Rich is an award-winning sports photographer specialising in active lifestyles.

With a cycling background, firstly BMX and now road cycling, Rich uses his experience in sport to add a sense of vibrancy and energy to his work. With an eye for detail ensuring the final product not only visually looks great but the models and athletes are portrayed in an aspirational yet relatable way.

Previous clients include Shortlist, Soccerbible and Cyclist Magazine, Nike, Puma, Reebok, Alpha Tauri and Chantelle Paris.

Over the last eighteen months Rich has worked extensively with the Gymshark team. Shooting some of their largest campaigns over the course of 2019 and 2020. Showcasing an ability to not only consistently shoot strong images but also create a great on-set environment.

Michael Leckie is a photographer who specialises in people within portraiture and lifestyle for advertising and publications. He regularly photographs for some of the biggest brands and publications in the UK and Europe.

Michael has been dealing with lockdown in his own creative way, producing a number of personal projects that can be seen on his Instagram.

He has also spent the recent weeks building new imagery for his portfolio. Michael is always up for a chat and introducing himself to new potential clients and being part of exciting projects.

"Everyone has a story to tell, whether you are a multi-national corporation, small businesses or individual. Your story is our focus and we pride ourselves on creating beautiful content to help you communicate your message.

We are a video production company in Kent, producing online video content since 2008 on a national and international scale.

We pride ourselves on creating long lasting relationships with our clients who see us as their video partner and an extension of their business.

We work with brands such as Fujifilm, UPS, Coty, Land Rover, Shepherd Neame and Northrop Grumman.

We are experts in video, photography, motion graphics and aerials."

"LS are the most professional and thoughtful production company we work with. As a producer, having them on board means I have ease of mind and the best team behind me." Bella Robinson, Shoot Producer, The Outnet.

LS Productions team expertise spans throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Providing supportive production and location knowledge for fashion, commercial, film and TV and music video clients – their expert producers have an in-depth knowledge of the UK in its entirety.

"Great production knowledge with strength in depth.” Chris Harrison, Producer, Pulse Films.

With 2020’s ever-evolving production landscape, now is the time to celebrate diverse UK locations ready for shoots. LS Productions will ensure your next project achieves all of its creative needs safely and efficiently.

This Spotlight issue showcases a selection of LS Productions’ work, highlighting the range of aesthetics and locations on offer throughout the UK.

Get in touch with LS Productions to discuss making your brief happen in the UK.

View their Covid-19 protocols here.

Past clients include: Adidas, Art Partner, Barbour, BMW, H&M, Lancôme, Mango, Stella McCartney, Porsche, Pulse Films, Ralph Lauren, Stink Films, Somesuch, Vogue, The Outnet and Next.

London-based photographer Andy Grimshaw specialises in food, drink and still life photography.

He works out of his own central London studio with fully equipped kitchen. Andy works with an experienced team of freelance home economists, assistants, prop stylists and retouchers. This enables him to put together a specialist team for any and all your photo shoot requirements.

Having his own studio with a large internal space means that Andy is able to work around the challenges of Covid-19 and can social distance whilst having clients at a shoot with two bathrooms for regular hand washing and hand sanitiser available at all times. This gives you the peace of mind that you are able to attend a shoot but remain safe. 

Since returning to work at the studio after a short period shooting at home, Andy has been busy with a Cadbury's reshoot, Heinz Bulls Eye Sauces advert, Green & Blacks chocolate and continuing with the Old El Paso rebrand. 

If you have any projects you’d like to discuss with Andy, please call him on +44 207 267 7600.

Welcome to Showcase UK, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading photographers, photographers' agents, and full service photo & film production companies working out of London, Edinburgh and other cities in Great Britain.

More information is available in our online Photo and Film directories.

Brands and publications such as Starbucks, The Outnet, Heinz, Mango, Netflix, Guinness, OPPO, Cadbury, Ford, Jägermeister, among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Be sure to catch our recommended events:

• Twelve days of UK premieres, from 7-18th October, at the 64th BFI London Film Festival, will be available to enjoy online via BFI Player or in cinemas throughout the UK.
• Building on its widely praised online response to the pandemic, Photo London launches its inaugural digital edition from 7-11 Octpber in association with Artsy, featuring an exciting group of galleries from the UK, Europe, the US and Asia.
• E. A. Hornel: From Camera to Canvas, 7th November - 14 March at City Art Centre, Edinburgh. This exhibition shows how photography was crucial to the development of Hornel's artistic technique.

Our cover image was shot by Robert J Wilson, part of the BAFTA special he shot for The Times Magazine. Robert is represented by Catherine Collins.

Working out of a large and extensively equipped purpose built workshop in South London, Karmer has at its disposal a huge range of techniques and know-how to realise any project, however big or small.

With its highly creative and skilled team with over 20 years experience, they can provide a wide range of services from producing initial 3D drawings through to the final installation in the UK or globally.  

With the recent addition of a dedicated spray booth to add to its arsenal, no job is too big!

Karmer has been busy with the launch party for Skywind recreating a walk-in bank vault, and campaigns for Louis Vuitton’s new Korean store and Tom Ford’s campaign with photographer Nick Knight.

"I am a photographer, specialising in food, drink, still life, and portraits. 

I work from my studio, with a fully equipped kitchen, in Hampshire, which is one hour from London, and I also work on location. 

I have previously won the Pink Lady Apple a Day, and come second in the Marks & Spencer Food Portraiture in the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year Awards.

My recent work has been with Glen Moray Whisky, Haslemere Gin, BC Confectioner, Shhweet, Le Grand Noir, The Real Flower Company and various restaurants.

For more, please see my website, contact me on email or ring +44 7956 288452. 

You can also follow me on Instagram."

A huge thank you to those who are making a sacrifice to help others during this time. And thank you to our clients for supporting our work. 

We're incredibly lucky to be able to stay open and continue to offer our clients a full service. Shoots are underway in our home studio in London, and we're taking delivery of products, offering remote approval, and creating beautiful photographic artwork as usual.   

While some of our clients are on pause - and we can’t wait to welcome them back soon - it's been exciting to welcome new food, luxury jewellery, still life and tech companies into the studio. We're open for business and looking forward to turning your products into images that excite and bring happiness to your customers.

"Making the everyday special.

These images have been chosen to inspire you to create, to cook and to connect. We’ve all been spending a lot more time at home recently, and many of us have been cooking, baking and eating. 

Here are a few images that I hope will inspire you to create. To take a moment and enjoy what’s on your plate. 

Get in touch with me to see how I can help you and your clients make everyday special."