new york Jun 2013

Born in Paris, Angela de Bona started her professional career in cinema studios at a very young age. The world of cinema drove her to photography and fashion. She became a model and photo shoots brought her all over the world, and she eventually became a models' rep.

In 1985, she made a career change and became a hairdressers and make up artists' agent, and then two years later became a photographers' rep. The first two photographers Angela represented were Patrick Demarchelier, whom she still represents today, and Alex Chatelain.

Her idea was simple — to create an agency capable of supporting image-makers within the realms of both art and business . The agency has grown to represent photographers for assignment, special projects, and image licensing.

Angela de Bona has a diverse group of famous artists today who are professional, established and preeminent talents in their fields. Work ranges from editorial and advertising assignments, longer-term independent projects in photography, and work by artists with respected positions in the art world.

Jed Root, Inc. is the premier agency for leading fashion photographers, illustrators, stylists, hair and make-up artists, prop stylists and set designers within the fashion industry.

The artists represented by Jed Root, Inc. contribute to projects including advertising campaigns, editorial photo shoots and fashion shows.

Founded in 1989 in New York, the agency offers true global representation to its artists with offices in New York, Paris, London, Los Angeles and Tokyo.

Today, Jed Root, Inc. sustains its commitment to supplying top talent and continues to set precedents within the constantly evolving fashion industry.
 

Agents who pursue talent with clear vision and who specialise in niche markets of photography. With offices in New York and Chicago, ETC's artists collaborate with ad agencies, design firms, and corporations to create solid branding for their clients.

"We commit that our resources are unparalleled, that our projects are accomplished on creative target, within budget, and that our success is measured on creativity, high level performance and trust. We're thankful to be among the best in our industry, representing award-winning talent and having some fun along  the way."

ETC Creative is a certified National Women's Business Enterprise in the US.

Marilyn Ballard has a discerning eye for talent and enjoys the development and professional dedication involved in supporting her artists as they excel at their craft.

Her background as a photo producer and model agent, combined with years of building a network in New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Australia, and Europe, culminated in the development of Marilyn Ballard Inc, a full service boutique agency representing photographers, hair stylists, make-up artists, fashion stylists and art directors.

With a personalised approach tailored to each client and artist, team MBReps welcomes every opportunity to grow and collaborate with new friends. They enjoy a strong cocktail of professionalism with a twist of laughter, positively stirred!

Olive Head Represents is a boutique agency specialising in photography. Olive has a long history and a stellar reputation in the fashion retail and advertising industry in NYC.

She prides herself on her dedication and support toward her photographers as they grow and excel at their craft. Olive enjoys an excellent rapport with her existing clients and welcomes new opportunities to grow and collaborate with new clients.

Photogroup Inc. has enjoyed continual success with its exciting new ventures and creative projects. With a diverse roster of nine talented and specialised commercial photographers, Photogroup has reaffirmed its place in the commercial photo, production, and studio rental areas.

Currently in production for national ad campaigns, book production, exhibitions and more, Photogroup Inc. thrives on unique creative collaborations and innovative approaches to photography and all of its elements.

Trunk Archive is a full-service image licensing agency representing the most engaging and sought-after photographers. The archive offers unprecedented access to hundreds of thousands of fashion, celebrity, beauty, travel, architecture and conceptual images.

Providing an intelligent and forward-thinking alternative to the traditional resources for existing art, the agency serves as a creative partner by providing complimentary image research, visual strategy consultation and comprehensive rights and clearance services.

Additionally, the agency produces original commissioned content across all genres, most notably for the entertainment industry. New images are added daily as Trunk Archive continues its mission to make extraordinary art available for use in all contexts including editorial, advertising, consumer products and decorative arts.

Jed Root, Inc. is the premier agency for leading fashion photographers, illustrators, stylists, hair and make-up artists, prop stylists and set designers within the fashion industry.

The artists represented by Jed Root, Inc. contribute to projects including advertising campaigns, editorial photo shoots and fashion shows.

Founded in 1989 in New York, the agency offers true global representation to its artists with offices in New York, Paris, London, Los Angeles and Tokyo.

Today, Jed Root, Inc. sustains its commitment to supplying top talent and continues to set precedents within the constantly evolving fashion industry.

Hi, I’m Roger is a full service photography & video production company in NYC and LA with over 12 years of experience in advertising, catalogue and editorial. The company provides a personalized and dedicated service for its clients making every shoot a positive and rewarding experience.

The team at Hi, I’m Roger handles your production smoothly, while paying great attention to details and production nuances. The team’s knowledge and expertise helped it to develop a list of loyal, long- term clients. The company recently completed a three-month long campaign with Crate & Barrel, product launches for Nissan and BMW, and just finished shooting a video for Aston Martin.

Splashlight is the only full-scale creative production house with almost 100,000 square feet of studio spaces, a full, industry vetted production team, an in-house design group and state-of-the-art equipment and technology experts.

Over the last 10 years, the company's leadership in the fashion industry as content creation experts has allowed Splashlight to develop partnerships with leading brands, retailers and publications that have resulted in some of the most groundbreaking images and campaigns of the past decade.

Cape Town-born Gisela Calitz is a well renowned retoucher that has been working in the industry for numerous years with extensive knowledge coming from her experience both behind and in front of the camera. She has worked on numerous celebrity's portraits such as Ian Mc Kellen, Sienna Miller, Solange Knowless, Arnold Fosloo and Nelson Mandela. Her worked has been featured in many well known publications including Sports Illustrated, Elle, Marie Claire, Glamour and many more.

Her unique approach in really getting to understand the photographers and clients vision enables her to produce work of an unparalleled standard. She believes in the growth of her clients' vision and is always willing to put in the extra time and effort to make their work stand out amongst others.

"Adrian is a master of detail. Not only is he fun to shoot with, but he also works the camera like a mad scientist. His work is gorgeous – and he elevates images beyond that of a mere still life... transforming them into visual experiences."
Derek Montgomery, Associate Creative Director, Digitas, New York

"Adrian knows how to blend the artistic and technical aspects of photography. He is extremely collaborative and always brings new, inventive ideas to our assignments. It's a joy to shoot with a creative person in an environment that makes you forget it's work."
Joy Kilpatrick, Creative Director, mcgarrybowen, New York

"My books are forever lifted by Adrian's incredible photography. He has taken this gift to the next level, with his extraordinary attention to detail, unshakeable professionalism, and ability to capture light like no one I've ever worked with."
Matthew Kenney, chef and cookbook author, New York

Still life photographer David Hamsley utilises a full range of techniques and aesthetics to create dynamic images of fashion accessories and cosmetics: “These subjects allow me to participate in fashion and beauty conversations without having to care about models.”

He turns his attention instead to craftsmanship and the use of materials. Striving to present the subject in an idealized, highly-desired way, “We sold out of everything you shot,” is one of the best compliments he ever received.

After studying Biology at the University of Athens, Christos Karantzolas left Greece to pursue art and fashion photography in London and New York. Sixteen years later, Christos is counting numerous editorial collaborations with international magazines such as Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, Esquire, Surface, Fiasco, Style Zeitgeist, Fashionisto, Schon, In Style, and Marie Claire among others. Advertising commissions keep him busy while his art projects stimulate his creative drive. He also loves the sense of airports and his ideal habitat would be an airplane.

Brooklyn-based Dyad Photography provides creative services for advertising, e-commerce, and editorial clients. Established by photographers Colleen and Justin, the company uses knowledge gained over the years to provide the most brilliant photos.

"Creating the images is the fun part - it’s making the rest of the process go smoothly that is the challenge, and we work together to make sure that happens."

Dyad Photography was selected in the PDN 30, 2011 American Photography Annual.

Clients include InStyle, Cosmo, J.Crew, DKNY, La Perla, Nars, Walmart, Fortune, Real Simple, Macy's, Bloomingdale’s, Essence and PC Magazine.
 

Director/Photographer Stewart Cohen is known for his subtle yet effective fashion in which he directs people, and for the enthusiasm and energy he brings to all assignments. His visual approach is honest, resonant, authentic and cinematic. He moves seamlessly between large-scale productions and smaller intimate ones, keeping his visual acuity sharp.

Stewart says, “With cameras I get to explore places and meet people I’d never know. It’s the act of shooting that drives me. The more I see, the more I realize there is. So I’m always out there—watching for a moment. I just want the viewer to feel what I see.”

Please visit the website for more information or contact Adrian at the studio at 214.421.2186.

Located in Manhattan’s Flatiron District, Rich Begany produces his studio-based photography for clients near and far.  He uses a range of photographic and digital tools, from capture through post-production. Rich has lent his discerning eye to top companies such as MAC Cosmetics, Maybelline and Origins and has visually captured the true essence of each product he photographs.

Please visit his website to see a full range of updated work. To discuss an upcoming project or to request a portfolio, please contact Majka Lamprecht at Traffic Creative Management. 

"A picture is worth 1000 words…

We're here, on time, on budget, stress free…

Come and get what you need and leave with a smile…"

Greg Hinsdale has been a commercial photographer concentrating on lifestyle and fashion for over 25 years. He always captures high energy imagery and real expressions from every day life that connect with the end consumer. He has worked closely with advertising agencies, retailers, fashion houses, fashion designers, celebrities, magazines, catalogues, and on independent branding projects.

Greg was born in Santa Barbara, California. He studied photography at the Pasadena Art Center College of Design. He lives a healthy and active nomadic life with his wife Gisela and daughter Halston between New York, Miami and Santa Barbara. He enjoys kiteboarding, skiing, travelling, cooking and pilates.

Greg Marino is a still life and product photographer whose images are both eye catching and graphical. His understanding of colour and and design create images that are both bold and iconic.

Greg works primarily out of his studio in Brooklyn, NY.  His client list includes a wide range of magazines and corporate clients. Some recent projects include shoots for InStyle, H&M and Mary Kay Cosmetics.

Sasha Gitin is an award-winning freelance photographer with a specialty in food, beverage and lifestyle. Inspired by travel, experience, and a genuine love for cooking and eating, Sasha has a natural instinct for capturing the essence of food and drink so that it translates into images as delectable as their subject matter. His philosophy is to make food appear honest and luscious, with an objective to create images that will engage the taste buds of  spectators. Sasha's recent work appears in national magazines, advertising, and numerous cookbooks and websites for brands large and small, for which he has won numerous awards and become a respected figure in his field.

Seventhwall provides creative photography with a vibrant, crisp, dynamic, and whimsical touch for businesses seeking to introduce, update or broaden their commercial presence in the local or wider marketplace.

Digital asset management and retouching services, with a specialty in beauty and products, are also available.
 

Sally Montana is a Swiss portrait and editorial photographer based in Brooklyn and her portraits, features, and photo essays have been featured in publications worldwide. Her clients praise her reliability, the quality of her work and attention to detail. She is fun to work with and makes people naturally feel at ease.

For Sally, photography is a language that has taken decades to master. Her curious nature, sense of adventure and professionalism help her adapt to any situation - from the quiet wilderness of Idaho to the bustling Washington D.C. chambers of power.

With fifteen years' experience as an interior and architectural photography, Michael Weber combines compositional and technical skills with a strong understanding of materials, structure and form, delivering precise and unique imagery.

Specialising in luxury boutique hotel design, Michael’s images have helped promote and define some of the world's most notable hotels, such as The Upper House, The Opposite House, St. Regis Bal Harbour, Hotel Bel Air and Waldorf Astoria NY, to name a few. Michael also photographs residential, retail and public architecture.

Based in New York City, assignments have taken him throughout North America, Europe and Asia, where he also maintains an office in Hong Kong. His work appears in Travel + Leisure, Wallpaper* and other international magazines.

Rob Van Petten shoots fashionable advertising images with a futuristic flair. There is a whimsical light driven quality about his work which is apparent in the vibrant style he calls NEAR FUTURE. Rob has been shooting fashion and beauty images and creating award-winning images for clients including Nikon, Reebok, Gillette and Proctor & Gamble, among 100 major companies, for many years. He is currently venturing into video and other new digital dimensions.

Rob has recently worked with Nikon through the company's Tokyo agency, developing promotional images for the new Nikon D800 - the first major pro camera release from Nikon in over three years. The project involved conceptualising and shooting images, live speaking appearances, promotional video, and writing on the subject.

He is excited by future prospects in digital media and is currently accepting new challenges. Contact him directly for more information and to discuss individual projects.
 

Mil Ranon has impressive technical ability and versatile creative talent in hair and make-up styling. His work has appeared in Vogue Italia, HP Printer, Reebok, Chevy Malibu, Got Milk, Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Magazine, SF Chronicle, Texas Chronicle, as well as in campaigns and online sites for retail giants Crate and Barrel, Macy’s, and Coca-Cola.

Mil is also a true vision in Head-Prop artistry and has created amazing Head-Props for editorial photoshoots.

Jean Marc Choffel is a stylist / colourist with 20 + years of experience. His work has been featured in Elle, Alure, Cosmopolitan and a range of other publications.

Jean's celebrity clients inclued Sharon Stone, Jamie Presley, Paris Hilton and Fergy. His work is inspired by Julien Dys, with whom he worked on a shoot with renowned photographers Peter Lindbergh, Steven Meisel and Craig McDean.

Splashlight is the only full-scale creative production house with almost 100,000 square feet of studio spaces, a full, industry vetted production team, an in-house design group and state-of-the-art equipment and technology experts.

Over the last 10 years, the company's leadership in the fashion industry as content creation experts has allowed Splashlight to develop partnerships with leading brands, retailers and publications that have resulted in some of the most groundbreaking images and campaigns of the past decade.

Studios LIC is a full service production hub located in the heart of trendy LIC, minutes away from Manhattan, one block away from the Midtown Tunnel and the 7 and G Train.

Studios LIC combines four customizable studios up to 1,700 sq. ft., a cyc wall, ample windows for natural lighting with blackout capabilities and access to the rooftop offers unique shooting and filming opportunities.

Studios LIC includes gallery space to host photography exhibits, events and fashion shows.

Amenities include office space with high-speed internet for temporary or long-term rental, conference rooms, storage facilities, equipment rentals, full kitchen for catering and food photography, digital capture, post production and a printing lab. Studios LIC also offers a parking lot with freight elevator access.

Tailored to fit its upscale location, Smyth is an intimate TriBeCa luxury hotel that embraces the neighborhood’s vibrant history and contemporary lifestyle. An elegant hideaway in the heart of New York City’s most sophisticated district, Smyth is a celebration of sleek modern design that stands out among Downtown NYC hotels.

Our spacious suites offer floor to ceiling glass windows overlooking Tribeca, acting as an ideal location for photoshoots, filming, or private entertaining. Our Penthouse offers a generous 1200 sq. ft. layout and features a master bedroom, separate corner lounge area, dining room, full kitchen, and a private 800 sq. ft. terrace.

In a collaboration of some of the flashiest names in contemporary art and design, Thompson’s LES property is for the young and restless.

Thompson LES radiates the creative undercurrent of its neighbourhood. Among the hotel’s edge-defining backdrop, the 141-room hotel features custom made light-boxes, graphic paintings, and a rooftop pool displaying an image of Andy Warhol. The hotel offers three penthouse suites including a bi-level 2000 sq foot Thompson Loft, all with spectacular views of downtown Manhattan from their sprawling terraces.

Thompson LES’s 18 stories also house an outdoor pool and bar, Above Allen, a private outdoor/indoor terrace bar open year-round, and newly opened Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya.

Gild Hall, 60 Thompson's Wall Street sister property, is located on historic Gold Street and brings a new level of design savvy and service to Manhattan's illustrious Financial District.

Designed by Jim Walrod, the simple yet luxurious rooms feature oversized leather-tufted headboards and elegant custom-designed wooden furniture, topped with rich flannel throws and mahogany details. The hotel features a bi-level, Tuscan style wine bar and lounge, Felice Ristorante & Wine Bar, adorned with dramatic chandeliers and boasting extensive wine programming, as well as 126 handsome, cosmopolitan rooms and suites.

Effortlessly blending classical European sensibility with American contemporary style, Gild Hall serves as a modern-day gentleman's club for the kings and queens of Wall Street.

Phase One is the world’s leader in open platform, medium format camera systems. In March this year, Phase One introduced the IQ280, IQ260 and IQ260 Achromatic, the second generation high-resolution digital backs.

Together with Production Paradise and Profoto, Phase One is travelling around the world to give photographers a chance to get hands-on experience with the new digital backs at their Photography World Tour events.

Upcoming stops include Sydney, Tokyo, Madrid, LA, San Francisco and more. Visit the website or sign up to the newsletter to stay tuned on upcoming events near you.

If you missed the World Tour and want to test drive a Phase One camera system, sign up for a live demo with one of our local partners here.