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STILL LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY & MOTION Oct 2025

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Bold fragrances, shimmering jewellery, sleek tech, playful product design, and cute animals — all showcased in the latest issue of Spotlight Still Life Photography + Motion.

Chris Howlett Photography London

"We’ve been busy working on projects that highlight the beauty of detail and movement across different industries. For Fresh Direct, we created close-up macro food photography and slow-motion videography, capturing freshness and texture in striking detail. We also produced product packshots for Bulk’s new protein bars and refined still life fashion photography for Crew Clothing, showcasing the tactile qualities and lifestyle appeal of their collection.

Our team developed playful jewellery photography with new clients, emphasising craftsmanship and character in every piece. We collaborated with startup brand Naturobath to design clean, natural cosmetic visuals that reflect their identity. And for Savile Row tailor Anderson & Sheppard, we produced fashion video content blending style, heritage, and movement into a compelling visual story.

Each project reflects our passion for pushing visual boundaries — from freezing motion with high-speed flash to revealing hidden textures through cinematic slow-motion. Our goal is always to create imagery that is both visually captivating and true to each brand.

Planning a new campaign? We’d love to discuss how we can bring your ideas to life."

Ella Sophie California

Ella Sophie is a San Francisco Bay Area-based photographer and art director. Specialising in still life and product photography. Ella's expertise spans fine jewellery, beauty, wellness, and lifestyle brands.

Elevating each product through rich colors and dynamic compositions. Ella's style blends luxury, nature, and modern minimalism. Drawing on a foundation in fine art, Ella often provides art direction and styling for her projects. Through her lens, products are presented as icons, evoking desire, trust, and connection. 

A core element of her approach is the use of natural elements. Often sourcing props from her garden and the nature around. From rustic stones and dried botanicals to lush leaves and moss. These organic props enhance the sensory appeal and tactile quality of each image — grounding luxury items in a framework that speaks to timeless elegance and authentic beauty.

Hugo Onink The Netherlands

Colorful, vibrant, and unmistakably bold. Hugo Onink approaches still life photography and motion with his background in industrial design and future in story telling. His imagery celebrates products as objects of desire; playful compositions, daring use of color, and a refined sense of space turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. From sports and lifestyle to tech and everyday essentials, Hugo’s work balances sharp precision with an approachable, human touch.

Working from his Amsterdam studio — a converted school building filled with character — Hugo thrives on collaboration. Whether developing dynamic motion pieces or creating meticulous product stills, he brings together the right creative partners to push ideas further and deliver impactful campaigns for international brands.

If you’re after still life that’s as thoughtful as it is striking, Hugo’s your guy. Let’s create something memorable.

Jenny Barr California

Jenny Barr is a Palm Springs–based photographer known for her clean, bold, and striking visual style that elevates brands and captivates their audiences. With an MFA in Fine Art Photography and a background in both product and lifestyle imagery, Jenny brings a meticulous eye for detail and a refined sense of composition to every project.

Her latest collaborations include fresh, elevated campaigns for Blossom Essentials, where she crafted vibrant, conversion-driven visuals, and Luna Lactation, a wellness brand that benefits from her ability to create imagery that feels both strategic and soulful. Jenny’s approach goes beyond aesthetics—her images are designed to stop the scroll, build trust, and resonate deeply with her clients’ target markets.

Whether it’s a bold studio setup or refined lifestyle storytelling, Jenny consistently delivers photography that inspires engagement, supports growth, and positions brands at their most powerful.

Kim Justin Hell Switzerland

Kim Justin Hell is a Swiss photographer based in Basel, specialising in watches, jewellery, and still life. He began his journey in 2021, working out of his bedroom with improvised setups, using packaging paper for diffusion and experimenting with limited equipment. This practical approach shaped a distinctive style built on adaptability and precision.

In 2024, Kim was named among the World’s Top 10 Still Life Photographers by One Eyeland, recognising his ability to combine technical skill with creative storytelling. His work focuses on transforming luxury products into striking visual narratives, marked by detail, clarity, and a refined sense of composition.

Kyla Elaine The Netherlands

Kyla Elaine is an award-winning, Amsterdam-based photographer specialising in still life, lifestyle and product photography. From concept, to creation, to retouching, Kyla is a perfectionist and doesn’t let any small details slide by. Her hands-on approach, imagination, and technical expertise breathe life and excitement into her subjects. Every time she steps in her studio she loves to take the ordinary and make it extraordinary.

Kyla has won awards for her work from the International Photography Awards, One Eyeland Awards and PX3 Awards.

She has had the pleasure to work with clients such as: adidas, Mr Mavis, Calvin Klein, JBL, Mod Mod Magazine, NIO, KEEO, Tommy Hilfiger, Buddha to Buddha, Rituals, Grown Brilliance, Zerotrillion, Monks, JFK Magazine, Daily Paper, Girav, Loop, Vanmoof, and Zalando.

Mikkel Jul Hvilshoj Copenhagen

Mikkel Jul Hvilshøj, a still life photographer based in Copenhagen, Denmark, has a two-decade career capturing various advertising campaigns and editorial assignments. His signature style blends cleanliness, graphic elements, and vibrant colours, aiming for dynamic, elegant, and luxurious imagery. He thrives on the creative and technical challenges of his craft, approaching each project with unwavering dedication.

Notable clients include Carlsberg, Burger King, Kronenbourg 1664, Schweppes, Bonduelle, European Milk Forum, and Domino’s Pizza. Since 2016, his work has been consistently featured in Lürzer’s Archive’s 200 Best Advertising Photographers Worldwide.

Mikkel is available for shoots both is his Copenhagen studio as well as on location worldwide.

Stay up to date with his work on his website and on Instagram.

Nicholas Duers New York

Nicholas Duers is a New York–based commercial and fine art photographer/director, recognised for his award-winning work across fashion, beauty, entertainment, and luxury goods. Since 2007, he has collaborated with leading brands including Tom Ford, Ralph Lauren, Harry Winston, Armand de Brignac, Netflix, Stuart Weitzman, David Yurman, and Adidas/Y3. Most recently, he completed campaigns and commissions for Roberto Coin, Oscar Heyman Jewelry, Méne Jewelry, and V Magazine.

His photography is distinguished by clean compositions, refined lighting, and an understated elegance that elevates products into timeless visual statements. A graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology, with earlier studies at the Photographic Center Northwest in Seattle, Nicholas has built a practice that balances precision with artistry, operating out of his Midtown Manhattan studio.

Outside of the studio, Nicholas pursues personal projects photographing Arctic regions, and his work has been internationally exhibited and honored by Lürzer’s Archive, Graphis, Px3 Paris, and the International Photo Awards.

Sanket Patil Mumbai, India

Based in Mumbai, Sanket Patil is an advertising photographer specialising in luxury still life and commercial product photography across India. He blends meticulous studio lighting with a design-driven approach to showcase textures, finishes, and materiality with precision.

His recent series for The Ordinary and Centella reflect simplicity and minimalism with balanced drama, while his campaigns for Forest Essentials and Kama Ayurveda evoke an ethereal mood with beams of light filtering through foliage to highlight products in a natural, immersive setting.

With a background in product design, Sanket combines artistic vision with technical expertise, ensuring each image aligns seamlessly with a brand’s identity. His fully equipped Mumbai studio manages end-to-end productions and delivers flawless execution from concept to final delivery. 

Whether shaping elegant advertising campaigns or still life compositions, his goal remains consistent — to craft timeless, intentional imagery that elevates products and resonates with audiences worldwide.

Sara Morris London

Photographer and director Sara Morris has spent nearly a decade working with Pets at Home, enjoying every moment. Her calm, patient approach allows her to connect naturally with every animal, from playful hamsters and curious gerbils to affectionate cats and lively dogs. Dedicated to bringing out the very best in each subject, Sara creates a fun, relaxed atmosphere while always keeping animal wellbeing at the heart of every shoot. She also knows the best animal models and trainers to call on, ensuring projects run smoothly and deliver outstanding results.

Alongside her animal work, Sara shoots still life, food, and product photography, applying the same creative eye and attention to detail. If you have a project in mind, Sara and her team would love to hear from you.

Sara is represented by Clare Fletcher Represents. You can explore more of her work on her website or follow her on Instagram for her latest projects.

Steven DeVilbiss New York

Steve DeVilbiss is a professional photographer based in New York, known for his refined work in still life, product, and jewellery photography.

Combining a sharp creative eye with advanced retouching skills, Steve has built long-standing collaborations with international brands and leading publications. His clean, distinctive style ensures products are presented with precision and impact.

Away from the studio, he enjoys family life with his wife, three sons, and their Frenchton puppy, Jewel.

Spotlight Awards Winner Sven-Anton Photography New York

Born in Sweden and based in New York, Sven-Anton specialises in photography that captures the elegance and sophistication of luxury, fashion, cosmetics, and beauty brands. His work merges artistic vision with technical expertise to create images that not only highlight the unique qualities of each product but also build a meaningful emotional connection with the audience.

With over 20 years of experience, he has collaborated with a wide range of clients, from iconic luxury houses to emerging designers. Sven-Anton is committed to delivering results that align seamlessly with each client’s creative vision and business goals.

Known for his adaptability and meticulous attention to detail, he thrives in dynamic environments and excels at tailoring his approach to different styles, settings, and expectations. Whether capturing a bold campaign or a subtle product shot, he brings precision, enthusiasm, and a commitment to excellence.

Sven-Anton was recently recognised in the Spotlight Awards, winning in the Still Life category.

Winston Zhou Maryland

Winston Zhou is a food and still life photographer based out of Maryland and Pennsylvania whose work focuses on crisp, clear concepts.

His focus on the "dramatic mundane" brings an aspect of magic to the most simple of scenes.

Some places where his work can be found include Edible Magazine, Lehigh Valley, Burlap & Barrel, and New York Magazine.

Yeah! Creative Co. Canada

Yeah! is a creative studio focusing exclusively on all things beauty, including skincare, makeup, and hair. This female-led studio has produced campaigns for LANEIGE, innisfree, Briogeo, MAËLYS, Hanni, and many more brands globally.

When it comes to beauty, Yeah! Creative Co. has everything you need for scroll-stopping product heroes, sensorial textures closeups, model shots, and even UGC content. This team seamlessly coordinates both stills and motion on set to ensure you get the most out of every production.

Based in Vancouver, Canada, Yeah! is well-versed in coordinating remote shoots, and also enjoys welcoming clients on set when possible. They have everything you need right in-house, including studio space, gear, styling, and even prop rentals (with more than 10,000 on hand).

For your next campaign, Yeah! would love to support you from pre- to post-, all while making the process as fun, collaborative, and seamless as possible!