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showcase magazine Mar 2023 new york issue 914
Ellen McDermott INTERIORS AND STILL LIFE PHOTOGRAPHERS
The New York City-based photography team of Ellen McDermott and creative partner Bridget Sciales produces timeless visual language, with imagery that is both intimate and visceral.
“As women, we feel we are expected to work harder in the male-dominated field of photography. Securing top assignments is often quite challenging. We have been fortunate to work with creative heads who understand the value of diversity.”
Giving female photographers equal billing to their male counterparts expands creative energies and acknowledges a different approach in providing new and unexplored points of view. Their photography evokes emotion, which enhances the digital experience for consumers across e-commerce, marketing, and content creation. The approach involves shooting with a studied and refined lighting that immediately provokes the viewer into a time and space.
The work can be seen in ad campaigns, digital content, magazines, books, corporate assignments and private collections throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.
Clients include Ralph Lauren, Brooks Brothers, Chicos, One Kings Lane, Martha Stewart Living, Iconix Brands, Toast, Plain Goods, Dwell, Cottages & Gardens, Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, Christie's, Sotheby’s and Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt among others.
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spotlight magazine Mar 2023 women in photography & film
New York: Ellen McDermott
The New York City-based photography team of Ellen McDermott and creative partner Bridget Sciales produces timeless visual language, with imagery that is both intimate and visceral.
“As women, we feel we are expected to work harder in the male-dominated field of photography. Securing top assignments is often quite challenging. We have been fortunate to work with creative heads who understand the value of diversity.”
Giving female photographers equal billing to their male counterparts expands creative energies and acknowledges a different approach in providing new and unexplored points of view. Their photography evokes emotion, which enhances the digital experience for consumers across e-commerce, marketing, and content creation. The approach involves shooting with a studied and refined lighting that immediately provokes the viewer into a time and space.
The work can be seen in ad campaigns, digital content, magazines, books, corporate assignments and private collections throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.
Clients include Ralph Lauren, Brooks Brothers, Chicos, One Kings Lane, Martha Stewart Living, Iconix Brands, Toast, Plain Goods, Dwell, Cottages & Gardens, Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, Christie's, Sotheby’s and Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt among others.
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showcase magazine Dec 2022 new york issue 905
Ellen McDermott advertising photographers
Taking on new projects has become a passion for the photography team of Ellen McDermott and Bridget Sciales.
“Being flexible and adaptable has been an enormous advantage to us when accepting wide ranging assignments.”
Recent work for the fashion and entertainment industries has proven to be very rewarding. Pushing creativity in a collaborative environment drives the digital experience for consumers across e-commerce, marketing, and content creation. Their photography evokes emotion which immediately provokes the viewer into a time and place.
The work can be seen in international ad campaigns, digital content, corporate assignments, books and private collections.
Clients include Ralph Lauren, S.R. Gambrel, Brooks Brothers, Toast, The Salting, Cottages and Gardens, Elle Décor, Dwell, Rue, The Magazine Antiques, Crackle Entertainment, Cooper-Hewitt The Smithsonian, Christies, and Sotheby’s among others.
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spotlight magazine Nov 2022 interior, architecture and aerial photography
New York: Ellen McDermott
Taking on new projects has become a passion for the photography team of Ellen McDermott and Bridget Siales.
“Being flexible and adaptable has been an enormous advantage to us when accepting wide ranging assignments.” Recent work for the fashion and entertainment industries has proven to be very rewarding.
Pushing creativity in a collaborative environment drives the digital experience for consumers across e-commerce, marketing, and content creation. Their photography evokes emotion which immediately provokes the viewer into a time and place.
The work can be seen in international ad campaigns, digital content, corporate assignments, books and private collections.
Clients include Ralph Lauren, S.R. Gambrel, Brooks Brothers, Toast, The Salting, Cottages and Gardens, Elle Décor, Dwell, Rue, The Magazine Antiques, Crackle Entertainment, The Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt, Christies, and Sotheby’s, among others.
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spotlight magazine Oct 2022 people & lifestyle photography
New York: Ellen McDermott
Engagement with the subject is paramount when photographing lifestyle and portraiture. The best result starts with the connection between photographer and sitter. Evoking a visceral and emotional moment from the sitter in an intoxicating and beautifully lit setting fills the requirements for lasting imagery.
Ellen McDermott’s portraits tell a story of the interaction between the sitter and their environment. Along with creative partner, Bridget Sciales, this team excels in creating lasting imagery that drives the digital experience for consumers across e-commerce, marketing, and content creation. The result is extremely well curated experiences in the era of digital immediacy. “We translate our client’s retail standards and needs in the e-commerce space that drives social commerce and leads digital innovation”.
The work can be seen in ad campaigns, digital content, books, corporate assignments and private collections throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Clients include Ralph Lauren, S.R. Gambrel, Brooks Brothers, Toast, The Salting, Cottages and Gardens, Elle Décor, Dwell, Rue, The Magazine Antiques, Crackle Entertainment, Cooper-Hewitt The Smithsonian, Christies, and Sotheby’s among others.
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spotlight magazine Oct 2022 still life photography
New York: Ellen McDermott
When one thinks of an arrangement of inanimate objects there isn’t much excitement unless those objects are imbued with life. Step in Ellen McDermott, a photographer, whose extensive work in the museum, auction house and gallery world has given her a step up on the study of objects and their relationship to light.
Together with partner Bridget Sciales they create a studied, fresh, and exciting look into an ancient form of art. These visual encounters take the viewer into the subject matter and create a connection that enhances and drives the digital experience for consumers.
Their work in still life has appeared in advertising campaigns, digital content, corporate assignments, books and private collections both nationally and internationally.
Clients include Ralph Lauren, S.R. Gambrel, Brooks Brothers, Toast, The Salting, Cottages and Gardens, Elle Décor, Dwell, Rue, The Magazine Antiques, Crackle Entertainment, Cooper-Hewitt The Smithsonian, Christies, and Sotheby’s, among others.
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showcase magazine Jun 2022 new york issue 887
Ellen McDermott Interiors and Still Life Photographers
The New York City based photography team of Ellen McDermott and Creative Partner, Bridget Sciales produces timeless visual language with their imagery that is both intimate and visceral.
Their photography evokes emotion which enhances the digital experience for consumers across e-commerce, marketing and content creation. The approach involves shooting with a studied and refined lighting that immediately provokes the viewer into a time and space.
“Throughout our careers together we have partnered with our clients as a driving force with digital pioneering and customer engagement using new and emerging digital channels. The end result is extremely well curated experiences in the era of digital immediacy. We translate our client’s retail standards and needs in the e-comm space that drives social commerce and leads digital innovation”.
The work can be seen in Ad Campaigns, Digital Content, Books, Corporate Assignments and Private Collections throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.
Clients include: Brooks Brothers, Ralph Lauren, One Kings Lane, Martha Stewart Living, Iconix Brands, Toast, Plain Goods, Architectural Digest, Christies, Sotheby’s and Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt among others.
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spotlight magazine Mar 2022 women in photography & film
New York: Ellen McDermott
The New York City based photography team of Ellen McDermott and Creative Partner, Bridget Sciales produces timeless visual language with imagery that is both intimate and visceral.
“As a female photography team, we feel it essential to provide seamless, white glove service for our clients. Many of whom love the idea of working with female photographers, a few never considered women as photographers prior to meeting us!”
Giving female photographers equal billing to our male counterparts, expands the creative energies and acknowledges a different approach to subject matter providing new and unexplored points of view.
Their Photography evokes emotion which enhances the digital experience for consumers across e-commerce, marketing, and content creation. The approach involves shooting with a studied and refined lighting that immediately provokes the viewer into a time and space.
“Throughout our careers together we have partnered with our clients as a driving force with digital pioneering and customer engagement using new and emerging digital channels. The end result is extremely well curated experiences in the era of digital immediacy. We translate our client’s retail standards and needs in the e-comm space that drives social commerce and leads digital innovation”.The work can be seen in ad campaigns, digital content, books, corporate assignments and private collections throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.
Clients include Brooks Brothers, Ralph Lauren, One Kings Lane, Martha Stewart Living, Iconix Brands, Toast, Plain Goods, Dwell, Cottages & Gardens, Architectural Digest, Christies, Sotheby’s and Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt among others.
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spotlight magazine Nov 2021 interior, architecture and aerial photography & motion
New York: Ellen McDermott
The New York City-based photography team of Ellen McDermott and creative partner Bridget Sciales produces timeless visual language with imagery that is both intimate and visceral.
Their photography evokes emotion which enhances the digital experience for consumers across e-commerce, marketing and content creation. Their approach involves shooting with a studied and refined lighting that immediately provokes the viewer into a time and space.
“Throughout our careers together we have partnered with our clients as a driving force with digital pioneering and customer engagement using new and emerging digital channels. The end result is extremely well curated experiences in the era of digital immediacy. We translate our client’s retail standards and needs in the e-comm space that drives social commerce and leads digital innovation”.
The work can be seen in ad campaigns, digital content, books, corporate assignments and private collections throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.
Clients include Ralph Lauren, One Kings Lane, Martha Stewart Living, Iconix Brands, Toast, Plain Goods, Architectural Digest, Christies, Sotheby’s and Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt among others.
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spotlight magazine Oct 2021 still life photography
New York: Ellen McDermott
The New York City-based photography team of Ellen McDermott and creative partner Bridget Sciales produces timeless visual language with their imagery that is both intimate and visceral.
Their photography evokes emotion which enhances the digital experience for consumers across e-commerce, marketing and content creation. Their approach involves shooting with a studied and refined lighting that immediately provokes the viewer into a time and space.
“Throughout our careers together we have partnered with our clients as a driving force with digital pioneering and customer engagement using new and emerging digital channels. The end result is extremely well curated experiences in the era of digital immediacy. We translate our client’s retail standards and needs in the e-comm space that drives social commerce and leads digital innovation”.
The work can be seen in ad campaigns, digital content, books, corporate assignments and private collections throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.
Clients include The Magazine Antiques, Ralph Lauren, One Kings Lane, Martha Stewart Living, Iconix Brands, Toast, Plain Goods, Architectural Digest, Christies, Sotheby’s and Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt among others.
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showcase magazine Jul 2021 new york issue 854
Ellen McDermott INTERIORS AND STILL LIFE PHOTOGRAPHERS
"As a photography team our intent is to evoke emotion with images that enhance the visual message."
New York City-based photographer Ellen McDermott and creative partner Bridget Sciales create imagery that instantly provokes the viewer into a time and space which is both intimate and visceral. Through refined lighting and composition, product becomes objects of desire which immerses the viewer immediately.
Ellen, a native New Englander and Bridget a native New Yorker both hold BFA degrees and use their Fine Arts backgrounds to create passionate graphic interpretations which carry an ageless quality and drives messaging that is both provocative and effective.
The work can be seen in ad campaigns, periodicals, books, corporate assignments and private collections throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.
Clients include: Ralph Lauren, One Kings Lane, Martha Stewart Living, Iconix Brands, House Beautiful, JCrew, Christies, Sotheby’s and Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt among others.
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showcase magazine Mar 2021 new york issue 835
Ellen McDermott Interiors and Still Life Photographers
"As a photography team our intent is to evoke emotion with images that enhance the visual message."
New York City-based photographer Ellen McDermott and creative partner Bridget Sciales create imagery that instantly provokes the viewer into a time and space which is both intimate and visceral. Through refined lighting and composition, product becomes objects of desire which immerses the viewer immediately.
Ellen, a native New Englander and Bridget a native New Yorker both hold BFA degrees and use their Fine Arts backgrounds to create passionate graphic interpretations which carry an ageless quality and drives messaging that is both provocative and effective.
The work can be seen in ad campaigns, periodicals, books, corporate assignments and private collections throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.
Clients include: Ralph Lauren, One Kings Lane, Martha Stewart Living, Iconix Brands, House Beautiful, JCrew, Christies, Sotheby’s and Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt among others.
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showcase magazine Dec 2020 new york issue 823
Ellen McDermott still life photographers
Ellen McDermott, a New York City-based photographer, is best known for her beautifully lit interiors, moody still life, portraits, lifestyle and object d’art.
Ellen believes a strong collaboration with clients enables new creative possibilities in achieving photographic excellence. Her team is ready to take on projects which harness human emotion that sells product.
Ellen’s ongoing personal project is the series 'A Day in the Life' which takes her into different realms of the human existence.
Her work can be seen in ad campaigns, periodicals, books, corporate assignments, and private collections throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.
Clients include: Ralph Lauren, Martha Stewart Living, Iconix Brands, House Beautiful, Christie’s, Sotheby’s, Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt, among others.
To see more of Ellen’s work, visit her website and Instagram, or contact her by phone at +1 917-282-4692
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spotlight magazine Oct 2020 still life photography & motion
New York: Ellen McDermott
Ellen McDermott, a New York City-based photographer, is best known for her beautifully lit interiors, moody still life, portraits, lifestyle and object d’art.
Ellen believes a strong collaboration with clients enables new creative possibilities in achieving photographic excellence. Her team is ready to take on projects which harness human emotion that sells product.
Ellen’s ongoing personal project is the series 'A Day in the Life' which takes her into different realms of the human existence.
Her work can be seen in ad campaigns, periodicals, books, corporate assignments, and private collections throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.
Clients include: Ralph Lauren, Martha Stewart Living, Iconix Brands, House Beautiful, Christie’s, Sotheby’s, Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt, among others.
To see more of Ellen’s work, visit her website and Instagram, or contact her by phone at +1 917-282-4692
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showcase magazine Jun 2020 new york issue 802
Ellen McDermott Interiors and Still Life Photographers
Ellen McDermott, international award-winning photographer based in New York City, is best known for capturing the soul - the pure essence, of her subject matter.
Her commercial and advertising work spans from interiors, still life and portraiture.
Ellen’s work can be viewed in multiple advertising campaigns, periodicals, books and catalogs.
Collaboration with clients enables Ellen to explore new possibilities in getting messaging across while achieving photographic excellence.
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spotlight magazine Jun 2020 global advertising photography + motion
New York: Ellen McDermott
Ellen McDermott, a New York City based photographer, is best known for her beautifully lit interiors, moody still life, portraits, lifestyle and objet d’art.
Ellen believes a strong collaboration with clients enables new creative possibilities in achieving photographic excellence. Her team is ready to take on projects which harness human emotion that sells product.
Ellen’s ongoing personal project is the series 'A Day in the Life' which takes her into different realms of the human existence.
Her work can be seen in ad campaigns, periodicals, books, corporate assignments, and private collections throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.
Clients include: Ralph Lauren, Iconix Brands, Martha Stewart Living, House Beautiful, Christie’s, Sotheby’s, Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt, among others.
To see more of Ellen’s work, visit her website and Instagram, or contact 917-282-4692
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spotlight magazine Feb 2020 still life photography
New York: Ellen McDermott
Ellen McDermott is a New York City based photographer best known for her beautifully lit interiors, moody still life, portraits, lifestyle and objects d’art.
Ellen believes a strong collaboration with clients enables new creative possibilities in achieving photographic excellence. Her team is ready to take on projects that need to harness human emotion to sell their productions.
Ellen’s current passion is A Day in the Life series; an ongoing personal project that takes her into different realms of the human existence. Her work can be seen in ad campaigns, magazines, periodicals, books, corporate projects, and private collections throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.
Clients include: Ralph Lauren, Ad Council, Cannon, Fieldcrest, Royal Velvet, Waverly, J Crew, Cartier, Rolex, Christies, Sotheby’s, Smithsonian, House Beautiful, Martha Stewart Living, Publicis among others.
To see more of Ellen's work visit her website and Instagram, or get in contact 917-282-4692.
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spotlight magazine Jul 2019 people & lifestyle photography
New York: Ellen McDermott
Ellen McDermott is a New York City-based photographer best known for her beautifully lit interiors, portraiture and moody still life imagery. Her work can be seen in numerous magazines, periodicals, ad campaigns and private collections.
Embracing projects that utilise the natural light along with the technical aptitude needed to create lasting beauty has been a lifetime passion. Her team is ready to take on projects that need to harness human emotion to sell their products.
Recently, Ellen had taken on a personal project shot off the coast of New Hampshire documenting "A Day in The Life of a Lobsterman". “As creatives, we are constantly in search of unique and fulfilling ways to express ourselves. These self-assigned projects have been an entry into worlds previously unknown to us." The subject matter is very Americana: from portraits, locations to objects. They all share a particular drama, which is amplified by the dramatic use of color, composition and lighting.
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spotlight magazine Mar 2019 interior, architecture and aerial photography
New York: Ellen McDermott
"Ellen McDermott Photography gives you peace of mind when you invest in a photography project. By forming a truly personalised partnership with clients, we deliver results that keep your brand consistent and on point.
Our mission is to capture the essence of your narrative through the artistry of digital photography. We organise and prioritise your photographic needs in a creative, fun and engaging way.
Clients that partner with us have had much success in getting their works published. Our award-winning images have been showcased in a number of design contests.
Ellen McDermott, a pioneer in digital photography, invests her passion and talent into every project. Her focus, dedication and compassion towards your final goals are apparent on every shoot.
We want you to be delighted with the end results. When it comes to making an investment in photographic services, Ellen McDermott Photography delivers!
Contact us today at +1 914-819-2955 or via email."
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spotlight magazine Mar 2019 international women photographers
New York: Ellen McDermott
When not photographing incredible interiors for periodicals, magazines, books and advertising, Ellen McDermott can be found capturing lifestyle assignments.
"Given the opportunity to showcase work for the 'International Women Photographers' Spotlight has been a treat. What I have chosen to display is a collection of some of my favourite imagery."
Not often thought of as a place for women, one story captures the arduousness and glory of a 'Day in the Life of a Lobsterman', shot off the coast of New Hampshire. Another favourite is capturing pets as they navigate interiors; the play of light off of the organic and inorganic objects in a dreamlike manner.
The subject matter is very Americana from portraits to locations, to objects. They all share a drama of lighting. Using natural light as often as possible when shooting captures the realness of time and space.
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spotlight magazine Jul 2018 interior, architecture and aerial photography + motion
New York: Ellen McDermott
"Ellen McDermott Photography gives you peace of mind when you invest in a photography project. By forming a truly personalised partnership with clients, we deliver results that keep your brand consistent and on point.
Our mission is to capture the essence of your narrative through the artistry of digital photography. We organise and prioritise your photographic needs in a creative, fun and engaging way.
Clients that partner with us have had much success in getting their works published. Our award-winning images have been showcased in a number of design contests.
Ellen McDermott, a pioneer in digital photography, invests her passion and talent into every project. Her focus, dedication and compassion towards your final goals are apparent on every shoot.
We want you to be delighted with the end results. When it comes to making an investment in photographic services, Ellen McDermott Photography delivers! Contact us today at 914-819-2955 or via email."