Dive into a curated snapshot of creative talent in our United States & Canada Showcase.

Welcome to our latest Showcase USA & Canada, where we celebrate the outstanding talent and services within the commercial creative industry across Canada and the United States. This edition features the work of renowned photographers, directors, full service production companies, post production studios and caterers.

This issue brings together stills and motion work spanning full production services, editorial commissions, and commercial campaigns across all regions in the US and Canada. You’ll spot familiar names in the client lists and features, including Netflix, Sports Illustrated, and Toyota. It’s a sharp snapshot of North American talent, with a wide spread of genres and visual styles.

Our featured editorial is 'Once upon a time in Beverly Hills' by Italian-born, Los Angeles-based photographer and director Davide Micciulla. The series combines stills and motion, and was shot for Harper's Bazaar Turkey. Further explore our extensive North America Directory and past issues of Showcase magazines.

Do not miss these events:

Wolfgang Tillmans, Keep Movin’, brings together new photographs, videos and sculptural installations, plus a new Truth Study Center that probes how reality gets built, and occasionally missold, at Regen Projects in Los Angeles.

Richard Avedon, Immortal, Portraits of Aging, 1951 to 2004, presents nearly 100 portraits exploring the passage of time across artists, writers, politicians, performers and everyday Americans, at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.

Holden Luntz Gallery in Palm Beach presents Picturing the American Experience, a survey of Americana, iconic figures, architecture and landscapes tracing nearly 250 years of image making, with works by Dorothea Lange, Walker Evans and Bruce Davidson.

The New York City-based photography team of Ellen McDermott and creative partner Bridget Sciales produces timeless visual language with their imagery that is both intimate and visceral.

Their photography evokes emotion which enhances the digital experience for consumers across e-commerce, marketing and content creation. Their approach involves shooting with a studied and refined lighting that immediately provokes the viewer into a time and space.

"Throughout our careers together we have partnered with our clients as a driving force with digital pioneering and customer engagement using new and emerging digital channels. The end result is extremely well curated experiences in the era of digital immediacy. We translate our client’s retail standards and needs in the e-commerce space that drives social commerce and leads digital innovation."

The work can be seen in ad campaigns, digital content, books, corporate assignments, interior designers and private collections throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Clients include Ralph Lauren, Hanes, L’Oréal, One Kings Lane, Martha Stewart Living, Iconix Brands, Sophia Cashmere, Chicos, Brooks Brothers, White House Black Market, Toast, Plain Goods, Architectural Digest, Christie's, Sotheby’s, and Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt, among others.

Kindly Productions is a full-service production company with extensive experience in New York City, Los Angeles, across the United States, and around the world.

"Motion or stills, our work spans industries from automotive, tech, and sports to apparel, celebrity, and fashion. With the ever-growing demand for content, we are always prepared to push ourselves and find creative and practical solutions for any project.

Broadcast, social media, editorial and advertising: our wide-ranging client list includes Google, Time Magazine, Lululemon, Dove, Netflix, Royal Caribbean, Sports Illustrated, Under Armour, Rolling Stone, The Cut, Samsung, Toyota, WSJ Magazine, Hasbro, Mazda, Verizon, Disney, and more.

Our aim is to always meet any needs in a collaborative space with good vibes from start to finish."

Per Norberg is a Swedish commercial director and photographer based in Los Angeles, known from the duo Dejan & Per.

Per moves fluidly between cars and people, tailoring his style to each story—sometimes youthful and energetic, other times polished, elevated, and luxe.

Per takes a hands-on approach to wardrobe and styling and ensures casting is perfectly aligned with the story. Rooted in fashion photography, he brings a distinctive commercial sensibility: colorful tonality and a cinematic eye that elevate every asset.

Masami Adachi is a New York–based photographer specialising in beauty, cosmetics, still life, and portraiture. With a foundation in art from an early age, her work is guided by sensitivity to light, form, and emotional nuance.

She began as a portrait photographer, drawn to people and the stories they carry. Experiencing life in Japan, London, and New York has deepened her curiosity and love of connection—an energy that continues to shape how she collaborates with subjects and creative teams. For her, lighting is expressive: intuitive yet intentional, used to reveal presence rather than simply illuminate.

Expanding into still life through jewellery and cosmetics, she developed a strong appreciation for design, texture, and composition—bringing the same narrative sensibility to objects as she does to faces.

Often concepting and art directing her own shoots, she works closely with brands to elevate visual storytelling.

Douglas N. Burns, founder of DNB Productions, is a Houston-based commercial photographer specialising in visual storytelling for corporate brands, associations, and events.

His work blends production-level lighting with an editorial eye for authenticity — delivering cohesive, professional imagery that strengthens brand presence across marketing, recruiting, and communications.

From large-scale conference headshot activations that drive booth engagement to polished executive portrait programs for banks, law firms, and professional organisations, Douglas helps clients turn photography into a strategic business asset.

With more than two decades of experience across the corporate and industrial sectors, his work is defined by technical precision, efficiency, and genuine human connection. Whether capturing leadership portraits, brand imagery, or team experiences, DNB Productions creates visuals that reflect professionalism, confidence, and purpose.

For more information, check his website and connect with Douglas on LinkedIn.

VGBND is a leading production service company with a presence in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Spain, Switzerland, and the USA.  

"We offer comprehensive end-to-end production services, including precise scheduling, detailed budgeting, and seamless booking of locations, casting, local crews, facilities, and equipment. 

With years of experience working with top clients and production companies globally, we have produced award-winning commercials, feature films, documentaries, and music videos. Our network of offices in seven countries enables us to access a wide range of diverse landscapes and locations that can mirror virtually any setting worldwide.

As a full-service production house, VGBND provides a complete suite of services for projects of all types, delivering exclusive advantages to our clients. We streamline the process by coordinating multiple bids across countries, ensuring the optimal location for both creativity and budget. Moreover, a dedicated executive producer is assigned to each project, guiding it from the initial pitch through the shoot and final wrap.

Recent projects: Jordan Nike (Brazil), Nordstrom (Colombia), Dunkin’ (Colombia), Coca-Cola (Argentina), Hyundai (Chile), Pacifico (Chile), The Pirate Bay (Chile).

Clients include: Invisible Productions, Daytrip, Builders Club, Boulawan Media Group, Gate+, Somesuch, SKUNK, Mayda, Greenpoint Pictures, Iconoclast, Stink, Pulse, Academy Films, BRF, ArtClass, Sixtwentysix, Scholar, Knucklehead, Florence, London Alley, Bang TV, Rogue, Pictures Helsinki.

Welcome to our latest Showcase USA & Canada, where we celebrate the outstanding talent and services within the commercial creative industry across Canada and the United States. This edition features the work of renowned photographers, directors, full service production companies and production caterers. 

In this issue we highlight two recent winners of the Spotlight Awards in the Advertising and Still Life categories; you will also find covers for The Cut, lifestyle projects for Uber Eats, and two outdoorsy campaigns, one for Oros Apparel and another for Triple Aught Design, plus much more.

Our featured series is 'The Fast Take' by New York-based photographer and director Rick Wenner: celebrity portraits created in the fast moving studios of film festivals and awards shows. Often created in under two minutes, each session becomes a quick exchange that turns brief encounters into lasting impressions. Further explore our extensive North America Directory and past issues of Showcase magazines. 

Do not miss these events:

The Museum of the City of New York presents Robert Rauschenberg’s New York, Pictures from the Real World, celebrating the artist's centennial. This show explores his innovative integration of photography and found objects, reflecting his complex relationship with New York City.

At the de Young in San Francisco, Art of Manga showcases the world of manga from the 1970s to today. Featuring rarely presented original drawings by major artists, the exhibition explores manga as a powerful medium for visual storytelling.

"I love a return client. They get you. They trust you. And they know your sense of humor. Then all of a sudden it no longer becomes about getting the shots and getting the list checked off. It morphs into a dance, a playfully choreographed composition of creatives doing what we do."

Cameron is represented by The Gren Group.

Chad Dennis approaches portraiture with intention, treating every image as a chance to say something meaningful about the person in front of the camera. For him, photography is not simply about pressing a button, it is about preparation, conversation and finding the moments that feel honest. He believes portraits should do more than record a face, they should reveal character and create a sense of connection that feels immediate and human.

Chad works closely with individuals, teams and organisations to build portraits that support clear communication, whether the aim is personal branding, leadership presence or engaging a wider audience. His process is grounded in collaboration, helping clients present themselves with confidence while keeping the atmosphere warm and easy.

Clients such as the United Nations, NFL, Mayo Clinic, Farah & Farah, and The Guardian have trusted Chad to bring their people and purpose into focus, creating imagery that resonates long after the shoot wraps.