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spotlight magazine Nov 2023 food & drink photography & motion
Florida: Aaron Van
2023 has been a busy year with plenty of successes, but the biggest success for Aaron is to still be doing something he loves, creating lively, craveable images of food and beverages for his clients.
He loves this work, but more so he loves who he does it for and he is forever grateful to be doing it for a living. Here is a small sampling of what Aaron has been up to over the past few months.
Keep up to date on Aaron's work by following him on Instagram or see more at his website.
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spotlight magazine Jul 2023 food & drink photography & motion
Florida: Aaron Van
In 2015 Aaron won a recipe contest that sent him from the US to Ireland for a week to work with a world renowned chef. He brought his camera and took nothing but photos of food that week. When he got back he knew he wanted to photograph food and beverage for a living. That was eight years ago, and over that time he has built an impressive portfolio and worked with brands both large and small, national and international.
Aaron has a passion for food and creating dynamic and dramatic imagery for his clients. He works tirelessly to bring style and craveability to every image he creates. Aaron got his start in the advertising world, working as a designer, art director and creative director for many agencies over a 20-year career. By pairing his unique eye for composition and his understanding of commercial advertising he is able to create craveable imagery that stands out for his clients.
Over the past few months he has been busy creating new work for brands such as Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, Celsius Fitness Drinks, Space 220 & Morimoto Asia at Disney World Resort, Metro Diner and many others.
Keep up to date on his work by following him on Instagram or see more at aaronvan.com
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spotlight magazine Oct 2022 food & drink photography & motion
Florida: AaronVan
With a passion for food and creating dynamic and dramatic imagery for his clients, AaronVan works tirelessly to bring style and craveability to every image he creates. Working out of his 4000 sq. ft. studio in Orlando, Florida, he brings his team of assistants, stylists, retouchers, digital techs and producers together to produce the imagery his clients need to stand out in their markets.
With over 20 years of advertising agency experience as a designer and art director, AaronVan has a unique perspective and understanding of the work that keeps his clients coming back shoot after shoot. He's always ready for new and unique challenges and stays current on both trends and techniques in his specialised field of food and beverage photography.
This past summer he has been hard at work creating bold imagery for new and existing clients. Take a look at a few of our favourites.
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spotlight magazine Jul 2022 food & drink photography & motion
Florida: AaronVan
After 20 years in advertising, AaronVan made the transition from art director to image creator. He found his passion and focus in the world of food and beverage photography. Over the past seven years, Aaron has put his attuned eye for composition, excitement and crave-ability to work for his clients.
Based in sunny Orlando, Florida, AaronVan's centrally located 4000 sq.ft. studio has a fully equipped commercial kitchen, private client office and plenty of space for productions large and small.
Recent clients include Tony Chachere's, Space 220 @ Epcot, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, Ruby Tuesday, Morimoto Asia, Metro Diner, Tijuana Flats and Ruth's Chris Steak House.
AaronVan has built his talented team of stylists, retouchers, producers, digital techs, assistants and designers to create work for his brand and agency clients. His extensive background in advertising helps to communicate and anticipate the needs of his clients. He would love the opportunity to help with your next project.
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showcase magazine Sep 2019 south africa issue 768
Brian Carlson Orlando advertising photographers
Brian Carlson’s work has been featured in galleries, editorials, film festivals and multiple corporate image libraries. His recent move to the Horn of Africa has seen him using his honest and engaging spirit to start multiple personal projects about the people around him as well as partnering with NGOs to tell their stories in a dignified manner.
Travel throughout the world has taught him how to interact with all kinds of people. Curiosity, compassion, and a sense of humor are some of the driving forces behind his work. Experiences ranging from working in a traditional wet dark room to collaborating with the best in the industry have helped to hone his skills and grow a deep appreciation for the craft.
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showcase magazine Feb 2019 south africa issue 740
Brian Carlson Orlando people & lifestyle photographers
Brian Carlson is a photographer and film-maker specialising in portraiture, travel, commercial and advertising. Working in a traditional wet darkroom early in his career gave him a deep appreciate for the craft. His work is honest, engaging and humorous, often times relying on real people in everyday environments.
Brian has done work with a myriad of companies and organizations, from small non-profits to large Fortune 500 companies. His most recent shoot found him capturing two image libraries for the third largest health insurance company in the United States.
His film work has gone viral and been featured in multiple film festivals. He is currently working on a personal project, shot on medium format film, focusing on street vendors in Ethiopia.
Brian splits his time between East Africa and the United States.
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showcase magazine Nov 2016 miami issue 620
Overflow Productions Orlando full photo production
For more than 15 years, Overflow Productions has worked with the finest, most respected directors, photographers, advertising agencies and clients in the business. The industry heavyweights know that Overflow Pro features a roster of experienced professionals in production, hair and makeup, prop and wardrobe styling, set design, photo, video, and location scouting that are ready to serve projects of any size or complexity.
Based in sunny Florida, Overflow Productions is fully insured and covers all cast and crew with a comprehensive worker’s compensation package.
"Producing TV spots and still photography featuring the world's greatest athletes, celebrities and brands is what we do ... and we do it very well."
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spotlight magazine May 2016 people & lifestyle photography
Orlando: Ben Van Hook
Ben Van Hook is an American photographer and director known for his ability to craft beautiful, authentic imagery for global brands and agencies.
“Starting my career in journalism over 30 years ago shaped my view of the world. It’s based in creating photography and film that feels real and honest, in a slice of life kind of way. For me, creating an emotional connection in my work is the ultimate goal.”
Ben’s love of people and life is evident in his work. His clients include Johnson & Johnson, Philips, GlaxoSmithKline and Sports Illustrated.
Visit his website for more information.
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spotlight magazine Nov 2015 portraiture & celebrity photography
Orlando: Ben Van Hook
Ben Van Hook is an American photographer and director known for his ability to craft beautiful, authentic imagery for global brands and agencies.
“Starting my career in journalism over 30 years ago shaped my view of the world. It’s based in creating photography and film that feels real and honest, in a slice of life kind of way. For me, creating an emotional connection in my work is the ultimate goal.”
Ben’s love of people and life is evident in his work. His clients include Johnson & Johnson, Philips, GlaxoSmithKline and Sports Illustrated.
Visit his website for more information.
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spotlight magazine Nov 2015 kids photography + motion
Orlando: Ben Van Hook
Ben Van Hook is an American photographer and director known for his ability to craft beautiful, authentic imagery for global brands and agencies. Ben’s love of people and life is evident in his work. His clients include Johnson & Johnson, Philips, GlaxoSmithKline and Sports Illustrated.
“Starting my career in journalism over 30 years ago shaped my view of the world. It’s based on creating photography and film that feels real and honest, in a slice of life kind of way. For me, creating an emotional connection in my work is the ultimate goal.”