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spotlight magazine Feb 2024 people & lifestyle photography & motion
Edinburgh: Nick Callaghan
Nick Callaghan is a distinguished lifestyle photographer celebrated for his talent in crafting authentic, natural moments using a blend of ambient and studio lighting techniques. With years of honed expertise, he seamlessly integrates the subtleties of ambient light with the precision of studio lighting to create scenes that feel alive and genuine.
His mastery lies in his ability to orchestrate light to mimic the nuances of natural settings, even within controlled environments. Whether it's selling a product or service, Nick’s photographs exude warmth and authenticity, drawing viewers into the heart of the moment.
Clients trust Nick to capture moments with a realism that transcends his attention to detail. Through his skilful use of lighting, he transforms ordinary spaces into extraordinary backdrops, ensuring each image resonates with the true essence of the subjects.
Nick's dedication to crafting natural, lifelike scenes sets him apart as a visionary in the world of lifestyle photography.
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spotlight magazine Feb 2024 still life photography
Edinburgh - London: Richard Mountney
Richard Mountney is an award winning professional advertising photographer specialising in still life, drinks and liquids with more than 35 years' experience. His skills of liquid manipulation and precise lighting has naturally led to directing high quality video productions.
Richard’s client list is almost incalculable, but recent clients this past year include Ardbeg, Glenmorangie, Bladnoch and Tamdhu Whisky, Heverlee Pilsner, AstraZeneca and Baxters.
Richard has recently won a OneEyeland Golden Award for the World's Top 10 Still Life Photographers 2022, and over the years he has received many other awards, including a Gold Clio, two Cannes Lions, an EPICA and Campaign Press Awards.
Richard works in his own 2500 sq.ft fully equipped studio and does all retouching in-house. The studio can be rented out on request.
Have a look at Richard’s website to see a lot more of his work and please get in touch for any queries.
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spotlight magazine Feb 2024 photo production
Scotland: Michelle Methven Productions
Offering bespoke photo production and location services, Michelle Methven Productions is the one stop shop for shoots north of the border in Scotland.
With over 25 years in the production and location industry, Michelle and her team can ensure that each brief is tailored to perfection - making for an exciting and professionally sound shoot every time.
Full-service production includes:
- Budgeting and logistics
- Location scouting and management
- Casting, props and art department
- Accommodation, transport and catering
- Equipment hire and local crew.
Whether it’s a flying visit or an intricately planned schedule - do get in touch.
Clients and productions include: George at Asda, Sony / Starz, BBC, C4, Hotel Rebel, Barrie Knitwear, Radar Publishing, Flaming Pigeon, State of Art, Cut Media, GQ, Next, Fit Flop, Great Glen Company, Barbour, Chanel, Bon Prix, Hunter, Sassenach Spirits, Harper's Bazaar, Charles Colby, Cecil, Eberspächer, RBS, Schuh, and Red Magazine.
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spotlight magazine Jan 2024 fashion production & locations
London - Manchester - Edinburgh - Malta: LS Productions
LS Productions: From fashion to film, across the UK and beyond.
A global production and location partner, LS Productions provide invaluable expertise in fashion, commercials, music videos, sport and film and TV production. They have supported a roster of international talent producing work for distinguished photographers such as Annie Leibowitz and Nick Knight, brands including Alexander McQueen, Valentino and TK Maxx, and worked with global names including Harry Styles, Ed Sheeran, Erling Haaland and Zendaya.
LS work across production hubs in Edinburgh, Manchester, London and a new warm water base in Malta, boasting endless sunshine, aquamarine waters and vibrant architecture - the perfect location to shoot your next Spring/Summer fashion campaign. LS Productions offer an unrivalled network of contacts, exceptional quality of service and a truly global reach. Made up from a team of creative collaborators and problem-solvers, they also offer the UK’s largest location library of over 9,000 images, working closely with clients to bring any production to life.
Get in touch with their team of experts who can support your next production anywhere across the UK, Malta and beyond. View their recent work here or say hello.
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spotlight magazine Dec 2023 international locations
London - Manchester - Edinburgh - Malta: LS Productions
LS Productions provide expert production services across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Malta. With an offering including an unrivalled network of contacts, exceptional quality of service and a truly global reach - the LS Productions service also extends to a considerable in-house Location Library of 9,000 locations and a highly experienced team of six locations experts.
This team is able to provide unparalleled knowledge of all aspects of locations - from busy roads, historic estates, location doubles, remote islands and functioning airports, they can support commercials, film, TV, music videos, fashion and sports productions of any size or scale.
Below is a taster of the company’s Location Library, featuring a cross-section of their UK library as well as their new warm water hub Malta. Also included in this issue is a range of their winter campaigns, showcasing what interior and exterior UK locations have to offer now and in the coming months. Whilst the Malta edit showcases what this highly versatile Mediterranean island, with year round sun can offer during the darker winter months at home.
Explore LS Productions’ locations by geography and category further on their website - here - or get in touch with the Location Team directly for bespoke, hands-on service on an upcoming shoot.
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spotlight magazine Nov 2023 photo production
London - Manchester - Edinburgh - Malta: LS Productions
A global production and location partner, LS Productions are renowned for their expertise in commercials, music videos, fashion, sport and film and TV production. Working with a roster of international talent, they have produced work for brands including Bentley and Valentino as well as global names including Gwendoline Christie, Harry Styles, Cristiano Ronaldo and Zendaya.
Made up from a team of creative collaborators and problem-solvers, working across production hubs in Edinburgh, Manchester, London and a new warm water base in Malta - LS Productions are able to offer an unrivalled network of contacts, exceptional quality of service and a truly global reach. They also offer the UK’s largest location library of over 9,000 images, working closely with clients to bring any production to life.
The team at LS Productions is available to produce your next project anywhere across the UK and beyond.
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showcase magazine Oct 2023 united kingdom issue 939
Michelle Methven Productions Edinburgh Service Production & Locations
Michelle Methven is based in Edinburgh and offers a bespoke production and location service for photo shoots, TV, and film north of the border in Scotland.
All aspects of location scouting & management as well as full-service production can be taken care of - so whether it’s a flying visit or an intricately planned schedule - do get in touch.
With an unrivalled knowledge of Scotland, Michelle’s 25+ years in the production and location industry ensures that each brief is tailored to perfection - making for an exciting and professionally sound shoot every time.
Scotland offers the best of wild sprawling remote landscapes, sandy beaches and cliffs, majestic and enchanting castles, and country estates - as well as urban modern buildings, architect build homes and a whole host of quirky locations you would maybe not expect - which make Scotland one of the best locations for photographers, directors, and creatives.
Clients and productions include: Sony / Starz, BBC, C4, Hotel Rebel, Barrie Knitwear, Radar Publishing, Flaming Pigeon, BBC, State of Art, Cut Media, GQ, Next, Fit Flop, Great Glen Company, Barbour, Chanel, Bon Prix, Hunter, Sassenach Spirits, Harper's Bazaar, Charles Colby, Cecil, Eberspächer, RBS, Schuh, George @ ASDA and Red Magazine.
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spotlight magazine Sep 2023 photo production
London - Manchester - Edinburgh - Malta: LS Productions
"LS Productions make brilliant things for brilliant people."
A global production partner, renowned for their expert knowledge in commercials, film and TV, music videos, fashion and sport. LS Productions have recently produced work for Ed Sheeran, Zendaya, Harry Styles, Valentino, Stanley Tucci, Conde Nast, and more.
Made up from a team of creative collaborators and problem solvers, working across production hubs in Edinburgh, Manchester, London and a new warm water base in Malta - LS Productions are able to offer an unrivalled network of contacts, exceptional quality of service and a truly global reach.Moreover, they also offer the UK’s largest location library of over 9,000 images, alongside an in-house team of seven collaborative, creative location services experts and scouts, who work closely with clients to deliver the most unique locations to bring any production to life.
The team at LS Productions is available to produce your next project anywhere across the UK and beyond. View their recent work here or say hello.
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showcase magazine Jun 2023 united kingdom issue 925
Jodie Mann Edinburgh Fashion and Beauty Photographers
Jodie Mann is an internationally acclaimed photographer and director, specialising in fashion, beauty, and advertising imagery. Born and raised in the enchanting Scottish Highlands, Jodie draws inspiration from the region's rich history and breathtaking landscapes. Her work beautifully intertwines these influences with a captivating exploration of the human form, resulting in stunning and evocative compositions.
Beyond capturing the image, Jodie works closely with clients at every stage of the creative process, focusing on crafting, developing, and executing compelling narratives that bring their audiences closer to the heart and soul of their product. Each project showcases Jodie's unique artistic perspective, pushing the boundaries of conventional image-making.
With a career spanning over a decade, and mentorship under renowned photographer Nick Knight, Jodie has been awarded the IPA International Advertising Photographer of the Year Award, and nominated for Photographer of the Year at the Lucies.
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showcase magazine Jun 2023 united kingdom issue 925
LS Productions Edinburgh Full Photo & Film Production and Services
LS is a global production partner providing expert knowledge on commercials, film and TV, music videos, fashion and sports projects. Their team of creative collaborators and problem-solvers work across the UK from production hubs in Edinburgh, Manchester and London, and a warm water location in Malta.
At LS, they work hard to go beyond the expected to make brilliant things for brilliant people. The team are experts at what they do and have recently worked with Ed Sheeran, Cristiano Ronaldo, Stanley Tucci, Valentino, Aston Martin, Conde Nast and more.
LS are ready for what’s next. Their location department of seven is always scouting the UK for the next best shoot setting and beyond this search there is an expansion into Malta.
The team at LS Productions is available to produce your next project anywhere across the UK and beyond. View their recent work here or say hello.