london Sep 2010

edsonwilliams is a London and Amsterdam-based agency representing photographers and multi-discipline illustrators.

Latest work includes:

• Andrea Klarin for Basil Soda and Elle Portugal, shot in the house of Louis Vuitton.
• Corriette Schoenaerts for Limited Edition living floors.
• Alex P for Saab.
• Neasden Control Centre ‘More with Less’ exhibition at MU Eindhoven. A playful variation on the well-known modernistic principle of 'less is more'.
• Merijn Hos installation The Weerwater: "The Bubblegum", made out of 50 LED-lit balloons floating on or just above the water.
• Gijs Kast ‘Dogs’ exhibition at Liefhertje en De Grote Witte Reus, The Hague. Portraits stripped from any form of aesthetic, offering a direct and confronting reflection that underlines the humanity of the subjects.

Visit the website for more information about the agency and to see more work from its artists.

Jamie Stephen Represents continues to have a successful 2010, shooting exceptional campaigns for a variety of clients:

• Carolyn Barber has been commissioned by JWT to shoot a messy lunchbox arrangement for Kit Kat to run alongside their recent television campaign.
• Omer Knaz has shot an unusual campaign for How to Spend It magazine, setting a range of winter footwear on blocks of textured ice.
• Ian Scigliuzzi has been in Paris shooting a range of eye-catching still life images for Arik Levy's upcoming new book.
• Stuart McClymont was chosen to shoot Dizzee Rascal, Jamie Cullum and Sharleen Spiteri as part of the advertising campaign for Sky TV’s 'Must Be The Music'.
• John Bennett continues to shoot for a multitude of editorial clients including this luxurious accessories campaign for Next Magazine.

Dan Pangbourne is known for his amazing images of babies, children and family life.

With global campaigns in advertising and packaging for both fashion and product clients, plus over 500 magazine and catalogue front covers to his name, Dan surpasses his clients' expectations every time, adding originality and quality to a brand that his clients love.

Shooting both stills and digital video he brings an incredible amount of creativity and experience to any project.

Visit his website for a full view of his commercial work and personal projects.

Mark Kensett is a UK-based photographer specialising in food, people, travel and location assignments. He spends his time between studios in London and Yorkshire when not travelling. His work varies from cookery books to advertising and packaging, or expedition and reportage travel assignments. He is as happy working with natural light as he is in a more controlled studio environment and has over 25 years experience drawing out the essence of each project.

Mark is happiest working with people who really believe in what they do, capturing their enthusiasm and communicating it through imagery. Visit his website for more information.

Gandee Vasan's fine art background and unique photographic skills combine to create thought-provoking imagery. His work has won the accolade of the 2011 Graphis 100 Best in Photography.

Having worked as a portrait painter in his early days and as a retoucher and illustrator in the advertising industry, he brings an experienced eye and appreciation for capturing character across his pet and animal photography.

Art directors love the seamless integration of striking photography, subtle image manipulation and enhancement in his work that communicates a strong visual dynamic.

Visit his website for more information.

Ray Massey is a London-based photographer who shoots mainly liquids, drinks, hands and still life. Retouchers based in the studio enable photography and retouching to be produced concurrently, streamlining production and enhancing the creative process. Ray’s reputation has been established by realising conceptual advertising and producing cutting edge final images for clients around the world.

Visit his website for more information.

Born in 1979, Sam Robinson's childhood was spent between London and Barcelona. Almost a thousand miles apart in distance, yet more than a million miles in spirit, it was the differences in these cultures that he loved to observe. "I watched life through a camera given to me by my dad when I was 8 years old, and since then a camera has rarely left my side."

After completing his photographic education at Nottingham Trent University, Sam polished it as an assistant before building his own studio in London and establishing his photographic business out of London, Barcelona and New York.

"My photography is about honesty. It’s about seeing: colours, characters, moments, people, personalities and stories. It’s about fun, friendship and feelings."

Working in stills and motion, he is commissioned globally to make imagery of life. "It's all about life... I love to see it happen."

Food photographer Tim Hill and his food stylist Zoe Hill are moving their north London food studio in December 2010.

The move to only a mile away will bring with it the opportunity to use new cameras and lighting methods. Although a challenging process, moving is a time to review what is necessary to keep and what surplus baggage to discard.

Visit the website for more information.

Karan Kapoor has had a busy year shooting for a number of major campaigns, including Sky, Leo Burnet, Philip Morris, Draft FCB, Relpax, Ogilvy, Netherlands Tourist Board, and many more.

Visit his website for more information.

Simon Winnall has been working non-stop this summer, most recently completing a tourism campaign for Visit Britain and British Airways.

His 'Vintage Snapshot' project was shot earlier this year together with stylist Natasha Freeman. They were delighted when one of the featured photographs won 'Best Image' at the SUN Awards this month.

Visit his website for more information.

Sara Morris is a well-known London-based still life and food photographer. She has established her own style of photography through her distinctive use of lighting.

Recent advertising clients include MasterCard, Kleenex and KFC. She also works regularly for both The Independent and The Guardian newspapers.

Her north London studio comes digitally equipped and has a fully working kitchen suitable for all types of food assignments.

Sara is represented by Clare Fletcher.

London-based food photographer Tony Briscoe shoots for a wide variety of editorial, design and advertising clients both in the UK and throughout Europe.

He is just as at home shooting on location as he is from his daylight studio in Clerkenwell.

Contact Tony through his website to see more of his recent work.

Jonathan Pollock's photography thrives on lighting and detail, no less so than in his recent collection featured in this Showcase. He is in pursuit of perfection but also in tune with reality, enabling the viewer to engage with each photograph.

Visit his website for more information.

Born in Blackpool in the north of England, Gary Salter studied graphics and photography in Liverpool before moving to London where he is currently based. He produces bold images with a distinctive and unique photographic style and quirky sense of humour.

His work receives critical acclaim both in the UK and internationally. In 2009 Gary received awards from the Association of Photographers for his personal ‘Trainspotting’ series, a D&AD for work completed for Think road safety, a Scottish advertising awards for his recent Bulmers campaign, and an Altpic award for his personal ‘Water Polo’ project.

More recently, Gary has been commissioned for several moving image projects for clients including Absolute Radio and Giffgaff, among others.

Recent Clients: Giffgaff, Pimms, Capri Sun, Shreddies, Uncle Bens, Bulmers, Volvic, Absolute Radio, Philips, Sony Ericsson, Frank, PG Tips, Finlandia, Windex, Ruffles, Nivea, Vodaphone, Airmiles and Fosters.

Jerry Tremaine grew up in Bristol and moved to London in the early 80s. He spent the next two decades working in the music industry. Over the last seven years he has taken his keen interest in photography and image making and made it his primary focus.

In the last three years he has travelled extensively throughout India, Nepal, Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia as well as South America where he travelled to Chile, Argentina and Brazil to create a new body of work that looks at personal portraits through environments; architecture and their cultural juxtaposition. Jerry has a range of new exhibitions and installations planned in the UK for later in the year.

His recent projects include Wilko Johnson - album covers and merchandise, Dylan Howe - album cover and publicity, and Discover India magazine for Media Trans Asia.

Andrea Henao is a young and very talented French director who was born and studied in Paris. Her first film - a super 8 effort entitled 'L’Equilibre des contraintes' - was entered in competition when she was only 21.

Her second film, 'Tresor Public', was selected by the Short Film Corner official short film selection at the Cannes Festival.

Andrea has worked in New York and Paris for BETC Euro RSCG, Canal+ and the Batofar, and also in London for Carat and Ogilvy. She recently returned from Lebanon where she was filming Palestinian refugee camps in Beirut.

Zownir Locations is a London-based agency with two carefully chosen properties in southwest London available to hire for photographic and film shoots.

Studio 9 is an excellent studio and location combined. With over 2400 sq ft lit by double height south-facing windows, the studio enjoys easy access for deliveries of props and equipment as well as free parking inside a secure gated development. Studio 9 offers a variety of shooting angles and incorporates a panelled wall, exposed brick fireplaces and a mezzanine level complete with bedroom, bathroom and boudoir. The studio has polyboards, colorama and a steamer on site, plus all the usual office facilities.

Rodenhurst Road is a beautiful five-bedroom period house with a photogenic mix of modern and antique pieces throughout. The house lends itself well to still photographic shoots as well as to film productions.

The Zownir team will do their utmost to ensure each shoot runs smoothly. Recent clients include Sony, Marks and Spencer, Elle Deco and Fila.

Contact Maggie Zownir on +44 (0) 207 738 2002 or visit the website for more details.

Dean Street Townhouse is a 39 bedroom hotel and all-day dining room, located in the thick of buzzing Soho, in central London. The dining room is open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner.

The four-storey Georgian townhouse, once home to the Gargoyle Club, is rich in both its historic past and its Georgian architecture.

The all-day dining room serves a weekly changing menu of seasonal British food, sourced locally from producers within the UK and Ireland. A private dining room is available to hire, seating up to twelve for meetings and private hire events.