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spotlight magazine Dec 2023 global advertising photography & motion
Australia: David Ross
David Ross is a sports and lifestyle photographer from the Central Coast, NSW, an energetic and passionate creative who thrives on team work and outcomes.
His ability to capture dynamic movement while highlighting specific details is a skill he has honed from years spent shooting high-paced sports. He creates clean, powerful images that move and inspire.
David has built his portfolio working with brands such as My Muscle Chef, Reebok, Puma, Under Armour, Rebel Sport and more.
With professional experience in production, photography and retouching, David has all ends of the creative scope covered.
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spotlight magazine Dec 2023 global advertising photography & motion
Germany - Spain - South Africa: Anatol Gottfried
Bathed in the radiant glow of positive energy, the German photographer Anatol Gottfried meticulously crafts each image, ensuring that light, color, and composition dance in perfect harmony. With every shutter click, he weaves a sharp narrative, infusing his work with the essence of the human spirit. His photographs are not mere captures of moments; they are testaments to the profound beauty and resilience of the human experience.
When clients relinquish some control, they open the door to unexpected brilliance. Pleasantly surprised by the outcome, they can witness their vision transformed into something even more captivating. This symbiotic relationship is the cornerstone of effective campaigns. In an era of image overload, authenticity and distinctiveness are the keys to capturing attention. Storytelling, an art that defies formula, becomes Anatol's secret weapon.
As winter approaches, Anatol embarks on a journey to Cape Town, seeking inspiration and ready for your production to be executed amidst the summery skies. With exciting projects already in the pipeline, he eagerly anticipates the opportunities that 2024 will bring, armed with a collaborative spirit and a storyteller's touch.
Please visit his website and follow him on Instagram to see more of his work.
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showcase magazine Dec 2023 switzerland issue 945
Mirjam Kluka Zurich Fashion, Lifestyle and Portraiture Photographers
Mirjam Kluka, born 1981 in Aarau, Switzerland, is an independent photographer specialised in portrait, beauty and fashion, working and living in Hamburg and Zurich. A Swiss photographer with Czech origin, she takes pictures of what she loves most: people.
Her compassion as well as warm and positive personality allow an atmosphere on set which enables unique pictures that are proof of deep trust. At the same time, she is obsessed by the quest for capturing the perfect moment and goes to great lengths and into finest details to reach this goal.
Empathy and perfection form the basis of her photography, and the result is the best possible interpretation of truth and essence.
"Driven by an impulse to capture the beauty in my subjects, I infuse a balance of playfulness and focus into my work.
A joyful and relaxed mood on set complements my work, which is marked by the charm of the unexpected, a fascination with light, and elation with the human as my muse."
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showcase magazine Nov 2023 california issue 944
Joe Scarnici Los Angeles Sport and Lifestyle Photographers
"The sports scene in Southern California (and globally for that matter) is a constant source of excitement for me. With a wide array of sports, from football and baseball to surfing and beach volleyball, this place, along with the worldwide sports arena, has it all. I absolutely love being part of the pulse of the sports culture here in Southern California and around the globe. It's a lot of hard work, no doubt, but the results are always worth it.
Getting that "one" photo that makes you go "wow" keeps me coming back for more and more hard work. Being part of the action, capturing those unforgettable sporting moments, is what drives me. It's an addiction, really. The late nights, the effort, it's all worth it for that one perfect shot.
Southern California's sports vibe and the global stage are like no other, and I'm here, in the midst of it all, chasing those incredible moments."
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showcase magazine Nov 2023 california issue 944
Jesse Rieser Los Angeles advertising photographers
From the age of 17, Jesse Rieser began looking through a lens, making portraits filled with telling details and compelling characters. He quickly became recognised for not only his success with commercial clients, but also in the fine art world. His work inspires engagement, drawing in the viewer, causing them to wonder about the subjects and the stories they have to tell.
With over 40 exhibitions, Rieser continues to find ways of injecting art into his photography. Here we see work from his personal practice paired with client commissions for Wired, Amtrak, Bloomberg, Outdoor Life, and Smithsonian.
Clients find him as a creative additive to the collaborative process, not only with his technical expertise but also in the ideation phase. He feels his greatest currency is how he communicates and sees the world. Some call it empathy. Some call it charm. His mom just says he’s a nice young man.
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spotlight magazine Nov 2023 travel & documentary photography
Switzerland: Ian G.C. White
With a keen eye for detail and an appreciation for the world's cultural diversity, Ian G.C. White’s work reveals unique stories and experiences of the people and places he encounters, shedding light on their daily lives, traditions, and the landscapes that surround them.
Ian has clients frequently returning, when they seek compelling and emotive visual storytelling.
You can follow Ian on Instagram and see more of his work here.
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spotlight magazine Nov 2023 travel & documentary photography
Los Angeles: Jesse Rieser
From the age of 17, Jesse Rieser began looking through a lens, making portraits filled with telling details and compelling characters. He quickly became recognised for not only his success with commercial clients, but also in the fine art world. His work inspires engagement, drawing in the viewer, causing them to wonder about the subjects and the stories they have to tell.
With over 40 exhibitions, Rieser continues to find ways of injecting art into his travel and documentary photography. Here we see work from his personal practice paired with client commissions for Arizona Office of Tourism, Amtrak, Bloomberg, Outdoor Life, and The New York Times.
Clients find him as a creative additive to the collaborative process, not only with his technical expertise but also in the ideation phase. He feels his greatest currency is how he communicates and sees the world. Some call it empathy. Some call it charm. His mom just says he’s a nice young man.
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spotlight magazine Nov 2023 travel & documentary photography
New York: Peter Baiamonte
With his images, Peter Baiamonte tries to tell stories while transmitting a sense of deep meaning and revealing glimpses of unique places or special personalities.
Peter’s work includes many genres. He is passionate about sports, portraiture, travel, and landscapes. Although based in New York City, he works regularly with clients in both New York and Boston, and has easy access to the entirety of New England.
The work featured in this Spotlight is from adventures in Venice, Italy; Antarctica; Korea; Everglades National Park in Florida; Paris; Western Massachussets; and a road trip in the Scottish Highlands.
Peter's clients include Ernst & Young, First Manhattan, Panasonic, Bayer, CNY Group, University of the Pacific, Novartis, Berkshire Magazine, FullStory, and Webster Bank.
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spotlight magazine Nov 2023 travel & documentary photography
Seattle - London: Nick Hall
Nick Hall is a Brit now living on an island near Seattle along with his four wild children. He is passionate about stunning locations, committed to collaborating with great creatives, and loves connecting with the people he photographs. He is globally recognised and widely awarded for his epic lifestyle imagery and cinematic style.
Originally a wildlife scientist, Nick blends his passion for the natural world with the specific needs of luxury brands, Fortune 500 companies and his career-long clients. Nick is as comfortable photographing hunter gatherers alone in Tanzania (he lived and hunted with them for 10 days) as he is shooting global advertising campaigns.
Known throughout the industry as a gentle and immersive photographer, Nick brings an inclusive and thoughtful energy to set allowing him to capture deeply emotional and arresting imagery that celebrates our connections to one another and the natural world.
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spotlight magazine Nov 2023 travel & documentary photography
Germany - Italy: Manuel Kottersteger
Manuel, a passionate sports, outdoor and travel photographer, finds his home in nature, both in South Tyrol and Munich. As a commercial artist and marketing manager for a tourism association, photo productions were part of everyday life. Manuel Kottersteger has been a freelance photographer and filmmaker since 2016 with a focus on travel, outdoor and sport.
He is particularly enthusiastic about outdoor lifestyle sports such as biking, ski touring, surfing, climbing and hiking. He values customer contact, the authenticity of ideas and stories and the truthfulness of images. With his Leica he tries to capture the perfect moment. As a former graphic designer, he also takes care of the image editing after the shoot.
His customers include Audi, Deuter, Odlo, Waterdrop, NIO, Löffler and Mercedes-Benz.
Manuel Kottersteger is represented in Germany, Austria and Switzerland by Agency EINBAUM Fotografen-Agentur.