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Spotlight Magazine
Madeleine Penfold
Manchester - London
Madeleine Penfold is a talented Mancunian photographer with a keen eye for capturing the energy and beauty of sports and movement.
With a strong passion for applying a documentary approach to her work, she expertly blends it with her commercial knowledge of image making, resulting in a unique and natural style that sets her apart.
Over the past year, Madeleine has immersed herself in the world of sports, following and documenting various events across the globe. Her ability to capture the raw emotions and dynamic moments on the field is evident in her captivating photographs. One aspect that truly sets Madeleine apart is her dedication to exploring local grassroots teams in the UK.
Through her lens, she has witnessed the profound impact that sports, particularly women's football, have on individuals and communities. Her ability to tell stories through her photographs allows viewers to connect deeply with the subjects and feel the passion that emanates from the images.
Madeleine's work has not gone unnoticed, and she has had the privilege of working on various campaigns for the Women's World Cup. Her photographs have effectively captured the excitement and spirit of the tournament, highlighting the accomplishments and strength of women in football.
Her photographs have been featured in both local and international publications, further solidifying her position as a notable sports and movement photographer.
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Spotlight Magazine
Ross Woodhall
London
"I shoot stills and produce and manage moving images globally, creating content that captures genuine moments for lifestyle and sports brands, agencies and clients.
I collaborate with producers, location managers and production teams worldwide.
We cater to all briefs and budgets. Please contact me to discuss your next project."
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Spotlight Magazine
Julia Bostock
London
Julia is a London-based, award-winning photographer and art director whose work takes her all over the world, photographing some of the most iconic brands in the world and shooting for top editorial magazines.
Julia is as happy working on location with natural light as she is in a big studio set. She specialises in kids, teens, and lifestyle fashion photography.
From editorial portraiture to commercial projects, the key focus in her images is authenticity, honesty and connection with her subjects. Her advertising clients range from Fendi to Center Parks. Julia is passionate about editorial work and has shot for Milk, Luna, Vogue Bambini, to name but a few.
Visit her website for more information and follow her on Instagram.
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Spotlight Magazine
Henrik Knudsen
London
Henrik Knudsen is an award-winning photographer based in London. Having studied photography in his native Denmark, he is influenced by a Scandinavian aesthetic of dark winter nights and bright summer lights. Henrik’s use of space and atmospheric lighting is inspired by his interest in film and cinema. He likes mixing natural and artificial light sources, always with the aim of telling stories of people and their environment.
Henrik’s client list includes British Airways, HSBC, GSK, Vodafone, Canon, Samsung, Bombay Sapphire, BT and McDonald’s as well as magazines such as The Smithsonian, Elle Decoration, Der Spiegel and Destinations. He has also shot many charity campaigns and projects for UK Government departments.
Henrik has won numerous awards including Association of Photographers, PDN, American Photography, Art Director’s Club and Campaign.
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Spotlight Magazine
Olivia Beasley
London
Olivia Beasley began her career as an illustrator before moving to photography. Memory and storytelling are important triggers for projects, and she likes to create a narrative in her photographs showing people in real places or constructed environments to give a sense of time and place. Her story ideas often begin with a written text which can be re-imagined as still and moving images.
This same approach is used by Olivia on portraits, fashion or still life projects. She enjoys collaborating with people – "the people I’m photographing and everyone that helps me make reality look a little bit better".
Clients include: American Express, Bacardi, British Airways, BT, Clarks, Ernest Jones, Heals, Levi’s, MasterCard, Merchant Archive, Qatar Airways, Parker Pens, Remy Martin, Soma Magazine, Sony, The Times, The Telegraph, UBS/Tate Modern, Wallpaper* and WWD.
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Spotlight Magazine
Fabric Studios
London
Founded in 2018 by award winning photographer Mark Zawila, Fabric Studios is a London-based CGI and retouching studio, specialising in 3D illustration, product visualisation, animation and retouching.
"At Fabric, we have a wealth of knowledge and experience and we are passionate about crafting visual stories and creating eye-catching imagery."
Fabric has grown rapidly and has had the pleasure of creating work for brands including Sony, Bremont, Garmin, Nutribullet, Samsung, Stella Artois, Miller and Chivas Regal.
Fabric Studios is also an ambassador for HDR Light Studio.
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Spotlight Magazine
Best of Breed
London
Best of Breed, headquartered in London, is a CGI illustration studio and artist agency that specializes in CGI illustration and VFX services tailored to the global entertainment and advertising sectors.
In contrast to many artist agencies led by sales-oriented personnel lacking production insights, BOB stands out by providing expert guidance founded on profound technical knowledge and practical creative proficiency. BOB's team possesses an in-depth understanding of the industry, ensuring clarity and simplicity throughout every project phase.
BOB has consistently played a pivotal role in delivering exceptional imagery for a diverse range of media formats, including print, animation, VR, and AR. This track record has enabled the team to establish fruitful, long-lasting partnerships with clients across the advertising and entertainment industries on a global scale.
Clients include Meta, Skoda, Oysho, Nike, Honda, Tiffany & Co., Airwick. Allianz, Mercedes, MAC Cosmetics, Absolut Vodka, Cadbury, Coca-Cola, Disney and many more.
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Spotlight Magazine
Mustard Post
London
Mustard Post is a renowned creative retouching and cgi studio, dedicated to crafting advertising imagery with unrivalled production values. Led by founder and former photographer Tony Swinney, the studio brings together high-end post-production with the creativity of a photographer’s eye.
Mustard delivers stunning work across all product categories, alongside specialist expertise in automotive. A lifelong petrolhead, Tony has spent years perfecting the way vehicles look in different lighting conditions.
Over the past year they have created imagery for Sky TV, Bizzarrini Automobiles, Formula 1, Bentley Motors, McLaren, Amazon and Norton Motorcycles to name a few.
You can expect a collaborative workflow, with one-to-one contact throughout every project. There are no account managers to deal with – you will always work directly with a creative expert.
Over 19 years Mustard Post has enjoyed repeat business from some of the world’s most prestigious brands. Like them, you can count on Mustard to deliver.
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Spotlight Magazine
Boom CGI
London
The BOOM team specialise in CGI illustration and animation, including character design, CGI modelling, texturing, animation and retouching.
They have developed a thorough understanding of how to craft an image to communicate the right message and captivate the consumer. It is no surprise that the team have been working together for almost ten years, producing exciting solutions for some of the largest global brands, including: Apple, Coca-Cola, Gillette and Nike.
Their keen eye on innovation and trends has earned them a place among the top commercial digital artists in the world.
Along with their roster of illustrators, photographers and filmmakers, BOOM work across cutting edge media disciplines to meet the clients’ needs.
BOOM have been awarded 200 Best Digital Artists 2017/18 by Lürzers Archive.
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Spotlight Magazine
Mainframe
London
Motion design studio and creative production partner MAINFRAME have been originating creative concepts and delivering high quality and unique content for over twenty years. They are passionate about producing beautifully crafted motion and imagery.
Partnering with agencies and direct to client creative teams, they offer not only creative solutions to briefs or treatments but also technical knowledge invaluable to the design process, adapting for each project’s needs and every client’s requirements.
Over the years they have partnered with countless global and local brands. Most recently working for PepsiCo, Harrods, Aston Martin, Bowmore Whiskey, the BBC and Honda to name a few.