Bill Kingston

London: Bill Kingston  

Bill Kingston has had a long career in food photography, enjoying advertising work with Marks and Spencer, Nestlé, Subway and Starbucks as well as working editorially with Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Harrods and Delicious, among many others.

His mixture of daylight images combined with his extensive understanding of all forms of artificial lighting - both flash and continuous - has led to a naturalistic style that is very popular and relevant in today's climate.

Bill is very adaptable and can either work from his central London studio base or on location, recently having enjoyed numerous trips around Europe and the UK. He has a technical and an innate understanding of light and composition that has led to his widespread popularity. He is an enthusiastic and easy-going photographer who is keen to find solutions to design briefs, whilst retaining a relaxed atmosphere on any shoot.

London: Bill Kingston  

The last year has seen Bill Kingston travelling to shoot some of the world's top chefs and their menus, including Marcus Samuelsson at Aquavit in Stockholm and Clermont Bruno in his restaurant in Provence, as well as an organic bakery in Stockwell.

He shot the Wholefoods catalogue in his north London studio, where he has also been working on advertising campaigns for BP, M&S and Kinder Bueno. In addition to this Bill has worked for magazines such as Good Housekeeping, Harrods, Waitrose and Asda.

Bill continues to enjoy the challenge of working with diverse briefs and interesting people both in and out of the studio. He uses his knowledge of digital imaging and conventional film media, artificial lighting and natural daylight to satisfy his clients' wishes.

London [UK]: Bill Kingston  

Bill Kingston's experiences in lifestyle and still life photography allow him to bring an evocative edge to his food work. Very much an advocate of the "real" school of food photography, his work is graphic yet retains an element of softness.
Over the years, Bill has worked with a number of food stylists and chefs, including Raymond Blanc, John Burton-Race and Alex Mackay. His shots have appeared in Sainsbury's Magazine, Waitrose Food Illustrated, The Times and The Guardian, as well as in advertising for Starbucks. He continues his relationship with R.K.C.R./Y&R shooting the latest ads for Marks and Spencer.
Bill is equally at home working from his north London studio base as he is shooting in such diverse locations as a Swiss ski lodge, east London roof tops, or Le Manoir au Quatre Saisons.

London [UK]: Bill Kingston  

Bill Kingston has been working as a London-based still life photographer for ten years. Initially getting his break shooting for Elle Decoration, he soon came to the attention of other quality publications such as The Times, Telegraph and Harvey Nichols magazines.

Equally at home in the studio or on location, recent commissions for Bill have included a trip to Sweden, shooting for Ikea. His continuing relationship with R.K.C.R./Y&R saw him shoot the latest ads for Marks and Spencer.

Many of the images in this Spotlight can be seen in Bill's new portfolio which he has been working on in the studio over the past year.