still life photography Oct 2008

Bernd Ebsen works as a freelance photographer. Since the early 90s, he has been concentrating on still life photography from his studio in central Hamburg.

He is specialised in taking images in large magnification and likes to follow the forms and material descriptions that appear in his work.

Bernd is member of the BFF, the German Association of Freelance Photographers.

His clients include editorial and advertising work, such as Hekmag Magazine and Men's Health, as well as Sony Cybershot, Joop Jewellery and McDonalds.

Bernd is represented by Karina Bednorz Fotografen.

Visit his website for more information and to take a closer look at his portfolio.

David Kempinski works from his studio in Zurich, specialising mainly in still life and product photography.

He incorporates authenticity when it comes to matters of form, creating his own style of hyper-realism with uncompromising work on texture and lighting.

David uses unconventional and at times not entirely earnest moments of perspective to form his unique shooting philosophy, the main goal of which is to provide a convincing transfer of the significance of inner worth and value.

With more than 20 years experience in still life photography David Parfitt has built a reputation not just for his elegant use of lighting and composition but also for his patience and obsessive attention to detail.

He is adamant that these same principles should be applied from the biggest adverting projects though to editorial shoots and the simplest cut-out product shots.

This philosophy is endorsed by the many clients that return to him year in, year out.

Johanna Parkin is a London-based advertising and editorial photographer specialising in still-life.

Johanna's upbringing in New Zealand instilled in her a love of striking colour and intriguing nature that often greatly influences her work. Her stylised images are beautifully crafted and refined, often having a tangibly graphic, hyper-real and illustrative quality to them, which she achieves through a perfectionist's approach to creating captivating lighting.

This year, Johanna was a finalist in both the Association of Photographers' Awards and the AOP Open.

She works from her studio in Islington and her clients include Volkswagen, Epson, Nestlé, Barclaycard, McDonalds, Knorr, Sisley, Ferrero Rocher and The Guardian Weekend.

Jonathan Knowles is well known throughout the advertising industry as the "liquid man". Clients and agencies worldwide travel to his London-based studio to shoot specialist liquid and drinks campaigns.

He has great problem solving abilities and loves working with art directors to create their vision. When it comes to still life and people shoots, Jonathan has a natural ability to transform everyday objects into something special. His style is very distinct, with a strong graphic feel.

This year Jonathan has shot for Budweiser, Guinness, Grant's and Warburtons amongst many others. He has also had international shoots with Saatchi & Saatchi South Africa, McCann Erickson Prague and Ogilvy New Zealand.

Jonathan has also produced a number of best-selling album sleeves for Ministry of Sound and Cream.

Check his website to see more of Jonathan's personal and commissioned work.

Karin Taylor is an east London-based photographer with more than 10 years experience working in still life.

With an ongoing passion for beautifully-lit classic still life, she constantly produces new work and relishes the challenges set by her extensive list of clients. Recently, this has included Reebok, William Grant & Sons, Fitch, The Great Eastern Hotel, Redwood Publishing, Random House and Marie Claire.

Karin is represented by Jo Clark.

A background in special effects and problem solving prepared Ray for his inimitable drinks and liquids photography.

Photography and computer manipulation are two interdependent elements of the same process of image creation, which can be carried out concurrently, shooting bespoke elements as retouching is progressed in-house.

Sara Morris is a still life photographer who has been working in London for the last twelve years from her studio in Shoreditch.

Sara is well known for her distinctive style, lighting technique and attention to detail. She works for major advertising and design agencies in London and also undertakes selective editorial photography.

Her most recent campaigns include press and poster work for Radley handbags, Birds Eye peas, 3mobile and KFC.

Sara is represented by Noelle Pickford.

Tom Seelbach is a still life photographer based in Hamburg.

His studio is equipped for both digital and analogue photography.

For more information visit his website.