food & drink photography + motion Nov 2016

From 7-16 November, Pearlfisher’s gallery space will become home to the exhibition of an exquisite personal collection by renowned photographer Alan Newnham.

A fork is an intimate object. We interact with it in a unique way, everyday and without thinking. Alan Newnham’s personal work considers this relationship as the central theme in this exhibition. He looks at these objects of utility and puts them in a place where they can be admired for their beauty. Frames that were originally crafted with skill and now refashioned complete the artwork, acknowledging the beauty of utility and the patina of age.

Patina: a Photography Exhibition by Alan Newnham, 7-16 November, Monday – Friday, 10am-6pm, or by appointment. At The Gallery at Pearlfisher. Find more details here.

Big Dog Media is a boutique media production house specialising in lifestyle content creation for luxury brands.

A subtle blend of big experience, big ideas and big ambitions all under one ‘woof’!

Based in London and Cannes, they shoot photography and films throughout the world.

Visit the website or email for more information.

Brent Herrig shoots both food and drink photography with clients ranging from advertising to editorial. He is based in New York City, with experience in video, stop motion, editorial, publishing, advertising, packaging and more.

Brent's most recent cocktail book 'The Dead Rabbit Drinks Manual' received the Best Cocktail Book award from the Spirited Awards from Tales of the Cocktail 2016.

Brent enjoys to collaborate with both clients and agencies to form great concepts and to make the process of the photo shoot as easy as possible.

Visit the website or contact him directly to talk about your next project.

Cameron Studio is located in an old school building dating from 1910 in Wormer, close to Amsterdam.

Pim Janswaard and Lieke Heijn have found their ideal space for location and studio photography - "perfect surroundings, where everybody can feel their creativity as well as a business atmosphere that gives trust and faith to our clients."

For over 15 years the pair have been creating food productions for advertising, packaging and publishers. Before this, they both made pictures for fashion labels and magazines. "Fashion and lifestyle are still in our portfolio, but for 10 years now food photography has been our main speciality."

The seasons of the year inspire Cameron Studio to give every production a certain style. Together with light, shadow, composition and a dedicated team of stylists and food artists, the company makes it work every time.

With his own fully equipped digital daylight studio in Hamburg, Germany, Carsten Eichner specialises in still and food photography. His studio offers quality professional photography linked with creativity and teamwork in collaboration with some of the best food and prop stylists.

Carsten works for a large variety of PR, editorial subjects and above all advertising across food, still life and interior photography. He has international experience working for agencies and editorial magazines, both on location and in the studio.

Featured in this Spotlight are photos of Carsten's recent shoots for Beef!, the apetito special edition cookbook, and his personal work entitled 'artfloor'.

Clients include Burda, Der Feinschmecker, Billa/Austria, Dr.Oetker EDEKA, Hilcona, Lidl, Unilever and Weight Watchers.

Visit his website for more information.

Over a long career Christian Mushenko has shot for many of the world’s largest brands, working in Australia, Asia, Europe and the USA.

He most recently worked on the 'Create Your Taste' rebranding for McDonald’s Australia. “I am a big fan of authenticity and realism,” says Christian. His natural approach to styling and lighting appeals to the audience on a more organic human level that gets truly mouth-watering.

He has received international awards in advertising as well as photography and still gets a little excited if the light is "just right" and about capturing that moment of real connection. He has a very distinctive style that is alive and vibrant with an eye for beauty and humanity, coupled with a wealth of experience.

Debby Lewis-Harrison’s food photography captures the beauty and playfulness in cooking. Experimenting with different colours and patterns gives hers photographs a sense of familiarity and comfort.

"With Debby’s ever-growing portfolio you just don’t know what you will see next, but we guarantee you will be left wanting more!"

Debby has recently been working with clients such as Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Costa and on the The Great British Bake Off Children’s Party Cakes & Bakes.

Esskultur is a Dusseldorf-based studio specialised in food photography and film. The owner of the studio, Jörk Hettmann, has more than 20 years work experience in food and beverage photography.

Numerous large food companies have put their trust in his unmistakable instinct for the right image.

“We understand ourselves as a platform dedicated to the culture of food whether it's recipes, trendy restaurants, slow and fast food or attractive decorations.”

The 400 m² studio is fully equipped and provides everything that is needed for food photography: from a large inventory of props to very experienced food stylists and image editors.

The studio also provides the complete technical equipment, which is needed for food videos, for example, slow motion cameras, specialised lamps and spotlights.

Harry Zernike is a New York City-based photographer specialising in food, travel, and portraiture. His clients include magazines, restaurants, and publishers.

“Soup Nights”, a cookbook featuring his photographs, was published by Rizzoli in October of 2016.

The year works in reverse in Huw Jones’ studio. Now that winter is drawing in the team will be rolling out the grass and unpacking the barbecue for several summer 2017 campaigns, commencing in December. However, from April to June the work is almost exclusively Christmas campaigns for various foodservice and commercial clients including Bidvest, Creed, Central Foods, Castell Howell and The Glee Club.

Featured in this Spotlight is a selection of the Christmas 2016 images.

James Murphy is enjoying shooting from his fabulous new studio, situated on the Regent’s Canal near Old Street, London.

James has been working on a variety of packaging projects, as well as advertising campaigns and exciting editorial commissions.

James is represented by his agent Sarah Yorke. Reach her by e-mail or phone +44(0)20 7278 4770.

Jens Johnson is a NY and CT-based photographer with over 27 years of experience. He has produced award-winning food and beverage images for a loyal list of clients, who come to him for his lighting expertise and technical ability to bring their ideas to light.

In the last few years Jens has added motion to his skill set. He has really enjoyed the transition to shooting and directing video projects for various clients. Visit his website to view some of this new work as well as his food and beverage reel.

Jens has built a state-of-the-art studio with only the best top-of-the-line equipment, featuring a comfortable client area, a fully stocked prop room, and a beautifully designed kitchen with food stylists in mind.

Contact Jens to see what he can create and  and follow him on Instagram to see what he’s working on.

Based in London, Joakim Blockstrom shoots food and still life from his studio or on location.

Collaboration is the driving factor behind his images, working together with the most talented chefs, food stylists, mixologists, creative directors or directly with clients to create images of the highest quality.

Recent collaborations include the best-selling 'Cocktail Cook Book' with mixologist Oskar Kinberg, Turkish Airlines and ANGLO Farringdon, named 'Best Newcomer' restaurant by The Observer Food Magazine.

Recognised for the natural window-light quality of his images, and with a knack for making even the prickliest subjects feel at ease, Joe Schmelzer’s work has appeared in every major interiors-centric magazine, website and blog, with Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, and Vogue UK among his clients.

Joe’s ability to help clients achieve their own creative vision has also made him a sought-after commercial photographer for high-profile brands including Dorchester Hotel Collection, Sub-Zero/Wolf Appliances and Pottery Barn.

Joe and long-time canine sidekick Parker now make their home-office in Silver Lake, Los Angeles. Joe oversees all aspects of photo/video projects through his independently owned company, Treasurbite Studio, Inc.

Munich-based Kai Stiepel Photography specialises in upscale, stylised food photography. "We pride ourselves in creating unforgettable, attention-grabbing images."

Kai and his team ensure the highest professional standards and the most innovative, stand-out food photography by collaborating with the top set designers and food stylists in the field. The company meets - and exceeds - clients' expectations by focusing on their needs. "We sweat the details so you don't have to!"

The Kai Stiepel Photography studio is state-of-the art and ready to help bring each client's vision to life. With over 20 years of experience, the team has amassed a record of satisfied clients, including BMW, Bosch, Campari, Dallmayr, Edeka, Hipp, McDonald's, Playboy and San Pellegrino.

Visit the website for more information.

photokevinsmith is a Chicago-based full service studio serving the best in food and beverage photography. Kevin’s studio is located in the vibrant Pilsen neighborhood on the artsy lower west side.

A lover of travel, hiking, golf and donuts, Kevin is equally passionate about his craft. He loves the art of photography, collaborating with his studio team and client partners to get the best results on every project.

His spacious studio has all the creature comforts, with many spaces to call one’s own. So it is easier for clients to catch up on their work, conduct meetings, or just think. And there is always great music playing.

LookandCook Ltd. is a Dubai-based company specialising in creating content for the F&B industry.

For food manufacturers and distributors, LookandCook Ltd. offers still images and videos for advertising and web use. It can also shoot recipes with clients' produce for social media.

For manufacturers of kitchenware, LookandCook Ltd. can create recipe books and videos using their appliances. For advertisers and publishers, the company can shoot to a brief and also offer stock images of local and international cuisine.

LookandCook Ltd. has its own photographers, stylists, studios and a fully equipped kitchen with a well-stocked props cupboard.

Some of the latest work from Nordstern Studio featured in this Spotlight includes Philipp Schneider's new 'Algae-Plate' pictures, inspired by the clarity and diversity of the seas. His winter 'VeggiePlates' also speak for themselves. Photos: Philipp Schneider. Food styling: Lukas Baseda.

Inspired by the sun, Tim Schober's editorial style 'Summer Drinks With Tea‘ features client Samova. Photos: Tim Schober. Food styling: Lukas Baseda.

Markus Dominitzki's latest work shows a new packaging range for Moin Bio. Photos: Markus Dominitzki. Food styling: Rainer Meidinger. Agency: Mutter. Client: Moin Bio.

Nuno Correia has worked in photography since 1990 and has over the last 16 years become a recognised expert in advertising.

His work has become known overseas with the production of his book in New York and across the US in 2009 and 2011 by Martha Stewart's publisher Clarkson Potter (Random House).

Nuno is currently working for large agencies including TBWA, BBDO, Publicis, Havas, McCann, Y&R, Leo Burnett, Duda, BAR, Partners, JWT and others.

In March 2013, Nuno Correia founded Slowstudio, a film production company in his 910 m² studios, fully equipped with high speed cameras, lenses and motion control robots to perform with excellency its speciality, tabletop films.

Oliver is a food and stillife photographer based in Hamburg, Germany. His passion is food: the preparation, the pleasure and all the wonderful things associated with it.

After a classical training as a commercial photographer, he went through some interesting jobs and places before finally diving into photography. Specialised for several years in watch and jewelry photography, he followed his passion for food photography and now works for well-known agencies, brands, food blogs and publishers.

He’s available for assignments worldwide.

Phil Sills is a London-based advertising photographer specialising in drinks. He has a passion for detail and looking at things most people do not spend much time thinking about.

"Lighting and composition are key to a great shot as well as perfect planning and spot-on execution. If I had to sum up my work very quickly using a few words I would pick the following: Creative, Quality Driven, Controlled, Luxurious and Perfect."

A hugely important part of Phil's work is solving visual problems related to all things liquid, splashing, pouring or sparkling - to help clients get the results they want. He loves shooting both in the studio and on location.

Recent commissions include Bombay Sapphire, Lipton, Southern Comfort, Red Bull and Smirnoff.

Shirish Sen is an advertising and commercial photographer who has spent over a decade creating images for clients from the food and beverage industry.

His award-winning images have appeared in over a dozen cookbooks, in advertising campaigns, as well as in several leading national and international publications.

He is currently based in Gurgaon, a suburb of New Delhi.

Visit his website for more information.

Simon Smith is an established food and drink photographer with over 20 years’ experience, working from his large west London studio.

The studio has an extensive collection of props and backgrounds in both contemporary and vintage styles.

Visit Simon's website for more information.

Rick Souders, owner of Souders Studios, has been passionate about shooting food and drinks for well over 20 years. Rick is an honors graduate of the Art Center College of Design and has shot for some of the world’s most well-known brands.

Rick is known as the “Mile High Food and Beverage Guy.” Texture, light, shadow, color and negative space all play a key role in these edible images. Souders Studios is based at the edge of the Rockies in Golden, Colorado.

Facilities include a commercial kitchen, two studios, five client lounges and three prop storage areas. Souders Studios would like to help transform your food or beverage brands into a visual icon. Square Pixels is our award-winning retouching and digital compositing studio.

Visit the website, email Rick directly, or call 303-384-3128 for more information.

Stephen Conroy has been creating fresh and natural images for all media, including books, PR, point of sale and increasingly films, which suit his attention to detail.

Through Heatwave Pictures, Stephen has been directing branded content for the likes of Tesco.

The soon-to-be-published 'Twisted' cookbook was "a lot of fun, with tasty drips and spills galore!"