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Showcase Magazine
Aaron Joel Santos
Lifestyle & Travel Photographers
Aaron Joel Santos is an editorial and commercial photographer based in New Orleans, Louisiana. He has worked on assignments around the world for clients including The New York Times, Smithsonian, Apple, Sofitel Hotels, The Four Seasons, INK Global, and Vespa. His images have also been shown in galleries in the United States, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
Throughout his work, Aaron tries to find a consonance between his subjects and the world around them, whether in portraiture, lifestyle shoots, or travel assignments.
With his vast experience and diverse body of work, Aaron brings a calm presence and relaxed confidence to all of his assignments, from travel stories in the far reaches of Sri Lanka and Vietnam, to hotel and lifestyle shoots in New York and Melbourne, and everything in-between.
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Spotlight Magazine
Aaron Joel Santos
New Orleans
Aaron Joel Santos is an editorial and commercial photographer based in New Orleans, Louisiana. He works around the world for leading companies and publications, independently on editorial and travel assignments, and as a lead photographer and creative director on larger commercial productions.
In his work, Aaron tries to find elegance and harmony in the world around him, and to take portraits that are simple, honest, and intimate. He finds inspiration in art, literature, and music, and he believes in the power of great portraiture in classical and contemporary photography.
Aaron is a light packer and an easygoing travel partner. He is comfortable working in unfamiliar environments and managing large crews, and is available for assignments worldwide.
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Showcase Magazine
Sara Essex Bradley
Architecture photographers
Sara Essex Bradley has spent over 20 years collaborating with architects and interior designers to highlight their latest projects. She also works closely with clients to craft stunning portraits that capture their unique brand and style.
Her career has evolved to include hospitality and retail, most recently a resort in Napa and boutique hotels in Louisiana and Missisippi. She includes Warby Parker and Rivian among her retail clients.
Sara has been the sole photographer on three design coffee table books, and a new book featuring artists homes of the Mississippi Gulf Coast is due to be published next year.
She is based in New Orleans, but spends summers in Los Angeles, shooting for a growing list of clients with West Coast-based projects.
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Spotlight Magazine
Sara Essex Bradley
New Orleans - Los Angeles
Sara Essex Bradley has spent more than 20 years capturing interiors and architecture through a distinctive artistic lens. Her creative eye and practical problem-solving make her a trusted collaborator for leading interior designers and architects. Known for her collaborative and upbeat presence on set, Sara brings both professionalism and a sense of ease to every project.
Her portfolio has expanded to include hospitality and retail, with recent commissions for a resort in Napa and boutique hotels across Louisiana and Mississippi. Retail clients include Warby Parker and Rivian.
Sara has been the sole photographer on three design coffee table books, most recently 'Bohemian Soul: The Vanishing Interiors of New Orleans', published by Rizzoli Books in 2024. A forthcoming book focused on artists’ homes along the Mississippi Gulf Coast is due next year.
Based in New Orleans, Sara spends her summers in Los Angeles, photographing a growing number of West Coast projects.