Coffee in a White Cup

Create a high-quality realistic editorial image of a white ceramic mug filled with a warm coffee drink and a subtle foam pattern on a simple tabletop. COMPOSITION Use an intimate three-quarter view or thoughtful close crop appropriate to the scene. Keep everyday objects realistically scaled and avoid unnecessary styling clutter. Use a 4:5 frame unless the scene benefits from a wide 3:2 composition. Make the subject immediately readable without crowding the edges. LIGHT & COLOR Use soft window or open-shade light; warm neutral tones, believable shadows, and a relaxed atmosphere. All shadows, reflections, and highlights must agree with the same light sources. DETAIL & FINISH Retain natural material texture and credible depth of field. Render fine details only where the camera would resolve them. Avoid plastic-looking skin, artificial HDR, and excessive sharpening. AVOID No watermarks, brand logos, accidental text, duplicated subjects, extra limbs or fingers, warped objects, inconsistent perspective, or blown-out highlights.