still life photography issue 3 spotlight magazine Mar 2009
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David Herm Photography -
Glen Gyssler -
Jan Kornstaedt -
Jo van den Berg -
Louisa Parry -
Marc Beaussart -
Michele Gastl -
Phil Cook -
Reinhold Schroers -
Sara Morris
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Dusseldorf: David Herm Photography
Although David Herm appears as a newcomer on the professional photography scene, his experience in the film and photo industries dates back to the 1990s. After training in a large studio for advertising photography, where he gained exposure to still life, people, car and industry techniques, he went on to work as a freelancer at Select magazine for several years. He has worked internationally for renowned photographers including Andreas Gursky, and also in the film business for many years.David started his own fully digitally equipped studio in Düsseldorf in 2008, where he photographs mainly still life and people. He lives between Düsseldorf and Lisbon, Portugal.
Visit his website for more information.
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Chicago: Glen Gyssler
Chicago-based Glen Gyssler is a nationally recognised photographer. His early reputation was built on conceptual studio imagery that led to a more crisp, illustrative style. His final images are often manipulated and enhanced in the post-digital work he creates.
Glen's recent work has expanded to include people, a welcome diversification he sees as a way of extending his range and style.
He currently produces a wide range of work, from annual reports to advertising campaigns. His many clients include Allstate, Budweiser, Firestone, Gatorade, Microsoft, Office Max, Olay, Philip Morris, Sprint, Visa and Wrigley.
Visit the website to view more of Glen's portfolio.
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Hamburg: Jan Kornstaedt
Hamburg-based still life photographer Jan Kornstaedt works for major advertising agencies and international clients including Sony, Toyota, Lexus, Siemens, Procter & Gamble, Beiersdorf and Interbrew, among others.
His unique vision combines an outstanding sense of high contrast lighting with a straightforward approach to his subjects, giving the objects he photographs an exceptional presence and strength.
Over recent years, Jan has developed a specialism for shooting all kinds of objects in motion: liquid splashes, food, shattering glass, textiles, moving bullets, and more.
Jan is currently seeking international representation. Contact him through his website for more information.
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Hamburg: Jo van den Berg Photography
After graduating from the Brussels College for Film and Photography, Jo van den Berg began working at the artist's stronghold in Haarlem near Amsterdam, as well as with internationally renowned photographers in London.
He subsequently established himself in Hamburg, but still commutes between Hamburg, Paris and Milan. Jo specialises in beauty and still life photography and currently works for an internationally renowned clientele that includes Mont Blanc, Chopard, Douglas, Schwarzkopf and Olympus.
Amongst other tributes, his work has received the Black & White Spider Award and was honoured with the ADC Award.
In collaboration with the publisher Ebner Verlag, Jo produced 'Perfumes 2009' for companies including Chanel, Giorgio Armani, Bulgari, Dolce & Gabbana and Jean Paul Gaultier.
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London: Louisa Parry for Process
Shooting from her Shoreditch studio, Louisa Parry is a London-based still life photographer with superior technical skills.
Louisa has worked extensively across both editorial and advertising. Valued for her razor-edge perception and intelligent vision, she produces classic contemporary imagery that is characteristically distinctive and fresh.
Register online at the new Process website to receive regular updates and to follow the progress of Louisa.
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London: Marc Beaussart for Anja Wiroth Agency
Award-winning still life photographer Marc Beaussart is originally from France but currently lives and works in London. He is represented by the Anja Wiroth Agency.
Thanks to his creative skills and a strong desire to express himself, Marc is consistently productive and delivers high quality still life images in his own unique style.
Clients include Absolut Vodka, France Telecom, Fun Factory, Orange, Shiseido, Brain Tumor UK, American Express Magazine, Dazed and Confused, GQ, Hint Magazine, WAD, Neo 2, Quintessentially Magazine, Mixte Magazine, Mail On Sunday and Vogue France.
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Milan: Michele Gastl
Still life photographer Michele Gastl loves his family, his job and his motorbike (but not necessarily in that order).
Seemingly very different, these three things have something in common. Watching his daughter smile, riding off into the woods on a winding road, and giving value to everyday objects through his shots are the ways in which Michele pursues, reveals and appreciates the beauty of life.
Check out his website and the images will speak for themselves.
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London: Phil Cook
Phil Cook has specialised in still life, food and interior photography for over 10 years.
Clients include Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury's, Homebase and Tesco. Phil also works closely with advertising agencies, design agencies and clients direct.
Visit his website for a broader representation of his work.
At present, Phil is looking for representation.
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Dusseldorf: Reinhold Schroers
Düsseldorf-based still photographer, Reinhold Schroers, has been working since 1988, specialising in shooting high class timepieces, jewellery, jewels, and luxury accessories.
He passionately documents fine detail, paying particular attention to structure and form. Using detailed light techniques and delicately small shooting areas, he presents the intimate beauty of desirable objects. Between three sophisticated studios, one with daylight and an eight-metre ceiling height, and all equipped with the latest digital equipment, the photographer realises his own high aesthetic standards. From composing to proofs, Reinhold guarantees the best quality throughout the entire working process.
His clients include advertising and communication agencies Grey, BBDO, TBWA Ogilvy and Brandmission, as well as jewellers, timepiece and jewellry manufacturers Glashütte Original, Christ, Bruno Schmeide, René Kern, Meyer Mahlberg, Chronoswiss, Caro74 and Lumé Diamond Jewellery.
For further information visit his website.
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London: Sara Morris
Sara Morris is a studio-based still life photographer. She has been working in London for the last ten years from her studio in Shoreditch.
Sara is well known for her distinctive style and works for major advertising and design agencies. She also undertakes selective editorial photography.
Campaigns include press and poster work for KFC, O2, 3 Mobile and Birds Eye.
She is represented by Clare Fletcher.
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