food & drink photography & motion Sep 2018

Black Box Studio is a highly experienced commercial photography and video studio. Specialised in food, drinks and still life, the Brussels-based studio is unique in its human scale approach and wide-range of skills.

"Black Box Studio is the place where inventive technology interplays with inspiration. That’s the key for the making of all of your food shoots and creative commercial motion or videos. Imagine your products get transformed into exquisite images, and customers into an audience. Shooting your commercials in Black Box Studio means freeing your ideas from limitations."

Spanning New York, London, Sydney and Asia; photographer/director Christian Mushenko has the same approach to shooting stills and motion: capturing authentic moments in a distinctive warm and emotive style.

For over 20 years he has been shooting for some of the world’s largest international brands, shooting global campaigns to small pro bono work and personal projects.

Clients include: American Express, Eli Lily, McDonald’s, Pfizer, Qantas and Ritz Carlton.

His directorial debut short film ‘Longing’ has been recognised with awards in New York and internationally, adding to photography and advertising awards throughout his career. 

His food and drink photography are always memorable, via a classical use of lighting, and composition. His passion for what he does is evident, and clients love working with him.

London-based Colin Campbell specialises in still life and food photography and is venturing into the world of moving image.

His bold, graphic style is always rich in colour and texture, and has led to many top campaigns for Nespresso, Co-Op, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Costa, HSBC and KFC, to name just a few.

Colin works out of his fabulous fully equipped studio collaborating with many of the top food stylists and prop stylists to create the perfect result.

He is represented by Gill Turner.

Working for both commercial and editorial clients, Cucina delle Foto are award-winning photographers based in Italy.

An experienced team of photographers, food and prop stylists and retouchers for food and still life photography, the team's eye-catching style was born some years ago from a conceptual still life and creative portrait background.

They are problem solvers and love to work with exciting concepts and challenges.

The studio has a large choice of props to create every kind of product photography, while sometimes they travel to take interior photographs.

Growing up on the east coast as an Italian-American, Dominic Episcopo was born into a family that celebrated good food and great music; two things that would most influence and inspire his career.

Dominic emerged onto the photography scene and began cultivating his craft, capturing iconic musicians and celebrities. He soon gained international recognition as a pioneer of the food and lifestyle movement, unabashedly willing to push boundaries and “play with his food” as any good rock n’ roller would. His iconic book 'Meat America' is a testament to this unique style and voice.

His most recent work can be found in a wide range of campaign advertising for global brands; cookbooks and culinary editorial publications; web commerce; fashion; and the private collections of notable contemporary collectors.

Dominic currently resides in Philadelphia where he operates a fully equipped photography and film studio in his converted, historic 15,000 square foot property.

Visit the website to read more about Episcopo Studios.

Munich-based food und text studios is every foodie, editor and agency’s dream team! Christopher Tech and Hans Gerlach shoot elaborate food videos, charming stop motion animations, and tempting food images.

The studios are set up with locations for both large and small photo and video productions, as well as a test kitchen which is every food stylist‘s dream. With their highly qualified team, Christopher and Hans specialise in everything about food - they love to find the perfect feel and light for every new assignment.

Recent work includes the relaunch of all packaging for Goldsteig Dairy, recipe development and image production for mineral water springs Adelholzener, food videos, recipes and influencer workshops for Weihenstephan and Kneipp Cosmetics, still life and food videos for Bosch and Siemens home appliances, Gervais and De Watère Champagne.

food und text studios is proud to work on a regular basis for some of Germany’s leading editorial clients, including Süddeutsche Zeitung Magazine, BEEF! and Meine Familie & ich. Often, these food productions include both text and recipe development.

Francesco Majo was born in Italy. He studied law at the University and then photography - his real passion - at the European Institute of Design in Milan. There he met Nataly and together they began a 20+ years long career as professional photographers. They established themselves first in the lifestyle sector and then as food photographers.

In 2003 they moved to Paris to seek new creative stimuli, and then to London, where Francesco took a degree in travel journalism. In 2015 the couple moved to Barcelona. There began a new adventure in the field of film-making. Francesco and Nataly actually share their lives between Spain and the UK, always passing trough Paris.

Classical and humanistic studies have, in some way, always influenced Francesco's and Nataly's creative vision and still lead them to express themselves with a very personal narrative in writing, video and photography. Since the beginning of their career, they have carried on, in parallel with their commercial work, a creative and personal path.

Francesco and Nataly feel like citizens of the world. They express themselves perfectly in English, French, Spanish, Italian and get away with some other languages.

Italian photographer Giorgio Cravero, specialised in drink and still life photography, has been shooting professionally for over twenty years.

During his career he has collaborated with almost every major national agency. In 2016 he won the Hasselblad Master award, becoming the first Italian photographer who has won the still life category. Since then he has worked on an always increasing number of international projects, both with major advertising agencies and with direct clients.

He loves taking care of every detail, managing the projects right from the pre-production and production phases, using selected and tested collaborations, a full-time internal post-production department, a studio perfectly equipped for every need and with constantly-updated, top level equipment.

He recently shot several drink campaigns for Diageo Global (Captain Morgan, McDowell's), Constellation Brands (Ruffino wines) and food campaigns for Grand Frais and De Cecco, as well as projects and videos for Naj Oleari, FCA and Comau.

Jemma Watts is a highly experienced food photographer, working in both London and around the UK. Her key skill areas of photography are food, people and interiors, which she brings together in many of her commissions.

Jemma loves to tell a story with her pictures: the people who produce the food, who cook the food, the actual dishes, along with the environment in which they are grown, cooked or served.

Her recent commissions to involve all of these areas have been for ‘London: The Cookbook’ published by Quarto Publishing, Pinney’s of Orford, Maldon Oysters, Gressingham Ducks and Sweetings Restaurant in the City of London.

Jennifer Davick is a California-based director/photographer dedicated to crafting striking stories that feature food as the hero. She helps brands utilize motion and still photography to create visuals that are vibrant, stylish, approachable and appetizing.

Her work explores the beauty-from-within of ingredients and reveals a portrait of implied lifestyle in the process.

Recent clients include The Food Network, Imagine Soups, Aldi, Hillshire Farm, Lifeway Kefir and Electrolux. 

Follow her on Instagram.

"Don't let the summer pass you by - this is what you've been aching for… Karineh’s photography captures your farm to table food with the best of the colours you can imagine. Let her show you how your food can look even better, mouthwatering and alluring."

Karineh’s colourful photography is used to produce eye-catching photos of food that will be used in advertisements, on menus, in cookbooks and social media. She will create the right mood for your cuisine, being seasonal, a place, a feeling, and from there she will get inspired and create a unique look for you.

Contact Karineh with your next project.

Lucie Beck is a photographer specialised in food, food styling and still life. She works from her studio in Breukelen (next to Amsterdam) or on location, and also photographs interiors and makes documentaries for magazines. She often works together with another stylist or a recipe developer.

Lucie won third prize at the "2018 Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year" in the category 'Foodbloggers'.

Her style can be described as natural, pure and playing with the light.

Her latest work includes a book from Evelien van der Werff and productions for magazines including Sanoma and Voedingscentrum.

"We specialise in all things ‘food and drink'. We don’t just shoot stuff on plates and in cups. We cover all genres including people, farming, preparing, eating, still life and collage. With this broad range of subject matter, styles and experience, we can match each budget and brief with exactly the right creative approach for any job.

We have the biggest and best roster of photographers and film-makers working on food and drink brands and campaigns. You no longer need to spend hour upon hour searching out who to use across multiple sites, because we’ve got everything and everyone you could possibly need here, with us.

Our purpose is to make your life easier.

We are Rachel Lancaster | Julie Metcalfe | Rob Streeter | Mike English | Hilary Moore | Tal Silverman | Laura Knox | Natasha Alipour-Faridani | Will Heap | Ryan Ball | Tony Briscoe | Ben Gold | Simon Mooney | Gavin Kingcome | Carl Warner | Jeremy Baile | Rob White | Detail Films | David Munns | Tessa Traeger and Nadege Meriau.

For our own piece of mind we work with FoodCycle and Olio."

Nadja Hudovernik is a food and still life photographer based in Vienna. Within her personal work she favours a minimalistic and modern aesthetic, with the intent to create a focus on the product itself. She photographs within a studio environment just as much as out on location. For her clients' work, she prefers to take a collaborative approach, always working closely with them to implement their overall vision.

Nadja's collaboration with a carefully selected network of recipe developers, food and prop stylists ensures the quality realisation of all requirements.

Whether your request comprises photographs for advertising, cookbooks, magazine articles or anything similar, Nadja is happy to take care of everything needed to carry out the task to your total satisfaction.

Natascha Brandt is a Venezuelan photographer based in Amsterdam. With a graphic design and art direction background, she is focused on food photography and still life. In her photography you will recognise her love for natural light and textures, her attention to detail and her deep passion for good food. She works as a freelancer in her studio overlooking the Amsterdam canals, and collaborates with various agencies and production houses.

It is the light, flowers, fresh fruits and vegetables that inspire her the most. She is a beauty seeker, crazy in love with creative food photography and truly believes in the word magic: seeing it as her goal to make you feel it through her photography. "Bite of Light" is her small corner in a big world.

Have a look at her website to see more of her portfolio and contact her directly to talk about upcoming projects.

"Hi, I’m Phil Sills. I shoot photography and video for moving pictures in the areas of drinks and technology. I love it, and I have given the last 25 years to crafting and understanding how images work best.

The great thing now is that shooting both stills and moving pictures I have the luxury of combining the two areas into my work flow. Cinemagraphs are great examples of how stills and moving footage can be physically combined to capture fun, exciting and dynamic looping motion within a hi resolution still. The following antique styled drinks cinemagraphs are such an example.

I hope you love these, and if you want to see more definitely check out my website for more great examples of stills and moving pictures."

Rick Souders, owner of Souders Studios, has been shooting food and drinks for some of the world’s most renowned brands. Rick is an honors graduate of the Art Center College of Design and has been a part of many award-winning images.

Rick is truly known for the artful nature in which he captures food and beverage and that 'in-your-face' taste appeal. Using light, colour and texture as his palette, he creates amazing edible imagery. He is known as the “Mile High Food and Beverage Guy.” Souders Studios is based at the edge of the Rockies in Golden, Colorado and is celebrating 20 years this year!

The Souders Studios facilities include a commercial kitchen, two studios, five client lounges, three prop storage areas, and is super client friendly. The studios have helped transform many food and beverage brands into visual icons. Square Pixels is its award-winning retouching and digital compositing studio.

Visit the website, email Rick directly, or call 303-384-3128 for more information.

Stephen Conroy continues to produce strong, tasty images for a variety of food clients across point of sale display, packaging, cook books as well as videos.

"It's all about keeping the food natural and tempting, whatever the cuisine - from jams to Japanese!"

Stephen is represented for film and video work by Heatwave Pictures - the specialist food and drink film production company.

Food, drink, documentary and portrait photographer and director Steve Ryan hails from Kilkenny in Ireland. He has worked with world famous chefs and producers such as Jamie Oliver, Jason Atherton and Fergus Henderson. He has recently shot campaigns for KFC, Baileys, Guinness Encona and Tabasco and reportage and profile features for The Financial Times, Selfridges, Lidl, Olive Magazine and Vice Magazine.

Steve was ranked among the top 10 food photographers by Flavour First magazine and was nominated for photographer of the year at the Irish Magazine Awards. In 2018, Steve has been shortlisted for The Pink Lady Food Photographer Award for the 'Food in Action' category. 

Steve is a co-founder and co-editor of the London-based food magazine Root + Bone. He is based in East London.

In this Spotlight, Tobias Reymond Foto | Film are happy to present a selection of their latest work.

"We were appointed to realize the Premiumline for La Place; winter is coming, so enjoy Knorr’s latest heartwarming soups; we realized 20+ billboard sized images for instore use for retailer PLUS; something nice is brewing at AH for their specially selected beer boxes; and Quaker Oats are just Super Goodness."

Tobias Reymond Foto | Film is preferred supplier to Unilever, KLM and Ahold.

Authentic, approachable and natural is how acclaimed food photographer Tracy Cox describes her work. “I’m passionate about capturing the essence of food,” she says.

Drawn to the elemental attributes of what we eat, Tracy focuses on its sustaining pleasures and fleeting nature. “If ice cream starts to melt while I’m shooting it, so be it. If there are soup spills and smatterings of cracker crumbs in a shot, all the better.”

It is this resolutely real approach that has garnered Tracy’s studio an international clientele that includes some of the biggest names in food and style. As her global portfolio expands, Tracy retains her signature hands-on manner. “Julia Child said that if food is so beautifully arranged on a plate, you know someone’s fingers have been all over it. I love that! It alludes to what everyone suspects: there’s a lot going on behind the scenes of food photography.”

Warren Ryley has been working in advertising and commercial photography for over 30 years. His wealth of experience now serves him well in the field of beverage photography, which he has been specialising in for the past 10 years, shooting campaigns for numerous international brands and agencies.

Warren is equally at home working from his central London studio or out on location, and combines his creative lighting techniques with his knowledge of post-production to plan complex shoots from start to finish.

His approach is both professional and relaxed, and enables him to problem solve and adapt without fuss during shoots. Being able to retouch his own work gives clients the added benefit of a complete one-stop personal service from planning to final delivery of the finished imagery.

Warren has shot in the last six months for Smirnoff, Courvoisier, Passport Scotch, and Patron Tequila.