kids photography Apr 2017

Alexandra Klever has been busy as usual doing what she enjoys most: working for clients around the globe capturing special, emotional moments with her camera. Recent jobs include new clients like OTTO, Monkey Island, Kärcher Homeline and Wyeth Pharma, for whom she just shot new campaign images for the popular milk formula brand Illuma in Shanghai.

Old clients keep coming back as well: Britax trusted her again to shoot its latest pushchair campaign, while BMW Kids Program trusted Alexandra to capture the image campaign for the new BabyRacers. Agency: Interone.

Alexandra also keeps a strong hand on the editorial side, having published new kids fashion editorials for LUNA, Kidd.O, Eltern and HIMBEER Magazine.

Annie Bundfuss has over 10 years' experience shooting kids editorial, commercial and advertising fashion photography.

In that time Annie has worked with some of the most well-respected kids editorial magazines including Milk, La Petite and Smallish as well as leading kidswear brands such as Childrensalon, Boden, Next and Debenhams.

Equally comfortable shooting location and studio, babies and kids, Annie has proven herself to be one of the ‘go-to’ photographers when it comes to kids fashion.

David Handley is a long established, award-winning photographer specialising in children and baby fashion.

Past merits include the title ‘Sony World Fashion Photographer’ and his talent has recently been highlighted with awards by PDN Exposure Award, One Eyeland Awards, Aesthetica Art Prize, London International Creative Compettion, and International Photographer of the Year.

His client list includes Ralph Lauren, Marks & Spencer, Boden, Next, White Company and Mothercare, shooting campaigns, brochures and advertising.

David utilises both natural and artificial light to capture dynamic natural-looking images. His recent project, ‘Best Friends Forever’, follows a boy and a penguin as they go about their daily life. Told in the style reminiscent of Magical Realism, it has received much recognition and acclaim.

Jeetu & Kinnari divide their time shooting fashion, beauty and kids between Mumbai and New York City. Their pictures have appeared in magazines including L'Officiel, Maxim, Travel + Leisure and Femina. Their advertising clients include Ogilvy, L&K Saatchi & Saatchi and Autumn Winter, amongst many others.

Their paths crossed 13 years ago after Jeetu graduated from Birmingham Institute of Art and Design, while Kinnari was starting out after graduating from the prestigious J J School of Art.

Jeetu & Kinnari enjoy working with kids of all ages. "It's all about connecting with the kids, one needs to be at the same energy level as them," says Kinnari. Jeetu asserts, "with kids, along with patience one has to be attentive, you let them show you how something is done and just let them surprise you."

Jeetu & Kinnari contribute to each project from its conceptualisation, participating at every stage so as to bring out the best in every job they produce.

Julia Bostock works in London and worldwide. Her vision and energetic spirit is brought to life through working in collaboration with the client and stylist to create commercial presentations and editorials which are enhanced by her playful ideas. She loves storytelling through her photography - her subjects include children and families, kids' fashion, teens and, in addition, men’s fashion and portraiture.

She works with many luxury brands as well as and down-to-earth simple products. Often Julia works with video as an addition to the stills to deliver an even stronger brand image for her clients.

Her engagement with the entire project and the subjects in front of her camera always produces energetic, thoughtful and imaginative images which tell a story and convey the required message.

Her clients include Meri Meri, Mothercare, La Petite, Smallish magazine, British Airways, Clarks, Yeo Valley, Monsoon, Nestle, Vogue Bambini, Collezione, Petit Tribe, Jigsaw, Sainsbury, Asda and Cico.

Lisa Tichané is an advertising and commercial photographer specialising in babies and kids. She has a true passion for children and loves documenting the energy and playfulness of childhood.

Happiness and motion are the hallmarks of her imagery: she can get beaming smiles and belly laughs out of any child! Her work often includes a touch of quirk and mischief, adding just the right dose of humour to her images.

Based in France, she is fluent in English and French and has a good understanding of Spanish. She can work anywhere and thrives in multicultural environments.

Lisa is a published author and award-winning photographer. Her images can be found in advertising campaigns for international brands such as Pampers, Clinique, Johnson & Jonhson, Seventh Generation and Red Castle.

Lisa Weatherbee is a portrait and lifestyle photographer based in New York, known for her particular skill at capturing the authenticity and emotion of life's every day moments. She believes in the power of storytelling and that the best work comes from having a fun, yet relaxed and supportive atmosphere on every shoot.

Her work is a continuing exploration of love, family and the magic of childhood in all of its beautiful forms.

Winner of the 2015 PDN Annual, Lisa's recent clients include Apple, American Girl Brand, BetterUp, Citibank, Counsyl, eBay, Harken Health, Hilton Hotels, McDonalds, Liberty Mutual and Mass Mutual.

She is represented by Tricia Burlingham/Artist Rep Inc.

Stefanie Aumiller is based in Munich and has been a professional photographer for over 15 years. She focuses on kids, people, lifestyle and corporate photography.

Stefanie is known for her fresh, spontaneous lifestyle images. Her way of working is to have fun with kids and other models, which creates a very pleasant mood on set. She loves to capture the moment; her energetic and authentic photos speak for themselves.

Stefanie's personal work is mostly influenced by her own experiences. She is easy to work with and has a solid understanding of the requirements necessary to meet any brief. She is able to put her own spin on any concept with her own  photo style and fresh interpretation of any requirments.

Clients include Linde AG, Osram, SKY, Allianz, Milupa/Aptamil, J.J. Darboven, Ravensburger and BeeZero.

Stefanie is represented in Germany by Martin Pflieger.

Terri Potoczna Fussen is a lifestyle photographer who has worked all over the world in places as far flung as Fiji and Botswana.

Multi-lingual and a good communicator, Terri loves being with people. Based in Tunbridge Wells, he will travel to any location.

Thompson + Homonnay – the photography duo, are passionate storytellers who obsess over the magic of childhood and adolescence.

As a creative team based in San Francisco, Ana Homonnay and Ashley Thompson develop storyboards that are both detailed and "no-fuss"; on-location, they generally let their subjects "do their thing" with just a bit of coaching and direction. This approach leads to authentic photographs that feel personal and soulful, helping brands develop rich connections with their target audience.

Clients include: Adobe, Keen Footwear, Mckesson Corp, Nescafe, and Planned Parenthood.

Specialising in kids, Tony Favarula draws inspiration from everyday moments and excels at producing images full of life and spontaneity, both on location and in the studio. He captures moments for clients that are fun, quirky, full of energy, and sometimes gritty and raw, spanning the full range of human emotion.

Tony thrives at engaging his subjects while being a part of the action. He enjoys working on image libraries for the depth of subject and range of photographic potential in telling clients' stories. His images have been used by agencies, design groups and companies for digital and print campaigns.

Whether it's noticing the small quiet moments and often missed details of everyday life or working on high energy, large production location shoots, Tony will do what is necessary to translate life into emotionally impactful photographs.