"Who was it that said, “never work with kids and dogs?" Not me, that's for sure.

The work featured in this Showcase is from a recent shoot for a new campaign promoting the Pet Therapy Superheroes of Overlook Medical Center. We spent three days making superhero capes fly while watching the transformative impact of Pet Therapy ...a dream job come true. Scroll down to see videos I have produced and directed for Overlook, a long time client. A Pet Therapy video is in the works!"

Client list includes: Merck, Bayer, Pet Plate, Claritin, Dr. Scholls, Coppertone, Afrin, Donate Life, Overlook Medical Center, Atlantic Health System, Morristown Medical Center, The Heather Trew Foundation, Overlook Foundation and Stevens Institute of Technology.

Hollie Bertram is a food and product photographer based in Norwalk, CT, and can easily travel for projects. With over 10 years of experience, Hollie has consistently created images for small and large businesses alike, making sure she produces beautiful images for any budget. She has worked with clients from e-commerce to magazines to catalogue to advertising to local small businesses.

She is able to wear all and any hat to help those clients with smaller budgets, by playing not only photographer but set builder, stylist, retoucher; you name it, she does it. That all stems from her catalogue days, when she first started out, and where she was expected to do just that.

Her outgoing personality and adaptability makes her a pleasure to work with.

Paul O. Colliton Studio is a unique penthouse location in the heart of Manhattan. Photographers love the location due to its five separate rooftops with 360° views of the city.  

The interior of the studio has 1500 square feet of space with nine-foot ceilings and windows to the south and west. If unusual interiors are required, the studio also has a water tank room, an elevator motor room, a back staircase and a balcony with a wrought iron railing.

The studio is fully equipped with backdrops and all of the grip that goes with them. Facilities include a large bathroom and shower, WiFi and client computer.

''HCR is a boutique, full service agency that delivers the flexibility, agility and personal touch that our clients and artists have come to expect from Holly Corbett.

HCR strives to work with imagination, with creative sensibility and business know-how so all our clients experience a deeply rewarding and long-term relationship with us.

We help produce truly unique, memorable and tailored solutions. If you are a client or an artist looking to be truly listened to, need the know-how but don’t want to be a cog in the corporate machine, then HCR is the agency for you.''

Recent clients include: Kiehl's, Revlon, Elizabeth Arden, Harper's Bazaar, Alexa Magazine, Macy's, Kate Spade, Facebook, and Target.

Even before he picked up a camera, Matt Zugale had the desire and drive to move to New York City. Photography became the vehicle that got him there in 2003.

Over time, Matt established himself as a portrait and lifestyle photographer able to tell engaging stories about his subjects.

He has worked for Burger King, Columbia University’s Miller Theatre, and Porter Airlines among other advertising, publishing, and commercial clients.

For inquiries and requests, please contact him here.

"These images were taken during my recent trip to the Upper Tiber Valley, the heartland of Italy. My time there was spent with makers, farmers and food producers. I was moved by their sense of history and tradition in the fields and the pride and care taken in the kitchen."

Dominic currently resides in Philadelphia where he operates a photography studio in a 160 year old church. His most recent work can be found in a wide range of campaign advertising for global brands; cookbooks and culinary editorial publications; web commerce; and the private collections of notable contemporary collectors.

When he is not behind the camera you will find him in the kitchen, on a yoga mat or at a flea market. To read more about Episcopo Studios, visit his website. 

Jake Brusha is a director and director of photography, specialising in naturalistic commercial work around lifestyle and travel. He would describe his style as a modern twist on traditional cinéma vérité; highlighting the beauty of real life and supplementing it to make the subtleties of human connection really find their definition.

Jake has directed and shot brand films for several national clients such as Marlboro, Prudential, Choose Chicago Tourism, Coors, GoDaddy, Firestone, Deloitte, United Health Care, Skoal, Old Style, NHL, Rogers SportsNet and Comedy Central.

Aydin Arjomand Photography LLC creates stunning visual content for your brand, with style and efficiency.

"We custom-tailor each project’s team, location, budget, and timeline to a client’s precise needs. We are able to maximise our creative output and maintain our quality by minimising our overhead and pass-through costs. We draw from an exclusive group of creative and production talent to achieve clients’ specific goals, perfectly, on-time, and on-budget."

Award winning photographer and filmmaker Laura Crosta has an innate ability to capture moments that place the viewer directly in the midst of the action. Whether she’s shooting for a lifestyle brand, a musician, or a pharmaceutical company, Laura’s images exude energy and realism.

Laura’s imagery has elevated numerous brands including AT&T, Lyft, Paris Baguette, Microsoft, ESPN, Sony, Nike, Canon, Adidas, Mini, and Toyota to name a few. Recent accolades include The International Color Awards, Exposure, Spider Award and PDN’s Photo Annual.

Laura fills her spirit conceiving and executing an array of still and motion picture projects. Yours could be next!

IMAJ Artists is a talent agency representing photographers, wardrobe stylists, hair and makeup artists. Based in New York City and Miami, IMAJ founders Michelle Leo and Tonya Pittman set out with one goal in mind, develop true connections between artists and clients through their professional insights. Coming from opposite ends of the industry with long lasting relationships and collaborations, this strong female duo joined forces to take their agency a step beyond booking.

Michelle has 15 years of agent experience and is the go-to agent for clients booking artists for celebrity, campaign, editorial and catalog shoots. Tonya started her industry career as an award-winning hairstylist, later becoming an International Educator for L’Oreal Professionnel. She met Michelle at FORD where she was discovered as a model 16 years ago and became a recognisable face in campaigns and commercials.

By having a 360 degree understanding of the industry, Michelle and Tonya bring a unique approach to artist relations and client needs. 

IMAJ Artists editorial work can be seen in publications such as Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, Marie Claire and L’Officiel.

IMAJ meaning image in a few languages around the world: a representation of the external form of a person or thing in art.