David Mercer
Photography Director
David art-directs the magazine's visual language and shoots the cover photograph for every issue.
Contributors
The people who set the tableJune Park
Food Stylist
June styles the dishes that appear in Plate Note's Studio stories, and writes about subtraction, light, and the honesty of a scuffed pan.
Sofia Almeida
Writer & Photographer
Sofia splits her time between a notebook and a camera, filing stories from the markets and cellars of southern Europe.
Lena Okafor
Photographer
Lena photographs Field and Tables — long lunches, markets at dawn, and the improvised meals that turn strangers into neighbours.
Tomás Rivera
Writer
Tomás writes about craft and the people who keep it alive — bakers, brewers, and the quiet trades that feed a city.
Maya Chen
Editor & Photographer
Maya edits Plate Note and photographs the Studio section. Her work is about winter light, slow mornings, and the patience of a long exposure.