Black is classic, understated and elegant. While it may not be the first festive color that comes to mind when you think of the holidays, this deep hue has been getting a lot of camera time in recent months. Food bloggers and stylists are piling on the rich colors, and black flatware is one of many dark accents used in chic table settings.Black backdrops are perfect for product photography involving metallic barware. Not to mention, design catalogs are filled with black-walled rooms that epitomize “winter chic” style. Intrigued" Let’s take a cue from this top trend and bring the color black home for the holidays…Tabletop StyleThe holidays are all about gathering with friends and family and sharing a good meal. Feast your eyes on these foodie images that are as decadent as they are delicious!Holiday food prep against a black backdropAbove and below, we see food photography from EyeSwoon. While the photos celebrate the beauty of preparing a Thanksgiving Pumpkin Tart, the rich palette can be applied to the winter holidays as well. Note how the colors of the food stand out against the subdued backdrop. [photos by Sarah Elliott]Delicious pumpkin tart from EyeSwoonHarvest & Honey is a food blog that embraces dim lighting, resulting in richly crafted vignettes that illustrate food with mood! We can’t get enough of their beautifully composed images. Once again, black is the backdrop of choice, breathing new life into the edibles that top it. ...