgiving neutral, linen and stoneware, warm gray, editorial, copy space, candlelight mood.