corporate & industrial photography Oct 2016

"Time is important, so we need to visualise the essence of your business succinctly. By using powerful, substantive and original imagery we can create the right visual DNA, which aligns with your company's culture and ethos.

Our commitment to you is to deliver the highest quality images through an engaging, supportive and creative experience.

Of course we love our work which gives us the energy and drive to create great imagery!"

Recent commissions include Cancer Research UK, Siemens, NPL, European Space Agency, Harwell and Diamond Light Source.

Recent projects by Munich based photographer Armin Brosch include:

Annual Report for Volkswagen Financial Services: Armin shot the company’s management board at a historic petrol station dating back to 1951 in Wolfsburg, which was transformed into a charging station for elelctric vehicles by the City of Wolfsburg and Volkswagen. Agency: Kirchhoff Consult.

Integrated Annual and Sustainability Report for Munich Airport: For preparation and production Armin and his team had the chance to spend some very exciting days behind the scenes at Munich Airport. The shootings included the board of management as well as employees, business partners and customers. Agency: Kirchhoff Consult

Allianz Capital Partners: For the company's web appearance and picturepool, Armin took portrait photos as well as journalist style situational photos of the management board and top executives.

Over the past 25 years, Barry Willis has built up an extensive list of corporate clients. His work has taken him from the boardroom to the engine room and everything in-between. His ability to quickly identify and adapt to the needs of each job is a part of his success.

Time is of the essence when photographing people at work. From the client’s point of view, it is minimal disruption with maximum results, something that Barry’s years of experience guarantees time after time.

Having just returned from a five-day shoot in Cannes he reflects: “As ever we had less than a week to organise everything… It was a case of 'Cannes' we do it?... Hell yes we 'Cannes'!”

Recent clients include Abbeyfields Care Homes, Action for Children, African Petroleum, AlbaCore, BP, British Land, Central NIC, CLIC Sargent, Coty, Hydro International, ICAEW, Lavendon Group, Low & Bonar, Morgan Sindall, The National Bingo Game, Nuffield Health, Reckitt Benckiser, Royal London, Socco, SP Angel, Stallergenes Greer, St James's Place and WIG.

Bart van Vlijmen is a Dutch freelance photographer who has become an all-round professional with a special preference for corporate, portrait, interior and architecture photography in which 'man is in his natural environment' plays an important role.

Bart has his own personal style and with 15 years of experience, a growing number of large companies approach him for assignments.

Clients include AKD, Enexis, Nutricia Medical, DB Schenker Logistics, Chanel, Damen Shipyards, Postillion Hotels, Coolblue and more.

"Manufacturing spontaneity is as difficult as it is daft, but it’s something that you have to know how to do.

Feet are to think on, if you can’t do resourceful then you’re in the wrong job!

A deliberate touch on an irritable chairman’s arm, apparently to remove a bit of fluff; one part reassurance, and one part letting him know who’s in charge for the next five minutes.

I’ve accrued more air miles than suits my family, but I’ve had some incredible experiences. I’d even be prepared to repeat some of them.

The technology may change, but my most valuable equipment is still the stuff that I was born with.

Knowing when to stop isn’t as important as knowing when to push. You have to work on your chutzpah. If we can move the chair, why not the desk, the plant - actually that tie’s not looking too clever, is it?"

Brian Pieters is an award-winning, global photographer and videographer with an easy-going, collaborative work style and solid reputation for being an innovative and flexible shooter. His keen eye for lighting and dramatic composition has made him a sought-after content provider for many of the world’s top companies including General Electric, Bombardier Aerospace, Hudbay Mining, IAM Gold, Dupont, Husky Injection Moulding, Scotia Bank, Teva Novapharm Pharmaceuticals, and more.

Creative director James Wilson stated, “There are a number of reasons we keep returning to Brian Pieters studio: a superior work ethic, technical and artistic competency across a wide range of subject matters, ability to articulate, problem solve and make useful suggestions in regards to approach, consistently high quality product executed with good taste, a collaborative no hassles approach.”

According to Rob Sandler of SVP Marketing at Aspect Imaging, “Brian is extremely diligent and organized in his preparation, highly motivational on set to those involved in the project, and highly adaptive to creative direction and requests from clients. I would highly recommend Brian for assignments and projects requiring world-class calibre photography.”

Cameron Davidson is an award-winning corporate annual report photographer. His work was recently featured in the 2016 Graphis Photo Annual, Archive's '200 Best Advertising Photographers Worldwide 2016' and the 2014 Communication Arts Photography Annual.

He is known for graphic aerial and location work.  Cameron holds two US FAA drone exemptions for low-level commercial photography.

Clients include Vanity Fair, Virginia Tourism, Forbes, National Geographic, Wired, Field and Stream, Dominion, AARP, American Express, C.H. Robinson, Discovery Communications, Veterans Administration, Ducks Unlimited, EYA, Freddie Mac, General Dynamics, General Motors/OnStar, Jeep/Chrysler, KHA, Morgan Stanley, M&T Bank, Rocky Mountaineer SBA, SEIU and Standard Life.

Austrian photographer Christian Vorhofer manages to capture the essence of the industry through imaginative creativity, excellent craftsmanship, and a closely defined collaboration with his clients.

Thanks to complex lighting and his soulful timing, Christian creates fascinating visual worlds. He has always retained his focus on the essentials - providing clients with the products, technology and skills they require.

Christoph Papsch is an industrial and corporate photographer based near Cologne, Germany. He works in the fields of heavy industry, technology, shipping, transport and logistics for companies, advertising agencies and magazines. Among his clients are companies such as Arvos, Deutsche Post DHL, MAN Diesel &Turbo, Sandvik Coromant, Schaeffler, SolarWorld, Saudia Cargo, various shipping companies and others.

For Christoph, industrial photography is his passion: "I love the smell of cut metal, heavy oil and kerosene, the hiss of hydraulics, the rumble of machinery and the hum of engines. I am thrilled by large and noisy industrial complexes, technical equipment, large machinery and fine industrial production, and especially the interaction of people and technology.“

Portraits of architects, legendary musicians, entertainers and industry heavyweights are as diverse as each subject’s character. Claudio Bader seeks to encounter his opposite, instead of mirroring himself: the environment is always accurate, the expression always honest.

Claudio's industrial pictures are characterised by a refreshingly cool beauty; views of interiors and exteriors that are out of the ordinary. In his versatile editorial reportages he creates depth with an image architecture in which aesthetics do not compete with content.

Bilingually raised in the Italian part of Switzerland, Claudio sees himself as a “cittadino del mondo”, moving effortlessly between different cultures and languages, and taking inspiration from these diverse worlds.

Having his studio based in Lugano, he works for renowned companies and magazines all over Europe, including British Airways, Land Rover, MAN, Swiss Federal Railways, Der Spiegel and NZZ am Sonntag.

Dan Bigelow is a people photographer who for 20 years has traveled around the world shooting portraits, documentary, and image libraries for major corporations, advertising agencies and design and branding firms.  Dan’s work tells a story honestly and compellingly, whether in one image or one hundred images, and he is just as comfortable running a full production as he is working on his own.  No matter what, Dan’s photographs capture a situation in an authentic way.

Above all, Dan's dedication, good humour and enthusiasm shine through at every shoot. Recent clients include Stanley Black & Decker, Volvo Construction Equipment, Broadridge, Johnson & Johnson, PPG, Tata Consultancy Services, and United Technologies. His award-winning photography has been featured in the PDN Photo Annual, Communication Arts Annual, AR100, American Photography, and Graphis100, among others.

Visit Dan's website for more portraits, locations, stories, and selected tearsheets.

Ehrin Macksey was born in The Netherlands, grew up in the USA and is a photographer and film maker based in Asia for over 10 years. Originally from a documentary photography background, Ehrin applied his award-winning visual style to commercial and corporate photography and videos, working for clients looking for a different visual perspective with authentic and unique imagery to represent their company and brand.

Ehrin is commissioned by Fortune 500 companies looking to produce annual reports, corporate social responsibility reports and image libraries, as well as videos. Ehrin's documentary background also provides him with a skill set to not only provide unique images and videos, but also adapt to locations in different countries, solving problems, dealing with tight deadlines, and getting the images needed without excuses.

He was commissioned to shoot videos and photography for annual reports, CSR reports and corporate image libraries in Brazil, Armenia, California, Haiti, India, Germany, Switzerland, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Beijing, Vietnam, Hanoi, Da Nang, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, China and Laos.

Some of his clients include: Sonova, Intel, Buhler, Microsoft, IBM, GE, Johnson & Johnson, Scenic Tours, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Lan Airlines, BNP Paribas Cardiff, World Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, VIB Bank, UNICEF, UNESCO, UNAIDS, Hear The World Foundation, Hilton Hotels, Hyatt Hotels, Nordstrom, M•A•C Cosmetics, Redhat, Simitomo Corporation, Triyards, Monocle Magazine, Travel & Leisure USA, Ogilvy & Mather, GREY Group and Masan Group.

Graham Jepson is a Sydney-based photographer that specialises in shooting corporate and industrial work. Formerly from London, he is now one of Sydney’s leading corporate portrait photographers, having worked for many blue-chip companies in Australia and for international design agencies.

"Reality +" is always Graham’s aim and his work is a fresh, natural and authentic depiction of those at work from the boardroom to the factory floor. He loves capturing people interacting with each other, with technology, and with the environment around them. He also photographs assets such as interiors, architecture and industrial landscapes. Although primarily a stills photographer, Graham also shoots video and time-lapse, including long-term construction time-lapse.

His work appears in annual reports and internal and external communications and occasionally advertising. Recent clients include Adobe, Apple, Laing O'Rourke, Westpac, AMP, Charter Hall, G4S, APN, Kimberly Clark International, Quantas.

Larry Bray is passionate about people and photography and for over 25 years has been combining these two passions to create images for a diverse range of clients worldwide.

Recent shoots include producing a library of images for global diagnostics company Oxford Immunotec, portraits of staff in work locations for a recruitment campaign for Moto, a major shoot for advertising, brochures and web use for Benenden Hospital Trust and annual report portraits of the board of JKX Oil & Gas.

Images from all these shoots are featured in this Spotlight.

Visit Larry’s website to see his vast experience working with people from all walks of life in all sorts of situations. Contact him by email or directly on +44(0)7860 800180.

Based in both London and Amsterdam, Lou Adby is in the perfect location to travel for commissions in Europe and worldwide. Focusing on people and emotions, whether that be within an office space or an industrial setting, Lou is always looking to capture an authentic moment to tell the story of a brand.

Lou’s aim is to always be as discreet and as unobtrusive as possible, travelling light and putting people at ease to create timeless natural imagery.

Recent clients have included US-based Landstar, Central Working in London, DHL, Cafe Nero, Pure Student Living and several London-based start-up companies.

Michael Austen captures subtle, meaningful images for agencies and brands who have something to say.

Crisp and full of life, his authentic pictures are made possible by his relaxed, professional approach.

Recent clients include Airbus, Connect Group, Macmillan Cancer Support, One Savings Bank and Xero.

A full portfolio and more information are on his website.

Michael Hart photographs people and places around the globe for corporations and design firms in a strong, graphic, and approachable manner. He loves to go to new places and record his impressions of what he finds.

He brings over 30 years of experience to the table and is equally at ease in the executive suite as he is on the shop floor.

Recent assignments have been as diverse as a 1200-shot product website for Honeywell Corporation and restaurant-bar sites for both old and new establishments in his home base of Houston, Texas.

Michael was also elected this year to the National Board of Directors of The American Society of Media Photographers.

From the factory gates to the executive board room, Mike Ellis excels in telling lively and engaging stories for a wide range of corporate clients. With over 25 years experience, Mike’s relaxed and natural reportage style helps put his subjects at ease, whether engaging with the camera or just allowing him to frame the “everyday” action as it happens.

His portfolio includes a broad range of work across various sectors, both in the UK and abroad. With a creative approach and an attention to detail, Mike captures the people and locations that bring global businesses to life to communicate with their customers, employees and shareholders alike.

Recent clients include: Aon, Anglo American, Apple, AQA, Arcelor Mittal, Beiersdorf AG, BLM Law, Capita, Debenhams, Development Securities, Energy Saving Trust, Eurochem, Friends Life, GKN, Johnson Matthey, Kier, Ladbrokes, Lonmin, Montagu, Puma Energy, Riverstone, Shepherd Neame, Smurfit Kappa Group, Stanton House, TomTom NV and Vodafone.

Nick Souza specialises in dynamic storytelling visuals that help build powerful brands. He creates images that are powerful and engaging while successfully illustrating the message they were ultimately created for. His client’s have come to rely on his unique vision of their industries to differentiate themselves from the competition.

Assignments for companies including AP Moller Maersk, DHL, Kalmar, Konecranes, ICTSI, Sperry Marine, Terex and many others have taken him around the world. His extensive experience with complex logistical challenges and attention to detail delivers exceptional results.

"A really exciting sector of the corporate world for me is the life science and Biomed industry. So this month I'd like to show you some of my recent projects from this sector.

I use a multi-disciplined approach, i.e. portraiture, still life, location shoots and film, to give each company a visual language that integrates in with their pioneering research and products.

Working on location, in a containment lab, can be a challenge, especially wearing a funky blue Biosafety suit, but I find it genuinely exciting working directly with the people that are going to beat cancer, Alzheimer's, etc.

The Biosafety contamination issue in these labs has lead me to develop a system of lighting I can take in to the BSL areas. And I have developed an approach to shooting that doesn't limit the kind of images I can make."

Visit the special life sciences section on Philip Gatward's website. 

Sergei Tatarskikh is an industrial, corporate and advertising photographer based in Russia.

He started his career as a fashion photographer more than 10 years ago and transferred his passion for atmospheric pictures into a commercial success, connecting portrait, landscape, transportation and architectural photography.

His work adorns billboards, annual reports, corporate media and industry publications.

His clients are the leaders of the Russian economy in various industries and include Severstal, Polyus Gold, Sukhoi Civil Aircraft, United Shipbuilding Corporation, Aeroflot Group and more.

Werner Bartsch is based in Hamburg and is specialised in corporate photography. His clear photographic style can be found in annual reports and image brochures of companies such as Lufthansa, Commerzbank, Volkswagen, and Infineon.

He also regularly portrays personalities from business, politics, and arts for renowned magazines. For years he covered the life and work of Nobel laureate Günter Grass and former chancellor Helmut Schmidt.

Werner enjoys working with people, whether it is on location, or in a studio atmosphere, and creates a comfortable setting for CEOs, groups of people and individual staff members alike.

Based in Germany and working worldwide, Wolfram Schroll specialises in high-quality industrial photographs.

A few years ago, Wolfram Schroll was asked to shoot the Vienna-based Montana Tech Component's first annual report. From this day on, Wolfram has produced all photography work for this industrial company, with divisions worldwide, in Europe and the US.

"Wolfram: a great chance to create a unique look for all the different divisions."