Matt Zugale is a portrait and documentary photographer focused on people who work, build, create, and make tough decisions. His images find order, honesty, and authentic moments in the chaos of real environments.

From local artists at kids’ summer programs to fund managers in global financial districts; from factory floors at Lavazza to doctors working toward cancer breakthroughs at Weill-Cornell, Matt photographs people where the stakes are real. His portraits don’t smooth things over—they ground brands to the people and places that actually drive their purpose.

Based near Philadelphia and available worldwide, Matt has collaborated with GoFundMe, Burger King, Columbia University, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, and others.

"If you need imagery that feels lived-in and portraits with resolve, that are intentional and human, let’s get to work."

Sara Essex Bradley has spent over 20 years collaborating with architects and interior designers to highlight their latest projects. She also works closely with clients to craft stunning portraits that capture their unique brand and style.

Her career has evolved to include hospitality and retail, most recently a resort in Napa and boutique hotels in Louisiana and Missisippi. She includes Warby Parker and Rivian among her retail clients.

Sara has been the sole photographer on three design coffee table books, and a new book featuring artists homes of the Mississippi Gulf Coast is due to be published next year.

She is based in New Orleans, but spends summers in Los Angeles, shooting for a growing list of clients with West Coast-based projects.

Operating in South Florida for over a decade, Le Food Catering has earned its reputation as the premier production caterer for photoshoots and film sets. Since 2012 they’ve delivered freshly-cooked, high-quality meals with precision timing — because food delivered late, or dull, quickly drags down momentum on set.

Chef-owner Philippe Pautesta-Herder says: “Providing freshly cooked food and punctuality are the keys to a customer-friendly experience.”

On each job they blend French, Mediterranean, and Asian flavour influences, while honouring vegan, gluten-free and nut-free dietary requirements.

Logistics? Covered. Le Food’s production-centric packages range from 'Fresh & Light' boxed lunches for outdoor shoots to 'Gourmet' full-service stations for celebrity talent. And with compostable, plastic-free disposables, they dovetail with sustainability-focused productions.

Their client roster is a who’s-who of high-end production: Super Bowl, Art Basel, Adidas, Nike, Bvlgari, Chanel, Major Food Group, and others.

The message is clear: when you’re filming, demanding fast, smart catering that supports your crew is non-negotiable — and Le Food is built for that.

Chad Dennis' recent work includes a magazine cover and feature portraits for Chicago Golfers Digest, highlighted by a commissioned cover of Lee Smith, Executive Director of The Players Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. The assignment focused on capturing leadership at the highest levels of the game with a refined, contemporary editorial sensibility.

Chad is also continuing his support of veteran and military communities through a strategic content partnership with Five Star Veterans Center, helping shape and produce mission-driven visual storytelling.

Upcoming projects include traveling to South Florida to photograph rising PGA professional Neal Shipley for a new campaign in collaboration with the PGA of America and Zyrtec.

"It’s that intangible thing we call 'style'. It’s that metaphysical thing that musicians call 'touch'. You can’t teach it because it’s in your body. I call it 'Visual Signature' and it's the sum of everything this photographer does and knows. I bring every bit of it to the photographic task at hand everyday. It’s adaptable. It’s reliable. It’s fun. It tells a version of the truth based on living evidence. It evolves and changes with each assignment. It’s always there regardless of what gear I use or software I run.

I can safely say I am a 20th century photographer with 21st century tools. That’s good for clients because I bring a perspective and evolved photographic chops that interpret, illustrate and tell the story of your brand."

Daniel Ehrenworth is a Toronto and New York-based commercial photographer and director with an international reputation. His work is recognised for its bold colour palettes, imaginative visual storytelling, and a portfolio that comfortably moves across genres while embracing the unexpected. 

Daniel has collaborated with a wide range of global brands including Ford, Google, Harlequin, Hilton, Hyundai, Kia, LG, Maynard’s, McDonald’s, Pfizer, Tim Hortons, and many others. His commercial photography and directing have earned industry recognition from organizations such as the ADCC, American Photo, Applied Arts, Communication Arts, D&AD, The One Show, Lürzer’s Archive, and the National Magazine Awards.

Beyond commissioned work, Daniel maintains an active practice as a gallery artist. He is also a father, former food blogger, lifelong Muppet enthusiast, and unapologetic jujube devotee.

He is represented by Tugboat in the United States and Impossible Studios in Canada. To see his latest projects, follow him on Instagram or connect with him on LinkedIn.

Joe Scarnici is a California-based photographer and director with a focus on sports, lifestyle and active portraits. His work blends movement, personality and a strong sense of place, giving brands imagery that feels lively, contemporary and rooted in real moments.

He collaborates with athletes, actors and global clients who value his cinematic approach and his eye for natural connection. Whether he is shooting an intense training sequence or a relaxed coastal scene, Joe brings a mix of precision and ease that translates well across advertising, editorial and digital campaigns.

Working from Los Angeles and travelling often, he takes on projects worldwide.

OMS Photography is a full-service commercial photography, motion, and retouching studio known for delivering high-impact visuals with precision, speed, and craft.

With studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Golden, Colorado, OMS Photography partners with brands, agencies, and in-house teams to produce photography, video, and post-production that performs across packaging, e-commerce, social, and large-scale campaigns.

Founded in 1989, OMS has built a reputation for seamless, end-to-end production, bringing photography, videography, retouching, and creative problem-solving under one roof. The studio is recognized for its work in food, beverage, CPG, QSR, lifestyle, and industrial photography, as well as motion-controlled, high-speed video and post-production services.

What sets OMS apart is its collaborative approach and technical depth. Every project is tailored, efficiently executed, and designed to deliver a cohesive content library that supports long-term brand growth - without sacrificing visual integrity or creative ambition.

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.