food & drink photography + motion Nov 2015

8183 is a collaborative commercial studio that aims to make the process of creating powerful images of products and people a pleasure. With a keen eye, attention to detail, precision lighting and retouching techniques the studio helps stir emotions, tell stories and drive sales.

At 8183 Studio, the staff's ethos is as much a promise as a command. To deliver such undeniably captivating images requires not only the right focus and talents, but also the Midwest ethics of hard work and humble approachability.

These elements combined make the team very easy to work with - just ask recent clients including Lee Jeans, Dark Horse Distillery, Ball Jar, Parisi Coffee, Wingstop and McDonald's.

Al Richardson is a Sydney-based advertising photographer. His specialist areas include portraiture, food, still life and lifestyle.

Al's passion for his work, strong aesthetic and lighting skills allow him to consistently exceed client expectations both in studio and on location. His considerable experience includes work for clients including Woolworths, Westfield, David Jones, ToysRUs, Bonds, Sheridan, Slazenger, Westpac and Citibank.

Publishing clients include Random House, Allen and Unwin and regular work for magazine titles including Vogue Australia, Taste.com Magazine, Delicious, Fresh and Sunday Life.

Since 2006, Alistair Tutton has been an expert. After travelling around the US asking his clients the right questions, and listening to their answers, he can now produce outstanding images that really meet their needs.

Clients enjoy Alistair's English wit (yes, he's an English transplant, so be prepared for photography with irony) and the spontaneity of his work so much that they come back for more, from global ad agencies to local firms as well as regional and national companies.

Visit his website for more information.

"Neither photography or art has been part of my upbringing. Photography was something that came to me on a trip to Scotland. After returning home, the joy was fantastic when I finally saw the pictures. That became a milestone in my life.

While studying at the Media College Denmark in Viborg, I was surrounded by incredible inspiring teachers, who taught me the passion for the craft of photography. Care and respect for the image became my driving force during my four educational years.

The driving force remains the same today. It is still the craft, that makes beautiful images, where light and detail are what matters to me. Every day I let myself be inspired by talented photographers around the world, to seek new knowledge and to keep myself updated in the world of photography.

I am fortunate to work with competent people on assignments for customers like: LEGO, Lidl Denmark, Scandic-Hotels, Aller, Turbine Publisher, VPG, Tina Munkholm, Madhimlen, Aros Food Hall, Housedoctor, Arla og BKI-Foods."

Whether working in the 33,000 sq. ft. studio or travelling on location, creative collaboration behind the lens and throughout any production is one of the unique keys to Black Horse Studio. Lee and Jennifer's partnership on their work has given both their still and motion portfolios diversity and scope of subjects.

With Lee’s creative and technical expertise and Jennifer’s whimsical eye and love for all things beautiful, they are able to successfully tackle projects of different sizes and scale, but throughout it all keep a laid back and fun shooting environment.

Duncan Loughrey has been shooting food for the best part of 30 years. A keen eye for detail, great technical ability, and a knack for beautiful lighting have helped build a loyal list of clients over the decades.

Happy to shoot in the studio or on location, Duncan undertakes every project in a friendly, relaxed manner.

Visit Duncan’s website to view more of his work

Flash Studios was established in January 2000 by photographer Melanie Jenkins. The first successful wholly digital large-format studio in New Zealand, the personnel consists of Melanie and her team, including freelance assistants and retouchers.

Specialising in photographing food, product, fashion, beauty, jewellery and interiors, Melanie is always looking for the next challenge and works to produce outstanding quality in all areas.

With the ability to move windows, walls, skirting boards, flooring, etc., the team at Flash Studios can transform the studio for their clients' specific needs. The studio kitchen is well equipped and has plenty of space to allow food stylists and chefs to create their culinary master pieces. Shooting large and medium formats, Melanie also regularly works on location.

Clients include Bauer Media, Fairfax Media, Tip Top NZ, Adrienne, Winkelmann, Chelsea, Bidvest NZ, Worth and Douglas, Moontide, Bendon NZ, Sleepyhead/Comfort group, Draft FCB NZ, AMG Group NZ, This is True, Bobux, Columbus, Random House, Easiyo, Resenes, Healthy Life Media, HB Media, Tangible Media, Interact advertising, Shore City, Periscope and Switch Design/PR.

Isabella Cassini is an award-winning food and still life photographer, whose love for creating concept-based images is evident in her extensive portfolio of exciting and bold imagery.

She loves exploring new ideas through skilled lighting, precision, and composition. Isabella's infatuation with photography began when she picked up her first camera at age 14. Originally hailing from Los Angeles, she now lives and works in NY, but loves returning home on assignment as well (especially in the winter!).

In 2014, Isabella won several awards at the International Photography Awards, including 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in 'Advertising: Food', and 1st place in the overall 'Advertising' category (non-pro). She also won the Grand Prize for PDN’s food photography contest, ‘Taste’.

James Murphy has had another busy and successful year shooting at his studio in King’s Cross, London as well as travelling extensively on location for a variety of projects.

Passionate about food, James has continued to enjoy working with an impressive and interesting mix of editorial, packaging and advertising clients.

Jochen Arndt is an experienced food, interior and lifestyle photographer specialised in working with natural daylight. This is the secret to his tasty and mouth-watering food images, as well as his authentic lifestyle moments.

Over the years Jochen has photographed around the globe for various magazines and commercial clients such as McDonald's, Wagner, Unilever, Kikkoman, ASA, Metro, WeightWatchers and many more.

Jochen lives and works in Berlin and is represented by Rockenfeller & Goebels.

Joe Schmelzer is an editorial and commercial photographer specialising in hotel, food, environmental and celebrity portraits. Recognised for the natural window-light quality of his images - and a knack for making even the prickliest subjects feel at ease - Joe is a familiar presence in the travel, shelter and entertainment markets.

His work has appeared in every major interiors-centric magazine, website and blog, and is regularly featured in the editorial pages of Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Vogue UK, Sunset and Travel + Leisure. Joe also contributed the images (and lots of inspiration) to 'The First Apartment Book: Cool Design for Small Spaces' (Clarkson Potter, 2012), a collaboration with interior-stylist-to-the-stars Kyle Schuneman and style writer Heather Summerville.

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

Julie Benedetto is New York-based editorial and commercial photographer who is fanatic for beautiful lighting and has a passion for storytelling.

Along with having a wide range of knowledge in photography, Julie prides herself for being a great problem solver. She is crafty on set, often building and constructing backgrounds and environments herself, and loves the process of conceptualising, researching and making it come to life on set.

Julie creates ideas with clients by discussing the brand, its identity and their target audience.

Besides still-life and food she often shoots people, pets, architecture, and interiors. She is equipped with a wide range of photographic tools and a small collection of props, surfaces and backgrounds at her studio in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn.

With over 12 years experience, Russell Smith uses his art direction background to add value by conceptualising how to push his work and briefs further. Working together with his clients, putting together strong teams, he provides a comprehensive service from brief to final execution. His technical ability and love for good lighting with an attention to detail help him build appetite and story into his food images.

Based in Cape Town where he works both on location and in studio with a well equipped kitchen, he uses both daylight and flash depending on the brief. He has a long list of editorial clients including Women’s Health, Gourmet Traveller (Australia), Marie Claire and Taste Magazine, and his work has been syndicated all over the world.

His commercial clients include Col’cacchio, Le Creuset, Jungle Oats, Parmalat, Sasko, Koi restaurants, Subway, and several well received recipe books with top chefs.

Sebastian Israelit began his photography career 20 years ago and is now a three-times winner of the Gourmand Awards for the 'Best Kitchen Books Worldwide' 2005, 2009 and 2013.

He was recently hired by Accor Hotels (France) to handle the shoot of its renovated Sofitel property in Rio de Janeiro. Working in packaging, he has also shot Casa Rex, Milstein Ravel and Harvey & Harvey for the Latin American market, integrating processes and providing all the tools necessary for the job.

Established in the advertising industry, Sebastian now works for brands such as Hellmann's, Knorr, Head & Shoulders, Dove, Terma, HSBC, BMW, Renault, Impulse, Axe, Ala, Ommo, Skip, Jumbo, Disco (Cencosud), Oil Natura, Gancia One, Danone, Ser Splenda and Lifebuoy, both in Argentina and throughout Latin America. He also works for agencies including Del Campo, Ogilivy, Club Bue, Argentina 361, Draft FCB, Altheim, Young & Rubicam, Ponce Buenos Aires, Tamura and JWT London.

Rick Souders, owner of Souders Studios, has one of the most highly respected food and beverage photography studios in the USA. Rick is an honors graduate of the Art Center College of Design and is known as the “Mile High Food and Beverage Guy.”  Souders Studios is based in Golden, Colorado.

The Souders Studios facilities include a commercial kitchen, two studios, five client lounges, three prop storage areas and is super client friendly. The Souders Studios team has won many prestigious awards around the world.

Souders Studios has helped transform many food and beverage brands into visual icons. Square Pixels is its award-winning retouching and digital compositing studio, internationally renowned for its creativity with food and beverage photography, including splash and flames.

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

Some great shoots have been coming out of Stephen Conroy's studios. As well as the usual stills commissions recent work has included stop frame animation films for soon to be released campaigns.

His most recent work can be seen for Kinder Bueno's new Facebook campaign, Vital Ingredient's Autumn 'Healthy Food to Go' menu as well as some tasty indian street food.

Get in touch to find out how Stephen can help with upcoming projects.

Terry Benson specialises in food, lifestyle and still life photography.

Being based in a large studio in the heart of Farringdon, London, EC1 makes his studio both accessible and central. He is both studio based and works out on location.

Terry regularly works within the fields of editorial, packaging, advertising and PR.

William Lingwood is one of London’s most established food photographers, and after nearly 20 years' shooting food and drink he continues to lead the pack with his innovation and visual clarity.

His depth of experience means that he is confident working with any photographic discipline; digital or analogue capture, flash or daylight, studio or location. Commissions so far this year have put all these to the test.

In 2015, William has shot editorial features for House and Gardens, Sunday Times Magazine and Sainsbury’s Magazine; illustrated books including 'Mighty Spice Express' by John Gregory-Smith; and worked on campaigns for Birds Eye and packaging for Marks and Spencer.