The Xiaomi 17 Series transforms mobile photography into a culinary art form via a Michelin-starred experience. Last March 9, Xiaomi and two-star Michelin Chef Josh Boutwood hosted a unique event titled “From Lens to Palate” at Helm. The gathering positioned the Xiaomi 17 Series as a lifestyle essential for the modern storyteller. Boutwood, a longtime Leica photographer, reimagined technical data from the device, such as how the lens captures light and the depth of shadows to create a curated seven-course dinner.
The meal began with a tuna dish based on a photo of a “calm Balesin morning”. This was followed by an octopus course inspired by a “beautiful photo of his son looking out an airplane window” and a seafood dish based on a “monochrome photo of the ocean”. Boutwood continued the narrative with rice porridge inspired by a “photo of a crab fisher he took in Sweden” and a quail dish taken from a “geometric photo of a skyscraper building’s glass windows in Metro Manila”. The experience peaked with a Wagyu course inspired by a “visit he made to a smokehouse restaurant in the middle of nowhere to have the best barbecue he’d ever eaten”. For dessert, guests enjoyed a raspberry dish based on a “visit to a raspberry vineyard in Bali—where the fruit doesn’t normally grow”.
Chef Josh shared his enthusiasm for the process, stating: “Having the opportunity to use photos as our inspiration was very intriguing for me because it combines my two favorite worlds of cooking and photography into one event. We looked at the photos and we looked at ways where we could really bring out the most of that photo in an edible form”. He was particularly impressed by the hardware, noting: “the moment I picked up the phone [Xiaomi 17 Ultra], it’s almost as if I could walk around with no camera bag and still capture those same memories with the same type of pop in one very small package”. Tomi Adrias, Head of Marketing, added that the Xiaomi 17 Series is a “medium for sophisticated storytelling in their everyday lives, whether it’s your ordinary moments made more beautiful or your special occasions immortalized in clarity”. This collaboration perfectly highlights how a beautiful moment can be refined into something truly savored.
Experience the evolution of visual storytelling for yourself. Visit the official Xiaomi stores and online shop on Shopee to witness how the Xiaomi 17 Series redefines the art of the lens.
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