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spotlight magazine Jun 2023 still life photography
The Netherlands: Thomas van Schaik photography
Thomas van Schaik is a highly skilled studio photographer hailing from Amsterdam. He possesses expertise in capturing captivating still life, product, design, and occasional food photography. With a meticulous and human touch, he ensures that each product he photographs shines brilliantly.
His impressive portfolio includes collaborations with renowned clients such as Philips, JBL, VIVO, DelushFragrances, and numerous prestigious magazines.
Additionally, his personal projects have gained recognition in the photography community, earning him accolades in the Dutch photographers awards.
While primarily known for his expertise in studio photography, Thomas also enjoys shooting on location, further diversifying his creative range.
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spotlight magazine Jun 2023 still life photography
London: Paul Zak
Paul Zak is a multi-award winning, London-based, still life photographer and director.
He has become renowned for his graphic and striking imagery, where objects and their surrounding environments are portrayed with exquisite lighting and precise detail.
Paul’s technical knowledge and his unique set of lighting skills allow him to turn even the most simple object into a thing of beauty.
Inherently, he enjoys the challenge of interpreting a concept and working as part of a team, with creatives and crew to craft beautiful imagery.
His ability to create a distinctive style for every client he shoots for has led to a long list of premium clients including Audi, Canon, Chanel, Chivas, Don Perignon, Dove, Harpers, Johnnie Walker, Lurpak, Nespresso, Nike, Smirnoff, Space NK and The Economist to name but a few.
Paul is represented by Katy Niker, check out their Instagram and website for more info.
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spotlight magazine Jun 2023 still life photography
New York - Chicago: Freddy Clark
Freddy Clark is a commercial advertising photographer in the New York City area who specialises in capturing vibrant visuals that make brands, beverages and products pop.
With a passion for studio work and collaborating with clients like Alementary Brewing and Ludlum Island Brewing, he brings a contagious excitement to every project.
His mastery of both artificial and natural lighting ensures captivating photography that will elevate your campaign to new heights.
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spotlight magazine Jun 2023 still life photography
New York: Anne-Marie Mueschke
Anne-Marie Mueschke, hailing from southern Louisiana, initially ventured into the world of acting before discovering her true calling in commercial photography. Currently residing in upstate New York alongside her partner and faithful canine companion, she has established herself as a prominent figure in the industry.
Anne-Marie's impressive portfolio includes extensive collaborations with renowned skincare brand Beekman 1802, as well as esteemed jewellery brand Her Rock and numerous esteemed restaurants throughout New York state.
With a keen eye for detail, she takes delight in capturing the vividness of color and the intricate textures present in her subjects. Her work effortlessly blends a refined aesthetic style with the ability to convey the distinct narrative of each brand she collaborates with.
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spotlight magazine Jun 2023 still life photography
New York: John Grande
John Grande is constantly trying the push the boundaries of commercial photography. Iconic American brands such as Spam and Ocean Spray cranberry sauce are sliced apart and suspended in patterns to transcend their original workaday purpose while still maintaining the appetising nature of the food and brand. John’s fascinated by light, a master rigger on set and claims to be the second best retoucher in NYC after a guy he knows named Billy (last name redacted).
Clients include Boston Scientific Watchman, Viagra, Kraft/Heinz, Capri Sun, Magnolia Bakery, DirecTV. John works from his studio on West 28th Street in NYC.
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spotlight magazine Jun 2023 still life photography
London: Amy Currell
Photographer and director Amy Currell was born in East London, where she lives and works. Her still life photography and moving image is shot through a distinctively female lens, and each frame is composed with thoughtfulness and grace, artfully juxtaposing colour and texture, shape and shadow.
Amy is most at home when capturing colour and texture at their most evocative – drawing narratives from shadows, finding the warmth and refraction in liquids and blending CGI techniques with traditional stills photography for a perfected reality.
Expanding in her role as a director, Amy works with the newest motion control cameras to give any moving image elements of the work an edge, giving the same poise and polish to her film that you’ll find in her photography. Her shoot production is seamless and highly technical, meaning the studio can adapt quickly to an evolving industry, and also turn out a range of deliverables in a single day, never compromising on aesthetic or detail. She has recently been collaborating with another JSR artist, Augustynka - a mixed media artist, for a Creed Fragrance campaign.
Amy is highly sought after in the commercial world by clients who value beauty, and the context of their products in carefully choreographed composition and these have included – Ikea, Vogue, Selfridges, Liberty London, Tatler, Bvlgari, and London Art Fair. Amy also holds the prodigious position of UK Brand Ambassador for Leica.
Amy Currell is represented by JSR, see more here. Follow the agency on Instagram for recent projects.
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spotlight magazine Jun 2023 still life photography
London: John Bennett
John Bennett is a London-based photographer specialising in jewellery and luxury fashion accessories. His love of still life imagery stems from a fascination with composition, the space between objects, the beautiful forms that they create.
To photograph luxury jewellery and high-end accessories is an art and John’s skill and experience makes it look effortless. His immaculate lighting techniques and photography skills have won him a prestigious list of commercial clients including De Beers, Church’s, Chanel, Harrods and Holland & Holland.
John is represented by JSR. See more of his work here and follow the agency on Instagram for the latest projects.
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spotlight magazine Jun 2023 still life photography
London: Omer Knaz
Omer Knaz is best known for work in the field of luxury goods and still life photography. Shooting jewellery, watches, fragrances and fashion accessories for the world-leading brands and publications.
With a depth of photography experience, he brings expertise, enthusiasm and commitment to every brief. Creating dynamic photographs in the advertising, editorial and commercial fields.
Whilst using the most up-to-date digital camera technology and lighting equipment Omer retains a firm belief in applying these tools only to enhance the image, leaving as much as possible to be created ‘in camera’.His strong lighting and compositional skills, drawn from the discipline of film photography, gives his images a sense of reality that is so often compromised these days and is perfect for luxury products.
Clients include Tatler, UK Vogue, GQ, How to Spend It, 1843 Magazine, De Beers, David Morris, McDonald’s, Jo Malone, Aesop, Unilever, Harrods and Space NK to name a few.
Omer is represented by JSR; see more from Omer's work here and you can follow the agency on Instagram for the latest projects.
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showcase magazine Jun 2023 canada issue 926
CoPilot Productions Montreal Full Photo & Film Production Services
CoPilot Productions: production servicing foreign projects in Canada from coast (Atlantic) to coast (Pacific) to coast (Arctic).
"Canada’s low dollar and amazing production value has continued to help keep us busy in these uncertain inflationary times. Here is a quick look at what we’ve been up to so far this year:
- Five interesting mise-en-situation/fictional corporate films about protecting corporate data for Deloitte.
- Three Audi TVCs and photoshoot combos.
- One awesome three-day photoshoot for a fashion client to highlight Montreal’s European vibe.
- One full episode of an ESPN+ TV show 'PK’s Places'.
- One segment of HBO’s 'Real Sports' with Bryant Gumbel filmed in Winnipeg, Manitoba."
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showcase magazine Jun 2023 united kingdom issue 925
Willie Runte London
Welcome to Showcase UK, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading photographers, directors, photographers' agents, and full service photo & film production companies working out of London, Edinburgh and other cities in Great Britain.
More information is available in our online Photo and Film directories.
Brands and publications such as The Times Saturday Magazine, Peroni, Graff Diamonds, Nissan, GQ, Netflix, among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.
Be sure to catch our recommended events:
- Evelyn Hofer at The Photographers' Gallery is the first UK solo exhibition of the German-American photographer Evelyn Hofer. Hofer’s large-format portraits, landscapes, cityscapes, still lifes and domestic interiors demonstrate her preference for the complex colour dye transfer process.
- 76th Edinburgh International Film Festival will take place from 18th to 23rd August. The hand-picked programme will celebrate the work of exceptional local and global filmmakers and ensure the flame of EIFF burns bright for future generations of passionate cinema fans.
Our cover image was shot by Willie Runte.