travel & documentary photography Nov 2023

Anne Lommel is a professional travel photographer based in Luxembourg.

Her approach to travel photography is to show memorable places, inspire and inform. She takes the best photos just wandering around, getting lost in the streets, and keeping an open mind to experience new things.

With a genuine love for shapes, patterns, and colours, she seeks to use her lens to explore new cultures. She is eager about teaming up with like-minded creatives and developing new authentic stories that are worth sharing. May it be camping on Kilimanjaro, exploring the backwaters of Kerala by boat, or a fine dining experience in the mountains of Sardinia.

"Seeing is believing. I know in my older years I will be that armchair traveler, gripped to the greatest stories of adventure, discovery, and a global understanding of our human condition.

But while my eyes, ears, hands and legs function appropriately, I will choose the path of the explorer - one who traverses the often arduous timezones in search of the unknown with nothing but the clothes on my back, a piece of paper and pen, and a camera to record."

Cameron Karsten is represented by The Gren Group.

Gina Spinelli is based in Lisbon, Portugal, where she works to uncover the relationship between people, place, and time. Her work has led her across the world, featuring renowned hotels, restaurants, and travel experiences.

Working in both film and digital, and with her adept use of toning, composition, and color, Gina transports viewers to specific places and communicates feelings of nostalgia and curiosity. Her style and approach lend themselves to diverse projects, but her primary focus lies in hospitality, where she holistically illustrates the traveler's experience.

Gina's recent collaborations include renowned venues and magazines such as Craveiral Farmhouse, Hotel Alegria, Whalebone Magazine, Vino Vero, and Lisbon Insiders.

With a keen eye for detail and an appreciation for the world's cultural diversity, Ian G.C. White’s work reveals unique stories and experiences of the people and places he encounters, shedding light on their daily lives, traditions, and the landscapes that surround them.

Ian has clients frequently returning, when they seek compelling and emotive visual storytelling.

You can follow Ian on Instagram and see more of his work here.

From the age of 17, Jesse Rieser began looking through a lens, making portraits filled with telling details and compelling characters. He quickly became recognised for not only his success with commercial clients, but also in the fine art world. His work inspires engagement, drawing in the viewer, causing them to wonder about the subjects and the stories they have to tell.

With over 40 exhibitions, Rieser continues to find ways of injecting art into his travel and documentary photography. Here we see work from his personal practice paired with client commissions for Arizona Office of Tourism, Amtrak, Bloomberg, Outdoor Life, and The New York Times.

Clients find him as a creative additive to the collaborative process, not only with his technical expertise but also in the ideation phase. He feels his greatest currency is how he communicates and sees the world. Some call it empathy. Some call it charm. His mom just says he’s a nice young man.

"I’m an international award-winning photographer and director specialising in interiors, food and lifestyle, and brands focused to the female consumer. With 20+ years experience in Australia and now based in Europe, my work spans a wide range of advertising campaigns, editorial, branded motion content, food films and TVC. My aesthetic incorporates beautiful light, is emotive, unashamedly feminine, and weaves a visual story.

In my career there are many defining moments. The most prominent: an inspired Christmas gift, a Hanimex Box Brownie at the age of seven; a gifted art teacher in high school who taught me to experiment and explore beyond what the textbooks taught, and that ‘mistakes’ can take you to somewhere way beyond imagining; a tertiary education in photography that taught me the rules and then insisted I break them; a myriad of film and photo shoots where I learned to trust my intuition whilst being supported by my training. These projects now are the backbone of my creative and professional experience.

On set I work closely with clients: I believe collaboration, a positive attitude, and a shared enthusiasm for evocative visuals are the most effective way to create beautiful, authentic stories worth sharing with the world.”

Manuel, a passionate sports, outdoor and travel photographer, finds his home in nature, both in South Tyrol and Munich. As a commercial artist and marketing manager for a tourism association, photo productions were part of everyday life. Manuel Kottersteger has been a freelance photographer and filmmaker since 2016 with a focus on travel, outdoor and sport.

He is particularly enthusiastic about outdoor lifestyle sports such as biking, ski touring, surfing, climbing and hiking. He values customer contact, the authenticity of ideas and stories and the truthfulness of images. With his Leica he tries to capture the perfect moment. As a former graphic designer, he also takes care of the image editing after the shoot.

His customers include Audi, Deuter, Odlo, Waterdrop, NIO, Löffler and Mercedes-Benz.

Manuel Kottersteger is represented in Germany, Austria and Switzerland by Agency EINBAUM Fotografen-Agentur.

Nick Hall is a Brit now living on an island near Seattle along with his four wild children. He is passionate about stunning locations, committed to collaborating with great creatives, and loves connecting with the people he photographs. He is globally recognised and widely awarded for his epic lifestyle imagery and cinematic style.

Originally a wildlife scientist, Nick blends his passion for the natural world with the specific needs of luxury brands, Fortune 500 companies and his career-long clients. Nick is as comfortable photographing hunter gatherers alone in Tanzania (he lived and hunted with them for 10 days) as he is shooting global advertising campaigns.

Known throughout the industry as a gentle and immersive photographer, Nick brings an inclusive and thoughtful energy to set allowing him to capture deeply emotional and arresting imagery that celebrates our connections to one another and the natural world.

Niels Busch, the seasoned professional photographer, has embarked on a remarkable journey across the globe, capturing the essence of life through his lens. With a unique ability to adapt to diverse environments, he has traversed the pristine landscapes of Greenland, the bustling streets of Melbourne, and many captivating destinations in between, all in the pursuit of travel and documentary photography.

Niels's work shines as he delves into the heart of the human experience. Through his lens, he uncovers the extraordinary in everyday life, from the far reaches of the Galapagos Islands to the vibrant cities of South Africa. His documentary approach to photography allows him to capture sensitive subjects with a humble touch, making his work both evocative and thought-provoking.

His images transport viewers to the heart of each story, offering a window into the lives, cultures, and environments he encounters. Whether in bustling metropolises, serene natural landscapes, or remote villages, Niels's ability to connect with his subjects results in images that speak volumes.

With a portfolio that encompasses the essence of travel and documentary photography, Niels Busch invites you to join him on a visual journey through the diverse tapestry of the world. His work is an invitation to explore, understand, and appreciate the richness of our shared human experience.

With his images, Peter Baiamonte tries to tell stories while transmitting a sense of deep meaning and revealing glimpses of unique places or special personalities.

Peter’s work includes many genres. He is passionate about sports, portraiture, travel, and landscapes. Although based in New York City, he works regularly with clients in both New York and Boston, and has easy access to the entirety of New England.

The work featured in this Spotlight is from adventures in Venice, Italy; Antarctica; Korea; Everglades National Park in Florida; Paris; Western Massachussets; and a road trip in the Scottish Highlands.

Peter's clients include Ernst & Young, First Manhattan, Panasonic, Bayer, CNY Group, University of the Pacific, Novartis, Berkshire Magazine, FullStory, and Webster Bank.