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Spotlight Magazine
Samuel Hicks
London
Samuel Hicks is an award-winning London-based photographer, whose work often explores urban locations and the vibrancy of youth culture and street life. Sam often utilises the atmosphere at golden hour or the drama of twilight which brings vivid colours to his work.
Sam is currently working on an exciting Gaussian Splat project at Pinewood Studios. His client list includes Nike, Amazon, Ray Ban, Toyota, O2, easyJet, and Coca-Cola.
See more work here. Sam is represented by Wyatt-Clarke & Jones.
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Valeria Quinci
Paris
Valeria Quinci is a Hungarian-born photographer based in France. She has been into sports since age six, and that passion drove her to capture the lifestyle around sports and fitness to create authentic visual stories.
Her personal work revolves around the search of femininity, expressed by the body and the movement to support causes of woman empowerment, physical and mental health.
She has been working for clients such as Sport2000, BioTechUSA, Women Sports Magazine, independent sport coaches and boutique brands.
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Nick Callaghan
Edinburgh
Nick Callaghan is a distinguished lifestyle photographer celebrated for his talent in crafting authentic, natural moments using a blend of ambient and studio lighting techniques. With years of honed expertise, he seamlessly integrates the subtleties of ambient light with the precision of studio lighting to create scenes that feel alive and genuine.
His mastery lies in his ability to orchestrate light to mimic the nuances of natural settings, even within controlled environments. Whether it's selling a product or service, Nick’s photographs exude warmth and authenticity, drawing viewers into the heart of the moment.
Clients trust Nick to capture moments with a realism that transcends his attention to detail. Through his skilful use of lighting, he transforms ordinary spaces into extraordinary backdrops, ensuring each image resonates with the true essence of the subjects.
Nick's dedication to crafting natural, lifelike scenes sets him apart as a visionary in the world of lifestyle photography.
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Sean Breithaupt Photography
Dublin
Sean Breithaupt is an award-winning commercial, lifestyle and editorial photographer. Based in Dublin, he specialises in creating visual narratives for a wide range of clients both nationally and internationally. He is happy to work alone but also accepts briefs that involve a wider crew with a full production service. Recent clients include Dell Technologies, Mubi and Flutter Entertainment.
In 2023 his work was recognised in the Communication Arts Photography Annual, and he was a finalist in the Production Paradise Spotlight Awards.
He is an accredited member of the AOP. More work can be viewed on his website.
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Jason Knott
London
Jason Knott, a UK-based people and lifestyle photographer and director, firmly believes that compelling imagery isn't a matter of luck.
With a wealth of experience and natural talent, Jason excels in various settings - from candid reportage to meticulously crafted studio setups or elaborate location shoots.
Whether directing motion alongside his DOP or capturing stills himself, Jason ensures every element comes together seamlessly to create the captivating, magical outcomes his work is known for.
Clients include: P&O Cruises, Microsoft, BAT, Bacardi, Vodafone, Sony, Robin Hood Foundation, Coca-Cola, Nestlé, Citibank, EDF, Canon, Biogaran and Subaru, among others.
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Matt Zugale
Philadelphia
Matt’s photographs put you in the middle of a moment. It might feel like you have stumbled upon an intimate event, but you are always invited to participate.
By design, his commercial and personal work are hard to tell apart: they capture life as it is in an honest and unfiltered way. His background in street and portrait photography allows him to create compelling images in any given situation.
Based in Philadelphia, Matt works throughout the US and internationally. His clients are as global as Millennium Management, Burger King, and Lavazza, and as local as The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, City Fitness, and The Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau.
For inquiries and requests, please visit his site and contact Matt here.
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Gonçalo Barriga
Portugal
Gonçalo Barriga is a people & lifestyle photographer with a passion for fitness & sports, based in Lisbon, Portugal.
Sports and fitness have always been an important part of his life, and that makes any type of active lifestyle photography a perfect fit. When working with a fitness brand or an individual athlete, he strives to become the client's best possible ally, making sure to understand their goals and contributing on how to reach them.
His recent, ongoing, personal project — BODY — showcasing athletes, dancers and basically anyone who can express themselves with their body, is an exploration of the diverse manifestations of an active lifestyle.
He has been working as a full time photographer since 2010, shooting events for Ironman and Red Bull, making promos for CrossFit gyms and editorial portraits for athletes and personal trainers. He is also hired for commercial and lifestyle imagery for fitness brands.
In 2023 he was invited to judge the entries for the Chromatic Awards as an Official Juror.
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Nigel Riches Photography
London
Nigel Riches has a wonderful eye for looking at lifestyle imagery. His work is sensitive and insightful, both in film and stills, capturing thoughtful moments to joyous spontaneity. A unique style that embodies the beauty of life and the use of creative ambient light and colour, delivering engaging projects that tell the viewer a story.
His personal projects are driven through his lust for adventure and travel, capturing the beauty of the natural world and the people who inhabit it. This experience is wrapped up into every commercial brief, working with the creative teams to deliver their projects with his unique style attached. His work for leading ad agencies and world-renowned brands is testimony to his ability.
His talented crew have worked together for years and deliver amazing work in film and stills, Nigel has a deep respect for the people he works with and his projects reflects this.
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Alex Waber
Vancouver
"I try to get outside a lot. Bike rides, hikes, kayak trips; just put me in nature and I’m happy. I’ve shot outdoor campaigns and lookbooks for brands like Arcteryx, Tilley Endurables, Section 35, and Kit and Ace.
But aside from the drama and action, one of my favourite parts of any adventure is the in between moments, friends hanging out, cooking food, waiting for boats, or being completely wiped after an epic climb. When we let our guard down and just revel in the moment. Easy to overlook but often the parts that are most remembered.
Like on a kayak trip last summer, catching fresh crabs for dinner, and while distracted by the delicious food sharing my beer with a local slug. Or on another trip, camping by possibly the buggiest lake ever, we had to drink through our mosquito nets as they’d go for any exposed skin. The sports are great, but at the end of the day, but its nothing without the people you share it with."
Alex Waber is a Vancouver-based commercial photographer who has been working in studio and on location (on mountains, in forests and out on the water) for the past 15 years.
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Jake Campos
Salt Lake City
"I live to make compelling, eye-catching stills and video content, on the ground and from the air.
With international experience that ranges from active, lifestyle, event, and commercial shoots, to providing editorial and corporate imaging services to companies like White House Black Market, HOKA ONE ONE, New Balance, Toyota, Mainline Overland, TAB Bank, Microsoft, Adobe, Hyatt, and United Talent Agency, I am fueled by the variety of work I’ve encountered and always looking for a new challenge."
Jake Campos is based out of the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains in Salt Lake City, Utah, available worldwide.