"I have been in the industry for 27 years shooting content creations. This year has seen a high demand for being able to produce stills and films on the same shoot.

Although 2020 has been a tough year for the industry I have been lucky to work on some exciting and new campaigns.

I created a campaign for Toyota Hilux during the first lockdown in March, I was able to use images from my library with matching HDRI’s.

I also really enjoyed completing two large shoots for Triumph motorbikes, delivering two teaser films, five main films and a full selection of stills, all of which were shot in the UK.

I have continued to shoot campaigns for Jaguar Land Rover this year in the UK and Europe.

Looking forward to some exciting new projects at the end of this year and 2021 as I have signed with the fantastic team at CRXSS agency in London.

Stay safe and keep shooting."

Welcome to Showcase UK, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading photographers, photographers' agents, full service photo & film production companies, rental studios, retouchers and fashion stylists 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 British Vogue, Costa, Renault, NHS, Starbucks, WIRED, LOVE Magazine, Pirelli, and Toyota, among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Be sure to catch our recommended events:

• The 18th London Short Film Festival goes online - From 15th to 24th January, the festival will be screening 59 works of short cinema in 2021 UK and International competition from across the world.
• Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize: This year’s selection is exhibited as an online exhibition. Virtual visitors are invited to view the portraits collectively, as well as exploring each individual work in more detail, in a virtual gallery space.

Our cover image was shot by PEROU, rep. by JSR, and features artist Yungblud for the recently launched Marvin Magazine.

"As the days get shorter and as Christmas comes into view our still life photography continues to sparkle, dazzle and delight our clients.

Having to adapt to new Covid guidelines hasn’t affected our ability to provide fantastic still life photography.

We have been busy crafting and creating bespoke imagery for some new clients including Maxfactor and Rimmel, whilst maintaining our impeccably high standards for our existing clients. 

Visit our website for latest photography blogs, browse our galleries or to book your next still life photography session.

We look forward to seeing you in our studio, soon."

Mair is a creative and versatile fashion and props stylist.  She has over 15 years experience in commercials and advertising, regularly styling major brands such as O2, Disney and Dove and celebrities such as Robert Cavanah, Prue Leith and Robert Llewellyn.

Mair is much sort after by award winning photographers, producers and creative agencies.

Editorial styling has been published Vogue Italia online, The Observer and The Times.

With a background in costume design, Mair is happy styling moving image and has styled for production companies such as Optomen, RDF and Endemol.

Metcalfe Lancaster represent award winning photographers and directors specialising in food and drink.

"As well as helping you find the right artist for the job, we offer full production management and crew including producers, drinks, food and prop stylists, baristas, model makers, set builders - whatever is needed for your shoot. 

We only represent nice people so we're great to work with - or at least that’s what we’ve been told.

Recent campaigns have been for Smirnoff, Green & Black’s, Guinness, Gordon's Gin, Glenlivet, Jack Daniels."

Please email Julie Metcalfe or call her on +44 07778 331771.

Metcalfe Lancaster are members of The AOP and Photo Agents London.

Wyatt-Clarke & Jones represent 17 award-winning photographers and film-makers. Their newest addition is the incredibly talented Nick Ballón.

"We have worked hard to find ways to adapt throughout lockdown and Covid, and are now able to work safely and produce incredible work just like before.

Some of our recent projects have included: Natwest ‘Moneysense’, Tesco Clubcard and plasters, Skoda, Starbucks, Costa, AXE Pride, Paco Rabanne and the NHS.

Our photographers all continue to shoot their own personal work too, and many used the quiet time in early lockdown to produce new projects, such as Julia Fullerton-Batten’s ‘Looking out from Within’ which has picked up a huge number of awards, including the Portrait of Britain Awards and Lens Culture Critics Choice."

To know more visit Wyatt Clarke & Jones' website and follow them on Instagram.

"Founded 25 years ago, Street Studios is East London's most established studio complex. We offer eight flexible spaces to accommodate any shoot with daylight and blackout options.

After recently expanding the studios we can now provide Studio 4A. 4A can be used as additional green room and styling area for Studio 4 and is ideal for any shoots in the local area that need a base for the day.

We have also been busy renovating our infinity coves in our daylight studios 1 and 2 as well as our largest space, Studio 3, for your next shoot.

At the heart of everything we do is our dedicated studio team. They are on hand to offer excellent customer service built on the philosophy that if we can make something possible, we will.

We offer a comprehensive range of lighting and delicious catering through our carefully selected suppliers to ensure you have a successful shoot."

Fashion Films was founded by award-winning photographer and director Sam Faulkner.

"Based in London, we specialise in creating stunning beauty and fashion films for the world’s leading brands including Revlon, Kerastase, Shiseido, Decorté, Marc Jacobs, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Vogue, Hugo Boss, Dove and Olay."

Sam Faulkner has just directed three new TV commercials for Olay, featuring rapper Lady Leshurr and athlete Jazmin Sawyers. His Dove ‘Debut’ commercial recently won a D&AD Yellow Pencil.

"We work closely with all our clients to help create engaging and powerful films & stills. As well as directing TV commercials and shooting campaign stills, we create online & social content for all your platforms.

Fashion Films can take care of post-production for both film & stills through our in-house service and in collaboration with post houses."

Visit the website for more information or get in touch to discuss your next project.

Olaf Pignataro is a commercial photographer focused on automotive and lifestyle, based in London, Barcelona and Milan. 

With a background in action and sports photography, he has an unique style portraying dynamic subjects on location, still with the high-end quality required in advertising. Olaf proved to be at ease in any environment, having lately shot a Lancia campaign underwater, with car and model submerged in a pool.

Olaf has recently completed commissions for Porsche, Jeep, Audi, FIAT, Alfa Romeo, Aprilia, Ducati, Huawei, Nike, Pirelli.

Rashpal is a freelance creative image retoucher, working directly with clients and photographers across the world.

Based in the South East he endeavors to apply his flexible availability and methodology to his clients, especially in these unprecedented times.

He regularly works with photographers directly, offering original solutions for their creative vision.

Rashpal delivers innovative, premium images with a commercial finish. Most recent clients include Chandon, LFC and Italic.

Get in touch for availability and to discuss your project in depth.