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Thomas Kettner
Hamburg
Thomas Kettner is a photographer and director with nearly four decades of experience, known for strong leadership, distinctive storytelling and a clear, human-centred approach to image-making. Working with small, expert teams, he turns ideas into crafted visual narratives that connect with people and support business objectives.
His approach balances two equally important elements, the visible result and the quality of execution behind it. While the final image is what clients see, judge and remember, the process itself is what builds trust, consistency and long-term value.
Based in Hamburg, Thomas works with a dynamic team of young creatives and is also affiliated with the design and branding agency Vetica Group, with operations spanning Germany, Switzerland and Taiwan. Across photography, film and strategic consultancy, he brings together authenticity, professionalism and a willingness to take creative risks in pursuit of outstanding results.
His work has earned numerous international accolades, including recognition in Lürzer’s Archive 200 Best Ad Photographers Worldwide 2023/24.
Thomas continues to bring a thoughtful, experience-led perspective to every project, combining visual expertise with strategic insight.
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Renata Stonyte
Manchester
Renata Stonyte is a fashion, beauty and lifestyle photographer working across the luxury sector. Originally from Lithuania and now based between London and Manchester, she specialises in advertising, fashion, beauty and lifestyle imagery, and is available for travel worldwide.
With a multi-layered background in communication and marketing, Renata creates visually strong narratives and delivers fully managed, turnkey productions, collaborating seamlessly with agencies, brands and production teams. Her work is shaped by a strong understanding of brand identity and a passion for creating customer-focused visuals that connect meaningfully with audiences.
Experienced across both digital and analogue photography, Renata works confidently from e-commerce to editorial, combining adaptability, a clear creative vision and a strong ability to deliver on brief. Her refined, contemporary aesthetic runs consistently through every project she takes on.
She has worked with leading brands including Very, Debenhams, Karen Millen and NBrown, bringing a polished and thoughtful approach to each commission.
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Patrick Stegmaier
Hamburg
Patrick Stegmaier is a Hamburg-based photographer specialising in transportation and lifestyle imagery. Represented by Wildfox Running, his work explores the intersection of automotive design and lived-in atmosphere.
Driven by a strong sense of intentionality, Patrick often works with analogue film and available light, using both to bridge the gap between polished surfaces and honest textures. His imagery aims to tell stories in which product and person meet on equal footing, balancing design with authenticity.
With a style that feels both considered and natural, Patrick brings a distinctive perspective to his work, shaped by atmosphere, texture and a deep appreciation for visual storytelling.
Some might call him an “the analog purist,” but he’s fine with just being called “Patrick.”
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MAMMA TEAM Productions
Barcelona
Founded in 2005, Mamma Team is a leading service production company working across Spain, Portugal and the Middle East.
With more than 20 years of experience, the company delivers production support across commercials, fashion, film, photography and events. Mamma Team is known for building the right team for every project, combining efficiency, care and a consistently high standard of execution.
At the heart of its approach is a strong belief that the best work happens when clients feel supported and crews feel at home. Guided by trust, attention to detail and a shared commitment to getting things right, Mamma Team has developed a production model that is both highly professional and deeply human.
Its strength lies in its people, and in a way of working shaped by collaboration, reliability and genuine care at every stage of the process.
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Dan Hack
Lisbon - London
Dan Hack is a fashion and lifestyle photographer with a cinematic eye and a strong instinct for storytelling that feels intimate, transportive and timeless. Born in Cape Town and based between London and Lisbon, his work is shaped by culture, light and texture, capturing real moments with a refined and emotional edge.
Working across fashion, travel, hospitality and lifestyle, Dan creates imagery that connects deeply while maintaining a sense of effortless sophistication. His clients include global fashion houses such as Chanel and Longchamp, as well as editorial titles including Vogue, Elle, L’Officiel and GQ. He has also worked with lifestyle and hospitality brands such as Nomade Hotels, El Fenn and Selfridges.
Dan is known for a calm, collaborative and energised presence on set. Adaptable and easy to work with, he creates an atmosphere in which people feel relaxed, creatively open and ready to produce their best work.
He collaborates with brands that value soul, subtlety and beautiful execution, whether established names or rising voices shaping the future of style and culture.
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Severin Wendeler
Hamburg
After a long solo journey through various stages in advertising and media, Severin and Wendeler started in 2009 to produce and support international photographers and directors together.
With a focus on people and transportation, they now produce still and moving content - real or virtual, with lenses or through CGI, always with a hand-picked international team to get the best possible creative content, on budget and on time.
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Niels Busch
Copenhagen
Niels Busch is a photographer known for capturing authentic moments with a natural, storytelling approach. His work focuses on light, emotion and detail, creating timeless images that feel personal, honest and beautifully composed.
Based in Denmark, Niels works extensively internationally, with most of his assignments taking him around the world. He is highly adaptable and comfortable working across a wide range of environments and conditions.
His photography is rooted in travel and documentary, with a strong ability to uncover the extraordinary within everyday life. Whether working in remote landscapes, busy cities or unfamiliar cultures, Niels brings a thoughtful and observant eye to each story, creating images that feel both evocative and human.
Through his lens, he invites viewers into the places, people and moments he encounters, offering a visual journey shaped by curiosity, sensitivity and connection.
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Emeis Deubel
Berlin
Emeis Deubel is a Berlin based artist management and visual communications agency representing creatives working across photography, film and hybrid reality. Founded in 2009 by Konrad Florian Emeis and Jan Deubel, the agency combines strong creative vision with a hands on approach to artist management and production.
The agency represents a curated roster of photographers, directors and visual artists working across advertising, editorial and artistic projects, supporting them in developing distinctive visual languages and connecting with international clients and agencies.
Known for its close collaboration with its artists, Emeis Deubel works across photography, film and creative direction, helping shape visual narratives that move between commercial work and more conceptual creative practices.
Based in Berlin, the agency continues to support talents working across a wide range of visual disciplines, bringing together creative excellence with thoughtful management and production expertise.
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Jack Margerison
London
Jack Margerison is a London-based commercial advertising photographer creating cinematic, human-led work for brands and agencies. With over a decade of experience, he is known for crafting compelling visual narratives that balance strong production values with character, story and a natural sense of authenticity.
His approach is collaborative and considered, focused on building ideas that feel thoughtful rather than overworked. This has made him a trusted creative partner for global brands including United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, The Premier League, Barclays and Asics.
Jack’s work often combines still photography with CGI environments, most recently through major advertising projects developed in collaboration with Darwin Studio and leading production agencies. Alongside his commercial practice, he also continues to pursue personal projects, including a documentary on Woottens Boatyard, celebrating generations of craftsmanship on the River Thames.
Equally confident in studio settings and on location, Jack brings a cinematic sensibility and strong storytelling instinct to every project.
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Ken Brown
Vienna
Ken Brown is a photographer and director specialising in automotive and fashion and lifestyle imagery. He is also one half of Bread Factory, an artist duo focused on food, kids and lifestyle video.
Calling Vienna his second, and favourite, home, Ken began his career in California as a digital tech on global advertising shoots spanning cars, fashion, movie posters and hospitality. Working alongside leading creative teams, he developed a strong foundation in lighting, colour, retouching and the value of a well-managed budget.
Today, Ken combines automotive photography with directing and cinematography across kids, food and lifestyle projects. He also enjoys experimenting with post-production techniques, from transforming photography into illustration to exploring new technologies such as AI.
His award-winning automotive photography and landscapes have been featured in a number of books and publications. His clients include Audi, Kraft Heinz, DreamWorks and Williams Sonoma, and he is represented in Italy by Contesti.