Intrigued by a roll of Kodak film at 14, Steve Buchanan's photographic journey began with a question: "You mean you can do that?" Stacking shelves at a 7-Eleven, the label sparked a curiosity that's never faded.

Since then, his lens has captured everything, from mummies to machine guns. From cherished locations to drive-in freezers (blast freezers leave a chill!), Steve's camera has been his constant companion.

Now, living on Maryland's Eastern Shore with his family and a scruffy Jack Russell, Steve continues to find new ways to frame the world's wonders.

Becca Maffett, the talent behind Terragold Photo, is a Maryland-based photographer specialising in food, beverage, and product photography.

Her journey into photography began in high school during a graphic design class, where she started taking images for a project. This was followed by learning the fundamentals of photography and the importance of light using a 35mm film camera with hot lights.

Focusing on warm, inviting imagery and meticulous attention to detail, Becca creates stunning visuals that not only showcase products but also engage viewers on an emotional level. With extensive experience in both natural and studio lighting, she expertly crafts each shot to highlight the beauty and uniqueness of every subject. Her expertise in retouching and styling ensures that every image is polished and visually captivating, leaving a lasting impression on viewers.

Becca ensures that every client receives personalised attention and stunning results that elevate their brand and captivate their audience.

Paul Saraceno, a highly experienced photographer from Newton, Massachusetts, has specialised in food and product photography for over 25 years. His career is marked by stunning images, which he achieves through meticulous attention to detail and collaboration with creative directors, food stylists, and prop/set designers.

Working alongside top digital, video, and retouching teams, Paul delivers exceptional results for his clients. His 5000 sq.ft. studio features a fully equipped kitchen and ample natural light.

To view Paul's outstanding portfolio, visit his website.

Paul Moffat works from his studio in the UK and on location when required. His passion for photography keeps him motivated, the work is diverse, each job is bespoke and he likes it that way.

He shoots for agencies and their advertising campaigns or directly with various clients, crafting images for their individual needs. Collaborating with people and problem solving has also earned him attention from many different awards within the advertising and design industry.
Recent shoots have been in studio for clothing clients with large crews delivering assets for stills and motion.

Paul has also been working on a still life campaign which collaborates with a paper artist.

"There is nothing better after working on clothing shoots that require large crews than stripping things back and getting stuck into a calm and therapeutic still life shoot."

Explore the talents of our JSR Agency's still life artists: Amy Currell, John Bennett, and Omer Knaz.

Amy recently led the launch campaign for Face Gym's Active Collagen Wonder Moisturizer, while John's work has graced brands like Clinique and John Lewis.

Omer has captured the essence of jewellery giants like Bulgari and Aesop.

Their skill and vision redefine still life photography, delivering captivating imagery that leaves a lasting impact.

Colleen Picciotti (Dyad Photography) loves working with clients to display the style and feel of each brand.

"Every item is unique and has a little something to show off. Highlighting the products' individual aspects and beauty is what she enjoys most about photographing still life."

Hans Pieterse is based in Amsterdam and operates a fully equipped, versatile creative photo studio. This studio serves as the platform for various photography projects and disciplines, including product photography, art photography, still life, and hi-end photography. It's the place where creative concepts are born or executed in collaboration with advertising agencies.

The combination of camera expertise and sophisticated lighting techniques ensures that his photographs are renowned worldwide. Think of print campaigns for brands like Adidas, Nike, Asics, and limited edition shoes for Zeeman, as well as the Grand Prestige beer bottles featured in Hertog Jan's advertisements, and even Bugaboo's entire line of strollers.

Transitioning from photography to stop-motion was a natural progression for Hans. What started as a creative experiment with images has evolved into a specialisation. The videos began as personal projects but quickly gained attention from advertising agencies and businesses, such as Bugaboo and Goldbergh.

Aneta Laura is an Australian commercial photographer specialising in the beauty and wellness sectors.

Based in Melbourne, her studio has created some of the industry's most iconic beauty campaigns. Notable 2024 projects include the 'TECHNOCOLOR Face' launch for Bondi Sands, upcoming products for Snow Fox Skincare, and an updated look for SKYN's wellness products.

Aneta provides essential services for visual campaign development, including creative direction, set design, prop sourcing, and production. She describes commercial photography as the ideal combination of her two passions—advertising and art—which she has mastered to perfection.

For a photographer who is innovative and up-to-date with the latest advertising trends, Aneta Laura is the right choice.

Márton Martos is a creative art director with 10+ years of experience in creating impactful visuals for agencies and brands. As a photographer his speciality is creating concept-driven images with a unique atmosphere. His work draws on memories of light and colors to build simple visuals that extend beyond the frames of his photographs.

Márton draws on his vast production experience to assemble the team required for each project and make all aspects of the production build towards the final images. He is based in Prague from where he works remotely or travels based on project needs.

Thomas van Schaik is a highly skilled studio photographer hailing from Amsterdam. He possesses expertise in capturing captivating still life, product, design, and occasional food photography. With a meticulous and human touch, he ensures that each product he photographs shines brilliantly.

His impressive portfolio includes collaborations with renowned clients such as Philips, JBL, VIVO, DelushFragrances, and numerous prestigious magazines. Additionally, his personal projects have gained recognition in the photography community, earning him accolades in the Dutch photographers awards.

While primarily known for his expertise in studio photography, Thomas also enjoys shooting on location, further diversifying his creative range.