fashion photography + motion Apr 2016

Amit Dey is a simple man who loves photography - both as an art and as a science. Having worked for most prestigious advertising agencies, clients and magazines, he has won several awards and still remains very approachable.

Amit's technical acumen, meticulous planning and execution combines with a humble attitude to make him a sought-after advertising, portrait and fashion photographer. An avid reader, he puts his heart and soul into everything he does. The fact that he sees the best in people, and people respond by giving the best in return, results in stunning imagery. 

In his free time Amit likes to create fine art, making light dance to his tune andn capturing beauty and landscapes. He loves to evolve and does so with humour, compassion and curiosity.

Born in Spain, Carlos Lumiere was greatly influenced at a young age by his father's work as a photographer. In 1989, after studying architecture, Carlos moved to Miami to work as photographer for a Spanish press agency. It was here, amidst the Miami Beach culture boom, that Carlos decided to devote his career and life to high-fashion photography.

Carlos' devotion to photography has seen him live and work in countless cities around the world, allowing him to develop a stunning and diverse portfolio. He has helped some of the largest names in fashion capture the images that best reflect their brands and campaigns. After two years assisting shoots for Vogue Italia, Carlos developed the connections to venture out on his own.

His photos are best known for blending classic lines with luscious colours and textures. His style is rich, emotive and dynamic and it is these elements which attract high-profile fashion designers, advertising campaigns and magazines to work with him. Clients include Harrods, Hackett, Vivienne Westwood, Royal Ascot, L'Oréal, Balenciaga, Lanvin and Zenga and publications such as Harper's Bazaar, Elle, FHM, GQ and Icon Magazine. 

Carlos now divides his time between his Southwark studio, Lumiere London, which is home to three multi-function spaces that have hosted clients ranging from the BBC to Ralph Lauren; shooting for his own magazine Fashiopolis; and searching for his next great shoot.

David Franco is founder and director of 13 Producciones, a commercial photography agency based in Mexico City. David studied media production at the American College of Photography, specialising at the Academy of Visual Arts.

His passion for photography has led him to travel with his camera to places as varied as Paris, Amsterdam, Santiago de Chile and Iceland. His work has been awarded at the Cannes Lions Golden Circle, The One Show, and Ojo de Iberoamerica. David was also nominated for a Grammy Award for 'Best Cinematography' for the cover art of Ely Guerra's 'Hombre Invisible'.

His extensive experience in digital retouching is reflected in numerous projects for a range of clients and major national and international agencies, with whom he has completed advertising campaigns for brands such as Cerveza Sol, Johnnie Walker, Buchanans, E pure, Nissan, Red Cross, Casa Palacio and Gatorade, among others.

With over 15 years of experience in fashion photography, David's work has also been published in national and international magazines such as L'Officiel, 192, Glamour and Harper's Bazaar. Fahrenheit magazine recently named him one of the 'Top 5 Fashion Photographers in Mexico'.

Eva Napp is a people, lifestyle and fashion photographer based in Los Angeles, California. She was born in South Korea, grew up in Germany and decided to jump the ocean and move to the US in 2013.

Eva graduated from Central St. Martins College of Art and Design in London with a Masters Degree in 2010. She has since worked for well known clients including Jaguar, BMW, Nokia and Apple and was recently published in 'Blickfang', the annual compendium of Germany’s best photographers.

A nomad at heart, Eva travels around the world constantly searching for surprising motives in the most uncommon places, ready to discover the strange, the beautiful, and the hidden unknown. Her personal projects have been shown at several exhibitions, including a recent one at the prestigious Leica Gallery Los Angeles.

Gregory Allen is a fashion and advertising photographer based between Mexico City and New York.

Originally from Seattle, Gregory studied Visual Arts and Psychology at Wesleyan University in Connecticut. He began his career working with Oliviero Toscani and the Benetton team in Italy, going on to win the National Geographic prize in 2004, while in 2010 he was named as one of the 'Top Pros' by Popular Photography magazine.

Gregory has been featured as the only photographer on the list of the most important figures in the fashion industry by Elle Latin America.

He has spent the last 15 years working all around the world for brands such as Diesel, Prada Mexico, Coppel, El Palacio de Hierro, Studio F, Julio, and magazines such as Glamour, InStyle, Travel+Leisure and Harper's Bazaar.

Harry Vorsteher is an award-winning fashion, beauty and kids photographer based in Dusseldorf, working for clients worldwide.

His creativity is focused on achieving essential results and outstanding outcomes for his clients.

Taking natural and individual images is Harry's main motivation. His results are characterised by a unique sensitivity and creativity in which he strives for the perfect moment, frozen in the one picture.

Visit his website for more information.

''As a photographer, I go anywhere. To the real cowboys in the remote areas of the United States. To rockers behind the podium. To top models in the studio. To writers in the bedroom. And wherever I am, I want to create the image that reality there rises above itself."

To go beyond the image is to tell a story. Lieven Dirckx is at his best when tales are unfolding through his pictures, whether these are simple emotions or follow models through a colourful metamorphosis.

Having been on the circuit since 1999, Lieven is a team player who has made his way from editorial work to creative agencies and advertising, going the extra mile to capture fashion the way it should be: alive!

While delicately polished, Lieven's images are never devoid of feeling. Whether in the midst of action or bathing in stillness, his images are of a timeless allure, reflecting his expert sense of timing and technicality, along with his love for bold graphic statements.

Lieven’s sense of finesse has not gone unnoticed. After graduating from both Ghent and Reading universities, his keen eye has travelled the world to serve the likes of Massimo Dutti, Ray-Ban, Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren and many others.

Louay Nasser is Cairo-based photographer and video producer shooting editorial and advertising work. Louay specialises in fashion, beauty, food and underwater photography - a field he passionately explores.

Seeking creative scenarios to interact with his subjects, Louay creates strong narratives permeated by suggestive lighting and a still, conscious tone.

He recently worked with a range of high profile international brands such as Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, UM, The European Union, The British Council, PRS USA, OKHTEIN and Devoto Atelier Ecuador, in addition to catering for his clients’ needs in photography and post-production.

His latest work has been featured in Elle Spain, Wolf & Badger and other fashion publications in Spain, Revista Hogar magazine Ecuador, and several fashion magazines in Egypt. Trying to set a new standard, Louay passionately sets new boundaries in the Egyptian fashion scene.

Manfred Heiduk is based in Dusseldorf and Miami. He travels constantly between Los Angeles, New York, Cape Town and London. He spent many years as an illustrator and creative director in digital media, and with more than 20 years of experience in photography he is specialised in shooting in extreme conditions.

Seeking creative scenarios to interact with his subjects, Manfred lives for the surprise and thrill that is the accident of every great image

Manfred and his team are able to provide full photo and video production services from start to finish to meet all project requirements. His clients include Adidas, Puma, Nike, Sportarena, FIFA, Sidestep, Runners Point, C&A, Karstadt, Karstadt Sports, Kaufhof, Boecker, Deichmann, Metro Group, Joy and Shape Magazine.

Born and raised in the Netherlands, Marnix Postma grew up on basketball, hip-hop and graffiti.

He has a passion for expressing the distinct DNA of the brands and personalities he works with.

Marnix  is based in Amsterdam.

Meghan Paddock Farrell grew up in a small New England town in Rhode Island. Photography has always been a part of her life. She lived in a house with a dark room in the basement that her father built, filled with chests of glass negatives and daguerreotypes of family members stemming back many years. These old photographs made a huge impact.

Meghan was lucky enough to go to a high school with a photography department. By the time she got to college she knew exactly what she wanted to do with her life. She received a BFA in Photography in 2001 and has been working in the field ever since.

Meghan has spent the past 14 years honing her photoshop skills as a retoucher for some of the top photographers in the business. Her passion for photography combined with her retouching skills make her a powerhouse.

Mika Ceron works internationally as a fashion photographer and fashion film director. With his team he can provide a full service for his clients, from pre-production up to post-production.

In July 2015 he won the International Fashion Film Award for best creative concept with his film 'The Circle of Fortune' at the La Jolla International Fashion Film Festival (USA).

Mika is based in Berlin and in the winter has a second complete production set up with his own vans, make-up trailer, light and camera equipment in the Canary Islands.

Rafal Makiela is a Dubai based professional photographer that specialises in underwater fashion photography, fashion, commercial advertising, and lifestyle photography. He works consistently with leading model and advertising agencies and has more than ten years experience in the photography business.

Rafal’s work evokes a sense of dreamlike wonder and has appeared in several newspapers and magazines in the form of advertisements and editorials.

Tal Givony is known for clean, edgy imagery that is used in magazines and major ad campaigns across a range of industries internationally.

"I consider myself to be a citizen of the world. Hence, the places I draw inspiration from are vast and the resources are inexhaustible. Having said that, you could most likely find me either in Tel Aviv or New York.“

Some of his recent work includes shooting Claire Danes for the popular Showtime series 'Homeland'.