Phil Babb is an established advertising photographer who is best known for his images of kids; new-borns, toddlers, teens, twins and tearaways have been photographed for consumer print and digital media be it for e-com, packaging, pharmaceutical, social media or poster campaigns. Phil’s meticulous eye for casting and attention to detail is enthusiastically matched by his sense of fun and easy going and approachable personality both in the studio and on location.

Equally comfortable shooting for a start-up company or international brand he is always delighted to hear from new clients and keen to share his skills and experience.

Phil is represented by SARAHDAW.

Welcome to the latest issue of Showcase London, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the Capital's leading photographers, photographers' and illustrators' agents, full service production companies, location services and scouts, and post production & CGI studios.

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

Companies and publications such as Ford, Uniqlo, Channel 4, Miracle Whip, Airbnb, NHS, Vogue, IMAX, Cadbury, among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Be sure to check out our featured events:

• Chris Steele Perkins: Some kind of truth presents a selection of images from the Magnum photographer, documenting subcultures and marginalised societies across the UK. Until 30th June at The Photographers' Gallery.
• The biggest manga exhibition to have ever been held outside of Japan, Manga opens 23rd May at the British Museum.
• It's (Not) Only Rock ‘n’ Roll  - The Music Photography of Mark Allan showcases some of Allan's most striking prints from across the years in the Barbican Music Library, until 29th June.

Our cover was shot by Jade Danielle Smith, represented by House of Juba.

Horton-Stephens, London’s leading photographers’ agents for over 25 years, has been busy as usual shooting stills and moving image from online content to TVCs. Featured in this Showcase is a selection of new work, but visit the site for a full run-down.

Horton-Stephens is well-known for representing a world-class group of photographers, but moving image has become a bigger and bigger part of what the team do. Great production remains key to the success of all their shoots, and this is truer than ever with their film work where they offer everything from online/offline editing to sound studio, motion control and CG... whatever it takes. They like to solve problems, not create them!

All their photographers have been shooting new things, including work for Toyota, Costa, Allianz, Born FreeFoundation, P&O Cruises, McDonald's and Vauxhall, to name a few. Visiting the ‘Latest News' section is always a good place for an overview. For moving image, head over to sister agency hortonsshortuns.com.

London-based photographer Sam Bénard has developed a strong and recognisable style, through its subject matter and image treatment, gaining him recognition within the world of sports photography and environmental portraiture.

2019 has kicked off well for Sam and his new agent Morgan Lockyer, receiving a fantastic reception across the board with his new body of work. 

Since winning the Production Paradise Spotlight Sports award in 2018, he has continued on to become a finalist of two categories in this year’s AOP awards.

Along with recent commissions for Under Armour and Jaguar Land Rover, Sam is still putting a lot of effort into his personal projects, which he uses to fuel and influence his commercial work.

Born in New Zealand, based in London, and shooting worldwide, Todd Antony is a multi-award winning photographer whose diverse skill set leads to some equally diverse commissions and personal projects.

The last few months have seen him in Lapland shooting a new personal project on reindeer racing in the depths of winter, as well as a technical and conceptual advertising campaign for British Telecom involving a giant set-build of a kitchen in the middle of a London road, combing stills and motion in the one shoot.

Recent clients include BT, Guinness, Honda, HSBC, Huawei, Audi, Nokia and Suzuki. And he has been recognised as one of Lürzer's Archive's '200 Best Ad Photographers Worldwide’.

Todd is represented by Wyatt-Clarke & Jones (UK), Judi Shin - i2i Photography (US), Partition (France) and Katapult (Australia).

Holly Pickering is a London-based commercial food, drink and lifestyle photographer.

Holly has had a busy 2019 so far, shooting a new food and lifestyle campaign for Jarlsberg Cheese for both the Swedish and UK markets, alongside a series of food shoots for regular commercial client Paul Rhodes Bakery.

Holly’s advertising clients include Lurpak, Centrepoint, P&O Cruises and Shell. Visit her folio website for more examples of recent commissions and new personal work.

Holly works with an experienced team of food and prop stylists and assistants, and is equally happy shooting in the studio or on location.

She is represented worldwide by her agents Hancock & Handsome.

Jon Shard is globally recognised for his visually distinguished work across advertising, sport, and portraiture. His photography spans both national and global advertising campaigns for a number of high profile clients including Hugo Boss, Sony PlayStation, Levi's, Crowne Plaza, Johnny Walker and Vodafone.

Jon’s latest shoots include a new campaign with world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua for William Hill, Maui Jim sunglasses featuring the Man Utd team, Mo Salah for Vodafone, and yet another campaign with Mr Bean for Etisalat.

Jon is renowned for his ability to work with worldwide, leading, talent, building rapport with both clients and subjects to capture uncompromising shots in often challenging time slots and locations. He is known for his creative lighting and unwavering passion, making him both personable and calm under pressure.

In addition, Jon has several portraits acquired by The National Portrait Gallery, London - all of which appear in the gallery’s permanent collection, including Keeley Hawes, Guy Garvey and Wayne Rooney.

He is UK-based, working globally and currently seeking representation.

Graham Tooby is a British photographer with a distinctive and recognisable photographic approach, clean and fresh.

Graham has an international client base and the ability to adapt to current trends and situations shows with new and adaptive fresh work.

Open for tests as well as commissions, please get in touch for collaboration.

Michael Leckie is a London-based photographer working in advertising, marketing and publishing. His clients range from daily, weekly and monthly publishers to big brand advertising/marketing agencies.

Michael’s work is people-based, be it portrait or lifestyle imagery. He always seems to get the relaxed atmosphere going during the shoot and getting the best out of the subject while focused as to what is required for the brief. His style uses the composition and structure around subjects on location and colour in the studio. Michael’s images are fun, relaxed and have space.

Recent clients include The Sunday Times Magazine, The Guardian and Huawei.

Fashion photographer Carlos Lumiere is thrilled to announce the expansion of his popular film and photography studios, Lumiere London. The newest addition, The Embassy, is a fully refurbished and elegant space located in a Georgian building on the prestigious Grosvenor Place, off Hyde Park Corner.

With its high ceilings, modern fittings and plenty of daylight, The Embassy is the ideal location for film and photo shoots, meetings, workshops and product launches. Extremely flexible, the lower-ground can also be used as a gallery space or for small exhibitions.

Carlos' first editorial for House of Solo Magazine features The Embassy and its distinguished neighbourhood of London's Belgravia.

Carlos' clients include Harrods, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, Yves St. Laurent, L'Oréal, Puma, Adidas, Nike, Red Bull, Unilever, Vivienne Westwood, Dunhill, Visa, Instagram, Orient Express, McDonald's, Sony, Cacharel, Facebook, Disney and BBC.