Kris Kirkham is an award-winning food, drink, and still life photographer based in London, known for bold, elevated visuals and a strong commercial eye.

This new series explores the role of hands in food photography—how a well-placed gesture can add story, movement, or warmth, without ever taking focus from the real hero: the food. From syrup-drenched cakes and bubbling traybakes to delicate plating moments, each shot is designed to feel tactile, inviting, and authentic.

A former chef, Kris brings 15 years of kitchen experience to every brief. His recent work includes packaging and POS campaigns for Waitrose and Lidl, as well as ongoing ATL collaborations with brands such as Nando’s, Itsu, and Deliveroo.

Kris was named one of Lürzer’s Archive Top 200 Advertising Photographers, a finalist in two categories at the 2025 World Food Photography Awards, and received seven nominations and two honourable mentions at the International Color Awards.

Step into the vibrant picture telling world of Guy Harrop, a creative force whose passion for food and drink photography transforms every shoot into a visual feast. Whether he’s capturing the fleeting magic of a reportage moment or bringing a bold advertising brief to life, Guy’s images don’t just tell stories—they invite you to taste them.

From bustling restaurant kitchens to serene studio setups, Guy is equally at home, conjuring mouth-watering scenes that leap off the page. With 25 years of professional experience, he’s honed an eye for detail and a habit for turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. If you’re searching for a fresh perspective on food, Guy is your go-to creative - always ready to shake things up and deliver something unexpected.

His energetic, visual style has earned him accolades both at home and abroad, and his work regularly graces the pages of magazines and cookbooks. Guy is constantly on the move, travelling across the UK and beyond for commercial brands and restaurants who crave that special touch only he can provide.

So, if you want your next food shoot to be more than just a photo—if you want it to be an experience—reach out to Guy Harrop. Prepare to be inspired, delighted, and maybe even a little bit hungry.

Jonathan Knowles is a London based, leading advertising photographer and filmmaker, renowned for creating striking, technically ambitious imagery for the world’s most iconic brands. He specialises in still life, drinks, food, liquids, and special effects.

For over 20 years, Jonathan has been featured in the 200 Best Advertising Photographers Worldwide, with his work on the cover of the 2020 edition. A top ten all time winner in the Graphis Annuals, he has received major international awards from D&AD, PDN, Communication Arts, AOP, and One Eyeland, where he was ranked the #1 Still Life Photographer.

Jonathan was named Advertising Photographer of the Year in 2019, won Advertising Film of the Year in 2020 and 2021, and again claimed Advertising Photographer of the Year in 2025.

From his studio beside the River Thames, he produces stills and films seen worldwide for brands including Coca-Cola, Budweiser, Guinness, Heineken, Glenfiddich, Nespresso, and Heinz.

Alex Howe shoots automotive stills and motion for the world's most exacting auto-manufacturers.

He prides himself on matching their dedication to precision and embracing the newest technologies. Alex creates work that showcases the excellence of the manufacturer's design, marketing and creative teams in a consolidated visual synthesis.

This happens through his dedicated team working through concept, pre-production, shoot and post-production with an eye on every detail and meticulous focus. We can call it technical symbiosis or methodical rigour if feeling wordy, although simpler to say that this is Alex's creative passion, he loves it and he's bloody good at it.

Alex is on Instagram. Represented by Morgan Lockyer.

"What a year! 2025 has been all about the performance and the luxury of the automotive world."

Montana was the location for the 2026 Bentley GT shoot, the Nevada desert was a dusty playground for the 1000BHP Ford Racing Bronco. Back on home turf in the UK, BMW commissioned Mark to capture the ultimate driving experience of the BMW M4 CS and BMW M3 Touting CSL.

Winter saw a welcome return to studio photography for two very exclusive projects with seven figure price tags. The Batur Convertible is a one-off bespoke commission from Bentley Mulliner. The Bugatti Homage is a unique hand built tribute to the original Veyron to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

Jonathan Fleetwood is an award-winning automotive photographer based in the UK.

During a well-established career working with brands in varied locations worldwide, Jonathan has learned to adapt his process to suit the story while maintaining a cohesive aesthetic.

Commercial work with Bentley and Omoda alongside frequent editorial assignments for Top Gear Magazine made 2025 a particularly busy year. Projects unfolded across a wide range of settings, spanning Arctic ice lakes and gritty London side streets. Subjects were equally diverse, including Sámi reindeer herders and well-known figures such as Gary Oldman and Ozzy Osbourne. Each project is approached with total immersion, openness, and respect for his subjects.

Jonathan is available for commissions worldwide.

NM Productions creates TV ads, social content, print, and branded campaigns with one goal: producing standout work. No fluff, no ego, just a team that knows how to take an idea and make it real.

A hands-on team with a flexible production model, NM works across budgets of all sizes. From stills and fashion shoots to social content, TVCs, or fully integrated productions, every project is approached with the same care and focus.

Transparent in how they work and resourceful when challenges come up, NM brings clarity to complex productions. From location scouting and service production to full delivery, they work with trusted crews, fixers, and location partners worldwide, shooting across studios and on location in cities including London, Milan, New York, Paris, and Dubai.

NM has worked with fashion and editorial clients such as Hugo Boss, Moncler, Vogue, Dior, and Marie Claire, alongside a wide range of global brands.

To explore more about NM’s talented directors, photographers, and DOPs, and to view their showreels, click here.

London-based photographer Chris Howlett is renowned for his striking still life and product-focused imagery—a style that forms the foundation of our larger advertising campaigns, many of which have been featured in global marketing initiatives.

"Working closely with expert stylists, retouchers, and production teams, we create bespoke, high-quality visuals used across a wide variety of media. While product and still life photography remain at the heart of what we do, our experience spans a wide range of sectors. From producing dynamic drone video content for golf clubs to crafting compelling fashion imagery, we bring the same attention to detail and creative vision to every project.

Our work includes on-location shoots for global brands such as Scholl, as well as lifestyle-focused campaigns and tailored content for emerging jewellery startups—helping new brands stand out with unique, polished visuals from day one.

This Spotlight showcases just a fraction of our lifestyle, product, and advertising photography. We offer a comprehensive range of still and motion-image services, collaborating directly with clients or within larger production teams to shape campaigns that align perfectly with their goals.

If you're looking to elevate your brand with compelling product, lifestyle, or advertising imagery, get in touch—we’d love to help bring your next project to life."

2025 has been a busy year for Rich Pearce, fuelled by exciting projects for manufacturers such as Audi and Citroën, and for editorial outlets like Evo and Octane magazines.

Creating hard-hitting imagery in multiple countries, Rich is recognised for his ability to produce standout visuals in challenging conditions, whilst telling the story of each production. Blurring the line between commercial and documentary work, his style produces an authentic human connection to each project. Created with beautiful lighting and a strong use of composition, topped off with a vibrant colour palette, Rich’s images leave a lasting impression.

With 2026 shaping up to be an ever more exciting year, please get in touch soon to talk projects!

Tom Joy is best known for his engaging creative process that looks to champion the talent and brands he works with. Authenticity is a word thrown around a lot but his care to host, onboards and brings out the best from those he works with.

With ten plus years of experience, he has a sharp focus on scene setting from a wide perspective using composition and form to create his images. His direction hones into the details from there that add depth to the narrative he produces for viewers. 

Always investing in his next portfolio project whether it be in the Spanish highlands, Austrian bobsled tracks or Yorkshire Dales, he brings his authentic and engaging touch to sports, lifestyle and tech brands like Adidas, Bloomberg, Danone, and Casio Gshock.