Horton-Stephens, London's leading photographers' agents for over 25 years, have been busy as usual shooting stills and moving image from online content to TVC. Featured in this Spotlight is a selection of new work, but be sure to visit the site for a full run-down.

Horton-Stephens is well-known for representing a world-class group of photographers, but moving image has become a bigger and bigger part of what the team do. Great production remains key to the success of all their shoots. They’re friendly and approachable, with an encyclopaedic knowledge of lighting, casting, locations (in the UK and worldwide), set building, timings, post-production, cgi and moving image - whether shooting TVCs or on the back of TVCs (a very particular challenge that we deal with often, where we only have moments to get the shot), they’ve done it all!

Head over to their Latest News section of the website to see recent projects and more.

2022 has been a busy year for Matthew Joseph as the advertising and commercial photography industry has got busy again! He spent much of spring shooting a variety of stills and motion projects in South Africa - the quality of light, scenery and talent there makes it an irresistible place to shoot. This included some dedicated drinks-based lifestyle stories as test work for upcoming commercial projects. He has also been busy shooting for clients in Dubai, France, Germany and across the UK.

Directing motion and films continues to play a bigger part in both Matthew’s commercial advertising work and his personal projects - there’s a creative freedom to explore beyond still images which not only fascinates Matthew but also is very welcomed by clients as the demand for content increases.

New UK representation by PROCESS is going down very well indeed and his O1-B visa is in motion to enable more shooting state-side for US clients. A busy summer awaits.

Michael Leckie is a London-based people and lifestyle photographer.

Recent commissions for SAGA Magazine and BMW have taken Michael to very contrasting locations but with the same level of fun. Capturing a family day trip out to the coast for BMW and then airside for Saga Magazine at Southend airport. Michael is equally comfortable working with models and non-models on projects and has the ability to relax the talent creating a really engaging photograph.

Always open to new clients and projects, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Michael Leckie is currently looking for representation in the USA and Europe.

Julia has been shooting kids, fashion and portraits for many brands and leading independent magazines in the UK and abroad for a number of years.

Constantly inspired by what she sees around her, she is always thinking of stories to capture. Referencing painting and sometimes vintage photography, she is eager to convey the emotions and moods of subjects and situations through her imagery. Through her lens she pulls something unique out of the scene, using composition and light, capturing a moment.

Alongside her commercial work, she is always documenting real life. The pandemic has helped her to slow down and notice the things around her close to home, and as a result she has touched on many delicate issues and noticed the small details. She has an empathy with people which allows her subjects to feel comfortable and at ease.

She has just returned from a trip to the Camargue where she shot more to add to her series and is soon to have an exhibition in Arles.

During lockdown she was able to work on a kids' campaign for Adidas / Lego which was shot remotely.

Editorial clients include Awkward World, Collezioni, Milk, Mini Maven, Naif, Pirouette, Rakes Progress, Vogue Bambini and The Telegraph, amongst others.

Advertising clients include Adidas x Lego, Afiniti, British Airways, Caramel, Centre Parks, Liberty, Velveteen, Marie Chantal, Mothercare, Fendi, Afiniti, Boden and Marks and Spencer.

Henrik Knudsen is an award-winning photographer based in London.

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.

Julian Love is a people and lifestyle photographer and director based in the UK and shooting internationally.

His photography is commissioned by advertising and design agencies worldwide for its polished look and authentic feel.

Julian regularly shoots personal work. His 'Europeans' series won Silver at the Creativepool awards, was shortlisted for the German Design Awards and featured in the British Journal of Photography.

Clients include Dove, Simple, Hilton, Four Seasons, Club Med, Canon, Sony, Samsung, Oracle, McKinsey, GSK, Unilever and Costa.

Originally from an acting background, Michael has keen eye for story and a flair for the dramatic. Clients trust him to breathe life into their campaigns with portraits that engage the viewer and illuminate the subject, whether for a Hollywood film, a commercial brief or an editorial commission.

Recent work includes: shooting David & Jessica Oyelowo for Amazon UK's 'Call My Agent' adaptation 'Ten Per Cent', Charlie Brooker for Netflix and Ralph Fiennes for 'Straight Line Crazy'. Portraits of Grace Mouat in the major revival of Rodgers & Hammerstein's 'Cinderella', and the campaign for the diverse, Gen-Z reboot of hit musical 'Legally Blonde'.

Plus publicity commissions for artists, singers, actors and authors, including Gugu Mbatha Raw and Alice Krige.

His project 'Classic Beats on Brixton Streets' won GOLD at AOP Awards 2022.

Michael Leckie is a London-based portrait and celebrity photographer whose work is going from strength to strength.

Recent commissions have included OOH campaigns for the BBC as well as editorials for SAGA Magazine and The Times, capturing TV icons and fresh talent breaking onto the screens.

Michael's ability to capture a relaxed demeanor from his subject, along with his use of lighting in the studio or on location really encapsulates his style. Photographing the likes of Liam Gallagher and Florence+The Machine for Later with Jools Holland and actor / comedian Ardal O'Hanlon for SAGA Magazine, has seen Michael continue with some industry institutions and will see him continue to be a photographer of choice for these clients.

Always open to new clients and projects, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Michael Leckie is currently looking for representation in the USA and Europe.

"'Professional and approachable' is my hashtag and motto in my process when shooting portraits - be it up a Mongolian mountain, an International bank's office in The City, London, or trackside and in the pit lane with Formula-E race teams.

I always strive to make, and pride myself on the connection and understanding I develop with my subjects, and so deliver creative and sympathetic, yet strong and dynamic portraits.

With and wide range of clients and industries worked in, I enjoy the challenge and work it takes to get 'that shot' from each commission, and always happy to develop more relationships with clients and agents."

Hamish Brown is an award-winning photographer whose talent and style have secured him shoots worldwide for many of the top names in celebrity, music and sport.

His meticulous preparation, combined with his distinctive and creative use of lighting, has become as much a hallmark of his work – as has his ability to achieve the very best results through a relaxed yet professional style.