In the warm, sunlit kitchen of La Mercerie, Lizzie Mayson captured a quiet ritual often unseen by diners—the staff’s shared meal before service.

The shoot unfolded like a story, from restocking wine to the gentle rhythm of hands at work, preparing dishes rooted in ingenuity. The chefs, resourceful and precise, turned often-overlooked cuts of fish into something extraordinary, an ode to their craft and respect for ingredients. Lizzie followed the moments in-between: laughter over chopping boards, the hum of collaboration, and the collective pause as everyone sat down to eat.