Steve Ryan is a portrait and food photographer with over 10 years of experience.

Steve has been commissioned by some of the most innovative and exciting food and media brands in the world including: Apple, Jamie Oliver, Guinness, Deliveroo, McDonald’s, Honest Burgers, Domino's, Tabasco, Jamesons and KFC.

Steve latest shoot with Anna Jones: She’s one of the most successful, accessible and interesting cookbook writers this country has ever produced, with writing and recipes that are a truly tempting case for a vegetarian and vegan diet. Her latest book ‘One’ is a chart-topping bestseller, and she can count Yotam Ottolenghi, Jamie Oliver, Sophie Dahl and hundreds of thousands of others in her fanbase.

Steve is represented by JSR, see his work here and follow the agency on Instagram for the latest projects.

I Heart Studios is a full-service visual content creation agency producing the highest quality photography and video for the fashion, beauty, and lifestyle industries.

"We believe exceptional imagery is fundamental to increasing (online) sales and enhancing brand perception. We deliver photography and moving content through a holistic range of services ranging from full production, post-production, graphic design, CGI across brand creative, editorial, social and e-commerce needs.

Our business has been operating since 2011, and we are now 120+ talented people strong. We operate globally in London, Amsterdam and Hong Kong, and are committed to providing exceptional services with outstanding content to our clients whenever and wherever they need us."

Clients include AIWA, Ann Summers, Arena, BooHoo, Boux Avenue, Calvin Klein, Converse, Fenwick, Fred Perry, Harrods, Havaianas, ISKO, John Lewis, Josh V, Kipling, Lacoste, Meyer Kitchenware, Pai, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and Vans.

Headquartered in London and working worldwide, Style Department is experienced in providing food and drink and still life complete production services. In addition to producing, they represent creative, professional, prolific food stylists, home economists, and prop and set stylists.

"Style Department and our artists work in all mediums and platforms, from print to digital, and we are in great demand in our fields.

Book your next project with us, either for full production or by booking our food, drink, props and set stylists.

No project is too big or too small! We are looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Please don't hesitate to get in touch and visit our website and follow us on Instagram."

Welcome to Showcase UK, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading photographers, directors, photographers' agents, hotels, rental studios, and full service photo & film production companies working out of London, Edinburgh and other cities in Great Britain.

More information is available in our online Photo and Film directories.

Brands and publications such as Beefeater, Sony, Rolls-Royce, Netflix, Adidas, Honda, Robinsons, among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Be sure to catch our recommended events:

• Featuring over 30 international artists, How to Win at Photography questions the very meaning and function of photography today. From 24th June to 25th November at The Photographers' Gallery.
• Fashioning Masculinities: The Art of Menswear: At a moment of unprecedented creativity in men's fashion and reflection on gender, this exhibition explores how designers, tailors and artists – and their clients and sitters – have constructed and performed masculinity, and unpicked it at the seams. Until 6th November at The Victoria & Albert Museum.
• The Fringe will take place from 5th to 29th August 2022, and the 158th Edinburgh International Exhibition of Photography is part of it. This exhibition is one of the oldest and longest running photographic salons in the world.

Our cover image was shot by Hamish Brown for MrFeelgood and features director, comedian, actor and filmmaker Paul Feig. Hamish Brown is represented by JSR.

JSR is one of the world's most successful creative agencies, managing over 50 photographers, illustrators and content makers, finding creative solutions for the world's biggest brands and agencies.

This Showcase includes an all-round up new showreels by Hamish Brown and Simon Stock. Fifth Wall VFX latest digital campaign highlighting the origins and birthplace of the famous beer Peroni: Rome in 1963. Kimtech, a digital campaign showcasing the global launch of their new state-of-the-art Prizm scientific gloves. And last but not least epic animation: Netflix selected Sugar Blood, one of six artists across the globe, to reinterpret some iconic scenes from 'Stranger Things'.

Visit the website for more information or get in touch to discuss your next project and check out their latest projects on Instagram.

"What a wonderful time! The last few months and the recent photography awards season were exhilarating! Some fantastic results include a top 10 ranking, second place winner, multiple nominations and a finalist at the AOP awards.

I create simple, unique, enticing images. These recognitions solidify my opinion that making the everyday effortless is essential.

A list of my recent awards: The Pink Lady Food Photographer of the year awards 2022 - 2nd place in the Marks and Spencer Food Portraiture category; One Eyeland award - #6 in the UK, and Bronze and Silver-rated images; International Colour Awards - one honourable mention and nine nominations; AOP (Association of Photographers awards) - two finalist images.

My clients include Deliveroo, Waitrose Kitchen, Marks & Spencer, Nando's, Lidl UK, Tesco’s, Sainsbury’s, Byron Burger, Weight Watchers, Subway UK, ITSU, Yo Sushi, Costa Coffee, Heathrow, Pret A Manger, EAT, and many more.

Get in touch with my agent, Style Department or myself to see how we can help make the everyday special for you and your clients."

63 Sun Studios' two 100m² photographic studios have amazing daylight (blackout is also available). The historic warehouse building is located in the thriving, creative hub of De Beauvoir Road.

"We offer a quiet, leafy location just minutes’ walk from vibrant Dalston. Clients book in to shoot a variety of commercial and editorial content and to host castings and workshops.

The studios are full of character - with wide skylights, original warehouse windows and wooden floors throughout. Both spaces have a model prep area, a kitchenette, fast WiFi and a bathroom.
We have great contacts with local caterers and equipment hire companies, which we are happy to facilitate."

Recent clients include All Saints, Zara, Net-A-Porter, Jaquemus, Sony, Vogue, and GQ Magazine.

Storytelling is the key for Mike Ellis, whether creating engaging portraits or capturing people at work and play in an unobtrusive, authentic reportage style.

A broad range of work, across various sectors can be found in Mike’s portfolio, where attention to detail and a candid approach enable him to bring his clients’ communications to life and to create bespoke image libraries to convey their brand values across a range of media.

Recent projects for NHS England and Cavendish Education are featured here, and other recent clients include Anglo American, Beazley, Beiersdorf AG, Biffa, Citi Group, Corre Energy, Gatsby Foundation, John Laing, Mondi, Norge Mining, Rogue Projects, Smurfit Kappa Group, The Crown Estate, The Gap Partnership, Turner & Townsend and Vodafone.

Jonathan Knowles is an award-winning advertising photographer and filmmaker. He is an industry leader specialising in drinks, liquids, food and still life. Notable commissions include campaigns for globally recognised brands, such as Guinness, Heineken and Coca-Cola, as well as being the creator of the iconic O2 bubbles.

It’s been a busy year for Jonathan so far. "Kicking off with creating new visuals for Robinsons Fruit & Barley – we shot a radiant, glowing bottle centred around vibrant droplets, barley ears and orange slices. Next, we turned up the taste dial with the brand-new Thatchers Blood Orange Cider, taking viewers along on an energetic and tantalising journey. The launch of The Famous One featured three hero serves with a glossy bottle in a sumptuously rich, textured setting inspired by American oak casks and the label colours."

Make sure to head over to Jonathan’s website and socials to see these projects and more.

A strong start to 2022 has seen projects in the UAE, Denmark and the US. In January Isobar commissioned Richard to shoot all the MEA launch photography for the new Honda HR-V. An extensive shot list including city and desert locations, cabin details and colour changes for the configurator.

In February, Richard took the very last professional shots of the gigantic Antonov 225 Mriya for aerospace client 26Aviation - the aircraft was tragically destroyed by Russian forces on February 27th.

Spring saw more automotive and tech commissions. Upcoming shoots for Porsche, Toyota and Patek Phillipe will keep the team busy well into the summer.

Richard specialises in capturing the forces of technology that shape our modern world including automotive, tech and aerospace - shooting stills, CGI and motion.

Check out Richard's striking new interactive website for the stories behind this work.

He is represented in London and New York by Ray Brown Represents.