people & lifestyle photography Oct 2019

Brent Herrig specialises in creating culinary lifestyles and portraits with visual experiences, with clients ranging from advertising to corporate brands. He is based in New York City and the Midwest, and can deliver for your needs, whether photo, video, cinemagraph, stop motion or something else.

In Brent's work, he loves showing the bigger picture: where does the food come from or who makes it or grows it. Where is the cocktail or dish made and who is the chef or bartender behind it. These are all parts of what Brent calls "Culinary lifestyle".  Brent also works with several brands telling the story of what they do and how life at their companies is.

Brent loves to collaborate with both clients and agencies to conceive great concepts and to make the creative process as easy as possible.

What can Brent help you with? Contact him directly to talk about your next project.

"When he was a little child, Christian Doppelgatz was hungry all the time. Literally. He wouldn’t stop eating unless all food was hidden away.

It was a Christmas Day in the early 80s. The aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the air when Christian looked, captivated, at his first photography book. In it, the world‘s leading photographers had set out across the globe to capture life on film in a single day. Here he was, a little child only, in a small suburb of Cologne, yet these photographs took him on a journey into a vast and fascinating world.

And for the first time in his life, Christian forgot all about eating.

Ever since, his photography has been about capturing the wonder and emotions of that Christmas Day, travelling, exploring and creating genuine human connections with his authentic style. He has shot many photos, has been working for a wide range of international clients, and - luckily - some of them even feed him a cookie every now and then!"

Clients include Abtei, Aeroflot, Allianz, BOSCH, Campari, Coca-Cola, Costa Cruises, Fanta, Goldman Sachs, Homann, Lufthansa Magazine, McDonald's, Nivea, Reno, Telekom and Volkswagen.

Christian is represented by UPFRONT Photo & Film.

EYXL has been active in the last few months in Singapore and Australia, working on emotive portraits and images that tell stories.

Working with colour, emotion and a strong edit, recent projects have resulted in impactful images that grow brands.

"We’d love to be in touch!"

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.

Josh Kelly is a highly sought after portrait, lifestyle and advertising photographer with over 15 years' creating meaningful visual stories for clients all over Australia.

"Josh has an amazing ability to capture moments that feel real and authentic, he creates a relaxed vibe on set and everyone feels apart of the process."

Josh is represented by Reload and Co. and is available worldwide.

The Kapa Effect’ describes the 'je ne sais quoi' that comes with every Kapa shoot.

Born busy, Kapa is a photographer with an inexhaustible store of energy and enthusiasm. His prolific body of work is testament to his talent and unstoppable drive.

Across a raft of style and subject matter, Kapa’s passion comes through the lens to deliver distinct shots of impact and inspiration.

Whatever the brief, once captured by Kapa, you’ll never look back.

Kathy Cacicedo loves to work - loves shooting - and was born to direct. Real people, models, celebrities or CEOs, she has the ability to not only connect with her subjects, but to win over their publicists and handlers.

With over a decade of experience shooting for brands like Coppertone, Claritin and Dr. Scholls on productions big and small, Kathy’s easy-going vibe puts clients at ease. She is known for making people who just met her feel like they have known her forever.

Her style is “vibrant, punchy and full of life.” Personality shines through in her photography and in the pace of her motion work, where she has worn every hat from director and producer to editor and DP. Is it worth noting that she is a pretty damn famous music video director in Guatemala? Maybe not, but maybe you just laughed and “in the end,” she says, “that's what counts!”

Kelly Fajack recently shot a sexy advertising campaign for chic new resort Dive Palm Springs.

Visit Kelly's website for more information and follow Kelly on Instagram.

Martín Köhler is an advertising photographer based in Buenos Aires, working for leading brands and advertising agencies and with representation in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, the USA, Italy and Ukraine.

Martín is currently ranked first in Argentina by Lüerzer‘s Archive. He has recently completed lifestyle work for Smart Water, Poker Beer and Coca-Cola.

He has extensive lifestyle experience and captures natural and credible images, paying particular attention to light and composition.

Last year, his work was recognised by prestigious world festivals such as Cannes, the New York Festival, Ojo de Iberoamérica and the Clio Awards. His shots have also been selected to appear in Lüerzer’s Archive's '200 Best Photographers Worldwide'.

These past months have been very busy for Lucila Blumencweig, working in Italy with Quiqueg Agency for Salmoriagui & Vighano's latest campaign, now in post-production, and BBDO Argentina for YPF 'Siesta Summer' campaign.

She also shot a major global campaign for Coca-Cola for the upcoming Olympic Games 2020.

She is currently in pre-production for a big campaign for Mercado Libre and is thrilled to have won the Spotlight Awards in the Kids category, and to have been shortlisted in the Lifestyle category.

Email with enquiries and new project ideas.

Manfred Heiduk is a German photographer who travels constantly between Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Cape Town, Dusseldorf 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 now specialised in shooting in extreme conditions.

Manfred loves to tell stories with his photos and his clients appreciate him for this kind of photography. His latest work includes filming in highest quality video format with a qualified team at his side who accompany him through to post-production.

Manfred mostly works on dramatic and exciting locations. His focus is on people, lifestyle, fashion and sports photography, always offering the best results to his clients.

Offering full-service international photo and video productions, his clients include adidas, Nike, Puma, Reebok, Alex, Under Armour, Venice Beach, First B, Schöffel, Moorhead, Meindl, TAO, Anzoni, Teisumi, Globetrotter, Sportarena, FIFA, Runners Point, Sidestep, C&A, Karstadtsports, Kaufhof, Boecker, Deichmann, Joy, Shape, Pro7, Metro Group, V-Markt, Jung von Matt, Grey, Red Shark, TWO and many others.

Marko Geber approaches every shoot with a simple goal; to capture those precious moments between people that make this life magical.

Shooting with Marko rarely feels like work. He purposefully creates a relaxed on-set environment which sets the stage for natural and genuine interactions between models that never feel forced.

His cinematic signature light beautifully completes each story he tells, taking viewers by the hand on emotional journeys that we can all relate to.

Matt Zugale is a portrait and lifestyle photographer based in Philadelphia, whose editorial and advertising work features an intimate and engaging approach that makes the viewer feel like a participant in the scene.

With natural light, warm colours, and a genuine connection with his subjects, Matt’s imagery celebrates and elevates the reality of the moment.

Always willing to collaborate, Matt enjoys working on image concepts before the shoot and thrives on being spontaneous on location. He recently completed advertising projects for The Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau and City Fitness. Matt’s recent editorial work has appeared on the covers of Philadelphia Magazine and Dickinson College’s alumni magazine.

For inquiries and requests, contact him on +1 201 400 4096 or visit his website. Please visit mzstills.com for Matt's still life work.

Atmospheric, authentic, credible and high-quality people and lifestyle photography is what Michael Heinsen is known for.

For the second time in a row, he recently photographed a campaign for the health insurance company mhplus.

Visit his website for more information.

Nick Franken sees photography as something pure and raw. "You have to experience a photo, you can love it but you can also hate it. As long as it generates a feeling! Every human being is unique, every human being is beautiful in his/her own way. Working with people and creating stories with them is the most beautiful part of photography." 

With over 14 years of experience in photography and retouching, Nick has specialised in portrait, commercial, editorial and corporate photography. What Nick’s work identifies is his raw, but balanced signature. Every photograph he make is a narrative image.

Nick Hall is a US and UK-based ‘big picture’ photographer and director. He is known for his panoramic, high definition landscapes and lifestyle images.

His career has seen him work on large-scale productions in the UK and abroad for clients including Canon, American Airlines and Citi Bank. His personal projects take him to the world’s rugged environments to document their impressive landscapes and the communities that live alongside them.

Nick’s captivating images have seen him feature in Luerzer's Archive '200 Best Ad Photographers Worldwide', win an International Photography Award, and regularly appear in the PDN Photo Annual.

"Cuz we won’t all be here this time next year. So while you can, take a picture of us." Like Frank Turner sang in the song 'Polaroid Picture', the best time to take a photo is now, because otherwise you might lose the perfect moment!

Featured in this Spotlight is a selection of photographer Per Schorn's recent work from campaigns for Shell, KitKat and Casino Bad Homburg as well as a selection from his series 'Animals among us' and 'Nightshift'.

And beware of the music video for 'The Tex Avery Syndrome' - it could cause a serious Metal infection!

Peter Bak is a Rotterdam-based portrait, lifestyle and advertising photographer who has been freelancing for nearly 20 years.

He educated himself in photography during his late 20s and decided to move to New York City where he had the privilege to work as an assistant with some of the best photographers, including Jill Greenberg, Dana Lixenberg, Carli Hermes and Mario Testino.

During his time in New York, Peter had the opportunity to master film photography before moving on to digital, and as a result works comfortably in both formats. He has a natural talent for outdoor and location photography and is known for his dramatically lit environment portraits and intriguing travel images.

He specialises in creating engaging portraits and corporate promotional materials by capturing the essence of a company's products, activities and people. Furthermore, he enjoys making photo reports for travel and lifestyle magazines.

When not shooting professionally, Peter spends his time travelling and working on his personal portrait series. For Peter, it is all about people. He prefers to work in a documentary style, enabling him to get to know a person better.

Clients include Playboy, Elle, Carp, HP de tijd, Brookz, ABN Amro, Thieme Meulenhoff and AFM.

Peter Schreiber is based in Munich and Cape Town.

He has been busy over recent months shooting various campaigns and editorials for BMW, Ramp, Adidas, FC Bayern Munich and Faces.

"The trick is to stay awake and curious," that’s Peter's motto for work and life! The more diverse - reportage, studio, fashion, advertising and video - the jobs are, the better.

Don't miss the videographs and videos he directed for Faces Magazine.

Shaun Fenn is a Los Angeles-based photographer who emphasizes natural, organic and authentic images for some of the top brands in the world. His focus is on delivering emotion-driven lifestyle photography for his clients; whether shooting tennis shoes or cars, they bring respect to their subjects by accentuating the human to engage the audience.

Shooting different cultures and environments over the years has helped Shaun and his team develop efficiencies to the processes that ensure he can maximize clients' assignments. He works locally in both Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Shaun has collected awards from the majority of the trade publications, recognizing years of excellence. On a personal level he is a father and an athlete with an appetite for travel and the outdoors.

Stefanie Parkinson is a Los Angeles-based commercial and editorial photographer with 14 years of experience working with lifestyle, fashion, beauty, wellness, food, technology and media companies.

She loves working with clients that are doing good things for the world. Some of her most noteworthy clients are Haus Laboratories, Google, Verizon Wireless, The Limited Brands, Eddie Bauer, Dannon, E! Entertainment for New York Fashion Week, Kraft, Kohls, and Nationwide Insurance.

Her work has been seen in The Huffington Post, LA Magazine, Food & Wine, Angeleno Magazine, The Hollywood Reporter, Elite Daily, Us Weekly, and Pop sugar.

Visit her website for more.

Stuart Bailey is a commercial photographer based in the UK. Starting his photographic career as the in-house photographer for British Airways, Stuart honed his craft for just over four and a half years, photographing a number of different subjects from airline food to British royalty.

He supplied images for both internal and external communications, and also worked closely with their press team. After leaving British Airways in 2019, Stuart continues to have a close relationship with the company and is one of their chosen and trusted photographers.

Stuart is now full time freelance and specialises in commercial photography for aviation, railway, hotel and travel companies.

Some of his clients include Qatar Airways, Marriott Hotels, Heathrow Airport, British Airways, and most recently TransPennine Express.

Follow Stuart on Instagram and LinkedIn and visit his website for more information.

"In today’s world, where more images are being created daily than ever before, one might think that the still image’s power to convey a message, invoke a feeling and tell a story is fading.

I believe the opposite is true. Photography has become a language that almost everyone can speak but just because everyone can speak a language doesn’t mean everyone is a poet.

Now more than ever, quality images by quality image makers and visual storytellers are needed to help spread the message of brands, companies and agencies alike.

I don’t believe there’s space for average anymore.

My work is a reflection of my addiction to do what others don’t because those are the stories that are remembered.

If in 1911, a picture was worth a thousand words, then how much is it worth now?"