Important things to know about Eric Frazier:

Likes: Chatty strangers, beautiful photos, happy clients, and Oxford commas.
Dislikes: Artists with attitudes and Brussel sprouts.
Seeking: Clients who feel the same. Except the Brussel sprouts thing - my wife loves them, so they get a pass.

Examples of happy clients: Apple, Toyota, Genentech, and Salesforce.

Jeff Peters, founder and photographer of VANTAGEPOINT, is based in the heart of Silicon Valley, California. He specialises in aerial, drone and architecture photography, including hotel and resort, retail, commercial office, and corporate photography. His clients include architects, developers, ad agencies and business creatives.

With over 25 years of experience photographing from the ground and the skies, Jeff uses the latest technology to capture imagery not possible only a few years ago.

"Architecture is not only the physical design and structure of a building but also how people use and fill the space. We strive to visually capture this interaction between people, architecture, light, and composition. Connect with us to allow our team to collaborate with you on your next creative project."

Vegar Abelsnes strongly believes in creating a collaborative environment and is known in the industry for the subtle, yet effective ways in which he directs all involved on a shoot – both on and off camera.

His personable approach makes for a fun and relaxed atmosphere, regardless of the size and complexity of a production. And his ability to capture spontaneous and unexpectedly telling moments – without sacrificing technical or aesthetic perfection – is a testament not only to Vegar’s professionalism, but also that of his team.

In his words: “The members of my team are the hardest working and coolest people you will ever meet. Life is short. Work with people you like.”

Ana Monfort is a San Francisco-based Senior Photo Stylist, visual thinker, wicked creative problem solver, and production artist. She is super innovating and is a big picture thinker.

Ana mentors, inspires and leads by example.

Her skills as a Photo Art Director are solid. She speaks "creative" and "client", fusing the two into great success. "I can give her any creative brief, and she excels and brings more to it than I ask for. She's a hard worker, with a great smile and attitude." Demis, photographer. 

Current clients Sephora, Gap, Sunset Magazine, AFAR Magazine, Guideboat Co., Levi's, and Pottery Barn.

Paul Dyer is a commercial photographer specialising in architecture, interiors, home and hospitality.

Among other assignments, Paul has recently been shooting for Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts. He is based in San Francisco and has been shooting here and around the country for over 10 years.

Paul's style lends itself to creating clean, inviting images of both residential and resort locations. His calm nature puts people at ease, allowing for relaxed, natural lifestyle photos.

Visit his website for more information.

People: when Bob Houser is telling a story, it’s about the people. Connecting with his subjects, with what they are doing, making it genuine - it’s what makes his work real. Whether he is working with athletes, models, executives or patients with rare diseases, Bob engages and finds a thread.

As an award-winning photographer specialising in health and fitness, he has photographed around the world. Some of his recent clients include Fitbit, TRX, Title Nine, BioMarin, Genentech, Visa, Wells Fargo, Forbes, Outside Magazine and Wired.

Bob and his team can tackle projects of any size and he has relationships with crew throughout the country. When he is not shooting, he can be found at home on his San Francisco Bay Area ranch in the Oakland hills playing in his 7000 square foot outdoor studio next to the red barn, tilling the farm with his tractor, and tending to his goats, chickens, bees and two teenagers.

Ken Brown (Die Kool Prod.) is a digital tech based in Los Angeles and San Francisco with 13+ years of experience in the industry.

A self-certified geek, he spent most of his childhood indoors playing with and building computers. Now a full-grown adult, he has worked on every kind of shoot: from luxury automobiles to adorable, drooling babies in places such as Tokyo to Hawaii.

Full digital packages including Hasselblad/Phase and RED equipment are available for rent, in addition to some grip.

Clients include Anton Watts, Peden & Munk, and Erin Kunkel. Brands include Bentley, Google, Apple and Visa.

Welcome to Showcase San Francisco, brought to you by Production Paradise, featuring the very best of San Francisco's visual media industry. 

More creative professionals and facilities for photographic and film production are available in our San Francisco Photo and Film directories.

Brands and publications including Aribnb, GAP, Asics, UberEATS, HP, Fernet-Branca, Pottery Barn, Minted, Hines, Cost Plus World Market, Williams Sonoma Home, and Tourism Ohio, among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Be sure not to miss our recommended events:

• Seesaw: Portraiture and Play with Alec Soth & Friends - photography exhibition until 2nd December at Fraenkel Gallery. 
• Something Personal - APA SF's annual photography exhibition and holiday party on 11th December at SOMARTS, San Francisco. 
• Walker Evans retrospective photography exhibition, until 4th February 2018 at SFMOMA. 

Our cover image was shot by Jim Hughes. 

Jim Hughes is an advertising photographer based in San Francisco. He is represented by Pinkstaff Photographers and shoots all over the world for clients such as Hewlett Packard Enterprise, United Airlines, AT&T, GE Healthcare, Wells Fargo and VSA International.

Jim has been shooting for decades and still enjoys creating amazing images on set with help from amazing crews from across the USA and all over the world. Jim always says “It takes a village” and takes that to heart with creating a good environment on set, from putting the talent at ease to getting the perfect light from his assistants.

When he is not shooting ad campaigns he is hard at work honing his skills with his stock photography business. He also loves spending time with his family.

Amanda Hibbert is a still life editorial food and product photographer living in San Francisco. Her unique combination of technical expertise and creative vision provides an exceptional experience. A true collaborator, Amanda creates a successful partnerships with her clients to express their visual aesthetic through photography.

Growing up in many places as a daughter of a Marine and a midwife, Amanda calls home anywhere she finds herself among family and friends. Like many, she wanted to become a National Geographic photographer. However, having no idea how to pursue a photography career, she decided to study Aerospace Engineering at Virginia Tech.

After graduating Amanda worked as Satellite Propulsion Engineer. Eventually it became obvious that photography was where her passion lay, and with the support of her best friend and husband, she began her photography career after moving to San Francisco.

Her interest in space and exploration are now represented through enjoyment of science fiction, while the engineer critical thinking mind is ever present. She believes photography is problem solving with light and creativity and that the best solution for any creative problem is the one that fits her clients' needs while creating interesting and engaging content.