Joe Pellegrini is a Chicago-based commercial photographer with over 30 years of expertise in product and food & drink photography. His work extends beyond the lens into painting, blending fine-art sensibilities with advertising campaigns for global brands like Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, Kellogg’s, Tyson, Mondelez, and Ziploc.

For 18 years, he has been Subway’s lead photographer, crafting visuals for national and international print ads, outdoor campaigns, and in-store displays. Known for his professionalism, Joe has produced iconic imagery for brands ranging from Scrubbing Bubbles to Jim Beam.

On set, his studio buzzes with creativity as Joe collaborates with food stylists, special effects artists, and digital technicians to deliver striking, market-ready visuals.

Euan Anderson is a Scottish photographer working throughout the UK, dividing his time between advertising campaigns for food and drink brands and more corporate-focused commercial work.

He creates strong, considered campaign imagery with a natural, approachable feel, combining precise lighting, thoughtful art direction and clear, simple storytelling. With a background rooted in food and drink photography, Euan brings a practical understanding of craft, detail and production to every brief, helping ideas translate smoothly from concept to finished campaign.

His work has been used in advertising campaigns for brands including Arran Whisky, Lagg Whisky, Caorunn Gin, Old Pulteney Whisky, Next Day Coffee, Mr Filbert’s, and The Larder Collective.   Whether working in the studio or on location, Euan is known for a collaborative, down-to-earth approach, creating imagery designed to work hard across advertising, digital and social platforms.

Based in Scotland, he regularly works in London, Edinburgh and beyond.

Kris Kirkham is an award-winning food, drink, and still life photographer based in London, known for bold, elevated visuals and a strong commercial eye.

This new series explores the role of hands in food photography—how a well-placed gesture can add story, movement, or warmth, without ever taking focus from the real hero: the food. From syrup-drenched cakes and bubbling traybakes to delicate plating moments, each shot is designed to feel tactile, inviting, and authentic.

A former chef, Kris brings 15 years of kitchen experience to every brief. His recent work includes packaging and POS campaigns for Waitrose and Lidl, as well as ongoing ATL collaborations with brands such as Nando’s, Itsu, and Deliveroo.

Kris was named one of Lürzer’s Archive Top 200 Advertising Photographers, a finalist in two categories at the 2025 World Food Photography Awards, and received seven nominations and two honourable mentions at the International Color Awards.

Kyle Carpenter is a food and drink photographer known for crafting images that feel rich, tactile, and inviting. His work centers on capturing flavor through light, texture, and composition, turning dishes and beverages into visual experiences that feel as satisfying as the first bite or sip.

With a refined yet approachable style, Kyle highlights the natural beauty of ingredients while maintaining a clean commercial polish that serves brands, restaurants, and editorial clients alike. From carefully styled plates to moody bar scenes and thoughtfully lit cocktails, his imagery balances artistry with appetite appeal.

Kyle approaches each shoot with a collaborative mindset and a sharp attention to detail, ensuring every image communicates quality and intention. His photographs are designed not just to showcase food and drink, but to tell a story that connects viewers to the craft, atmosphere, and emotion behind what is being served.

Step into the vibrant picture telling world of Guy Harrop, a creative force whose passion for food and drink photography transforms every shoot into a visual feast. Whether he’s capturing the fleeting magic of a reportage moment or bringing a bold advertising brief to life, Guy’s images don’t just tell stories—they invite you to taste them.

From bustling restaurant kitchens to serene studio setups, Guy is equally at home, conjuring mouth-watering scenes that leap off the page. With 25 years of professional experience, he’s honed an eye for detail and a habit for turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. If you’re searching for a fresh perspective on food, Guy is your go-to creative - always ready to shake things up and deliver something unexpected.

His energetic, visual style has earned him accolades both at home and abroad, and his work regularly graces the pages of magazines and cookbooks. Guy is constantly on the move, travelling across the UK and beyond for commercial brands and restaurants who crave that special touch only he can provide.

So, if you want your next food shoot to be more than just a photo—if you want it to be an experience—reach out to Guy Harrop. Prepare to be inspired, delighted, and maybe even a little bit hungry.

Susie Lowe is a UK-based food and drink photographer known for creating elegant, story led imagery that celebrates craft, provenance, and atmosphere. Her work spans cookbooks, editorial and commercial commissions, and she has photographed several acclaimed cookbooks for best-selling authors including The Hebridean Baker, Great British Bake Off winner Peter Sawkins, and Scotland’s National Chef, Gary Maclean.

Alongside publishing, Susie works closely with leading food and drink brands such as Diageo, as well as a range of luxury hospitality clients including Gleneagles, IHG, and Kohler.

Working confidently with both natural and studio lighting, her imagery is designed to feel authentic, refined and timeless — bringing food, drink and the people behind them vividly to life.

Jonathan Knowles is a London based, leading advertising photographer and filmmaker, renowned for creating striking, technically ambitious imagery for the world’s most iconic brands. He specialises in still life, drinks, food, liquids, and special effects.

For over 20 years, Jonathan has been featured in the 200 Best Advertising Photographers Worldwide, with his work on the cover of the 2020 edition. A top ten all time winner in the Graphis Annuals, he has received major international awards from D&AD, PDN, Communication Arts, AOP, and One Eyeland, where he was ranked the #1 Still Life Photographer.

Jonathan was named Advertising Photographer of the Year in 2019, won Advertising Film of the Year in 2020 and 2021, and again claimed Advertising Photographer of the Year in 2025.

From his studio beside the River Thames, he produces stills and films seen worldwide for brands including Coca-Cola, Budweiser, Guinness, Heineken, Glenfiddich, Nespresso, and Heinz.

Amy Carson is a commercial and editorial photographer based in San Diego, working worldwide. She creates narrative-led imagery for food and drink, lifestyle, hospitality, and travel brands, with a visual style rooted in authenticity, quality, and a natural sense of place.

A Southern California native, Amy brings a global perspective shaped by years of solo travel and living abroad. She is a dual Italian citizen, fluent in Italian, and has lived in both Sicily and Rio de Janeiro—experiences that continue to inform her culturally rich, story-driven approach.

Her clients and publications include PepsiCo, JPMorgan Chase, Pecorino Romano PDO, Adagio Teas, Los Angeles Times, and Eater San Diego.

A curated selection of creatives and service providers from Latin America and the Caribbean in the latest edition of Showcase.

Welcome to the newest edition of Showcase Latin America and the Caribbean, celebrating the outstanding talent and services shaping the region’s commercial creative industry. This issue features photographers and full service production companies working across both motion and stills.  

Inside, discover Travel + Leisure’s Destination of the Year, Brazil, starring global icon Anitta, summer collections making the most of the paradisiacal settings of Mexico, Colombia and the Dominican Republic, and high profile campaigns for brands such as Airbnb and Stella Artois, among many others.

Our featured editorial was photographed by Mexico-based Tigre Escobar for Elle Mexico, starring Kinga Józsa Kovács. You can explore more exceptional creatives in our Directory and in previous issues of Showcase Latin America and the Caribbean.

And finally, here’s a selection of events you won’t want to miss:

La Moneda Cultural Center and the National Film Archive of Chile present Cinema in Chile: History(ies) in Motion, a unique exhibition that spans more than a century of film history in the country, highlighting the deep connection that this cultural practice has maintained with the social, political, and cultural life of Chile.

Surreal. Rodney Smith: first exhibition of the American photographer in Mexico. The black and white shots and elegant compositions will take attendees to a surreal, pure, and sublime world by one of the most iconic New York photographers of the 20th century.

Here are two film festivals to mark in your calendars: Isla Verde, the Caribbean International Film and Environment Festival, and the Cartagena International Film Festival in Colombia, both taking place in April.

Gregory Allen is a fashion, beauty and advertising photographer working between Mexico City and New York.

He was recognised as Photographer of the Year in 2017 by Mexico’s Fashion Digital Awards, marking an important moment in an already international career.

Originally from Seattle, Gregory studied Visual Arts and Psychology at Wesleyan University in Connecticut. He began his professional journey in Italy, working alongside Oliviero Toscani and the Benetton team. Over the years, his work has earned major recognition, including the National Geographic prize in 2004, followed by a Top Pros distinction from Popular Photography magazine in 2010.

For more than 15 years, Gregory has worked worldwide on campaigns for brands such as L’Oréal, Maybelline New York, Prada Mexico, Coppel, El Palacio de Hierro, Gerber, and Nestlé, while also contributing to publications including Glamour, InStyle, Travel + Leisure, and Harper’s Bazaar.