PORTRAITURE & CELEBRITY PHOTOGRAPHY Mar 2026

Aaron Joel Santos is an editorial and commercial photographer based in New Orleans, Louisiana. He works around the world for leading companies and publications, independently on editorial and travel assignments, and as a lead photographer and creative director on larger commercial productions.

In his work, Aaron tries to find elegance and harmony in the world around him, and to take portraits that are simple, honest, and intimate. He finds inspiration in art, literature, and music, and he believes in the power of great portraiture in classical and contemporary photography.

Aaron is a light packer and an easygoing travel partner. He is comfortable working in unfamiliar environments and managing large crews, and is available for assignments worldwide.

Chad Dennis is a commercial portrait photographer based in Florida, known for creating quiet, commanding portraits of leaders, artists, and public figures. Recent work includes a feature portrait of Lee Smith, Executive Director of The Players Championship, for Chicago Golfers Digest, along with ongoing work supporting organisations such as Five Star Veterans Center, the Jacksonville Symphony, and Farah & Farah.

His client list includes the United Nations, the National Football League, Mayo Clinic, and The Guardian.

Working across editorial and commercial assignments, Chad brings a calm, intentional approach that allows subjects to settle into themselves—resulting in portraits that feel both immediate and enduring.

Daniel Kellenberger's story started in Hong Kong in 1980, where his parents from Appenzell were stationed — a childhood between two very different worlds. After his Matura, he headed to Scotland to study film at the Edinburgh College of Art. While he started out wanting to direct, he quickly realised his true obsession was the camera and the power of a perfectly composed shot.

Back in Switzerland, he worked as a cameraman and editor before photography won him over. He loved that a single image let him be author, director, and lighting designer all at once. Going freelance in 2006, he spent years shooting for major Swiss newspapers and magazines.

After 12 years co-managing a studio, he returned to solo work in 2022. Today, from his studio in Stäfa, he focuses on cinematic portraits of actors, artists, and athletes, as well as landscape and architecture — work that recently earned him a place among Lürzer's Archive's 200 Best Photographers worldwide.

Jack Margerison is a London-based commercial advertising photographer creating cinematic, human-led work for brands and agencies. With over a decade of experience, he is known for crafting compelling visual narratives that balance strong production values with character, story and a natural sense of authenticity.

His approach is collaborative and considered, focused on building ideas that feel thoughtful rather than overworked. This has made him a trusted creative partner for global brands including United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, The Premier League, Barclays and Asics.

Jack’s work often combines still photography with CGI environments, most recently through major advertising projects developed in collaboration with Darwin Studio and leading production agencies. Alongside his commercial practice, he also continues to pursue personal projects, including a documentary on Woottens Boatyard, celebrating generations of craftsmanship on the River Thames.

Equally confident in studio settings and on location, Jack brings a cinematic sensibility and strong storytelling instinct to every project.

Michael Hrizuk is a Southeastern, US-based photographer specialising in interior, food, portraiture, lifestyle, and hospitality photography. His work captures the essence of his subjects with precision and creativity, producing compelling imagery that tells a story.

Whether photographing a beautifully plated dish, a dynamic portrait, or the inviting atmosphere of a hospitality space, Michael’s keen attention to detail ensures every image is visually striking and emotionally engaging.

Collaborating with both hotels and restaurants in Savannah, Georgia, and Charleston, South Carolina, Michael creates captivating seasonal menu photoshoots that showcase the restaurant’s focus on fresh, local ingredients.

His deeply collaborative approach extends beyond food photography—working closely with chefs, restaurateurs, and hospitality professionals, he brings their vision to life through carefully crafted images highlighting textures, colors, and ambiance. Michael’s expertise in lighting, composition, and storytelling allows him to seamlessly transition between architecture, lifestyle, food, and portrait photography, capturing authentic moments that resonate.

By balancing technical skill with artistic vision, his work strengthens the connection between brands and their audiences, elevating the visual identity of restaurants, hotels, and creative professionals alike.

“When I approach a portrait session, I believe in the preeminence of authenticity and specificity. There are no square pegs or round holes, only unique form, gesture and expressiveness. Sensitivity to those temporal and fluid characteristics is the lion’s share of my work on an environmental portrait assignment.

My objective for any portraiture is the marriage of the subject and environment. Integration is the yeast in that marriage because I never just leave leftover space or a banal background beyond my person subjects. In my environmental portrait work, environment gives shape to the human subject as human subject gives shape to the environment. It’s a three dimensional compositional puzzle that is enhanced by colour, light and most importantly… gesture. Gesture is the intangible and unpredictable signature in the shape and movement of the places and people that I look to capture.

The process creates a compelling portrait that asks questions of the viewer and engages their attention on a deep level. Authentic and well chosen faces, figures and settings are what stimulate interest in commercial brands. I add value as a photographer by bringing all these essential elements together for my clients.”

Nick Hall is a Brit now living on an island near Seattle and Chicago along with his wife and their eight children. He is regularly awarded for his cinematic global advertising campaigns and world renowned for his deeply moving human-nature documentary projects.

Originally a wildlife scientist and biodiversity conservationist, Nick blends his passion for the natural world with the specific needs of global brands and Fortune 500 advertising clients including American Airlines, Barclays Bank, BMW, Four Seasons, Intel, Nespresso, and Uber.

Nick is as comfortable roughing it with hunter gatherers in Tanzania as he is directing huge global advertising campaigns. Known throughout the industry as a gentle and immersive photographer, Nick brings an inclusive and thoughtful energy to all his projects allowing him to capture deeply emotional performances and iconic visuals that celebrate our connections to one another and the world all around us.

Paul Miller is a Denver-based photographer creating cinematic portraiture and lifestyle imagery shaped by dramatic light and rich atmosphere. His work blends carefully directed lighting, rich color, and composed human moments to produce images that feel like still frames from a larger story.

Working across portrait, lifestyle, and commercial campaigns, Paul focuses on building environments where subjects feel natural while the visual world around them carries a strong sense of mood and design. The result is imagery that feels intentional, atmospheric, and emotionally grounded.

Known for his collaborative approach on set, Paul works closely with creative directors, producers, and talent to translate ideas into visually striking scenes. Whether photographing people, place, or product, his goal is the same: creating imagery with cinematic presence and lasting visual impact.

Steven Paul is a commercial lifestyle photographer and director of photography who builds brands with an intimate visual style. His work spans still and motion, centered on life and defined by beauty and control.

Recent projects include international work in Uganda and campaign imagery for brands across the West Coast, with an upcoming fashion shoot in Greece.

He works directly with brands and agencies, bringing clarity to ideas and momentum on set. He leads visual direction, running a focused production while allowing for expression that enhances production goals. The result is cohesive, still, and motion work built for campaign use that raises the visual standard and positions brands into the next level.

Based on the West Coast, Steven is available for lifestyle campaigns throughout the U.S. and internationally.