food & drink photography + motion Apr 2016

Pedro Aguilar is a London-based professional photographer specialised in image creation from multiple captures, premium still life and high-speed photography.

His awards include CDEC, Epica and Cannes Lions.

Recent clients include Nespresso, Fruttare (Unilever), Bulgari, and Levi’s. He is also a regular contributor to Luxure Magazine and How To Spend It (Financial Times).

Black Box is a commercial photography studio, unique in its human scale and its tailor-made approach to food and product still life shoots.

"It’s all about the big picture. Choosing to shoot your commercials in Black Box Studio means freeing your ideas from limitations. Just imagine having a theatre at your disposal with all the equipment and technicians needed to stage your visions. This is Black Box: a space where inventive technology interplays with inspiration, where products transform into exquisite images and where customers get transformed into an audience.

A true understanding and passion for lighting - this is our thing! At Black Box we give particular emphasis on the quality of lighting in order to create an absolutely perfect atmosphere that tells your story and makes your products look exquisite. This is what we do, but don’t take our word for it, take a look at some of our work."

There is a true art to capturing the pure essence of food in still imagery. In order to convey the texture, imply the aroma and impart the taste, a photographer must embody a keen eye for the slightest of detail and maintain a thorough knowledge of lighting, styling and colour.

Enter award-winning photographer Calvin Lockwood. His food images are amazing still life pieces, works of art and editorial genius.

For the last 25 years he has been thrilling clients with his unparalleled imagery in his downtown Atlanta studio and on the road across the country.

Duncan Loughrey has been shooting food for the best part of 30 years. A keen eye for detail, great technical ability and a knack for beautiful lighting have helped build a loyal list of clients over the years.

Happy to shoot in the studio or on location, Duncan undertakes every shoot in a friendly relaxed manner.

Visit Duncan’s website to view more of his work.

Gareth Morgans’ food and lifestyle photography is fresh, bright and vibrant with a contemporary edge. He knows how to bring food to life with a feeling of authenticity, care and true attention to detail, creating images that are beautiful, captivating and also mouthwateringly tantalising.

He applies his technical knowledge and skills to still and and moving image commissions.

Clients include Sainsbury’s, BirdsEye, Costa, Heinz, M&S and Waitrose.

Graham Precey has been busy shooting in-store material for the likes of Budgens (Easter and Mothers' Day) and KFC Arabia. He also completed lots of packaging for Kenwood as well as below the line work for Hovis.

The images featured in this Spotlight also show work for Linie Aquavit and J&B as well as for Krispy Creme. Graham continues to have a great deal of fun shooting a mixture of daylight and electronic flash.

Hilary Moore always enjoys shooting personal projects. The 'Jenga' series being one of her most recent, combining a challenging couple - food and animals.

Hilary has just won an award for her 'Planet Ice Cream' shot in the International Color awards. She's also been working on advertising campaigns with Ogilvy and Mather for Hellmann's, DLKW for Cornetto ice cream and a recent advertising campaign for the luxury brand Gaggenau. Packaging campaigns include the new global roll-out of GU desserts and Carte d'Or ice cream. All to be revealed just in time for summer!

She works from her large light and airy studio with all the 'mod cons' in Battersea London.

Hilary is currently seeking new representation, e-mail for more information. 

2016 has started with two more awards at International Color Awards for Hugh in both Still Life & Food and also a selected finalist in another Food Award to be announced in April.

"Two particular nice recent projects were working with Kricket, Pop Brixton and M&S, always a wonderful foodie client."

Contact Hugh on +44 (0)7789 931 644 or his agent Mark Gibson on +44(0)7768 696 227.

The past six months have seen James Murphy shoot a number of exciting advertising campaigns at his studio in King’s Cross, London.

James has also worked on an impressive selection of packaging projects with a variety of clients and has been travelling throughout Europe over the last couple of months for editorial projects.

James is represented by his agent Sarah Yorke +44 (0) 20 7278 4770.

Jean Cazals is one of the world's leading food and lifestyle photographers, having won numerous awards in London and abroad - his latest being recognition as a finalist in the Pink Lady 'Best Food Photographer 2016'.

Jean has a unique eye and style with his use of natural light and styling. He is devoted to food as much as photography - his passion and understanding of the business, having worked with numerous chefs and restaurants for 20 years, provides expertise across editorial, design, publishing and advertising projects.

Based in his Notting Hill London studio Jean also loves shooting on location and abroad. Nothing excites him more than diversity and a new challenge - from street food to Michelin star chefs, helping develop brand and looks!

Visit his previous Production Paradise features as well as his new website to see the full spectrum of his work, as well as his latest interview.

“Jean is a creative photographer who will always find smarter solutions to projects. Willing to go above and beyond to improve his vision, he is also fun to work with,” Nadine Ghazzawi, Senior Account Manager, Ogilvy & Mather.

Jo Kirchherr is a photographer specialising in food, people and lifestyle. He is located in Cologne from where he discovers the world of photo, food and pleasure!

Jo recently shot a series of dishes for Rewe to go (Agentur thjnk, Hamburg) as well as for Fissler's spring/autumn campaign (Agency: die Basis, Wiesbaden).

Jo has also photographed for numerous publishers, including Christian, ZS-Verlag and Mattheas, as well as for a range of books with famous TV master chefs such as Björn Freitag, Frank Rosin, Nelson Müller, Steffen Marquardt and Matthias Ludwigs. He also shot the pictures for Dieter Müller's autobiography 'wie Deutschland genießen lernte'.

Jo has produced his own powerful imagery as a freelance photographer for over 20 years. He loves authentic moments, and his ability to capture spontaneity without sacrificing technical or aesthetic perfection is testament not only to his professionalism, but also to the skills of his accomplished team.

He is easy to work with and has a strong focus on understanding the requirements necessary to meet any brief, along with an ability to add value to a concept at every stage of production.

Joe Schmelzer is an editorial and commercial photographer specialising in hotel, food, environmental and celebrity portraits.

Recognised for the natural window-light quality of his images, and with a knack for making even the prickliest subjects feel at ease, Joe’s work has appeared in every major interiors-centric magazine, website and blog, with Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, and Vogue UK among his clients.

Joe’s ability to help clients achieve their own creative vision has also made him a sought-after commercial photographer for high-profile brands including Dorchester Hotel Collection, Sub-Zero/Wolf Appliances and Pottery Barn.

Joe and long-time canine sidekick Parker now make their home-office in Silver Lake, Los Angeles. Joe oversees all aspects of photo/video projects through his independently owned company, Treasurbite Studio, Inc.

"2015 was a hive of activity in Jonathan Knowles's Studio. We started with a fantastic Bulmers Zesty Blood Orange shoot for adam&eveDDB that was in every paper, on every wall, and even turned into a 3D billboard in Shoreditch. A 'Pure Coffee Pleasures' McCafé shoot for TBWA\Zürich won Gold in Graphis, and we worked with Purple Creative to make a fantastic image for Glenfiddich Solera Reserve, creating ‘alchemy in a barrel’ with an animation for Instagram that is our newest addition to the showreel.

We started 2016 by mailing out the latest of Jonathan's booklet portfolios; this edition showcases the best of Jonathan's drinks photography.

Please get in touch if you'd like a copy.

To keep up to date with all the latest shoot news you can also follow Jonathan on Instagram."

Karen E. Segrave has been a professional photographer for over 20 years. Currently based in Little Rock, Arkansas, she graduated in 1995 from the University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in photojournalism. In 1996, she moved to Arkansas and began working for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette until 2013.

"When I'm not shooting, you can probably find me in my garden, on my yoga mat or hiking something somewhere.

I love collaboration with my clients getting to know them and I do whatever it takes to put my clients at ease by making photography fun, creative and enjoyable. I work closely with my clients to take their project from concept to completion.

My photo projects have taken me across the street and around the globe."

#family #donuts #golf #pizzainnapoli
#hiking #maine #singlemalt #pilsen
#chicago #wilco #snapseed
#moregolf #bacon #crosswords #gelato
#morninglight #costadiamalfi #coenbrothers
#baconondonuts #buddyguy #dvr
#saltedcaramel #windowlight #chicagobulls
#irvingpenn #michiganandwacker
#espresso #pulpfiction #louiesgrill
#hockney #iphonepics #acadianationalpark
#smoothies #yosemite #grilledsteak
#venice #freshmozzarella #traciscookies

Clients include Kelloggs, Nestlé, Tyson Foods, Hillshire Brands, Jimmy Dean, Quaker, PepsiCo., Jim Beam, Jack Daniels, Modelo, McDonald’s, Tropicana, Kraft, Boursin and SC Johnson.

Kris Kirkham is a London-based photographer specialising in food and drinks photography for editorial, advertising and packaging.

Kris started his working life as a chef, training with some of the most prominent chefs in Canada. He then continued to hone his skills for 15 years before making the transition to food photography in 2007. His love and understanding of food is what he captures in his photography: real, authentic and appetising.

Clients include Nando’s UK, Lidl UK, Heathrow Airport, Waitrose, The Independent Paper, EAT restaurant group, Kindred Agency, Quadrille Publishing and Hodder & Stoughton among many others.

Visit his website for more information.

Sigurd Kranendonk is a commercial photographer specialising in food, still life and interior. He is at ease both in his Amsterdam studio as he is on location, using flash and daylight or combining the two to get the most out of every situation.

With more than 20 years of experience and technical expertise, Sigurd works for advertising agencies and chefs around the globe.

Visit Sigurd’s website to see his latest work or follow him on Instagram.

Featured is a selection of Simon's shots for Carte d’Or and Marks and Spencer.

For more mouthwatering food photography, and still-life, check out the website, Simon Page-Ritchie.

Simon lives in London and is represented by Catherine Collins.

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Simon is an established food and drink photographer with over 20 years’ experience, working from his large west London studio. He has worked on several drinks jobs recently, having done cocktail shoots for gin and whisky clients this year.

The studio has an extensive collection of props and backgrounds in both contemporary and vintage styles. Recent additions include glasses, cocktail shakers and other drink accessories.

Rick Souders, owner of Souders Studios, has been shooting food and drinks for some of the world’s most well-known brands. Rick is an honours graduate of the Art Center College of Design and has been a part of many award-winning ads, campaigns and cookbooks.

Rick is truly known for the artful nature in which he captures food and beverage and that in-your-face taste appeal.  Using light, color and texture as his palette, he creates amazing edible imagery. He is known as the “Mile High Food and Beverage Guy.” Souders Studios is based at the edge of the Rockies in Golden, Colorado.

The Souders Studios facilities include a commercial kitchen, two studios, five client lounges, three prop storage areas and is super client friendly. Souders Studios has helped transform many food and beverage brands into visual icons. Square Pixels is its award-winning retouching and digital compositing studio.  

Visit the website, email Rick directly, or call +1 303-384-3128 for more information.

Stephen has been showcasing real food with delicious results for many years. He shoots strong natural food photography for many different types of clients and his imagery is used for all types of media.

"You may need some new menu boards for a restaurant, or you're planning a beautiful cookbook, or a website, or you may have a large advertising campaign. Whatever the size of the budget clients go to Stephen because of his results and safe in the knowledge he can organise all aspects of the job himself."

He also enjoys meeting the growing demand clients have for moving images in their campaigns by also creating films & animations.

Be sure to check Stephen's recent interview on Production Paradise blog.

Terry Specialises in still life and food photography from his central Farringdon studio. Working for a range of clients in both the editorial and advertising industry, Terry has created a unique and creative approach to food photography.

Terry’s passion for food is second only to photography, which has seen him deliver on point images for clients such as Design Bridge, Thorntons, Asda Magazine and Carte D’or in recent months.

Working from both his central London studio or on location, Terry delivers images with impact, passion and technical expertise.