CJ Benninger is a Detroit-based advertising and editorial photographer specialising in portraits, automotive and product work.

He began his photographic journey when he was a junior in high school, photographing live bands, which he has now been doing for 20 years. After continuing his education in photography, CJ began assisting before eventually gaining his own clients, forging a shooting career of his own.

CJ prides himself in working with both clients and subjects to create beautiful images on location or in studio using his strong sense of composition and technical skills.

Some of his clients include Campbell-Ewald, Leo Burnett, Organic and McCann Erikson, shooting for brands such as Dodge, Jeep, Ford, Delphi, Kimberly Clark, General Snus and 4Web Medical.

CJ Benninger is a Detroit-based advertising and editorial photographer specialising in portraits, automotive and product work.

He began his photographic journey when he was a junior in high school, photographing live bands, which he has now been doing for 20 years. After continuing his education in photography, CJ began assisting before eventually gaining his own clients, forging a shooting career of his own.

CJ prides himself in working with both clients and subjects to create beautiful images on location or in studio using his strong sense of composition and technical skills.

Some of his clients include Campbell-Ewald, Leo Burnett, Organic and McCann Erikson, shooting for brands such as Dodge, Jeep, Ford, Delphi, Kimberly Clark, General Snus and 4Web Medical.

Emotional authenticity is characteristic of John Roe’s photographic style. With his natural charisma and reassuring presence on set, he collaborates with his subjects to create and capture honest moments that tell a story within a single image.

Having an educational background in both painting and photography, John also brings a sophisticated, fine art element to his imagery. Exacting attention to detail is inherent in every project he executes.

John's work is sought after around the world. He has covered the globe, with advertising and editorial assignments taking him to South Africa, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Asia, including the Raptor Ranger Global campaign and the new Carhartt Company Work launch.

He continues to partner with an extensive list of clients, including Ford, Chevy, Buick, Alfa Romeo, Infiniti, Carhartt, Harmon Kardon, Chrysler, Ram Trucks, Leon Speakers, US Navy, Patron Racing and FootJoy.

CJ Benninger is a Detroit-based advertising and editorial photographer specialising in portraits, automotive and product work.

He began his photographic journey when he was a junior in high school, photographing live bands, which he has now been doing for 20 years. After continuing his education in photography, CJ began assisting before eventually gaining his own clients, forging a shooting career of his own.

CJ prides himself in working with both clients and subjects to create beautiful images on location or in studio using his strong sense of composition and technical skills.

Some of his clients include Campbell-Ewald, Leo Burnett, Organic and McCann Erikson, shooting for brands such as Dodge, Jeep, Ford, Delphi, Kimberly Clark, General Snus and 4Web Medical.

Nick Hagen is a Detroit-based documentary and portrait photographer who emphasizes truth and honesty over style. He is all about visually showcasing the world in the most objective and truthful way possible, while retaining a tinge of optimism and humour.

The work shown in this Spotlight is pulled from multiple stories spanning three continents, like the passionate video game community of Lagos, Nigeria, refugees trying to relocated to the Metro Detroit region, everyday life in Beijing, China, and the Flint-born boxer, Claressa Shields, fighting in one of Detroit's most historic venues.

Nick’s ultimate goal is to make people feel seen and heard by synthesising their stories into honest photography.

Nick has been commissioned by Bloomberg Businessweek, Buzzfeed, The Financial Times, The London Telegraph, Poltico, Time Inc., The Washington Post, Vice Media, and Vox Media.

See more work and get in touch at his website.

Nick Hagen is a Detroit-based documentary and portrait photographer who emphasizes truth and honesty over style. He is all about visually showcasing the world in the most objective and truthful way possible, while retaining a tinge of optimism and humour.

Working primarily on location, Nick has had many opportunities to showcase interesting people and stories, like the passionate video game community of Lagos, Nigeria, an ex-NFL lineman who is now in the business of making peanut brittle, the beauty of suburban banality in Metro Detroit, and a man whose arm was lost in a hippopotamus attack near Victoria Falls, among many others.

Nick’s ultimate goal is to make people feel seen and heard by synthesizing their stories into honest photography.

Nick's work has been commissioned by AAA Living Magazine, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Financial Times, The London Telegraph, Google, Paper Magazine, The Washington Post, and Vox Media.

See more work and get in touch at his website.

Nick Hagen is a Detroit-based documentary and portrait photographer who emphasizes truth and honesty over style. He is all about visually showcasing the world in the most objective and truthful way possible, while retaining a tinge of optimism and humour.

Working primarily on location, Nick has had many opportunities to showcase interesting people and stories, like the passionate video game community of Lagos, Nigeria, an ex-NFL lineman who is now in the business of making peanut brittle, the beauty of suburban banality in Metro Detroit, and a man whose arm was lost in a hippopotamus attack near Victoria Falls, among many others.

Nick’s ultimate goal is to make people feel seen and heard by synthesizing their stories into honest photography.

Nick's work has been commissioned by AAA Living Magzine Bloomberg, The Financial Times, The London Telegraph, Google, Paper Magazine, The Washington Post, and Vox Media. See more work and get in touch at his website.

Aaron Geller, originally from Northwest Ohio, is a Midwestern photographer working between Detroit and Chicago specialising in fitness, lifestyle, and portraiture.

After completing a degree in French literature, Aaron flew to NYC and had the opportunity to intern under beauty and fashion photographer Sarah Silver. Aaron then spent time travelling Western Europe and the Middle East capturing the heart of the people through his portraits and working at an art gallery in Tel Aviv.

Since establishing himself in west Michigan, Aaron now operates a full time commercial studio and has developed a list of clients including local and national companies. In recent years, he has simplified and streamlined his style of portraiture to focus on the unique character of each of his subjects. Spontaneous yet polished, his work can be characterised by being candid in nature.

His work has taken him on assignment from California to Mexico to Jerusalem. Aaron's clients range from institutes of higher learning such as Michigan State University to high profile clients such as Delta Airlines.

Nick Hagen is a Detroit-based documentary and portrait photographer who emphasizes truth and honesty over style. He is all about visually showcasing the world in the most objective and truthful way possible, while retaining a tinge of optimism and humour.

Working primarily on location and with light that’s as natural looking as possible, Nick has had many opportunities to showcase interesting people and stories, like the passionate video game community of Lagos, Nigeria, an ex-NFL lineman who is now in the business of making peanut brittle, the beauty of suburban banality in Metro Detroit, and a man whose arm was lost in a hippopotamus attack near Victoria Falls, among many others.

Nick’s ultimate goal is to make people feel seen and heard by synthesizing their stories into honest photography.

Nick's work has been commissioned by AAA Living Magazine, The Financial Times, Hour Detroit Magazine, The London Telegraph, Paper Magazine, The Washington Post, and Vox Media. Get in touch with him at his website for more.

Remy Roman is a Michigan-based photographer driven by the craft of visual storytelling, working across still life, editorial, and commercial photography. His former clients include Shinola, Ford, Banza, and Detroit Bikes among others.

Remy has been obsessed with light and photography for well over a decade, developing his style wherever his shoots took him. From cow pastures at 4am, to a studio building light tents, Remy is driven by light and its ability to tell stories. His view of still life photography is let the subject lead, find the light that makes your subject speak and the elements that complement it.

Mountain top, studio, jungle, or a helicopter, regardless where his projects take him Remy is sure to find the story.

Visit his website to see more work.