STILL LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY Nov 2011

Carol Sharp is renowned for her intuitive composition, her meticulous attention to detail and her delicate touch with light.

‘Bold and showy’ was the brief from design agency Parker Williams this summer, creating a new look for global gardening brand Miracle-Gro’s complete range. The 52 packs all featured a hero shot next to large arrangements of flowers, fruit and vegetables.

Carol has also recently completed work for regular clients Sainsbury’s, Superdrug and Marks & Spencer; other major brands such as Bonne Maman and Nature’s Path have commissioned her to shoot for them this year too.

Thanks to constant experimentation and many years of experience Carol always delivers fresh, creative and professional results, producing individual and inspired images with a distinctive appeal.

Christian Lohfink is a high-quality still life photographer specialising in liquid, food, cosmetics and interior images.

Since 1991, Christian has been working as a freelance photographer from his own studio in Hamburg. His awards include a ADC Silver for IKEA (3D cover sales promotion) with Jung von Matt and ACT Agency, a ADC Silver for Nivea (anti-shadow eye creme print ad) TBWA, and a ADC Bronze for a AMICA Magazine design fashion series.

Clients include Coca-Cola, Nivea, Ikea, Bitburger, Krombacher, Jacobs Kaffee, Minolta, Häagen-Dazs, Mars, Otto, Siemens, Sony, Telekom, Wempe and Wella.

Christian is represented in Germany, Austria and Switzerland by PAM-Mirjam Böhm.

In constant demand for his ability to create beautifully vibrant images, Dennis Pedersen is one of the UK’s leading still life photographers.

Working from his Central London studio where he has been based for the past 15 years (with hardly a day off!), he uses his exceptional technical knowledge in working with his clients to help them achieve their briefs - the bigger the challenge, the better he likes it!

Well-known for his high quality product, liquids and beauty images, he also offers a first-rate retouching service to run alongside shoots.

Recent clients include Nokia, Puma, Clinique, L'Oréal, Nivea and Harrods.

Derek Lomas is a London-based still life photographer.

His credits include British Vogue, Marie Claire and advertising work for Glenmorangie Whiskey, Rimmel, Lancome and Clinique.

He also loves shoes and handbags.

Gary Childs specialises in still life and drinks photography.

He works from his studio in Battersea, London and recent clients have included Southern Comfort, Carling, McDonald's, Clinique and HSBC.

Gary is represented by Agent Pandora. Visit his website for more information.

Shooting for the last 15 years, Graeme Duddridge has brought his visual flair and creative expertise to a wide range of  advertising, editorial and design projects. Informed by a love of both fine art and graphic concepts, and with a solid passion for the image making process, he continues to create distinctive and consummately crafted work.

Recent clients and projects include Debenhams, Habitat, Marks & Spencer, Bodo Sperlein, Escentric Molecule, Red Magazine, The Wall Street Journal Europe, Como Shambhala and Raqib Shaw.

John Early has been obsessed with light and photography since he was a child. After graduating from Brooks Institute of Photography in the late 80s, he journeyed to Los Angeles and assisted several top photographers for a number of years before opening his own studio in Long Beach. 

Today clients call on John for his unique vision, capabilities and relentless attention to detail, whether shooting automotive, product or liquids campaigns. John's images have been used for nearly two decades in magazines, brochures, billboards, TV and extensively on the Internet. His talents, years of experience and easy-going attitude - combined with his "hand's on" approach to post production - are some of the reasons clients return year after year.

Based in London, Leo Acker is an established still life photographer with over 10 years experience. He is renowned for his work with fashion accessories and beauty products.

Recent shoots have included advertising work for John Lewis, advertorials for Calvin Klein fragrances and Folli Follie. Other clients include Marks & Spencer, The BodyShop, Harrods, Cosmopolitan, Elle and Red Magazine.

Leo’s work is consistently bold and imaginative, bringing together the demands of commercial photography with the inspiration of fine art.

He is available for shoots both at his studio in London and on location worldwide.

A still life photographer with superior technical skill, Louisa Parry has worked extensively across design and advertising.

Valued for her razor-edge perception and intelligent vision, she produces classic contemporary imagery that is characteristically distinctive and fresh.

Shooting from her Shoreditch-based studio, Louisa offers an exemplary and imaginative approach to her work, with stunning and exact results.

A recent nominee in the coveted 2011 Association of Photographers Awards Louisa has a regular client following and unparalleled reputation.

Visit Process' website and register for regular updates on Louisa’s work. For last minute updates you can visit Facebook, Tweet the Process team, and check more images on Flickr.

2011 has been a busy year at Lux Photodigital.

"We've been working on a range of exciting, creative projects for our friends at Molton Brown, Rodial, LSA and Avon amongst others. We've also seen some real variety - from packshots to campaigns, product launches and locations, with the usual Lux blend of photography, post production and CGI." Lee Pattison, Director

This year also marks ten years since Lux moved into its 2000 sq. ft. East End studio. In that time the team has shot still life, interiors and food and drink for advertising, brochure, packaging, editorial and publishing with clients including Neff, Blanco and Superdrug.

Peter Medilek specialises in interiors, food and product photography. With assignments worldwide, he creates imagery for a diverse roster of clients including lifestyle brands, designers and publishers.

Recent projects include work for Banana Republic, Chronicle Books, Clarks, Elle Decor, Kimpton Hotels, Martha Angus Interiors, Rizzoli and Westin Hotels and Resorts.

Phil Cook has developed an extensive portfolio over the years. He has been busy recently with a couple of large projects, some of which are featured in this Spotlight.

Phil's current personal project has taken him out of the studio and into the fields and woodlands of Hertfordshire, where he started investigating the wonderful world of insects. Phil has continued this project on the south coast, where he recently moved to. More of this project can be seen in the upcoming London Showcase.

Visit his website for a broader view of his capabilities.

Specialising in still life, splashes, explosions, and physical artistry, Ray Massey is noted for making still life live and effects special.

For over 20 years Ray has built a reputation for his ability to make those difficult shots a reality. Based in his 3500 sq. ft. studio in Camden, London, he is able to utilise an Aladdin's cave of problem solving devices and a wealth of accumulated experience.

Combining real life special effects with his in-house retouching and composing facilities, Ray loves the challenge of making any art directors' concept a reality. He is able to offer a long and tedious list of impressive clients from around the world, guaranteed to send the most diligent art buyer to sleep!

Düsseldorf-based still photographer Reinhold Schroers has been working since 1988, specialising in shooting high-class timepieces, jewellery, jewels and accessories.

He passionately documents fine details, paying particular attention to structure and form. Using detailed light techniques and delicately small shooting areas, he presents the intimate beauty of desirable objects. Between three sophisticated studios, one with daylight and an eight-metre ceiling height, and all equipped with the latest digital equipment, the photographer realises his own high aesthetic standards. From composing to proofs, Reinhold guarantees the best quality across the entire working process.

His clients include advertising and communication agencies Grey, BBDO, TBWA Ogilvy and Brandmission, as well as jewellers, timepiece and jewellery manufacturers Glashütte Original, Christ, Bruno Schmeide, René Kern, Meyer Mahlberg, Chronoswiss, Caro74, Lumé Diamond Jewellery and Rüschenbeck Jewellery.

Visit his website for more information.

Rich Begany is a still life and product photographer working primarily out of his Flatiron-area studio in Manhattan. His client list includes a range of advertising and design agencies, corporate clients and magazines. Some recent projects include shoots for Avon, MAC Cosmetics and Maybelline NY.

To discuss an upcoming project or request a portfolio, contact Majka Lamprecht at Traffic Creative Management.

London-based still life photographer Sara Morris works from her studio in N1.

She enjoyed recent success with her images being selected for the AOP Awards exhibition and book, as well as Creative Review's Photography Annual 2011. Sara has recently been working on commissions from John Lewis, CHI and Partners' client Talk Talk and DDB client Esso.

She works regularly for some of London's top advertising and design agencies, including McCann Erickson, JWT, BBH, DDB, CHI and WCRS, to name but a few.

Sara is represented by Clare Fletcher.

Munich-based photographer Thomas von Salomon specialises in car photography as well as CGI work, still life and furniture. 

His latest work includes:

• Assignments for BMW Motorrad.
• Furniture for high-end manufacturer JANUA.
• The 'Wool Brain' for Swiss manufacturer of natural active wear, APANI.
• The Munich Emergency Hotline for Women.

The diversity of his work has always been important for Thomas: different assignments force him to reinvent himself each time.

Tif Hunter has been shooting great still life images for an impressive range of advertising and editorial clients for many years.

Creating powerful, globally recognised images, some of the recent names he has worked with include Vodafone, Nokia, Cartier, Standard Life, Clinique, Breitling, BMW, Candy and Candy, Esquire and Marie Claire.

From his well-equipped and beautiful warehouse studio in central London, every shoot is meticulously produced from initial brief to final images. The regular stream of art directors who keep coming back is a testament to the quality of Tif's work and his reputation for delivery.

Check out his website and get in touch with his agent Sue Allatt to see what great images he can create.

Wilson Hennessy was born in Australia in 1981 and pitched-up in London in late 2002. He has since created a tremendous reputation for himself in both the editorial and advertising worlds.

Wilson's studio is located in the creative hub of east London. Shooting for clients like Wired, GQ, Audi and Barclays Bank, he spends most weekends cooking pizzas in his backyard pizza oven.