GLOBAL ADVERTISING PHOTOGRAPHY Feb 2015

Adrian Lander was born and educated in England where he trained in photography. He followed his passion for travel and photography around the world, finally settling in Australia where he has spent the last 20 years.

Adrian is one of Australia's leading advertising photographers and his work is known for its unique style and diversity. His images have been part of many successful (and award-winning) advertising campaigns, books and personal exhibitions.

His clients include PepsiCo, Schweppes, Lion, Carlton United Brewery and many Australian wineries - NAB and AGL and Origin to name a few.

Adrian has his own fully equipped studio in Melbourne with an in-house producer.

Born during the fabulous 80s, Alessandro grew up in a valley at the foot of Monte Rosa. Later he moved to Milan to attend the Politecnico University. After receiving his degree, he decided to chase his dreams to be a photographer, instead of living a life of regrets!

He enrolled in the Italian Institute of Photography and after many ups and downs, he is now living his dream as a successful advertising photographer. He considers himself to be a lucky man!

Alessandro has worked with global brands such as Adidas, Boxeur Des Rues, Discovery Channel, MTV, Puma, Reebok, Red Bull, Vibram, Sky and many more.

Andrey Popov is an advertising lifestyle, portraiture, and editorial photographer based out of Vancouver. He favours dramatic lighting resulting in strong, moody portraiture with a heightened sense of reality. Being a sucker for good storytelling, Andrey uses photography as a vehicle to tell stories that are important to his clients.

When not shooting commercial work he can be found hiking, driving, or flying to photograph some of the world's most beautiful sceneries.

A perfectionist at her core, German-born Bela Raba holds a Master’s Degree in Photography. The accomplished international photographer recently opened her Greenlight daylight studio at a redesigned greenhouse in Munich.

“I am a person of visions! I love the magic of the very special moment where perfection meets harmony and emotion,” says Bela who has worked for many platforms in the USA, South Africa, Namibia, among other places.

Darren studied fine art photography in Melbourne and has been shooting for over 20 years. He is one of the leading car shooters in Australia, China and India. Darren saw out the old year with assignments taking him from the monsoon season of Delhi India for the launch images of the updated Renault Scala for L&K Saatchi & Saatchi to an extremely cold but beautifully sunny Beijing China shooting a range of Mercedes E400-Long through BBDO.

The Renault job was through his agent/producer Sunny S. Alex and the team at DEU - Creative, while in China it was T&W International. Locally, Darren was busy shooting a campaign for Lexus IS350.

He’s looking forward to continuing the new-year with a busy local and international schedule.

David Westphal’s ability to translate brand stories into successful and impactful visual art has garnered him high praise amongst his clients. He is consistently called upon to create new imagery for vehicle launches due to his ability to successfully translate the ideas into a successful visual image.

This past fall, David was commissioned by Team Detroit to create a campaign for the Ford Explorer based on the new brand direction. Experience was the central concept for this project.  That meant a road trip from the Redwoods of Northern California, along the Oregon coast and traversing the Columbia River.  The final imagery translated to a truly epic experience.

David is sought after to shoot various projects around the United States and abroad as clients value his ability to create artful imagery.

Encho Naydenov specialises in commercials and advertisements, fashion, beauty and portraits. He works primarily in Sofia, Bulgaria, although many of his projects have been shot abroad. His team is capable of providing full service and support to any photographic project.

He has been working for magazines as Amica, Beauty, Egoist, Elle, EVA, Harper’s Bazaar, HiComm, Madame Figaro, Moda, and Playboy.

Felix Reed is an award-winning portrait photographer based both in Milan, Italy, and in Brussels, Belgium. Specialising in lifestyle as well as staged photography, Felix loves to work with people and has developed a very distinctive and clean style that gives his images a highly recognisable touch.

He works in his studio and on location for advertising, editorial and fine art projects. Some clients of the last year include Louis Vuitton, Essse Caffè, Tetra Pak, Rolling Stone Magazine, Bicycling Magazine USA and Auchan.

He is represented in Italy by Take Production, while his artistic research is promoted  in the UK by the Doinel Gallery of London. He is always willing to travel and is available for assignment around the globe.

At the moment his fine art series "Chess Portraits" is exhibited in London.

Glen Wexler is a photographer and director best known for his elaborately staged digital photo compositions of improbable situations. The music industry discovered Glen while he was still a student and he went on to create hundreds of album covers before turning 30, working with artists ranging from Michael Jackson to Van Halen.

Legendary ad man Ed McCabe lured him into the world of advertising for the reboot of the iconic Maxell campaign in the early 90s. Glen has since worked on countless award-winning campaigns for top international brands including Acura, Allstate, Adobe, Electronic Arts, Sony, Pepsi, Capitol One and Jeep.

Glen seamlessly integrates film direction with print assignments, offering visual continuity across multiple platforms as well as providing cost efficiencies from shared resources and assets.

Based in Los Angeles with a world-class production team, he brings his expertise and creativity to a global market. Glen has been profiled in Communication Arts, Creativity, French PHOTO and many other leading publications.

Graham Tooby is a passionate and dedicated photographer with over 15 years' experience in the commercial photographic industry. With a keen eye for detail - noticing things that sometimes clients don’t even see - and a specialist in lighting, Graham’s creative eye ensures his work is refreshing as well as technically precise.

Always keen for a challenge and with a sharp sense of humour, shooting with Graham is professional and relaxed.

Recent campaigns with a global reach have been for Etihad Airlines and McVitie’s, while other recent clients include Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Nokia, Bloomingdales, Lipton, Gillette and many more.

Graham understands and embraces the importance of good team work and how this helps strengthen the working process. He collaborates with the best British retouchers and understands the work and its flawless requirements. He is currently represented by Mutton Bones, London.

With clients ranging from Adidas and Nike to the English National Ballet and Vivienne Westwood, Guy Farrow captures the drama in sports and fashion.

Having been repeatedly listed in Luerzer’s Archive '200 Best Ad Photographers', Guy’s experience and passion for creating dynamic imagery is reflected in his enthusiasm and charming level-headed approach.

The past few months has seen Howard once more in the air, notably Tokyo and Hawaii, both shot for United Airways through their NY Agency McgarryBowen.

He has also taken a shift toward architectural subject matter, working directly with big name partnerships and producing dramatic imagery to match their vision.

Based between London and New York, Jenny Hands shoots all aspects of hair and beauty photography alongside fashion and advertising.

She has 15 years of experience shooting both in the studio and on location for a spectrum of clients, including Clairol, All Saints, G-Star, Nivea Haircare, Aveda, Channel 4, John Richmond, Jaeger, Island Records, P&G, Marliees Dekkers, Myla, Batiste and HOB Salons.

One of Archive’s '200 Best Advertising Photographers Worldwide', John Fulton has built his reputation with his clients on a tenacious work ethic, a unique point of view, and an easy going approach.

“Complex image-making can be a challenge with many artists, but when working with Fulton the process is always a blend of professionalism, humour, and artistry.”
John Rosato, Senior Producer, Mu//en.

Best known for his powerful conceptual, people, and landscape imagery, Fulton creates award-winning campaigns for global brands including Captain Morgan, Dupont, Harley Davidson and AT&T. 

When he is not shooting, retouching, or developing new tools for his creative arsenal, Fulton can be found exploring the globe, backpacking in his native Colorado, or enjoying life with his family and hoard of animals in their historic Old 4th Ward neighborhood.

Fulton is based in Atlanta and represented by VISU ARTISTS in NYC, Miami and LA.

Jonathan Heyer was born in 1977 and after serving a photography apprenticeship, he began assisting various Swiss and international photographers. He founded his own photographic studio in Zurich in 2004, with a focus on advertising.

He has since received a number of mandates for domestic as well as international advertising campaigns, editorial work, and several fashion shoots for NZZ am Sonntag - all testament to his fascination with digital photography and photo-editing. Passionately engaged in the music sector and involved in several photography projects for albums, Jonathan was also awarded the prestigious ewz-Selection award in the Advertising category.

Clients include Audi, coop, Die Schweizer Post, Darvida, FC Zürich, IKEA, IWC, Kleenex, Migro, Migros, NZZ, Ochsner Sport, Orange, Rivella, SBB, SWISS, SWISSAID, Terra Suisse, UBS and VW.

Levon Biss is a commercial photographer based in London and specialising in sport and portraiture.  His distinctive style means that Levon is in regular demand from agencies requiring dynamic imagery for their campaigns.  Recent commissions include campaigns for Panasonic, Virgin, Mercedez-Benz and Powerade.

"Levon’s wealth of experience ensures every shoot is calm, controlled and enjoyable... you will find no shouting or stress!"

With meticulous preparation and attention to detail, Levon is able to get the most from his subject and the best imagery for his client.

For further information visit the website. 

UK & Netherlands Rep:  Bonakdar Cleary
USA & Europe Rep:  Bransch

Lubo Sergeev is a conceptual photographer with 17 years of experience in advertising, high-end retouching, compositing and commercial image production. He is an award-winning fine art and digital artist.

The combination of uncompromising technical expertise and a profound creative approach in addition to his serene character, positions Lubo as a highly valued addition to any project.

Clients include Phillips, Gillette, Audi, Mercedes, Belvedere, Rotana and Eduardo Miroglio, amongst others.

Most recent updates in his awards list are One Eyeland Photographer of the Year and Trierenberg Super Circuit Grand Prix.

M17CreativeStudios is comprised of Tom Huckert, Eve Huckert and a team of specialised photographers with international experience across a range of genres.

M17CreativeStudios specialises in advertising, commercial, still life, automotive, food, fashion and beauty photography. In a spacious and fully equipped studio, the company creates unique imagery together with internationally renowned fashion, beauty and food stylists.

The team works for national and international clients including Adidas, Scubapro, Subgear, Norma, Trolli, Intercoiffure Mondial and many more.

Visit the website or Tom's personal site to discover more.

Founded by two photographers with a background in architecture and experience across various areas of image representation, Oppido Kuwabara Photography has contributed to a series of publications including Vogue, Casa Vogue, AU - Arquitetura e Urbanismo, UOL - Universo OnLine, Folha SPaulo Magazine, Wallpaper* and L’Opera.

The pair work across multiple areas and have had their photography featured in exhibitions in Brazil and abroad. Filming and photography direction complete the professional picture. The company often develops work in performing arts, from documenting shows to portraits of artists and celebrities through fashion, behaviour and editorial photography.

Oppido Kuwabara Photography is based in São Paulo, Brazil and its photographers are available for assignments worldwide.

Pep Avila is an award-winning photographer based in Barcelona. His major skill is capturing professional talents, as well as real people in the most genuine of moments for his campaigns. He has shot celebrities from the world of culture, sport, politics and fashion.

Pep is always willing to travel and is available for assignments around the globe. He speaks English, French, Italian and Spanish. With his new partner, the renowned CGI and digital retoucher Lucas Pigliacampo, together they form a powerful team to set out on any project.

Pep received a prestigious Lux Award in 2014 and his most recent work includes:

• Nissan with the Spanish National Football Team.
• Campaign for Alia 2 Foundation to inform parents and their children about the dangers of social networks.
• Worldwide tourism campaign for Great Canary Islands. 27 pictures across seven islands.
• Campaign for Allianz insurance.

Peter Langone captivates the creative world with his ability to direct as well as photograph.

Peter is equally comfortable in the studio or on location. He works well with either one-on-one or with groups and has circled the globe over 12 times for his clientele. He still loves to make his chosen images using old school B&W film, which he develops and prints in his darkroom. Peter is a team player and a pleasure to work with.

His partial client list include Air Jamaica, Alamo Rent-A-Car, American Express, Anheuser Busch, AT&T, Bacardi, Budweiser, Buick, Burlington Coat Factory, Coca Cola, Continental Airlines, Coors, Cunard Cruises, Dell Computers, Delta Airlines, Dollar Rent A Car, Doritos, Federal Express, Foster Beer, Frito Lay, General Foods, Gordon's Gin, Guinness Beer, Harley Davidson, Hawaiian Tropic, and IBM.

Susan Kinast is a dedicated photographer specialising in food for nearly 30 years. She passionately composes mouth watering, eye catching images. Whether it is a 'just picked' selection from the farmer's market, a frozen pizza, or a box of crackers, all present their own unique challenges in finding beauty and bringing out the most appetizing qualities from within.

Susan's goal is to exceed the needs and objectives of her clients in all aspects of a shoot. Over the years, clients have included many top companies including Quaker, Heinz, Con Agra, Walmart, Kellogg's, McDonald's and Jimmy Johns.

Takashi Kamei is a fashion photographer based in New York. Born in Japan and raised in London, Takashi studied Fashion and Photography at London College of Fashion - University of Arts London and has assisted some of the most influential photographers in the world.

Takashi is known for his strong and graphical imagery.

His clients include Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, Sacai, Mihara Yasuhiro, Nike, Adidas, Billionaire Boys Club and SEIKO.

Magazines include Vogue Japan, Numero Tokyo, Harper’s Bazaar Japan, i-D, Dazed and Confused, Vanity Fair Germany, WWD and Rolling Stone.

He has also shot numerous celebrities including Miranda Kerr, Selena Gomez, Rinko Kikuchi and Paul Smith.