STILL LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY & MOTION Feb 2026

Benny Cuppini is a Stamford, Connecticut–based product photographer known for turning jewellery and luxury goods into bold, editorial-style images.

Working from his studio, he uses sculpted lighting, rich textures, and thoughtful composition to make small objects feel dramatic, polished, and full of presence. His images balance precision with mood, creating photographs that feel intentional without ever feeling overworked.

Cosimo Salvati is an Italian photographer based in Mexico City, specialising in advertising, still life, lifestyle and portrait work for global brands.

His recent campaigns include Tecate Light “Gulf of Mexico”, recognised with multiple awards at the Cannes Lions Festival, as well as commissions for Costa Coffee, Palacio de Hierro, American Eagle, Oysho, AXA México, and Scotiabank.

Cosimo’s practice blends cinematic lighting, strong art direction and a refined sense of storytelling, creating imagery that feels both contemporary and emotionally resonant.

He also brings a versatile approach to editorial portraiture, recently photographing acclaimed film director Arturo Ripstein for GQ.

From controlled studio still lifes to dynamic on-location lifestyle narratives, Cosimo delivers visually striking, brand-driven imagery with a distinct signature and meticulous attention to detail.

Janik Gensheimer is a concept-driven still life photographer with a strong sense of visual clarity. His work combines creative ideas with a precise and controlled use of light, that allows him to create atmospheric and harmonious images. Colour harmony plays a central role in his visual language, supporting the overall mood and strengthening the impact of each composition.

Through carefully crafted concepts and meticulous attention to detail, Janik creates still life images that emphasise form, materiality, and visual balance. His photography is defined by a calm, refined aesthetic and a clear focus on mood, structure, and precision.

This Spotlight showcases a selection of still life works by Kim Justin Hell, characterised by a structured and purpose driven visual approach. His work is developed as cohesive systems in which concept, material, and lighting are closely aligned.

A recent Fortis project illustrates this methodology clearly. Raw surfaces, controlled lighting, and reduced compositions underline the brand’s focus on tool watches, translating function, engineering, and reliability into visual form. The background gradient evoking the subtle transition from earth to space in the stratosphere, directly references Fortis’ heritage of space-tested movements. This purpose driven approach extends across Hell’s still life work in different contexts and product categories.

By combining a high level of technical control with thoughtful creative direction, he produces imagery that is precise, intentional, and strategically aligned. Designed to communicate, not decorate.

From concept, to creation, to retouching, Kyla Elaine 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 personal work from the International Photography Awards, One Eyeland Awards and PX3 Awards.

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

Kyle Carpenter is a still life and product photographer focused on precision, restraint, and visual clarity. His work treats objects as subjects, emphasising texture, form, and material through careful lighting and deliberate composition. Working primarily in the studio, Kyle creates images that feel tactile and intentional, balancing clean structure with subtle mood.

His portfolio spans food, beverage, and consumer products, with an approach rooted in craft rather than spectacle. By favoring honest materials, thoughtful styling, and controlled light, he produces photographs that feel timeless and confident without excess. Whether building minimal compositions or more expressive still life scenes, Kyle’s goal is to create images that communicate quality, purpose, and brand identity with quiet authority.

Built carefully. Shot deliberately: Matt Zugale is a still-life photographer based near Philadelphia, focused on precision, control, and refined visual storytelling. His work emphasises composition, light, and materials—crafted to elevate products without excess.

Each image is built with purpose and shaped by its use across campaigns, platforms, and time. Matt prioritises the client’s needs to ensure every detail serves the brand, resulting in imagery that feels considered, consistent, and confident.

Matt works with clients both nationally and internationally, including Coach, Stuart Weitzman, Vince, and Estrella Jalisco.

For still life photography with clarity and intention, connect with Matt. View selected work at mzstills.com, follow him on Instagram or get in touch.

Orange Lab is a creative studio led by Lika Alavidze and Elias Loi, specialising in high-end still life photography and motion for beauty, food, and lifestyle brands.

Recent projects include a visual production for Better Cakez as part of a broader packaging refresh, where the studio created a series of product and ingredient images developed specifically for large-scale print and digital use. These assets are now featured across the brand’s updated packaging, website, and offline promotional events. The team also produced seasonal and new product launch campaigns for Molimenti and Nala, emerging startup brands, delivering cohesive still imagery focused on texture, materiality, and product presence across launch assets.

Orange Lab’s work sits at the intersection of art direction and commercial clarity. Each project is developed in close dialogue with the brand, with strong attention to lighting, composition, and how images perform across different touchpoints, from packaging and websites to editorial placements.

Based in Italy, the duo collaborates with clients internationally, offering a design-driven approach to visual storytelling rooted in precision and craft.

Steve DeVilbiss is a New York-based professional photographer specialising in still life product and jewellery photography.

Steve's dexterity behind the camera, expertise in retouching and distinctive style has established him as a partner to global brands and publications.

When he's not behind the camera, Steve enjoys spending time with his wife, three sons and Frenchton puppy Jewel.

Originally from Sweden and now based in New York, Sven-Anton works across luxury, fashion, cosmetics, and beauty photography. His images combine a refined visual sensibility with strong technical control, creating work that highlights product character while building an emotional response that feels considered and intentional.

With more than two decades of experience, Sven-Anton has collaborated with an extensive range of clients, from established luxury brands to emerging designers. He approaches every project with a clear understanding of both creative ambition and commercial objectives, ensuring the final work supports each brand’s wider vision.

Highly adaptable and detail focused, he is comfortable working across different styles, environments, and production scales. Whether delivering a bold campaign image or a restrained still life, he brings consistency, focus, and care to every stage of the process.

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