KIDS PHOTOGRAPHY Jun 2011

Alexandra Klever has had an exciting year so far with a selection of new clients who trust her ability to capture "that special moment" which makes a photo come to life.

She began the year with a portrait campaign through agency Bob, Helsinki, shot on location in Helsinki for OP Bank, one of the leading financial institutions in Finland. She then travelled twice to Paris to shoot baby campaign images for Danone through agency EuroRSCG, Paris.

She was in Buenos Aires for a Pampers campaign with agency Del Campo Nazca / Saatchi & Saatchi, Buenos Aires, and found time to complete a job for the German Ministry of Economy and Technology (BMWI). Most recently, she finalised a beautiful outdoor campaign shot on location in Barcelona for healthcare giant Pfizer.

Barry Willis has had over 20 years in the industry shooting for advertising, editorial and corporate clients.

“Shooting kids is a skilled combination of directing to a particular brief and making the kids feel they are having a day off school.”

For Barry, being a dad helps in relating to kids, and he enjoys the fun element of working with children. As well as his camera, he always packs bags of energy, a lightness of touch, flexibility and the ability to grab the moment, “because with kids it is highly unlikely you'll get a second chance!”

Please visit his website to see more of Barry’s work.

Angela Coppola is happiest when surrounded by kids creating images for clients such as Hasbro, First Years, DK Publishing and Engaged Magazine.

She is comfortable shooting on location or in her 5000 sq. ft. studio.

Her clients have taken her as far as Moscow and as near as her own backyard. No matter where Angela shoots, the kids are the same; they want to have fun and she is able to capture that genuine spirit.

Angela is represented by The Bruce Levin Group. Visit her website to see her latest promo, newest work, and to watch her in action.

Dan Pangbourne is an incredibly creative photographer and digital video director specialising in children's fashion, product and family lifestyle.

His stills and moving image productions have been commissioned by many world brands.

Dan’s ability to create photographic brand identities is unmatched. He is adept at creating image style signatures for many high street brands, Internet shops, catalogues, POS and advertising agencies.

Visit his web site to see his full portfolio.

David Handley is an established and renowned photographer who has specialised in photographing children and babies for the last 12 years.

He is known for his ability to capture the naturalness of his subjects, as well as his compositional aptitude and knowledge of natural and studio lighting.

David collaborates with a team who regularly works with children and as a collective provides a child friendly and fun working environment.

He shoots for regular commercial and editorial clients worldwide and last year won the prestigious title 'Sony World Fashion Photographer 2010'.

Photographer Johannes Grau is known for his fun, natural way of working with kids. In between his work as a people and advertising photographer he specialises in kids and animals, subjects that require both passion and patience.

Located in Hamburg, Johannes has been working for 15 years in advertising worldwide for clients including Pampers, NUK, Ariel, TUI, Hapag Lloyd, Kandoo and Nature's Kitchen a.o.

Visit his website or call him direct on +49 171 476 37 38.

Klaudia Tot has been working as a freelance photographer in Munich and Stuttgart since 2007. She loves to work with children and has a childish way of dealing with her subjects.

Besides her kids photography, Klaudia loves portraiture.

Visit her website or follow her on Facebook for more information.

Award-winning advertising photographer Matt Harris has just teamed-up with top agent Sharon Brandman.

To see Matt's book, contact him directly or email Sharon.

Maxine Helfman developed her distinct style during years of working as a stylist and art director before turning to photography. In her studio/prop shop, every shoot takes a fresh approach, from concept to execution.

It is her work with kids that sets her apart. In a relaxed, quiet environment, she collaborates with kids producing images that are beautiful, quirky and haunting for editorial and advertising clients. She brings a mixture of wit, patience and passion to each shoot. Whether shooting on location or in the studio, it is the collaboration and pre-production that makes each shoot.

"The rest is magic."

Back from Miami where she shot the new Baby Version Rock image campaign, Nina W. Melton worked on Sport Scheck and then completed summer 2012 campaigns for Boboli and El Corte Ingles. A job for Entre Bambalinas took Nina and her team to the emblematic Hotel Pensinsular in Barcelona's Raval quarter.

With every new job she turns her talent into new skills, and the pictures included in this Spotlight show the growing diversity of Nina's work. Be on location or in the studio, she keeps her promises: beautiful pictures, playful children and happy clients.

Nina was recently chosen to contribute to the newly created Babieskins Magazine in San Diego, California, and is currently shooting editorials for Spanish Telva Magazine in Madrid.

Ruth Jenkinson is a London-based people photographer who shoots across the UK, Europe and the USA for advertising, editorial and lifestyle clients. Passionate about lighting, Ruth loves making the babies, kids and grown-ups she shoots feel relaxed and comfortable in front of her lens.

“Ruth is a superb photographer both technically and creatively and a delight to work with. Her lighting is second to none. She handles the models with great care and sensitivity which ensures we get the photographs we need. She works extremely hard and goes the extra mile until she gets the right result. Her cheerful personality and calm approach make the shoots go smoothly and enjoyably. I trust her to get the photographs I am looking for with her special skill and flare.”

Ruth recently shot a book on running with Paula Radcliffe and a cookery book with Lawrence Dallaglio, both of which are out now.

Sam Robinson is known for his honest, natural images and shooting style. He captures the energy and character of his subjects with a relaxed, uncomplicated style and has a unique and fresh approach to his personal and commissioned work.

Sam has been shooting fashion, lifestyle and advertising for over 10 years and since 2008 has enjoyed shooting many commissions featuring kids. Energy, fun and life are all key to Sam's photographic style, making kids a perfect subject for him to photograph.

Sandra Lachner has worked passionately in fashion photography for over 20 years. Over the past five years she has been freelance and enjoys working with children and babies.

Shooting nationally and internationally, Sandra works both in the studio and on location, relying on a proven network of modelling agencies and location service providers.

Sandra offers complete planning and implementation for photo shoots, with services including location scouting, team organisation, budgeting, casting and production. Through her extensive network of international contacts she is able to offer her services across many countries.

Clients include Tchibo, Welle, Kaufhof, Quelle, Wöhrl, Filtral, Baur, Pampolina, Baby Walz and Neckermann.