global advertising photography Feb 2013

Besides a career in advertising, fashion and beauty Akif Celikel is also an active fine artist. His early ambition to discover more about his country’s rich culture began with extensive travel around Turkey and has since turned into a worldwide cultural exploration.

His work combines the brush strokes of authentic culture with flashes of modernism. In his fine art work Akif focuses on long term projects that very much reflect the world he sees around him.

With over 15 years' experience, Anders Bergh fulfils his clients' expectations by combining a natural intuition and keen eye to create the substance of a picture. "For me, the creative process is a journey from an inspired idea to the creation of raw picture material and detailed refining work in post production."

His range is substantial, covering still life, landscapes and portraits, both stylized and natural pictures taken in studios and on location. Anders is equally at ease working on individual assignments as well as with large brands.

German-based photographer Andreas Baum is known for his emotional and real photography. For years he has traveled and shot for global clients including Telekom, Sony, Standard Bank, Phillip Morris, British American Tobacco and many more.

Please visit his website for examples of his work.

Cade Martin provides professional, high quality photography for advertising, corporate and editorial clients worldwide.

Representation includes Greenhouse Reps, Unit, MA&MA, and AM Production Services.

Christopher Koch is a Hamburg-based photographer specialising in people and lifestyle images. His latest work includes:

• Advertising and poster for Astra beer. Agency: Philipp and Keuntje.
• Images for Internet football TV Elbkick.tv. Art by freelancers Ronnie Patt and Timm Paulik. Post production: die bildproduktion.
• Ads for Dolormin. Agency: KNSK. AD: Thomas Thiele.
• Editorial for Prinz Magazin. Agency: Zum goldenen Hirschen.
• Images for Immonet. Agency: Grabarz & Partner. AD: Thorsten Sievering.
• Fashion images for kids' fashion company Vicious Wear. Agency: Red Rabbit: AD: Alex Kumpfert.

Christopher is represented by Traska Photographers.

Toronto based photographer Colin Faulkner has been working with local, national and international clients for more then 15 years. His talent for capturing the beauty in everyday objects has earned him a solid reputation as one of Canada’s best still life photographers, where he continues to consistently marry his affinity for lines, curves and angles coupled with precise lighting to quietly work his magic for a myriad of clients, including The Bay, Holt Renfrew, the Liquor Control Board of Ontario, Perricone, Kraft and Target, among others. Editorial fans have included Azure, Wired, Texas Monthly, Outside, Gourmet, GQ, Elle, Toronto Life and Fashion.

“I’m very hands on and drive to perfection,” he says. “I enjoy being part of the process, working with designers to develop successful visual ideas.”

This has led to award-winning projects with Canadian and international clients as well as consistent inclusion in international photo annuals.

David Taylor-Bramley has over 20 years experience as an award-winning advertising photographer. He relocated to Dubai from London seven years ago.

Known principally for people photography, his portfolios now include cars, food, aerial, interior/exterior and 360 degree VR panoramas. David brings a wealth of experience and technical knowledge to every project, together with enthusiasm, creativity and the ability to communicate ideas - which is why his expertise is constantly in demand by the leading advertising agencies and production houses in the region.

His fully equipped studio is complemented by two 4x4 location vehicles and full in-house production and retouching facilities.

Emilia Brandao. Brazilian. Goes to New Zealand to learn photography in 2000. Bungee jumps. Back in São Paulo/Brazil, builds dark room in the toilet. Assists photographers. Studies Cinema at University. Wins awards. Turns freelance in 2004. Goes digital. Travels with camera. Goes to Madrid/Spain in 2008. Studies a Masters in Conceptual Photography. Launches two photography studios in Madrid. Shoots amazing places and lifestyle images. Wineries, hotels in London for GQ Spain. Writes and photographs for Vogue Brazil. Photographs interesting people: Philippe Starck, Kaká, Yoko Ono and Jorge Drexler. Goes quadrilingual: Portuguese, Spanish, English, French. Works for clients including Nivea, Tetrapak, Nextel, Jones Lang and LaSalle. Goes where beautiful photos are needed.

Curious about the direction of the photographic industry, Emma Innocenti is always on the look out for new opportunities to expand her portfolio of collaborations, clients and skills.

Easy to work with, Emma brings enthusiasm, creativity and a wealth of knowledge and practical resources to every production. One of the first to provide photography and video simultaneously, she has learned effective strategies to deliver multimedia content from the same shoot, efficiently and within budgets.

After 10 years Emma has now moved her production office from London to Florence and continues to shoot internationally. Clients include B&A, Getty Images, Unilever, Image Source, Gattinoni, Alitalia, Antonella Piacenti, DIVA, Yoga mag and Total Politics.

Emre Gologlu began his photography career in 2004. He is a Istanbul-based photographer who shoots advertising, editorial, still life and beauty.

His latest advertising clients include Rowenta, Harvey Nichols and Migros. Recent editorial clients include Instyle, Elle and Mens' Health.

Visit his website for more information.

Eyüp Dogdu was born in Istanbul in 1978. His career as a photographer started in 1994 when he began working in a professional photography lab.

He worked as a freelance photojournalist before graduating with a degree in Philosophy from Istanbul University in 2001.

Visit his website for more information.

Graham Tooby has recently been expanding his portfolio with a selection of fresh images. The same commitment to detail and lighting flow throughout his portraiture and still life work.

This “warts and all” approach has not gone unnoticed, with campaigns for Ford worldwide, Pepsi, Dettlo, Harvey Nichols, Mont Blanc and The United Nations World Food Program.

Working closely with his digital retouchers, a definite style shines through showing attention to detail and a sense of humour.

Graham is on the look out for conceptual work as well as "nice big juicy campaigns". Visit his website for more information and to drop him an email.

Roger Hagadone is a New York City-based advertising photographer. Equally adept at shooting both stills and motion, his work has appeared in numerous advertising campaigns, magazines and award-winning books. He is best known for his distinctive lighting and signature style of retouching.

His clients include Aflac, Zyrtec, Las Vegas, Tabasco, Comcast and Discovery.

Hagadone is represented by Doug Truppe.

Isaac Shokal was born in Hungary and grew up in Israel. He graduated from R.M.I.T in Melbourne, Australia, after which he worked for many years in Milan specialising in fashion and car photography. In 1987, Isaac opened his studio in Tel Aviv and soon became one of the leading photographers in Israel. He specialises in portraits, cars and advertising along with artistic work.

Isaac has photographed almost all of Israel's leading celebrities and international companies for both advertising and PR campaigns. His subjects find themselves swept up by his enthusiasm and energy, allowing Isaac to capture their inner personality. The special environment his studio provides brings added value to the final result. Isaac can make even cars smile!

Aside from photography, the fully equipped studio supplies production services at all levels, from rental through to full turn-key productions.

Visit Isaac’s website to see more of his work and studio.

JR Delia is a New York-based lifestyle and portrait photographer with over 10 years’ experience shooting for editorial, fashion and advertising clients.

Known for his edgy, character-revealing portraits and effortlessly sexy fashion, JR is a master of lighting and experimental film techniques. His night exposures are widely recognised and have been featured in galleries from New York to Milan.

JR’s work can be seen in ES Magazine, Esquire Russia, Parade, TATLER, NY Times and Harper's Bazaar.

Visit the website to see more of his wide-ranging commercial portfolio.

For the past 20 years, German photographer Andre Klotz has specialised in car and liquid photography out of his base in Colombia. In 2012, Andre and his team worked for two of the largest automobile photography campaigns for Toyota and GM in Colombia.

Together with the Leo Burnett agency, Andre produced a series of photographs for Toyota vehicles available in the local market. The crew traveled to some of the most exotic places in the country during the course of nine months. He also worked with the McCann Erickson agency for the GM campaign for their image catalog and advertising.

Based in central London and working across still life, liquids, advertising, fashion and beauty photography, Pixeleyes provides clients with a creative and hassle-free service.

Specialists in creating stunning quality imagery, the company was established 10 years ago with the philosophy of paying the closest attention to detail to the creation of high-end still life photography.

"What drives us is making the impossible a reality."

Pixeleyes is well known for its use of liquids and special effects to create spectacular beauty, fashion and product stills. Visit the website for more information.

With a career spanning 20 years, Ralph Richter is one of Germany's top advertising photographers. He has a special fondness for car photography and the art of photographing architecture and has pursued commercial photography projects worldwide.

Recently, he shot Mercedes SLS images for Polarweiss, sponsor of the 2012 and 2013 GT Masters in Dusseldorf. He also shot the new Renault Clio in Paris and the FIAT 500s. One of his latest architecture projects is the Kaffepartner headquarters building in Osnabrueck.

In collaboration with Dupont paints and coatings, Ralph's creative ideas led to a totally new approach to colours and paints, as featured in his 'RedwaterFilm'.

Ralph covers all post production and CGI work in-house. With the photographer's eyes on every step, the work is quick and just that little bit more perfect!

Clients include agencies worldwide, car manufacturers and a great number of architects who love and admire Ralph's interpretation of their products through his photography.

Sam Robinson is known for his honest, natural images and fun energetic shooting style. He captures the energy and character of his subjects with a relaxed, uncomplicated style and has a unique and fresh approach to his personal and commissioned work.

Sam's recent clients include directing the TVC for one of the most prestigious fashion stores in Mexico, he also shot the ATL photography campaign, both are currently running.

He has also recently worked on photography and TVC for Natwest Bank, Mothercare and DM. He Has also continued to work with his longstanding campaign Non Stop You for Lufthansa Airlines.

Since opening 15 years ago, Sergeev Studio has undertaken many demanding projects, using a number of services including, castings, styling, retouching, complex photo manipulations and compositing. The offices of Sergeev Studio are located in Vienna, Austria and Sofia, Bulgaria.

A winner of numerous awards, the head photographer Lyubomir Sergeev is highly acclaimed in the photographic society. The entire team is also known to take on any challenge and handles all projects with passion and innovation.

Clients include: Saatchi & Saatchi, Leo Burnett, Publicis, DDB, EuroRSCG4D, Acumen, Havas Worldwide Digital, Noble Graphics, Brand New Ideas, MAG, Affect Media, and more. 

 

Stan Musilek: born in Prague / makes dark room in mother’s pantry / photographs neighbour’s dog (relentlessly) / flees Czechoslovakia with family / becomes German / college in Heidelberg / studies mathematics / realises photography is sexier than math / assists / shoots naked girls / shoots jumbo jets / over assisting / becomes American / starves / parties / works ass off / wins NCAA Men’s Soccer Championship / side trip on motorcycle - NYC to tip of South America and back / opens studio in San Francisco / shoots first Apple iMac / shoots porcupines/shoots fashion / shoots still life / advertising / editorial / first to embrace digital post / wins awards / opens second studio in Paris / befriends art directors (especially those that like shooting in Paris) / kicks their ass in tennis / makes clients laugh/makes great work / phone keeps ringing / we keep picking it up.

A passion for uniqueness in small details - this is what the pictures of Hamburg-based photographer Tom Seelbach, who is specialised in still life photography, express. Especially when jewellery, watches, interiors, technology and music are in focus.

Tom photographs for companies, agencies and publishing houses alike. With vast experience, technical know-how and a passion for surrealism and Dada in his photography, his objects become distinctive, harmoniously staged, portrayed sometimes unusually but always on-brand.

A closer look at his website gives an overview of the portfolio and working method of this stil life expert.

With 25 years experience, Wanelle Fitch is a leading sports and portrait photographers. Wanelle shoots, directs, exhibits and publishes fine art and commercial photographic and video images globally. She has worked and owned studios in Manhattan, Sydney, Los Angeles and Orange County California. Her
commercial clients include advertising, editorial, design, fashion, publishing and the recording industries. She has a Master of fine Art degree in photography from the Art Center College of Design where she has been teaching for the past decade. She has also published 2 coffee table books on Interiors.

Some of her clients include: Alterna Professional Hair Care, USB financial, Beckett Media, Baron Davis Clippers Basketball, Vogue Sydney, Robb Report Magazine, Hill Holiday, Ultimate MMA, Fit & Famous, Coogi Sportswear,The Warner Group Architects, Helen Kaminski, Nova Development, Nike Swimwear, LA Times, Shape Magazine, Cartier
for Seven magazine, FHP Healthcare advertising and commercial TV campaign, BMG Music, Sterling/Chapelle Publishing, Sydney International Airport, and Entrepreneur Magazine.

WhiteLab is a specialised studio providing high quality creative retouching and CGI solutions for the production of still images, both for print and digital media. Combining a unique set of artistry, experience and technical skills, White's team is talented, efficient, and constantly pushes the limits to deliver to each project the most perfect and impactful visual output.

Based in Lisbon, the studio works in collaboration with agencies and advertisers nationally and on a global level, having produced image solutions for several well-known brands such as Audi, Adidas, Hyundai, Volkswagen and Vodafone.