Nate preparing cutting board in kitchen

Nate, a Lebanese American dad in his early 40s preps a cutting board in a sunlit New Jersey kitchen while chatting off-camera, relaxed and grounded. Olive utility overshirt over a heather tee, short beard, olive-toned skin, wedding band catching a hint of light. Depth layering shows a soft fruit bowl foreground, Nate in sharp focus mid-frame, and a defocused tile backsplash; focus sits on his face and hands to keep gestures legible. Soft, even wrap that flatters skin with a gentle highlight along the jawline and clean separation from cabinets. Background stays minimal with a knife block and a folded dish towel for context. Eye-level, normal FOV with a comfortable rule-of-thirds placement and slight leading lines from the counter. Modern lifestyle photograph with natural color and a clean, warm grade. — Crop: half-body.