london May 2018

Stem Agency is a creator and curator of forward thinking contemporary culture imagery. Each artist has been carefully selected to represent the best of this generation’s artistic visual expression.

"We have expanded the traditional role of an agency to evolve into creative direction, photography, film, animation and concept ideation which has led to working with some of the most innovative forward thinking brands within the music, fashion and magazine industries of our time. Our vision for pushing the boundaries of art and commerce beyond all traditional roles has led to projects as huge as the Adidas World Cup campaign, which was viewed by over 300 million people worldwide, to bespoke low run lenticular 12″ records."

Based out of London but working worldwide, clients include Adidas, Adidas Originals, ASOS, Converse, Coutts Bank, DefJam Records, The Economist, Facebook, Financial Times, The Guardian, GQ Magazine, The Independent, Instagram, Island Records, Nike, Nike SB, Parlophone Records, Rolling Stone Magazine, The Sunday Times, Undefeated, Vanity Fair, Warner Records, Warp Records, WIRED and XL Recordings.

"At Germaine Walker, we represent a group of world-class and award-winning photographers, also known for creating outstanding moving image and digital content. We offer full-service production in the UK and internationally and take great pride in creating some of the biggest campaigns as well as smaller projects.

Some of our most recent clients include Natwest, Tesco Mobile, Uber, Santander, BT, Moneyfarm, Deadline and Variety magazines, and many more.

Our photographers have continued with their personal projects like David Vintiner’s now renowned 'Transhuman'.

We are about to launch a brand new addition to our roster, so keep your eyes peeled!"

Process is a boutique London-based photographic agency representing a diverse roster of photographers and directors. Shooting on a global scale for the advertising, design and editorial markets, the team are striding into the summer with a range of exciting new projects already in full swing.

Proudly collaborating with a network of industry-leading contacts to produce award-winning campaigns, recent weeks have seen the photographers embark on a number of new creative challenges. In one of the agency’s biggest productions to date, Dirk Rees and the team travelled to South Africa to shoot with global healthcare agency Sudler & Hennessey. Incorporating beautiful aerial footage of Cape Town’s stunning coastline, Process is delighted to be able to share a peek behind the scenes of Dirk and the team in action.

Click here to watch the official Tresiba behind the scenes video and sign up to the Process monthly newsletter for all the latest news.

Founded by Sirma Newberry, Iconic Crew is an independent, full service production company based in London, with a vast network of contacts around the world.

The company has successfully produced both film and photo shoots in Europe, America, the Middle East and Africa, collaborating with highly talented and well known photographers, directors, creative and art directors, and talents.

Regardless of budget or scope of the production, the aim is to always produce outstanding shoots and make sure the client, the talent and the team are well looked after.

Iconic Crew recently produced shoots in Iceland, Namibia, Turkey and Italy making sure to deliver on time and within budget. Services include art buying, budget management, bookings (hair stylist, make-up artist, stylist, props buyer and set designer, manicurist, colourist, tailor, etc.), casting, creative consultancy, equipment hire, location services (including permits), post-production and travel coordination.

"At Locate, our office is anywhere and everywhere. We believe the best production happens on location, not just from behind a desk.

We know what we’re talking about - our team’s combined wealth of experience of over 30 years has seen us location managing blockbuster films and producing worldwide advertising campaigns. We offer services in budget management, location scouting, casting, styling, set building as well as shoot management.

We believe that when hard work, skill and experience meet we get the highest quality result for our client. Which is why we think you’ll love what the Locate team has to offer.

Get in touch and let us streamline your production journey!"

Recent clients include Smart Car, Jaguar, Land Rover, ITV Creative and Puma.

One Production is a London-based full-service production company specialising in photography and moving image production. Since launching in 2005, One Production has built a wealth of experience working with both luxury and commercial brands.

The ever-growing company is passionate not only about what it does but also the people they work with. "Production to us is more than logistics. We care enormously about each shoot. Working with a network of global and UK partners, we combine a high level of care, efficiency and honesty with a flexibility and appreciation of each project’s goals."

Clients include Avon, PUMA, Speedo, British GQ, Austin Reed, House of Fraser, Fiorelli, I-D Magazine, Selfridges, Lacoste and many more.

Luke Jackson Ltd is a London-based production company specialising in producing film and photographic shoots. "Of course, we do work abroad as well!"

"We offer exceptional production services which includes everything you would expect from a company with over 20 years experience in the business.

We are currently being trusted by Cadburys, Ford and Bayer, so if you are looking for honest, reliable production please get in touch."

Direct Digital is a leading rental company specialising in photographic, moving image, and lighting equipment solutions. The team's aim is to give clients an experience that allows them to focus on their creative process.

A wide range of kit is on offer, allowing to cater to the specific needs of individual productions and projects, including magazine shoots, commercials, and music videos: "Providing high quality and reliable kit is our focus."

Direct Digital's teams are there to support with expert knowledge and experience, ensuring unparalleled, quality service. With locations in London, Manchester, Paris, and Cape Town, Direct Digital offers a strong network to get clients their equipment swiftly and hassle-free.

Direct Digital's motto: "Creativity. Dedication. Solutions."

Product demonstrations and kit testing is available. Please visit the website or contact the team by phone or email.

Mario Sahe-Lacheante’s cinemagraphs bring a mix of imagination and creative flair, that combine into a unique approach to the cinemagraph market. Whether for digital campaigns or social media, Mario’s motion-driven work never fails to bring new perspectives to brands.

Recent work include digital catalogue images for SEAT and the new Arona, and creating micro content and cinemagraphs for an Opera Mini digital ad campaign.

Mario is passionate about reimagining ideas and photography into motion-driven content like cinemagraphs, and challenging conventional norms in this field. His spare time is largely dedicated to personal projects that inform some of the ideas and creativity that he’s able to bring to cimmissions, from experimenting with trick photography to creative portraits.

Mario is seeking European representation.

Andy Fallon is a commercial sports and celebrity photographer based in London, specialising in working with celebrity and talent for commercial advertising and brand sponsorship.

This year he has worked with Adidas, Dunhill, Doombar, Western Union, The English Football League, The British Lions rugby team and The National Trust. Recent editorial clients include GQ China and GQ Japan.

Andy has collaborated with the English Football League on the 'Rainbow Laces' campaign. Most recently, he has been working with musician Tim Arnold, actor Stephen Fry and Amnesty International in London on the ‘What love would want’ project.

Andy is currently looking for representation.

James King is a lifestyle and advertising photographer shooting campaigns for leading brands in the UK and further afield.

James is always looking for a strong image that easily captures a moment or a mood. He especially loves developing a narrative within a shoot, capturing pace within a group of people. His distinctive style enables him to deliver creative, beautifully lit images.

He works with a dedicated team supporting him through production, model casting, location finding and set building. His most recent clients include LG, BMW, Unilever, Danone, Laura Ashley, Dyson, Yamaha and Vauxhall.

Australian photographer Michelle Holden has a body of international work spanning over two decades and crossing six continents, and has contributed to magazines including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Wish, InStyle, Glamour, Shape, Condé Nast Traveller, Cosmopolitan, Fitness and Oprah. One of her highly accredited assignments was capturing Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, at home in the Amalienborg Palace, for The Australian Women’s Weekly 80th Anniversary Edition.

Michelle is known for her acute sense of detail, her consistency in understanding her client’s needs, and her ability to allow the process to flow flawlessly. A great collaborator, her self-effacing and low-key style brings out the best in everyone, resulting in images that tell the story as it should be told. Her experience in advertising, fashion editorial, beauty and portraiture is vast having worked globally across varied print and digital campaigns.

Her recent commissions include Dove, Goldwell, Specsavers, Garnier, Laura Ashley, Speedo, Covergirl, Target, Playtex, Lands End, Celtic and Co and Debenhams.

Alessio Mei is an experienced Italian photographer based between the UK and Morocco.

He works across architecture, interior, resort, landscape, garden and also product photography.

His creative vision together with his professionalism have led him to work with major hotel groups, restaurants and architects as well as important interior and garden publications in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.

Working for many years crafting the art of photography, Graham Tooby is constantly striving for new ways to shoot and light. His new work has a fresh approach and is constantly evolving.

Graham has a belief that the old fashioned ways of shooting his photography and getting as much as possible in camera with lighting and composition is evident in both his personal and client work.

A sharp-wit and energetic attitude can be seen in Graham's photography; his retoucher Mark at Loupe Imaging would agree 100%.

"I am a passionate commercial and portrait photographer based in London, whose specialism lies in photographing people. Whether on location or in the studio, I pride myself in my ability to bring out the best in people, which reflects in the results. After all, nobody wants a grumpy photographer!

I have a reputation for dealing with challenging shoots head on with no hassle and getting the job done. Clients vary from cosmetics, automotive and entertainment brands shooting key art for advertising.

Clients include Mercedes-Benz, ITV, BBC, Sony PlayStation, Premier Entertainment PR.

Ultramodern aesthetics, cutting edge techniques and dynamic natural style. Alex’s work focuses on highlighting the spirit of automotive design alongside the natural personality of each vehicle.

Marrying studio, CGI or landscape environments to the essence of each car creates bold images that are the first choice for clients that include McLaren, Lamborghini, BMW, Ferrari, Nissan, Jaguar and editorial clients Wired, GQ and Top Gear.

Based out of his Zone 1 Waterloo studio, Michael Wharley shoots advertising, portrait and editorial work for entertainment industry clients and beyond. He creates bold, atmospheric pictures that balance narrative with visual impact, for film and theatre posters, editorial portraits, TV shows, magazines, book covers and advertising campaigns.

Michael's portraits of the young cast of rock musical ‘Spring Awakening’ recently made a splash, one of over 20 entertainment advertising campaigns he has shot this year. An atmospheric series for ETT's 'The Weir' earned him 'Photographer of the Year' at the BIPP National Awards 2018.

Michael brings precision, technical skill and creativity to every brief, with an easy-going manner that makes the process simplicity itself. He is an AOP member and Fellow of the BIPP.

Batu Akyol creates powerful storytelling whether it be through books, documentaries or social media.

He works on feature documentary films while creating effective corporate / advertorial movies, online commercials, and viral social media projects.

He is the art director of the famous Jazz Magazine in Turkey and the co-founding partner of Loyka Visual Arts as well as a coffee-table book publishing company in East London.

For over a decade, advertising and beauty photographer Hamish Campbell has shot projects for clients all over the world. He has gained a reputation for producing beautifully simple, clean, crisp, high-end images.

"Hamish has a willingness to problem solve, get stuck in, listen well, while in a really excellent way while still adding value. All along the process, he was able to say ‘yes’ and make it happen, staying chilled and working with us to find solutions to our problems," Adam Smith, Creative Director, The Gate Worldwide.

Clients include Radisson Blu, Tanqueray Gin, San Pellegrino, Regis Corp., UBS, PGA, Edrington, Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks, Burberry and Carlson Rezidor.

Visit his website for more information.

Jean Cazals is one of the world’s leading food and lifestyle photographers, with a unique eye and vision through his use of natural light and styling to create beautiful images with high impact.

Creativity and style are the key words for Jean's work. Featured in this Showcase are new examples of his approach to his beloved subjects of food and people, from kitchen to table.

Having won numerous awards in London and abroad, Jean is devoted to food as much as photography - his passion and understanding of the business, having worked with numerous chefs, restaurants and brands for 20 years, provides him with expertise across editorial, design, publishing and advertising. His kitchen studio is based in Notting Hill with numerous props at hand. Jean loves diversity, from studio to location or abroad. His love of styling is also a great asset.

Visit his previous Production Paradise features and his new website to see the full spectrum of his work, as well as his latest interview.

Photography By Anderson are an award-winning photographic duo Isy and Leigh Anderson.

Isy+Leigh specialise in location and studio portraiture. They are commissioned by some of the industry's most creative agencies and regularly shoot for big brands and well known organisations.

Recent clients include The NHS, London Zoo, Soreen, Manchester City FC, Skiddle and the RNLI.

Paul Harries is an internationally renowned photographer based in London, best known for - but not restricted to - music photography. With more than 20 years' experience, Paul has the knowledge, talent and passion to deliver exceptional photography required of any brief.

A respected freelancer, Paul’s work takes him all over the world – his broad ranging portfolio includes such luminaries as Jared Leto, Tinie Tempah, Ozzy Osbourne, Aerosmith, Dua Lipa, Craig David, Metallica and Michael Ball, to name just a few.

Working with a range of lighting techniques to best suit ever-changing conditions, Paul excels whether shooting on location, in a studio or with a digital artist for conceptual and CGI projects. He offers a relaxed and friendly approach, works quickly and with ease.

Paul’s clients include Sony Music, Decca Records, Universal Music, Music Week, Kerrang!, Mojo and Alternative Press.

Paul has exhibited his photographs in prestigious galleries in London, Manchester and Los Angeles.

Sports and portrait photographer/director, Shamil Tanna has worked with some of the world’s biggest names in sport, including shoots with Lionel Messi, Conor McGregor and Mohammed Salah, to name a few.

He has a dynamic eye-catching style, creating graphic bold imagery with his distinctive approach to lighting and colour. His ability to build a quick rapport ensures he captures authentic action and emotion, creating iconic and memorable images and films.

Shamil has been busy recently shooting for Red Bull, Adidas, and directing commercials for Amazon Music and Optimum Nutrition.

London based photographer Andy Grimshaw specialises in food, drink and still life photography. He works out of his own central London studio with fully equipped kitchen.

Andy works with an experienced team of freelance home economists, assistants, prop stylists and retouchers. This enables him to put together a specialist team for any and all photo shoot requirements.

Andy won the “Cream of the Crop’ category in the Pink Lady Food Photographer of The Year Awards 2018 with his stunningly detailed macro image of Green Beans.

Andy has worked on global brands including Snickers, Milka, Cornetto, Courvoisier, Molson Coors, Pernod Ricard and Diagio shooting both in London and around the world. He has a producer in the US to enable him to work in the same manner as in the UK.

Creativity, technical ability and attention to detail, combined with the skills of talented food stylists enable Duncan Loughrey to produce eye-catching imagery that is much sought after by clients and art directors alike.

With many clients gained through recommendation, his 30 years' experience and an ability to interpret and execute the brief are highly valued.

An expert at retouching, Duncan likes to keep most post-production work in-house, allowing complete control through all stages of the image making process.

Happy to shoot in studio or on location, Duncan undertakes every shoot in a professional, enthusiastic and friendly manner.

This Showcase features the new Cullinan luxury SUV from Rolls-Royce, shot on location and in the studio around Croatia and Slovenia and launched globally on 10th May, as well as the Black Badge Adamas Collection Wraith & Dawn studio shoot project.

Other recent projects include Land Rover 70th anniversary aerial filming and stills around the UK with Ambassadors Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Sir Ben Ainslie and explorer Ben Saunders, amongst others and the Ford S-Max ST-Line pan-European press campaign and SUV range shot on location in Spain & Italy, private jets and motorcycles.

Get an insight behind the scenes on the regular blog and follow Harniman on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Piotr Gregorczyk is a London-based artist, photographer and retoucher specialising in food, liquids, drinks and still life. He is best known for his conceptual, food and liquid photography exploring the concept of weightlessness of food and drink in zero gravity. His images are clean and exceptionally detailed with a sense of vision unique in the industry.

PG Photography manages all post-production, relying on 16 years of shooting and retouching experience in London. "We're always up for a technically challenging brief involving splashing, smashing, exploding, smoking, colliding, flaming, freezing - you name it!"

Working with a network of London's best model-makers, food and prop stylists and set builders, Piotr has built a reputation for creating dynamic and graphic images - the hallmark of his style.

Clients include Smeg, Camelot, EDF Energy, Diageo, American Express, Ted Baker, Smirnoff, Knorr, Harrods, Pink Pigeon Rum, Wyborowa Vodka, National Car Rental, HMV, Men's Health, Cosmopolitan and Which Magazine.

He is represented by Terri Manduca. Visit Piotrs' website or click to get to Terri Manduca Agency. Follow Piotr on Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Behance and Twitter.

David Handley is a long established and award-winning photographer specialising in children and baby fashion.

Past merits include the title ‘Sony World Fashion Photographer’ and his talent has recently been highlighted with many awards, such as Aesthetica Art Prize, Arte Laguna Prize, International Photographer of the Year (People), London International Creative Competition, One Eyeland Awards (People) and PDN Exposure award. He has also lectured at Central St Martins University of Arts in London.

David's experience and patience with children are amongst his greatest assets, allowing him to capture outstanding, natural pictures of children and babies. "Working with children is very unpredictable, energetic and fun, which makes it very rewarding. I love working with kids, in fact I used to be one".

As an artist and photographer, his father encouraged David throughout his childhood to engage in other subjects. David’s keen interest eventually led to art school, polytechnic and a degree in photography and design. After graduation he spent numerous years assisting various photographers, travelling the globe on photo assignments.

For the last 18 years he has specialised in children’s fashion for commercial, advertising and editorial clients worldwide. Clients include Ralph Lauren, M&S, Boden, Next, The White Company, Harrods, House of Frazer, John Lewis, Mothercare, Oilatum.

Beatrice is a German photographer commuting between Cape Town, Europe and London. She studied graphic design and photography at the Art Centre College of Design in Pasadena. Since 1995 she has been working as an advertising photographer worldwide.

Beatrice began shooting in Los Angeles and Hamburg as a windsurfing lifestyle fashion photographer. Moving on through cosmetics and now with children and babies, Beatrice has an easy going ability to adjust to any kind of people project in a studio or on location.

She works with major companies around the globe and has won many awards for her children’s images.

Clients include Next Directory, M&S, Boden, NUK, Lenor, Elefanten, Pampers, Aptamil, Baby Bonus, Chicco, Nivea, Mercedes Benz, Bayer, Porsche, Club Med, Sony, Azzaro, Scholler, Escada, Family Traveller, Vogue Banbini, Collezioni and many more.

Carlos Lumiere was greatly influenced at a young age by his father's work as a photographer. In 1989, Carlos moved from Spain to Miami to work as a photographer for a Spanish press agency, and it was here that he decided to devote his career and life to high-fashion photography. This passion has taken Carlos to cities around the world, allowing him to develop a stunning and diverse portfolio.

His photos are best known for blending classic lines with luscious colours and textures. His style is rich, emotive and dynamic - attracting high profile fashion designers, advertising campaigns and magazines to work, including L’Oréal, Balenciaga, Harper's Bazaar, Harrods, Hackett, Vivienne Westwood, Valore, Royal Ascot, Elle, FHM and GQ.

Carlos now divides his time between his studio Lumiere London, working for his own magazine Fashiopolis, and searching for his next great shoot.

Spring 2018 has seen Rich Maciver continue to expand his studio and portraiture portfolio to his ever growing fashion and lifestyle work.

With a passion for authenticity and an acute understanding for studio lighting and natural daylight, his calm approach has seen him shoot week-long campaigns this year for clients including Red Bull's new clothing brand Alpha Tauri SS18 in Lisbon, and for the JD Group's Scotts Menswear SS18 including in-store and UK-wide advertising.

Jon Shard is globally recognised for his visually distinguished work across advertising, sport, and portraiture. His photography spans both national and global advertising campaigns for a number of high profile clients including Sony PlayStation, Levi's, Crown Plaza, Johnny Walker, Hugo Boss and Durex.

Jon is renowned for his ability to work with worldwide leading talent. Building rapport with both clients and subjects to capture uncompromising shots in often challenging time slots and locations, he is known for his creative lighting and unwavering passion, making him both personable and calm under pressure.

In addition, Jon has several portraits featured at the National Portrait Gallery, London, all of which appear in the gallery’s permanent collection, including Keeley Hawes, Guy Garvey and Wayne Rooney.

As a UK-based photographer working internationally, Jon is relied upon for big production shoots whilst unlocking the very best imagery available.

Ryan Ball is an award-winning London based food photographer, working with a team of London’s finest food and prop stylists. He is dedicated to exploring new approaches in food photography which drives his passion for contemporary work.

With the use of colour, rich tones and contrast he elevates his subjects and encapsulates the detail and emotion in food.

Recently, Ryan won third place in the highly prestigious Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year competition and has been commissioned for on-going above the line advertising work with Lidl UK, Quaker Oats and Byron Burgers, amongst others.

Ryan prides himself on providing a friendly and approachable service, whilst being able to take a brief and produce a polished and memorable product.

The first half of 2018 has seen Jo Hanley shooting celebrity and editorial portraits for global publication and advertising campaigns for the likes of Grants, Apple, Shepherd & Wedderburn and Tesco Bank, to mention a few, proving yet again that Jo’s approach and style of photography is hitting the mark for clients and consumers alike.

With more campaigns in production, Jo continues to be one of the UK’s most sought after photographers.

To see more of what Jo has been producing or for prospective commissions visit the website or get in touch.

"When combining CGI with retouching, the limits are only in the imagination. Curve Digital has opened the doors on creativity, delivering images you can believe are real. If the product hasn’t been built or released, CGI is a strong arm in the Art Director’s toolbox.

Photographers working with Curve Digital know how to use CGI creatively, enhancing and complementing their imagery. Curve Digital champions a relationship where photographers, retouch artists, and CGI specialists work in harmony.

Working with the good eye of a photographer and the technical discipline of the Curve Digital team, they are creating something special for their clients."

London-based commercial food and drink stylist, Johan van der Merwe, works on advertising, editorial, packaging, film and video projects. Having trained in Canada, South Africa, Ireland and London he brings with him an in-depth knowledge and unique work ethic and creative energy to every assignment.

His clients include Jameson, KFC, Coca-Cola, Guinness, Kerry Gold, Havana Club, Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Sainsbury’s, Eddie Rockets, TGI’s, Dairy Gold, Salerno, Just-eat Jacobs biscuits, Singletons Whiskey and Jonny Walker.

Editorial features include Root and Bone Magazine, British Vogue, Kaltbult Magazine, Food and Wine Magazine, Paper Sea Magazine, The Sunday Business Post and The Times. Cookbooks include 'Neven Maguire’s Perfect Irish Christmas' and 'Neven Maguie’s Home Economics for Life'. 

Visit his website or call +44 (0) 7391 185828 for more information. Johan is represented by HERS London.

"Plunge Creations specialises in creative constructions for a wide range of industries.

Our brilliant team of designers and talented makers will provide the support you need to take your ideas from initial concepts and designs, through to fabrication and out into the real world for your audience and clients to marvel at.

We are passionate about the things we make and we take immense care to ensure that your dreams become reality. Our many years of experience and our attention to detail allow us to confidently take on projects of any scale. We're the full package - it's how we've built our reputation for creating heading-turning projects and we're very proud of it!"

Plastic Sandwich has been putting together portfolios for a wide variety of clients since the early 1970s, and has unparalleled experience in the field of image presentation in its various forms over the last 40 years.

All portfolios are made from the best quality top grain leather, in a variety of different colours.

Check out the website for further details and special offers.

Call direct for help and advice.

Production Paradise has launched the Production Paradise Spotlight Awards for Photographic Excellence 2018  – a competition with a unique focus on advertising photography talent.

No other awards have created a judges’ panel that is solely filled with potential clients for commercial photographers. From agency CDs and art buyers to client creatives and marketing professionals to editors at some of the most well-known magazines in the world – this competition might just be the best and most global online portfolio review a photographer could ever have.

Photographers may submit imagery in 13 professional categories and two special categories: Shot on Mobile and Student.

Each category will have a single winner and all 50+ judges will choose a Grand Prize winner from the professional categories. There are over $60,000 worth of prizes, throughout 15 categories, with a chance for one photographer to win over $19,000 in prizes, including $5000 cash.

More information about our awards is available on the Spotlight Awards for Photographic Excellence website.

Take the opportunity to show your work to our impressive panel of judges and win the great prizes – enter today!