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showcase magazine Nov 2023 oceania issue 942
Sacha Stejko Auckland advertising photographers
"My name is Sacha Stejko, and I am an award-winning advertising photographer based in New Zealand with a deep passion for capturing the essence of people.
My versatile abilities in photography allow me to seamlessly navigate through various genres including portraiture, sport, lifestyle and advertising.
When it comes to my craft, I am always seeking to infuse a unique energy or emotion into my work. Over the past year, I have been incredibly fortunate to be involved in extraordinary projects that have not only allowed me to capture still images but also to direct accompanying motion pieces.
Working with renowned brands such as Bose, Powerade, TAB, FIFA, Samsung, Adidas, and Warner has been an absolute privilege and a testament to the quality of my work."
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showcase magazine Nov 2023 france issue 941
Bulldog Studio Paris still life photographers
Bulldog Studio represents a positive fusion of creative talents hailing from both France and around the globe. The studio offers a wide range of skills, from photography to photo styling, including set design, videography, cinematography and retouching.
"Our team gives its best to support and complete projects successfully, whether it is fashion, sports, cosmetics, jewelry, wine and spirits."
Recent productions include: Abatilles, Champagne Bruno Paillard, CNIEL, Decathlon, Laboratoires de Biarritz, Simone à Bordeaux and Lafite Rothschild. -
showcase magazine Nov 2023 france issue 941
Valeria Quinci Paris sports photographers
Valeria Quinci is a Hungarian-born photographer and audiovisual producer based in France.
Valeria has been into sports since age six, and that passion drove her to capture the lifestyle around sport and fitness to create authentic visual stories.
After a decade spent in marketing and communication, she obtained a European Master in Photography at Spéos Institute in Paris, and she has been working for clients such as Sport2000, BioTechUSA, Women Sports Magazine and more.
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showcase magazine Oct 2023 united kingdom issue 939
Michael Leckie London portrait photographers
Michael has been working with some of the biggest and worldwide leading brands over the past 12 months, as well as maintaining his regular relationships with The Times, The Guardian and many more publications.
Michael's reputation for being enthusiastic and really well received by talent has seen him photograph England Rugby World Cup winner Jonny Wilkinson, Leo Woodall from major TV hit 'The White Lotus', Arctic Monkeys and Noel Gallagher recently.
Shortlisted in the TOP10 for this year's Spotlight Awards, Portrait and Celebrity Category, and the Portrait of Britain Vol 5 featuring his image of Sir David Attenborough.
Please do feel free to reach out and contact Michael about any potential brief that you might have. Michael is also looking for agency representation in Europe, USA and Asia.
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spotlight magazine Oct 2023 spotlight awards 2023
New Zealand: Sacha Stejko
Title: The Fencer
Location: Kingsize Studios, Auckland, New Zealand. "This is a part of an ongoing personal series, in which I look into capturing different sports and their movements.
I was so taken with the sport of fencing, how elegant and regal it is in its movement. I also love the anonymity of the mask; there is something so intriguing about not being able to see the opponent’s face, which puts more focus put on the fencer’s form and stature."
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spotlight magazine Oct 2023 spotlight awards 2023
London: Samuel Hicks
Title: Ollie
Location: Brick Lane Station Park, London. "I’ve been thinking about the environment a lot and wanted to shoot a series of images that touch on the subject of rewilding. As if the sitter has created their own personal wild space.
I was introduced to Ollie through a friend and thought he would be really great for this portrait. We tried to keep the shoot as environmentally friendly as possible. The flowers were a mixture of real and artificial. We hired all the artificial flowers from a company that specialises in supplying plants and foliage to the film industry and live events. The real flowers at the end of the day were given to crew members so they could take them home and enjoy them."
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spotlight magazine Oct 2023 spotlight awards 2023
Germany - Spain: Anatol Gottfried
Title: Real Magic with Mo+Th
Location: Cape Town. "The shot was part of a social media campaign for Coca-Cola, an excellent reminder that the most captivating stories are often the ones that unfold naturally, reflecting real life and human experience.
During each project, my primary goal is to uncover a narrative that is both unexpected and authentic. I seek to go beyond the confines of the script, allowing the moments to happen, capturing the raw and genuine emotions of the subjects in their true essence. For this approach, clients need to place their trust and take risks, the only way of reaching new limits. This mostly will be rewarded by stories far more compelling than any preconceived ideas, revealing the unscripted beauty of life itself."
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spotlight magazine Oct 2023 spotlight awards 2023
Zurich: Mirjam Kluka
Title: Co-Creation
“Working closely with artists, process designers, and creative consultants Marisa Burn and Raphaela Pichler of House of Change, I created a striking visual world that illustrates their transdisciplinary artistic work.
The visualisations invite us to explore the connection between people, nature, and personal development and are thought provoking.”
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spotlight magazine Oct 2023 spotlight awards 2023
New Zealand: Camilla Rutherford
Title: Farm kids nap time
Location: Central Otago, New Zealand. "Our kids are so fortunate to grow up on a sheep and beef farm in Central Otago, New Zealand.
They connected to the land and growing food from an early age, hauled around the farm, taken to work to get stuck in to 'helping' their parents.
My youngest son would steal a nap when ever he could, captured here with his dad out mustering cattle in the old 1980’s Toyota Hilux."
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spotlight magazine Oct 2023 spotlight awards 2023
Italy: Manuel Kottersteger
Title: Driving dog
Location: Hochgurgl, Austria. "On the way to work over the Timmelsjoch, from South Tyrol to Austria, I stopped briefly to stretch my feet. There I met Lisa, Richard and Frankie who were on their way south. Frankie was the driver and was behind the wheel. At least in the parking lot. I couldn't miss the situation and had to stop for a moment. However, he immediately caught me in the rearview mirror.
That's how I came up with this snapshot."