Patcha “Preaw” Kitchaicharoen 

PHOTOGRAPHER SPECIALISING IN CONCEPTUAL STILL LIFE AND FOOD

Industry : The Arts

Patcha “Preaw” Kitchaicharoen is a Bangkok-born Los Angeles-based photographer specialising in conceptual still life and food photography. With over 15 years of professional experience, she has developed a distinctive visual language that transforms everyday objects into compelling narratives. Her work is characterised by a meticulous approach to composition, lighting and colour, often exploring themes of cultural identity and the intersection of tradition and modernity.

Kitchaicharoen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Decorative Arts from Silpakorn University and completed a one-year certificate programme in General Studies in Photography at the International Center of Photography (ICP) in New York. Her academic background has provided a solid foundation for her technical skills and artistic vision.

Throughout her career, Kitchaicharoen has collaborated with a diverse range of clients including Louis Vuitton, Puma, Subway and KFC. Her work has been featured in international exhibitions such as Life Framer (New York, Milan, Tokyo) and MOCA Bangkok. Notably, she was awarded Second Prize in Life Framer’s Open Call in 2017 for her intimate image of roast duck in a takeaway box — a quiet portrait of her family rooted in love, care and the meaning found in everyday rituals.

Beyond her commercial success, Kitchaicharoen has made significant contributions to the representation of Thai culture on the global stage. Her photography elevates Thai cuisine and traditions, presenting them through a contemporary lens that resonates with international audiences. By blending artistic expression with cultural storytelling, she continues to influence the field of food and still-life photography, ensuring that Thai heritage is celebrated and preserved in the visual arts.