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Cass Klepac
Austin, Texas
Cassandra “Cass” Klepac is a director and commercial photographer based in Austin, Texas.
Known for her bold, emotionally driven work, she blends cinematic storytelling with raw, human connection, whether capturing real people, celebrities, or lifestyle campaigns.
Cass’s creative direction often explores themes of culture and celebration with a signature style that’s both edgy and intimate.
With a strong focus on food and beverage photography and filmmaking, Cass creates imagery that highlights the craft, beauty, and energy of dining and drinking experiences. Her work spans editorial, advertising, branded content, and documentary-style motion, bringing a fresh, cinematic edge to food photography.
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Hannah Caldwell
Australia
Hannah Caldwell is a multi-award-winning Melbourne-based beverage photographer renowned for her elegant use of light, composition, and tone. Specialising in drink and cocktail photography, she brings a refined, art-driven aesthetic to commercial projects across editorial, advertising, and branding.
Her recent beverage work includes luxe cocktail photography for Ritz-Carlton Melbourne and a dramatic series for Lui Bar, part of the Vue Group. Whether it’s hero shots of spirits, wine, or crafted cocktails, Hannah’s images balance technical precision with emotional depth—designed to elevate brand perception and enhance visual storytelling.
Her drink photography has been featured in campaigns across Australia and internationally, with a focus on premium beverage branding. Clients include Brown Brothers Wines, Bacardi-Martini, and Vue Group.
Recognised by Lürzer’s Archive, the Paris Photo Prize, and the International Photography Awards, Hannah is available for beverage and hospitality commissions throughout Australia and beyond.
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Stephen Hamilton
Chicago
Stephen Hamilton is an award-winning food and beverage director and photographer whose work has appeared almost everywhere you see images of food - on television, in national magazines and cookbooks, on packaging, and across seven seasons of Top Chef. Stephen built his career showcasing ingredients in all their organic, natural beauty.
At Stephen Hamilton Productions, they specialise in producing both motion and still photography assets for clients, streamlining the content creation process by handling everything under one roof. With two dedicated stages, they are able to work efficiently and simultaneously—the main stage is equipped for motion production, while the second stage is dedicated to still photography. Stephen directs the motion set while he oversees one his photographer on the still set. This integrated setup allows the team to deliver cohesive, high-quality assets faster and more efficiently, saving clients time and ensuring visual consistency across all media.
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Rosie Van Der Elst
The Netherlands
Rosie van der Elst is a British commercial and editorial photographer based in Amsterdam, specialising in food, lifestyle, and brand storytelling.
With a background in art history and many years in the creative industry, she brings a keen sense for narrative and a refined yet playful style that blends editorial flair with commercial impact. Her work highlights the energy, texture, and personality of each subject—whether capturing a product, a dining experience, or the people behind a brand.
Partnering with agencies, publishers, and brands across industries, Rosie creates high-quality visuals that feel authentic and dynamic. She shoots both on location and in studio, delivering content that supports campaigns, product launches, and brand identities. Her recent clients include Magnum, Hema, KitKat, and 24Kitchen.
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Matteo Rolfi
Europe
Matteo Rolfi is an advertising photographer and director working with leading brands and agencies across Europe and beyond. He is on a never-ending quest to make things look delicious, shiny, and just the right amount of ridiculous, in the best possible way.
Deeply inspired by the bold colours and cheeky charm of pop art, his work blends crisp textures, punchy lighting, and a love for visual mischief. No matter the subject under his lens, he brings a playful, polished energy to both stills and motion, proving that fun and finesse can absolutely coexist.
He fuels up with a good espresso, obsesses over color, especially indigo blue, swears by the number nine, and finds joy in piano, indie rock, and a bit of beautiful balance through calisthenics, yoga, meditation, and a great book.
Clients: McDonald’s, Heineken, Pringles, Hasbro, Sensai, Post Finance, Coop, Teekanne, Louis Widmer.
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Rob Lawson
London
Rob Lawson is a London-based drinks and lifestyle photographer and director.
"With my years of experience in drinks, lifestyle, and liquids, I’ve been trusted by some of the most distinguished brands in the beer, wine, spirits, and soft drinks industries to create iconic global ads."
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Kris Kirkham
London
Kris Kirkham is an award-winning London-based drink, food, and still life photographer known for bold, dramatic visuals with commercial precision.
A former chef, he brings a deep understanding of flavour, texture, and craft to every brief—creating imagery that makes the everyday special.
Recent highlights include packaging and POS campaigns for Lidl and Waitrose, alongside long-standing collaborations with Deliveroo, Nando’s and Itsu. His beverage work spans effervescent cocktails, bold coffee moments, and polished still life, crafted to elevate brands and captivate audiences.
Recognised internationally, Kris was named one of Lürzer’s Archive Top 200 Advertising Photographers, a finalist in the 2025 World Food Photography Awards, and honoured with nine nominations at the International Color Awards. Most recently, One Eyeland ranked him third in the world and second in the UK for Still Life. Renowned for his punchy style and meticulous detail, Kris is a go-to photographer for brands seeking maximum impact in the drinks and food space.
Get in touch with Kris or his agent, Style Department, to discuss new projects.
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Andre Ainsworth
London
André Ainsworth is a London-based photographer/director specialising in food, drinks, branding, advertising photography, and motion.
With over 25 years of experience in the industry, André works on campaigns large and small, both in the studio and on location.
He enjoys creative versatility across both stills and motion campaigns and is as comfortable leading art direction as he is taking the lead from others. With a loyal, experienced team of prop stylists, assistants, and retouchers, he has extensive experience with food & drink shoots where nuance of texture, lighting, and detail are absolutely crucial.
He is represented by Agent at Large, a full production company, and also works directly with clients.
Recent clients include Carlsberg, Coca-Cola, Diageo, Britvic, Burger King, Nestlé, and Volvic. For these campaigns, André often creates a visual “toolkit” that provides clients with greater flexibility in how the images are used.
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Neville Mountford-Hoare
London
Neville is a London and Kent based drinks and still life photographer with over 20 years' industry experience.
Shooting primarily from his studio, Neville's work has a bold and graphic style that gives the subject matter a strong identity and visual clarity.
His practical approach to all shoots, be them large collaborative team productions or small editorials, means that he brings passion, experience and creativity to all projects in equal measure.
Neville's technical skill in lighting combined with his art direction and an attention to detail allows the for drinks and products he shoots to stand out and take centre stage within all his imagery.
Neville is Represented by Adrenalin Photographic. You can view more of Neville’s work on his website or on his Instagram page.
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Eat Drink Flash
London
Maini is a London-based food and beverage photographer who powers hospitality brands to elevate their presence and boost revenue through striking scroll stopping visuals and smart strategy. At Eat Drink Flash and Collateral London, she creates outstanding, mouth-watering imagery that not only captures the essence of food and drink but also drives engagement and brand recognition.
She had the privilege to work with leading names including Bubbleology, Marriott, Pret, Caffè Nero, Harris + Hoole, The Waldorf Hilton, Bankside Hotel, Wok to Walk, Harper's Steakhouse, Upham Inns, to name a few. Her approach is rooted in understanding each brand’s unique identity and translating it into visuals that inspire action and deliver results.
Alongside photography, Maini and her team develop websites and sales strategies tailored to hospitality, combining creative content with data-driven marketing to increase bookings, strengthen loyalty, and grow revenue. Focused on impact and return on investment, Maini ensures every project leaves a lasting mark and supports organic business growth.