portraiture & celebrity photography Mar 2019

This Showcase features commissioned portrait work for Jaguar Land Rover and Bayer, as well as other commissioned and personal portrait/people work.

Chris has been shooting people, automotive and animals (bears, wolves, otters and puppies) on location and in the studio for Jaguar Land Rover through Sparks44, London. At the other end of the spectrum, he also shot real pet owners with their animals on location in the south east of England.

"My personal portrait work continues with both studio and location environmental portraiture and commissioned assignments too; shooting the legend Kiki Dee, drag queen supremo Jonny Woo, comedian Stephen Bailey, eminent British sculptor John W. Mills, and record producer Mark Ralph."

Keep up with the latest from Chris at his News page and on Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin, Vimeo and Twitter.

CJ Benninger is a Detroit-based advertising and editorial photographer specialising in portraits, automotive and product work.

He began his photographic journey when he was a junior in high school, photographing live bands, which he has now been doing for 20 years. After continuing his education in photography, CJ began assisting before eventually gaining his own clients, forging a shooting career of his own.

CJ prides himself in working with both clients and subjects to create beautiful images on location or in studio using his strong sense of composition and technical skills.

Some of his clients include Campbell-Ewald, Leo Burnett, Organic and McCann Erikson, shooting for brands such as Dodge, Jeep, Ford, Delphi, Kimberly Clark, General Snus and 4Web Medical.

Represented by Greenhouse Reps, Corey Nickols is an internationally published and award-winning portrait photographer. His quirky upbeat personality matched with a love for collaborative ideas is the driving force behind all of his images.

Inspired by Norman Rockwell, Charlie Chaplin and wonderful dad jokes, Corey provides an inviting undertone of curiosity, familiar joy and connection for his audience. He prides himself on being able to shoot quickly under pressure while maintaining an inclusively fun environment for everyone on set.

The cast of ‘American Gods’ were photographed at the TCA’s in Pasadena for Entertainment Weekly. Other clients include 20th Century Fox, Droga5, EmmyMagazine, Draft Kings, NBC, People, HBO, Adweek, The Wrap, MMC and YouTube. You can also view Corey’s photographs on the intro of the current season of 'Mom' on CBS.

Daniela Federici is an award-winning creative, photographer and director having worked with numerous luxury, fashion and travel brands, glossy magazines and A-list celebrities.

New York-based for two decades, Daniela's work is known internationally and her career has taken her around the globe creating 360 degree campaigns for print, TV, digital and social media.

Her work is cinematic, elegant and iconic.

Emily Assiran is an internationally published, award-winning photographer based out of Brooklyn, NY. She specialises in portraiture and interiors.

Growing up in Philadelphia, Emily graduated with a BFA in Photography from Tyler School of Art. This passion brought her to New York City in pursuit of her career. She has since photographed many recognisable talents and great personalities.

Emily’s friendly demeanor and ability to work under pressure has served as an asset to many clients, enabling her to work with many different kinds of subjects. Whether celebrities, cowboys, or CEOs of major corporations, Emily's love of meeting new people and telling their stories comes through in every shot.

Recently, Emily and her team had a blast spending the day with Milestone Retirement and a group of their residents to create their new senior care campaign. Her other clients include Variety, Essence Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Bustle, Elite Daily, Backstage Magazine, Vanity Fair Italia, Brigitte Woman, Man Repeller, Grand Central Publishing, NKF, and Capital Health Group.

Check out her Instagram and website to see more new work.

Born in Mauritius, Ian and Erick found their passion for photography around the water and have since travelled across the world capturing amazing lifestyle, portraiture and action sport photographs.

Since moving to Australia, the pair have taken to the surfing industry and have been senior photographers for Tracks Magazine for 15 years. With their vast experience locally and abroad, they know what it takes to get the shots in a high-pressure environment.

With their love for the craft they experiment with all sorts of cameras and lenses to get the job done properly. From large format cameras to water housing and 600mm lenses - all in the quest for impeccable images.

Ian and Erick love taking photographs of the youth culture, the cool people and the people with character. As Ian describes it, “A great picture is a great team of people working together.” Their photos are all about great composition and clever lighting.

Clients include The Works, M&C Saatchi, Host, JWT, Cummins & Partners and others. They have worked on ad campaigns including Wild Turkey, Bolle Sunglasses, Sky Vodka, RAC, Red Bull, Decathlon, Rip Curl, Bankwest, Lululemon, Shell, Hurley and Woodside. Their photos have appeared in National Geographic, The New York Times, Free Sport (France), Action Asia, Tiger Airways Magazine and The Wall Street Journal, to name a few.

Ilja C. Hendel is an experienced editorial and corporate photographer based in Oslo, Norway. He works across a broad range of topics but always with the same approach: to discover the motifs in actuality and on location.

Where staging is necessary, Ilja ensures it is done in a natural way, whether he takes photographs of politicians (like the former Prime Minister of Sweden), CEOs (like the head of the world's largest wealth fund), writers (like best-selling author Jo Nesbø), professionals, artists or ordinary people.

Ilja works for international corporate clients, corporate publishing houses as well as leading magazines on assignments in Scandinavia and abroad. Recent commissions and work in progress can be seen on his website and Instagram.

John Baxter is a people photographer based in the North of England who has been creating images for commercial clients for 20 years.

He studied photography at Medway College of Design before starting a career which has seen him work closely with his subjects to produce engaging portraits, often focussing on the quirky side of human nature.

John is a member of the AOP, and twice winner of the SUN Awards. Some recent clients include New Holland Publishers, Fonthill Media and Lancaster University.

Jörg Klaus's interest is the concrete counterpart. He wants to tell stories, sensitively and preferably with each photo looking behind the facade.

Jörg is unbiased, whether the subject in front of his lens is a celebrity or an unknown. This resulted in his specialisation in portrait and people photography.

He is on the road worldwide for international magazines. Today, he lives in Berlin, but his curiosity has been preserved for new people, anywhere in the world.

Jörg is represented by Avenger Photographers.

Kasper Løftgaard is an award-winning photographer and director, based in Copenhagen and working with magazines and companies such as The Wall Street Journal, GROHE, Vice, Die Zeit and Elle.

His work draws from his experience as a photojournalist, combining the realness of documentary photography with the aesthetic of commercial photography.

After finishing his BA in Photojournalism from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, Kasper developed his personal and minimalistic style of portraiture while working for some of the biggest newspapers and magazines in the world. He has built lasting relationships with local as well as international clients who keep coming back to work with him.

"My name is Lucian McAfee and I am a commercial still and motion photographer and director who adores people. I love collaboration, technical endeavors, and can uncover beauty in anything.

Working alone has so many rewards, but it's exciting to assemble a team of outstanding people with diverse backgrounds to accomplish what none of us could do alone.

My commercial photography practice draws upon a long background in advertising and acting. I put forth great effort into the planning and preparation for a project so that when the camera is out of the bag, we may freely harness spontaneity and the inevitable magic of the moment.

Let’s make big plans, have a great time, and wrap with images better than we imagined, it’s so much fun!"

Clients include ESPN, AT&T, Speed Stick, Bic Razors, Patron and Weber, among others.

Mark Carter is a New Zealand-based, internationally awarded photographer. Creating moments that capture true emotions from his subjects in a relaxed, down-to-earth manner is an extension of his personality.

His images are rich and immersive with a vibrant mood to them; capturing real moments that connect to the viewer. With a technical skillset to match his vision, this has seen him work throughout the Pacific region and beyond.

Mark’s clients include Opdivo, Cow & Gate, Johnson & Johnson Worldwide, Pfizer, Frontline Plus, Hyundai, Tru Green, Frucor, Samsung, Air New Zealand, Tower Insurance and MYOB, among others.

He was most recently selected to feature in Lurzer's Archive's 'Top 200 Ad Photographers Worldwide 2018/2019', and has been featured in Communication Arts Photography annual among many other international awards.

Mark Taylor is an advertising, editorial and portrait photographer with 12 years of commercial experience.

Equally at home both on location and in the studio, Mark has a passion for environmental portraiture.

He especially enjoys capturing images that involve real world situations with real people, and is drawn to characters he finds in everyday life.

Matthew Allen is a commercial, portrait, and lifestyle photographer who has lived and worked in Maui and Cincinnati and is currently based in Chicago.

Matthew's imagery is warm, stylish, approachable and vibrant. His style is unique, rich in colour and texture.

Matthew is professional, flexible, easy, and fun to work with.

His clients include P&G, Chase Bank, Miller Lite, NFL, HGTV, Woodford Reserve, Cadillac and Food Network.

Michael Leckie is originally from Belfast and has been working as a commercial portrait and lifestyle photographer in the UK for over a decade, shooting the likes of Damon Albarn from Blur, Tina Turner, Amanda Holden, and many more for national weekend magazines or commercial clients.

Michael’s work can regularly be seen on the cover of magazines or as part of a campaign for a brand. His wide range of clients has seen him work with top celebrities as well as important figures in government. He is as comfortable and excited about photographing people in the spotlight as he is unknowns.

He recently photographed an immersive series of images on recycling used coffee beans that included a series of portraits, and is preparing for some very exciting new projects.

Michael is currently looking for international and European representation.

In the age of Photoshop, Mitchell Haaseth's clients are often surprised that his final images need little to no retouching. His secret lies in his photographic style and lighting skills that allow him to create images that match current trends and styles without relying on software.

A superb collaborator, Mitchell is a creative influence while he maintains the needs of the Art Director and client. Drawing on a broad range of experience from shooting celebrities, on figure models and character-driven portraits in studio or on location, Mitchell is also known for balancing tight time constraints and critically consistent workflows with a fun environment that everyone enjoys.

Mitchell's clients include ABC, Disney, NBC Sports, Freeform NBC, Universal, Comcast, Oxygen, Paramount, Hallmark, Warner Brothers, BLT, Sony, Twenty First Century Fox, Buster Inc., and Amazon Studios.

Born in Vancouver, Richard Schmon is a portrait, fashion and beauty photographer. A dual citizen of the United States and Canada, Richard has bases in New York, Charleston and Vancouver.

Richard’s striking photographs showcase his imaginative talent and a sophisticated use of colour and light. He creates compelling images that endure and remain timeless, while still being relevant and contemporary.

Richard’s clients include 20th Century Fox, Universal Pictures, New Line Cinema, The North Face, Lululemon, National Geographic and The Washington Post.