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spotlight magazine Dec 2023 global advertising photography & motion
London - New York: Brent Herrig
"As we approach the festive season and gear up for 2024, it's time to elevate your brand's visual narrative with Brent Herrig Creative. Specialising in food, beverages, culinary lifestyle, and hotel hospitality photography and videography, we're here to transform your holiday concepts and future campaigns into visually resonating with audiences globally.
Our studios are based in the vibrant cities of London and New York, ideal for brands seeking creative flexibility. Our global reach is evident in our diverse portfolio, boasting successful collaborations with brands such as Koloa Rum, Baileys, Shake Shack, Diageo, Pepsi and many more.
At Brent Herrig Creative, along with his dedicated crew, understand that the essence of a brand lies in its story and the ability to connect. So in 2024 let us bring your narrative to life with stunning imagery or video that captures the warmth and joy of the moment. Our forward-thinking approach ensures that your brand stays ahead, visually captivating, and strategically sound.
We believe that creativity transcends geographical and conceptual boundaries.
Join us on this creative journey as we bring your holiday and 2024 campaigns to life. Reach out to Brent Herrig Creative today for your free consultation and let's discuss how we can make your brand's story visually unforgettable."
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spotlight magazine Dec 2023 global advertising photography & motion
Seattle - London: Nick Hall
Nick is a photographer and director from England, now living on an island near Seattle. He is renowned for his cinematic global advertising campaigns and human-nature documentary projects.
Originally a wildlife scientist and biodiversity conservationist, Nick blends his passion for the natural world with the specific needs of global brands and Fortune 500 advertising clients including American Airlines, Barclays Bank, BMW, Four Seasons, Intel, Nespresso, and Uber.
Nick is as comfortable photographing hunter gatherers solo in Tanzania as he is shooting huge global advertising campaigns. Known throughout the industry as a gentle and immersive photographer, Nick brings an inclusive and thoughtful energy to all his projects allowing him to capture deeply emotional and iconic imagery that celebrates our connections to one another and the world all around us.
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spotlight magazine Dec 2023 global advertising photography & motion
Philadelphia: Matt Zugale
Matt Zugale calls the Philadelphia area home, but he is often on the road. In 2023, his work took him to New York, London, Miami, and more. Clients include a multi-billion dollar finance company, a global burger brand, a law firm, an international coffee brand, an upstart casket company, and an arts summer camp. They call on Matt to photograph their most important assets: people.
Matt’s improvisational and approachable nature is crucial to his work: this fosters collaboration with his subjects, and motivates clients to return year after year. This consistency establishes cohesive visual identities. The resulting images are warm, intimate, and honor the brands and people before his lens.
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spotlight magazine Dec 2023 global advertising photography & motion
Vancouver: Alex Waber
For more than 15 years, Alex Waber has been behind the lens, crafting compelling commercial campaigns for a diverse array of Canadian companies. The collaborative aspect of each project stands out as one of the most gratifying elements for him – working in tandem with clients, art directors, stylists, and models to create shared visions.
With a background in cinema, Alex possesses the ability to navigate and coordinate large teams effectively, ensuring that projects not only stay on track but also achieve the intended creative vision. His extensive experience ranges from studio work to outdoor adventures and everything in between.
He has shot campaigns for clients including Arcteryx, Tilley, and Section 35, with images published in Vogue, Complex, Forbes, Wired and The Guardian.
Featured work in this set is from two campaigns for Arcteryx, one for No Reception Club (a travel brand for parents) and one for Tuft and Paw (designer products for cats and the people who love them).
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spotlight magazine Dec 2023 global advertising photography & motion
Prague: Pavel Hejny
Pavel Hejný, a renowned advertising photographer and art director, is based in Prague but operates globally. Throughout his successful advertising career, he has been honored with numerous prestigious awards, including five Cannes Lions, two Golden Drum Grand Prix, the Andy Award, the Clio Award, and the esteemed Lucie Award for the best advertising photographer. He personally received the Lucie Award at Carnegie Hall in New York, adding to his impressive list of accolades.
His exceptional work can be found in the renowned Lürzer's Archive 200 Best Ad Photographers Worldwide publications, showcasing his talent and creativity.
With an extensive portfolio, Pavel collaborates with well-established production companies to offer comprehensive services to his clients, ensuring the utmost quality in his photographs. Whether working with local productions across the globe or remotely, he consistently delivers outstanding results.
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spotlight magazine Dec 2023 global advertising photography & motion
Toronto: Jeffrey Carlson
Over the last year, Jeffrey Carlson has been immersed in dynamic projects. Alongside capturing captivating stills campaigns, he has delved into the realm of directing. Among the standout achievements in the past 12 months include capturing the Canadian launch campaign of the Lexus TX, directing an exhilarating spot for Lexus F-Sport, and curating an image library that amplifies a multicultural representation for Cadillac.
In recent years, Jeffrey embarked on a transformation of his visual style. He adeptly transferred his profound expertise in studio lighting to outdoor settings, swiftly establishing himself as a leading force in the automotive domain.
His growing prowess has attracted top-tier clients such as Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Lexus, and Volkswagen.
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spotlight magazine Dec 2023 global advertising photography & motion
Colorado - New York: Bryan Rowe
"I absolutely love what I do! The immense fulfillment I get from sculpting light to bring out the inner beauty of every product or subject I photograph is what keeps me constantly excited about photography.
I'm a massive fan of detail, color and simple compositions (if you couldn't already tell) and I specialise in product, liquids, and environmental portraiture.
In a very saturated market, I believe it's this passion of wanting to go the extra mile to get the very best out of what I'm shooting that sets me apart... but hopefully that's undeniably apparent in my work.
I was born and raised in Durban, South Africa. I grew up skateboarding, surfing and later found a passion for snowboarding which brought me to the incredible state of Colorado.
I enjoy a good laugh and a tasty craft beer after a long day of work (beer on short days too). I also thoroughly enjoy working with clients that are creative, enjoy their job as much as I do, and connect with my aesthetic. I'm lucky to live in beautiful Boulder, Colorado with my wife, cat and baby daughter."
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spotlight magazine Dec 2023 global advertising photography & motion
Vancouver: Clinton Hussey
Clinton Hussey is an award-winning commercial photographer specialising in conceptual, food, still life and, recently, motion. Since 1995, he has been creating distinctive editorial and advertising imagery for brand and magazine clients in his hometown of Vancouver and abroad.
Originally a design student at Vancouver’s Emily Carr College of Art & Design, Clinton stumbled into photography at first accidentally and then with conviction as he fell for its demanding mix of creativity and technical grasp—an intense relationship he recognised from watching his father, a musician, repair his instruments with surgical skill. Though not a musician himself, Clinton has earned both Grammy and Juno nominations for his album cover designs; his photography has won multiple National Magazine Awards, as well as honours from Lotus, Applied Arts, D&AD, City & Regional Magazine Association, the Printing Industry of America, Communication Arts, PDN/Nikon, and many others.
Today, Clinton is expanding into video, creating ad campaigns for clients such as A&W, Heinz, Sleeman and McDonalds. When he is not making pictures, he is building things, and spending time on the ocean and in the mountains with his wife, Amanda—also a photographer—and their two children.
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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
Australia: Jesse Smith
Jesse Smith, a seasoned photographer with over two decades of experience, is celebrated for his work across diverse photography styles. His forte lies in advertising, food, and lifestyle photography, where he excels in capturing genuine and authentic moments, whether with professional models or newcomers.
His extensive portfolio features collaborations with industry giants such as Qantas, Tourism Australia, Virgin Airlines, Caltex, AAMI, Cadbury, Subway, Taco Bell, Donut King, Gloria Jeans, Dulux, Ladbrokes, Tattersall’s and BCF.
A natural problem solver, there isn't an on-set complication Jesse hasn't conquered. In the air, underwater and on the ground, he’ll do anything for the shot, always delivering outstanding and unique results.