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spotlight magazine Jul 2023 portraiture & celebrity photography
Sao Paulo: Luiz Maximiano
Luiz Maximiano became a photographer during the time he lived in Amsterdam, Netherlands, where he won the Canon Prize in 2007 as new talent of that year in photojournalism.
An alumnus of ICP in New York, he has worked for such publications as Time Magazine, Newsweek, ESPN, Panorama, Der Spiegel, L’Espresso, Die Zeit, Smithsonian and Playboy.
In more recent years, he has also worked in cinema projects as a director of photography.
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spotlight magazine Jul 2023 portraiture & celebrity photography
Australia: Stef King
Stef’s personable, relaxed demeanour, combined with her ability to bring out the inner strength and beauty in her subject, has enabled her to photographed some of Australia’s best and brightest talents, from politicians and celebrities to athletes and supermodels to everyday people making positive global change.
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spotlight magazine Jul 2023 portraiture & celebrity photography
London: Robert Wilson
London-based portrait photographer Robert Wilson continues to produce some of the finest examples of memorable celebrity imagery.
He is equally at home shooting Prime Ministers, sports stars and actors as he is shooting the everyday or extraordinary, as seen in one of his personal or long-term projects.
His commercial client list includes the likes of Adidas, Nike, and Peroni, whereby his celebrity portraits feature on the cover of The Times Saturday Magazine.
Many of his portraits are held within the permanent collections of both the English and Scottish National Portrait Galleries, and his work and portraits from the Afghanistan War are regarded as an important historical record.
Whether in the studio or the field his innate passion to capture the emotion of his subjects along with his recognisable technique ensures his images stand the test of time.
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spotlight magazine Jul 2023 portraiture & celebrity photography
Nashville: Michael Tedesco
Michael Dominic Tedesco is a portrait and location photographer based in Nashville, Tennessee, but is often seen working in and walking the streets of major cities and remote towns around the world.
Prior to relocating to Nashville, Michael was based out of and photographed in the East Village and East Harlem neighborhoods of New York City, where he still often works and maintains a secondary residence.
Some of Michael’s past and present clients include: Warner Music Nashville, Warner Music Group, Bühler, Mutual of America, Farm Bureau Insurance, GS Steel, Penguin Publishing Group, Gotham Books, Avery Books, Bloomberg Markets, Men's Health, Women's Health, Men's Fitness, The Source, Jujamcyn Theaters, Journal Communications, and many departments of agriculture in the United States.
Visit Michael’s website to view more of his work.
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spotlight magazine Jul 2023 portraiture & celebrity photography
Boston: Cheryl Clegg
It has been a busy spring for Cheryl Clegg Photo, as she continues to be behind the camera creating portraits and image libraries for her clients.
Cheryl Clegg strives to create thought provoking images with every subject in front of her camera. Based in the Boston area, Cheryl is always happy to travel to meet her client’s needs. In addition to Cheryl’s commissioned work, she continues to work on her long term on going project, 'The Endangered Lobstermen'. A series of portraits of the lobster fishing families in the state of Maine that are at risk of losing their way of life because of new regulations the industry is facing.
Recent projects include portraits for Deloitte, McLean Hospital's 'Deconstructing Stigma' campaign, The Worthington Foundation, Benchmark Senior Living, Mathworks, and celebrity Chef Nick DiGiovanni, to name a few.
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spotlight magazine Jul 2023 portraiture & celebrity photography
London: Jack Margerison
Jack Margerison is a photographer renowned for his ability to capture stylised portraits that uncover the distinctive personalities and emotions of his subjects.
With a profound sense of empathy and understanding, he adeptly creates candid and spontaneous moments within his photographs.
Jack's portfolio encompasses a wide range of commercial, editorial, and campaign projects, collaborating with esteemed clients such as The Premier League, Sports England, EE, Samsung, The New York Times, and Tesco.
His skills shine brightest under pressure, as he passionately crafts visual narratives that deeply resonate with viewers.
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spotlight magazine Jul 2023 portraiture & celebrity photography
Montreal: Hugo B. Lefort
"For me, photography is the meeting of two things.
It is the encounter between people - with all their stories and their humanity - and light. The main challenge is to harmonise the two to leave room for the story I want to tell through the photo.
Whether through a simple portrait or a complex staging, the story, for me, is always the most important.
And it is created as a team by adding the experience, talent and passion of each."
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spotlight magazine Jul 2023 portraiture & celebrity photography
New York - Boston: Peter Baiamonte
Peter Baiamonte wants to tell you a story; give you a glimpse of a place; reveal someone's personality; or divulge some meaning—with each image.
A native New Yorker, Peter Baiamonte has worked in the photo industry since the mid 90s, accumulating many years of crew work before moving into his own projects. He has recently begun to revisit the world of his beginnings with some work using film, exploring again the use of film cameras in his portraiture, and experimenting with multiple exposures on film.
Peter’s work covers many styles and disciplines, including portraiture, lifestyle, landscape, travel, and sports. He splits his time between New York City and the Massachusetts Berkshires, working regularly with clients in New York and Boston as well as the entirety of New England. He is available to travel worldwide.
The photo subjects in this Spotlight include: the design firm Sarankco; film director Sarah T. Schwab; University of the Pacific; Berkshire Magazine; and some personal images from Peter's travels around the world—including the Isle of Skye and Antarctica.
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spotlight magazine Jul 2023 portraiture & celebrity photography
London: Daniel Lewis Photography
Daniel Lewis is a London-based photographer with extensive and varied experience in the industry, beginning his career as a photojournalist.
Operating within the portrait, corporate, and industrial fields, Daniel skillfully captures individuals from diverse backgrounds. He seamlessly transitions between photographing Academy Award-winning film directors, renowned sports stars, and high-profile executives of FTSE 100 companies.
When time permits, Daniel actively engages in pursuing smaller, personal projects, showcasing his keen eye and artistic vision. One notable project, his 'Open House' series, not only evolved into a solo exhibit but also earned the distinction of having two of its images prominently displayed at London's prestigious Mall Galleries. He has worked for such global corporations as HSBC, Glencore and AngloAmerican, as well as UK institutions such as the BBC, the English Premier League, Marks & Spencer and Virgin Atlantic.
Daniel has been published in National Geographic Traveller, The Guardian and The Times of London, as well as many other UK titles.
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spotlight magazine Jul 2023 portraiture & celebrity photography
London: Michael Wharley
As a former actor, Michael has a keen eye for narrative and a flair for the dramatic. His poppy, energetic portraits combine stunning lighting with wit and story. Plus he possesses an uncanny ability to put even the most famous star at their ease, whether shooting editorial portraits or marketing campaigns.
Recent work has seen Michael shoot Jim Broadbent for 'The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry' (eOne), key art for neurodivergent drama 'A Kind of Spark' (BBC/BYU TV), Charlie Brooker for Netflix on the release of Black Mirror Season 6, Charity Wakefield (The Great) at dawn for Broadleaf Magazine, Rufus Hound and Will Young for new projects, as well as Charlton Athletic footballer Sean Clare.
His project 'Classic Beats on Brixton Streets' won GOLD at The AOP Awards, and he has recently signed to be represented by Daniela and the team at Park Village.
He has a stunning new portfolio from Delta Design, which he would love to meet and show you in person.