portraiture & celebrity photography Jul 2017

Bart Brussee works for major national magazines and international companies. In so doing, he chooses to keep it small: the concept, the team, the location. "To subsequently excel with a grand result! Where the light communicates and the moment is captured."

Bart masters the art of omitting in detail. In this, his images speak for themselves. "Read them. Each one of them tells a story. Just listen."

Dan Joseph grew up in London and developed an early interest in photography thanks to a combination of his father's military photography background, and access to the homemade darkroom in the garden shed.

After completing a BA in Photography at the University of Portsmouth Dan moved back to London to begin his photography career.

Over the years, Dan has worked with a wide variety of clients which has taken him across the UK and the world. Some of the clients he has worked with recently have included Amazon UK, Channel 4 and Fremantle Media.

Emily Assiran is an award-winning commercial and editorial photographer based out of Brooklyn, New York. She shoots portraits and interiors for local, national, and international clients.

Her positive attitude and hyper focus on pre-production allows her subjects to feel comfortable the moment they arrive on set and lets their personalities shine. She has photographed many recognisable talents including Woody Allen, Aziz Ansari, Gillian Anderson, Bill Nighy, Mark Rylance, Pedro Pascal, Bruce Campbell, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips. Whether it’s celebrities, ranchers in Cuba or CEOs of major corporations in Manhattan, Emily has a genuine love of meeting new people and telling a story.

Emily’s on-staff editorial background gives her a unique perspective on all elements of production and an ease in visual communication with creative directors.

Taipei-born, Hawaiian-raised Howard Huang's unique mix of a sharp creative vision and veteran technical prowess has catapulted him to become one of commercial photography's fastest-rising stars. His models emerge as warm and sexy, with a touch of glamour and lingering drama.

"I am always thinking of a narrative behind the shoot, because I prefer creating images with a powerful emotional impact. It has to be something that makes you feel a sensation: whether it's sexy or surprising, or even a disgusted feeling. But no matter what, it has to attract the eye instantaneously."

Howard's client work ranges from campaigns for Nintendo, Verizon and Panasonic to Times Square billboards for fashion brands like Southpole Clothing and Lot29. His dramatic, high-concept images have graced the books of iconic American authors and also appear in Vogue, The New York Times, Cosmopolitan, Interview, ID, Paper and Vibe.

James Fisher is an Australian fashion and portrait photographer and film director working out of Los Angeles, Sydney and London. His editorial client list includes Vanity Fair, L’Uomo Vogue, Saveur Magazine, Travel+Leisure, Vogue Living and Empire Magazine.

Commercially his focus is on film and entertainment advertising, tourism and travel photography. James' commercial clients include Tourism Australia, 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros., Disney Pictures and NBC Universal.

James’ work with refugees in Europe forms part of his wide-ranging global portraiture project investigating the personal experiences of displaced and marginalised populations.

Jonatan Fernström specialises in lifestyle and fashion photography. With over 15 years of experience in the commercial business, he is a reliable partner, technically skilled and fun to work with.

”To create something with light and composition is what drives me as a photographer, although it's when you add people that it gets really interesting!”

Jonatan works out of Gothenburg but has clients all over Europe. After studies in Scotland, he worked as an assistant photographer for a few years before he did a bachelor's degree in photography at the University of Gothenburg. Jonatan shoots all over the world for brands including Volvo, Intersport, DrDenim Jeans, I Dig Denim, Estrella and Icebug.

Creating conceptual ideas in all environments, both on location and in the studio, is Jonatan's speciality. He works with state-of-the-art equipment such as the Hasselblad H6d with 50 mp resolution for the best results imaginable!

Mark Carter is a New Zealand-based, internationally awarded photographer. His love of being in the outdoors is what New Zealand life is all about. Creating moments that capture true emotions from his subjects in a relaxed down to earth manner is an extension of his personality, along with his ability to connect and collaborate with both talent and crew alike.

Mark’s specialties include portraiture, lifestyle, landscape and underwater photography. His images are rich and immersive with a vibrant mood to them; capturing real moments that speak to the viewer. With a technical skillset to match his vision, this has seen him work throughout the Pacific region and beyond.

Clients include Zyrtec, Pfizer, Hyundai, Tru Green, Mountain Dew, Samsung and Air New Zealand, among others. His work has been featured in Communication Arts Photography annual and is represented by IDC Photographers worldwide.

After studying photography and art history at FIT and Syracuse University, Jamaican-born photographer Michael Rowe worked behind the scenes in celebrity syndication at premier agencies such as Corbis-Outline and Contour by Getty Images.

During this time, Michael developed a keen eye for fashion and beauty and an expertise in the art of celebrity portraiture. He has photographed some of the top names in the entertainment industry, including Naomi Campbell, LL Cool J, Laverne Cox, Viola Davis, Elizabeth Debicki, Chaka Khan, Spike Lee, Janelle Monáe, Angela Bassett, Robin Roberts, Kelly Rowland and Gabrielle Union.

Michael’s work is effortless, vibrant and engaging. With his great personality and sense of humour, he immediately lights up a room.

Clients include Netflix, Coca-Cola, Warner Brothers Music, ESSENCE, Colgate, The Wrap, The Advocate, General Motors.

Michael currently resides in Los Angeles.

Michael Wharley is London-based and specialises in advertising, portrait and editorial work for entertainment industry clients. He creates bold, dramatic imagery that balances narrative with visual impact, for film and theatre posters, magazines, book covers and more.

Recent highlights include shooting Alice Lowe for acclaimed horror-comedy 'Prevenge', and a Carravagio-esque series for Connor McPherson's 'The Weir', plus he shot an array of well-known faces, from Gemma Arterton to Gugu Mbatha Raw, from Werner Herzog to Kelly Brook and Nicholas Pinnock.

His on-going 'The Attitudes' project for charity Acting for Others was recently exhibited at The Globe Theatre in London.

An AOP member and Fellow of the BIPP, Michael brings precision, technical skill and creativity to bear in the studio or on location, and his performance background lends him an easy, intuitive manner in helping actors and celebrities bring their best to the camera.

His studio is in Central London. See more of his work on his website.

Michael Wilson has been involved in photography for 15 years. Much of this time was spent working as a photo assistant to celebrity and documentary photographer, Martin Schoeller, in New York City. This job provided the absolute best hands-on training in photography, and took Michael all over the world for clients such as National Geographic, The New Yorker and GQ.

Michael is now based in Maine and can often be found travelling around New England photographing people who are making positive impacts on the Earth.

Selected clients include Down East Magazine, Hypertherm, Sun Edison, Zest Magazine, American Craft Magazine, Maine Craft Association, Maine College of Art and The Cottage Journal.

Nick Hagen is a Detroit-based documentary and portrait photographer who emphasizes truth and honesty over style. He is all about visually showcasing the world in the most objective and truthful way possible, while retaining a tinge of optimism and humour.

Working primarily on location, Nick has had many opportunities to showcase interesting people and stories, like the passionate video game community of Lagos, Nigeria, an ex-NFL lineman who is now in the business of making peanut brittle, the beauty of suburban banality in Metro Detroit, and a man whose arm was lost in a hippopotamus attack near Victoria Falls, among many others.

Nick’s ultimate goal is to make people feel seen and heard by synthesizing their stories into honest photography.

Nick's work has been commissioned by AAA Living Magzine Bloomberg, The Financial Times, The London Telegraph, Google, Paper Magazine, The Washington Post, and Vox Media. See more work and get in touch at his website.

Peter Baiamonte wants to tell a story, give a glimpse of a place, show some personality and reveal some meaning behind his images.

His strengths include clean storytelling, rigorous composition, vibrant colours, creative problem solving and an ability to connect with his subjects, setting them at ease and making their time in front of the camera comfortable. He also excels at assembling an excellent crew, working collaboratively with clients and creating a friendly, happy vibe on set.

Peter’s work includes many styles and disciplines: portraiture, lifestyle, landscape, travel, and sports, among others. He splits his time between New York City and the Massachusetts Berkshires, working regularly with clients in New York and Boston as well as the entirety of New England. He is available to travel worldwide.

Peter's clients include Ernst & Young, Con Edison, Panasonic, Bayer, Harrison and Star, Novartis, Berkshire Magazine, TevaNeuroscience, and Webster Bank.

Seamus Ryan's photography reflects his strong passion for people and the portrait genre. His studio, situated in the heart of Columbia Road Flower Market, has become home to a unique series of projects involving members of the public. Described as a form of ‘photo theatre’, these shoots aim to explore the many possibilities of portraiture.

During the week, Seamus concentrates on a steady flow of advertising and celebrity portrait commissions as well as quirky character work and theatre posters. He has worked on countless national and international campaigns over a 20-year career for a wide variety of national and international clients including The National Theatre, Derren Brown, RNIB, Spitfire Ale, Oxfam, Bloomberg, Guinness, Nike, British Airways and the BBC.



Seamus is also founder and director of The Republic of Photography, an experiential agency specializing in immersive photographic activations. He has been awarded by The Association of Photographers and D&AD and has work included in the National Portrait Gallery's permanent collection.

Los Angeles-based photographer Shane Lopes is best known for the energy and creative approach he brings to every shoot. Whether he’s taking on last minute editorial shoots or working with a team of creatives to produce a highly conceptualized image, every project is a new and welcomed challenge.

Since moving to LA in 2010 and taking some time to soak in the sunlight and palm trees, Shane has been able to refine his stylistic look through his use of bold colors, dynamic lighting, and unique character expression.

Shane’s work has appeared on magazine covers, billboards, and publications across the world. Since the start of year he’s already shot various campaigns for clients ranging from casinos, breweries, and fashion retailers.

Stefan Hobmaier is a freelance photographer based in Munich. He focuses on portait, celebrity, corporate and industrial photography.

Shooting athletes like Angelique Kerber or Xabi Alonso as well as artists, CEOs, employees or workers at their workplace, he knows how to handle different people and situations and get the best out out them.

His national and internatonal clients include BMW, Google, ProSiebenSat1, H&M, Porsche, SZ Scala, Burda, C3, Hoffmann&Campe, Territory, Condé Nast, Impulse, FourFourTwo, Haymarket and various B2B and B2C magazines.

Steven Haberland exposes characters, turns musical figures into images, and makes sounds visible. Born in Berlin, educated in Los Angeles, living in Hamburg, and published around the world, Steven has confronted many artists and celebrities with his camera over the past 20 years for various publications and many album-covers.

Some of his most remarkable portraits include the likes of Quincy Jones, Kent Nagano, John Neumeier, Al Jarreau, Vladimir Klitschko, Gregory Porter, Jane Goodall, Lang Lang and Jamie Cullum. He works out of Hamburg.

Steven has worked for clients including Universal Music, Sony Music, 20th Century Fox, Beiersdorf AG, Bollinger, Dedon, Essilor, Mont Blanc, Telekom, Lufthansa Magazine, Zeit, Stern and Welt.

Steven is represented in Germany by katrinnehlsen.com.

Willie Petersen is an award-winning advertising and editorial photographer based in Denver, Colorado.

Willie worked as an art director in New York City for over a decade before moving to Denver and following his true passion in photography.

He draws on his experience as an art director to make memorable and effective images that stand out from the crowd.