fashion photography + motion May 2015

Chris Hunt is a fashion and advertising photographer based in New York, Los Angeles and Mexico City. Originally from California, he has spent the last 15 years living and working in Europe, Asia, Latin America, Moscow and across the United States.

Beginning his career as a photojournalist, Chris then moved into fashion photography after working as a model agent for several years in L.A. He has recently broadened his portfolio into film, directing TV commercials for fashion and lifestyle brands.

On the rare moments he is not in his studio, Chris can be found pedaling his road bike through Italy, scuba diving in the South Pacific, or riding a motocross bike in the mountains of California.

Recent work from Berlin-based worldwide fashion photographer Christian Hoppe / SEREGEL featured in this Spotlight includes a shoot in Miami for BG Magazine (hair and make-up: Gunnar Schenderra. Styling: Christina Cellini), a shoot in Apple Valley Los Angeles for client Maryan Beachwear (hair and make-up: Gunnar Schenderra), and personal studio work entitled 'Puppets' (hair and  make-up: Gabrielle Theurer - Basics Berlin. Styling: Lee Sang Koog, Basics Berlin).

Visit his website for more information.

Frankfurt-based fashion, beauty and people photographer Christoph Klutsch is specialised in taking authentic, sophisticated and self-composed images.

Christoph dismisses the idea of getting things done the way they always have been. He is obsessed by dynamic outbreaks and ferocious colours and prefers a kind of creative treatment that transforms photographic ideas "from platitude to paramount."

As a photographer, he shoots under the pseudonym “Vermilion”. He has worked for advertising clients incuding K+S, CDU, Gleiss Lutz and SMA as well as for international fashion magazines such as Elle, Schön!, Ozon and Factice.

Whether it's shooting advertising campaigns or creating editorial concepts, Christoph always brings a 'Vermilionized' style to all of his work.

Diliana Florentin is part of the new wave of Bulgarian photography. She is a graduate in Advertising and Art Photography from the New Bulgarian University. She acquired her initial inspiration in photography under the mentorship of proven photographer and educator, Alexander Nishkov.

“Photography is art, and also a way to 'express yourself'. It is an emotion, romance, it becomes a way of life. You capture the moment, you pressurise it and the shot lasts forever,” Diliana says.

Fashion photography is her passion, and it comprises a major part of her portfolio. The feminine point of view and sensuality is inevitably felt in her work.

She shoots for Elle Bulgaria, Cosmopolitan Bulgaria, Bride Magazine Bulgaria, J'AM Magazine, 12Mag.net, OK! Magazine, Grazia Bulgaria, L’Oréal and more.

Domenico Petralia is a Sicilian-born fashion photographer who moved to
Milan aged 22 to further cultivate his passion and refine his skills in fashion photography.

Domenico is captivated by the personality and natural movement of the individual and is passionate about capturing timeless emotion in its purest form. His natural, lightly retouched images highlight the mood and simplicity of a person.

Having worked for a selection of international magazines, he has developed a recognised editorial style. His look-book, advertising campaigns and personal work allow him to develop new ideas and shoot endless new experiences.

Iddo lavie is a graduate of Hadassa College and is one of Israel's leading photographers across fashion and advertising.

His work is widely known from some of the biggest campaigns in the world of advertising.

The unique artistic approach of Iddo's work is characterised by a meticulous line, clean and yet contemporary.

Fashion and beauty photographer Jesus Cordero has worked for advertising clients worldwide for 12 years and has lived in Milan, Paris, L.A. and New York.

His work has been published in magazines including Vogue Mexico and Latinoamerica, Elle Portugal, L'Officiel Greece and Vanity Fair Germany.

Jesus has also worked for brands such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Armani and has shot celebrities including Adrien Brody, Eva Longoria, Gloria Estefan, Rafael Nadal and Carolina Herrera as well as models Bar Refaeli, Camila Alves, Valentina Zelyaeva, Lindsey Wixson, and more.

Jon Moe left after one year of college to go to Italy where he worked with Gianni Versace and Valentino as well as many other fashion leaders. He has been working in Europe and the US for the past 20 years.

He understands the strength and purpose of the still image and has helped many clients use the right type of imagery to double and even triple their businesses. His work has helped companies win awards in their fields and even dominate the market over their competitors.

Jon has a passion for making things work better and works hard to find just the right kind of image to make the right impact. He is fascinated by the psychology and marketing of imagery and how best to use it to advantage. He is often hired as the art director as well as the photographer and says that the trick to his success is "to make more money for the client so that by working with him they actually save money."

Established in Paris and currently based in Sydney, Kerry and Rozenn are a fashion photography duo working worldwide. With a solid background in editorials and advertising, they contribute to fashion magazines such as Vogue Korea, ELLE, Muine, Singles and ad campaigns for Vera Wang, Fidelia, Monoderma, Alaffia, Heiress, and many others around the globe.

The pair have a fundamental basis in fine art and fashion, creating powerful images of desire and beauty. Their work addresses the empowerment of sexuality through an elaboration of feminine beauty, while exploring the balance between the classical and the contemporary.

Taught by the best, including Paolo Roversi and Phillippe Bachelier, and involved in the opening of Mario Testino's 'Private View' exhibition, they have encountered priceless knowledge and experience through the years. From high-profile fashion and advertising campaigns to crisp, refined still life imagery, Kerry and Rozenn are best known for their dynamic and emotive style.

Louay Nasser is Cairo-based commercial photographer and video producer shooting editorial and advertising work. Louay specialises in fashion, beauty, food and underwater photography.

Seeking creative scenarios to interact with his subjects, Louay creates strong narratives permeated by suggestive lighting and a still, conscious tone.

Over the last period he has worked with a range of high profile international brands such as Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, UM, The European Union, The British Council, PRS USA and Devoto Atelier Ecuador, in addition to catering for his clients’ needs in photography and post-production.

Michael Del Buono's iconic photographic style is instantly recognisable. He has become an internationally sought after fashion photographer for magazine covers from around the world. Germany, London, Argentina, Canada and the United States are just a few of the countries globally seeking him out for his work.

Michael is a fashion photographer who shoots fashion advertising, fragrance campaigns, fashion editorial and clothing stores. Most of his work is shot on location, but he loves to shoot in a studio as well.

Michael's imagery is always very masculine and he tends to bring out the sex appeal of all his subjects. He does this with seductive, engaging, suggestive yet tasteful imagery that is apparent across his entire body of work. He captures the rawness of the moment and gives the client an image that will last the test of time; always becoming iconic and memorable.

Michael was born and raised at the Jersey shore and has a strong connection with the local lifestyle and the way of life of many of his themes. He grew up surfing on the beach and playing sports in the fields of the classic American lifestyle he likes to project in his images.

Michael's years of experience and contacts have enabled him to produce and shoot any job on, or under budget, on time, with professionalism and a laid-back attitude.

He is based in New York City and divides his time between NYC, Miami, Los Angeles and Milan in Italy.

During Michael Woolley’s career, he has, and continues to be commissioned by some of the principal fashion and lifestyle brands in the industry, working for Neiman Marcus, Issey Miyake, Etro, Banana Republic, Malo, Shiseido, The Dorchester Collection, Cacharel and Net-a-Porter.

Editorially, his work graces the pages of most of the major international editions of Elle magazine, Italian Vogue, Italian and French Glamour, French, Italian and German Marie Claire, Vogue Homme and America's Next Top Model. Michael has also directed TV commercials and short films for Danone, IO Donna, French Marie Claire, The Room (Hudson Bay Company) and Interface Flor.

Michael’s inspiration is down to the joie de vivre of his subjects, models and fashion designers. He lives for the surprise and thrill that is the accident of every great image. In his words; "I suppose I must be rather good at creating those accidents. They are the pinnacle of the process of igniting and capturing the energy of a team that may have never worked together before. Sometimes I feel as much a choreographer as image-maker."

Contact Sarah Kaye to see more of Michael's work.

Nadia Cheema is recognized as one of the most dynamic and exciting photographers. She shoots both high fashion and commercial work and always seeks to fulfill the needs and goals of her clients by engaging her uniquely artistic sensibility.

Nadia is never satisfied, always seeking greater beauty and sophistication. Her work is haunting and memorable, and always right on point.

Client's include Ferhn, The Paddock, Langsura, Suitly Apparel Inc., Sainte Genovefa, Nudy Patootie, PLAID Magazine, ANOKHI Magazine, Fashion Unlimited Magazine and CHAOS Magazine, to name a few.

Olof Händén is a Sweden-based photographer with a passion for light and fashion photography. His uncomplicated, classic, sometimes timeless style attracts numerous clients including KappAhl and Gina Tricot as well as unique designers like menswear brand Ljung.

Used to big productions and making many trips to shoot on location, Olof has built a reputation and a fine level of experience throughout the years.

Music was Otto van den Toorn's greatest passion, but after 15 years of working as a DJ/composer he decided to leave his secluded studio life behind and move into the real world.

20 years of modelling experience gave him a decent insight into the fashion business. Otto loved working and connecting with people and so established himself as a full time photographer. His work is aesthetic with the strength to make reality more powerful and beautiful.

Otto's assignments are mostly fashion related and he has shot campaigns for brands such as Superstar, Silvercreek, Nikkie.com, JoshV, Makeupstudio, MiMoneda, Lookx, M+S Cavallaro Napoli and Inglot, as well as magazines such as Talkies Magazine, LAF and Stylevision.

Peter Yip is a London-based fashion, beauty and advertising photographer. Elements of strong emotional undertones are strongly present throughout his work, whether he is focusing on fashion, beauty or advertising assignments one will recognise his captivating signature.

Since starting of his career he has quickly excelled and has worked with celebrities, clients and magazines including L’Officiel, L’Oréal, Yves Saint Larent, Vogue Italia PhotoVogue, Toni & Guy, Idol Magazine, Costume.DK, Schon Magazine and Pixie Lott, among others.

Born and raised in Italy, Rocco Ceselin completed studies in photography and creative design in Udine and polished his picture-taking skills inspired by the arts and culture of his country.

With his pioneering spirit and seeking a change of scenery, he made his way to Northern California to explore the vibrant outdoor environment. Rocco quickly gained a solid reputation as a photographer who captures the soul and spirit of the luxurious wine community that further develops his aptitude for taking memorable portraits.

In 2004, Rocco moved to Los Angeles to undertake new projects for clients including Emmy Magazine and fashion brands like 3rd & Army and Colorfast Apparel.

Photographer Roger Neve was born and raised in the south of Holland. At age 19, he flew to New York and convinced Cosmopolitan Magazine to award him an eight-page fashion story to replace his original final exam assignment due back in Holland. Cosmo agreed, thus launching his professional career.

By age 21, Roger was enjoying a thriving European career, landing his first campaigns for Lois Jeans (Amsterdam) and Givenchy (Paris). Over the next 10 years he became a world traveller, photographing for clients globally and becoming known for the energy he infuses in his work. When American clients came calling in 1990, he relocated to New York City where he currently resides with his wife and two sons.

Roger’s work has appeared in Elle (German, Dutch), Vogue (Singapore), Glamour, Harper's Bazaar (Greek), Marie Claire (Italian, Dutch, Polish, Russian), Esquire, Cosmopolitan, Amica, Oprah, Shape, and The New York Times Magazine.

Sergio Kurhajec was born in NYC and raised in Rome by two acclaimed artists. In his youth he leaned towards photography, pursuing his studies at the Accademia Delle Belle Arti in Rome and assisting directors of photography at Cinecitta. He later found his passion for fashion photography while studying at the International Center of Photography and assisting some of NYC’s top fashion photographers.

Sergio’s aesthetic melds fine art with fashion and documentary photography. His interest in classic and modernist sculpture deeply influences his approach towards human form.

His first editorial assignment was for Harper’s Bazaar UK, followed by Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Surface, GQ, Soma, Tatler, Eileen Fisher, Lord & Taylor, Bloomingdales, Neiman Marcus, Mitchells, and Robert Graham, among others.

When not on set, Sergio works on fine art projects and delights in watching his children grow and create their own art.

Born and raised in the capital of Norway to a father who was a magazine editor and photographer, Truls Qvale discovered early that a career in photography was right for him. In 2007 he sought out London and New York to hone his skills, working with and learning from several top fashion photographers.

With high technical ability, Truls shoots fashion, beauty and advertising images with a strong vision, bringing a Scandinavian touch to his work. He is now based in Oslo.

Clients include Elle, Costume, Schön, Universal Music and Bjørklund, among others.

Verginiya Yancheva is an award-winning fashion, beauty and advertising photographer who is devoted to the beautiful image. She finds it important to pay attention to details, which is why she has been a valuable team member in projects for Cosmopolitan, Grazia, Neverland, Superior, Elléments Magazine and others.

Verginiya has more than seven years of experience in the photography business. She is part of the third edition of 'The New Collectors Book 2014' (a unique New York publication that presents galleries, curators, painters, sculptors, and photographers). Her retouching skills, professional team and willingness to learn more every day are a driving force for her success.

Beauty, fun, comfort and challenges are the words that describe the working process of her photo sessions. She is always ready for new challenges, travelling and working with new people.

Vlado Golub is a renowned fashion, beauty and lingerie photographer based in Stuttgart. He combines his passion for aesthetics and people with his distinct technical skills and experience.

Companies and brands such as St. Emile, Strenesse, bungalow, Hugo Boss, L’Oréal and Wella like his straight-to-the-point approach. His amazing energy and uplifting spirit captures the set to bring out the best in every production. Vlado likes to work in his 500 m² studio as well as on location.

Clients include Brigitte Magazine, Codello Lifestyle - Accessories, GQ Magazine, Hugo Boss, K&L Ruppert, Manhattan Cosmetics, Mercedes-Benz Sport, Mey Bodywear, Mustang, Nokia, O2 Germany, W.&L.T., and Zinser Dep.Stores.

Vlado is represented by FARIYAL KENNEL continues tschangizian photographers.