liquid & cosmetics photography May 2020

Barry Makariou Studio is fully equipped and has his creative team working remotely still providing the same level of service as usual.

He has recently been invited to be on the judging panel for this year's One Eyeland’s Photographer of Year Awards.

Recent commissions for coffee brand Rijo 42 and Lisa Franklin Skincare showcase his experience in working with liquids, with moving image playing a large part in his portfolio. 

He has built up a fantastic team of collaborators that can provide everything: from production, editing and grading, to wet hire, retouching and CGI.

Barry prides himself in offering an insight into what really goes on behind the scenes and is looking to make this a permanent series on his Instagram page with over 8k devoted followers to date. 

Recent work includes Coca-Cola, Pepsi Max, Whitley Neil, ARARAT Brandy, Chivas, Lisa Franklin, Peroni, Nike, Adidas, Rijo 42 Coffee, Men's Health, GQ and David M Robinson.

Giorgio Cravero has 20 years' experience as a photographer specialising in drinks, liquids, food and still life photography and motion. He loves working with light and taking care of every detail.

In 2016, Giorgio became the first Italian photographer to win first prize in the 'Still Life' category at the Hasselblad Master's Awards. He is currently working with both Italian international agencies and companies and is available for shoots on location or at his fully-equipped studio in Turin, where he also has an in-house post-production department.

Clients include Diageo Global, Constellation Brands, Grand Frais, De Cecco, Ferrero, Naj Oleari, FCA and Comau.

Hiro is an award-winning still life photographer shooting campaigns for international brands. He spends most of his time in the studios in Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Singapore, and delivers stunning photographic visuals on a daily basis.

He started his career in New York City, where he learned exceptional lighting skills to draw elegant lines with strobe lights. Now he resides in Japan, where he has sharpened his minimalistic approach towards photography.

Hiro is expanding his career by shooting still life movies in collaboration with beauty brands.

His rapidly growing list of clients includes: Estée Lauder, Lancôme, Clé De Peau Beauté, M.A.C Cosmetics, L'oréal Paris, Shiseido, Clinique, Shu Uemura, Olay, Maybelline New York, Max Factor, Kose, Albion, Tsubaki, Lux, Nivea, Kate Spade New York, United Colors of Benetton, Apple, Panasonic, Vogue Japan, and many more.

"Born in LA, raised in Seoul, returned back to LA, went to college for business, realised photography was more attractive, studied photography in San Francisco, returned back again to LA, worked many projects, receives calls for jobs, publishes works on papers, flies all around the world, still thirsty for photography.

How about you?"

Kenyon Manchego is a self-taught photographer / videographer specialising in luxurious still life.

Graduating as graphic designer, he worked as an art director for several years before following his major passion, photography. Since then, Kenyon has worked with some of the most prestigious French agencies and brands.

Clients include: Coca-Cola, Payot, Nuxe, Moët, Martell, L'Occitane, and La Maison du Chocolat.

Mark is a London based advertising liquids photographer. He has been shooting for 30 years giving him vast experience in producing beautiful and inspiring images. 

Mark now specialises in shooting high speed images of liquids including drinks and fragrances and his colourful series titled ‘Aqueous’ has become very well known.  

Mark has won many awards for his work including the AOP and Communication Arts Awards.

"My heart goes out to all those affected by the global pandemic."

Special effects photography has the ability to induce wonder in an audience. Amongst the never-ending deluge of online content, that ability is rare. Max loves producing content of this nature. 

Beginning his career within the British film industry, Max transitioned into photography in 2013. Based in London, Max is now regarded as a highly-technical creative whose post-production abilities allow him to produce unique content.

2020 has seen a return to video. Merging his photographic and video expertise, Max looks forward to producing more video content as the year progresses. 

Max is fortunate to have a small home studio and is able to produce photographic and video content during lockdown.  

He is currently seeking UK representation, email him here. 

Nadia Battista is an Italian digital artist and advertising photographer. She is specialised in creative product still life like food, liquids, cosmetics and editing. Her passion has always been art, in any kind of form, and that is why she considers herself an polyhedral artist.

She firmly believes in the power of creativity as a way to touch people’s souls, and she uses it in photography and content creation. She always puts herself into everything she does, constantly searching for self-growth. Nadia deeply loves what makes her feel free to express herself.

She is sure she can find creative solutions to many briefs. She worked for Fornarina and Natuzzi in the fields of research and creative development, devoting herself to professional growth in the advertising field.

"Since 2012, shooting for advertising has always been key to my professional practice. Understanding every aspect of lighting and composition within a studio environment allows me to create the most compelling still life images in a cosmetics, fragrance, jewellery and watch photography specification.

The years I have spent experimenting and creating commissioned projects within these genres has allowed me to grasp leading industry techniques, and innovate with unique compositions to fulfil any brief to its maximum potential."

Rich Begany is a New York-based still life shooter with a focus and depth of work in the beauty industry.

Drawing on a deep understanding of the seductive powers of color and texture, he has developed an impressive portfolio of dynamic images used in advertising, editorials and other commercial outlets.

Recent projects include new work for Estee Lauder, MAC Cosmetics and Olay Products.

For more information or to discuss an upcoming project, contact WIB agency.

Tapestry's post production heritage began in 1972 with their studios based in Soho, central London W1. They are fully equipped to produce still and moving images with the benefit of on-site post-production including retouching, artwork and CGI.

Tapestry have worked on many global campaigns and with top photographers, providing their creative retouching on a wide array of projects. Creative retouching campaigns include: Mailchimp, Jean Paul Gaultier, Versace, Puma, LG, Heineken and adidas by Stella McCartney.

The experienced team are experts in all areas of post-production, from close up beauty work, to still life and advertisements involving complex multi part compositing. Not only this, but their CGI artists can create and animate products or form new environments for seamless composition.

Email or call Craig Ralph on +44 07980 234498 to discuss upcoming projects.

Drawing inspiration from everyday inanimate objects and working across multiple visual platforms, Vijey’s work is immediately identifiable in its ability to tell a narrative which is at once evocative, gripping and memorable.

Working between Los Angeles and New York City, Vijey’s still life and drinks work has drawn creatives from all over the United States to bring their vision life.

To view more of Vijey’s still and motion portfolio please visit his website.