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Jesse Rieser
Los Angeles
From the age of 17, Jesse Rieser began looking through a lens, making portraits filled with telling details and compelling characters. He quickly became recognised for not only his success with commercial clients, but also in the fine art world. His work inspires engagement, drawing in the viewer, causing them to wonder about the subjects and the stories they have to tell.
With over 40 exhibitions, Rieser continues to find ways of injecting art into his sport photography. Here we see work from his personal practice paired with client commissions for Emporio Armani, adidas, ESPN, Golf Digest, Outside Magazine, and The New York Times.
Clients find him as a creative additive to the collaborative process not only with his technical expertise but also in the ideation phase. He feels his greatest currency is how he communicates and sees the world. Some call it empathy. Some call it charm. His mom just says he’s a nice young man.
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Graeme Murray
New Zealand
Graeme Murray loves creating: his whole career has been in the image industry. After training in professional photography, his early days saw him working at one of New Zealand’s top audio visual production companies. He was responsible for creating, developing and producing product launches for New Zealand’s largest corporations, using various types of multimedia, from theatrical lighting, to video slide projection and interactive graphics, to set design and - the most fun - pyrotechnics!
The desire to be shooting led him into running his own successful photography business. Graeme now works with clients and agencies on projects that include portraiture, people, lifestyle and sport related to advertising. He takes all his knowledge and experience from previous work in the AV and TV industries into his photography, so dealing with any situation is effortless.
He has a great rapport with clients and the production crew on jobs and goes beyond the norm to make sure the shoot meets and exceeds expectations.
Clients include Red Bull, Adidas, Specialized Bikes USA, Tudor Watches, Under Armour, Samsung, Wendy’s, VW, John Deere, AIG, Ford, Bendon, Ozone, Atomic, Tourism New Zealand, Mac Pac Outdoor Clothing, Powerade, Fonterra, among others.
Graeme can be found in the studio or shooting outdoors and is also an official Red Bull International photographer.
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David Ross
Australia
David Ross is a sports and lifestyle photographer from the Central Coast, NSW, an energetic and passionate creative who thrives on team work and outcomes.
His ability to capture dynamic movement while highlighting specific details is a skill he has honed from years spent shooting high-paced sports. He creates clean, powerful images that move and inspire.
David has built his portfolio working with brands such as My Muscle Chef, Reebok, Puma, Under Armour, Rebel Sport and more. With professional experience in production, photography and retouching, David has all ends of the creative scope covered
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Pablo Nordea
Spain
Pablo Nordea is a photographer, director and DOP with more than 10 years of experience based in Barcelona, Spain, and available worldwide. He is specialised in sports/fitness, lifestyle and advertising. In the last year he has worked with sports brands such as BioTechUSA.
He grew up surrounded by family members who worked as coaches or were athletes, and he competed in an athletics team until he was a teenager. His photograph shows his connection with the world of sports and fitness.
Pablo specialises in creating real stories in images. In which he shows sports scenes from a very cinematic point of view with which he introduces the viewer into the story he is telling you. In every shooting he motivates the talents to create the right natural atmosphere that the client wants to see. While coordinating location, light and other compositional elements to create his photography style; natural, authentic and candid.
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Sacha Stejko
New Zealand
"My name is Sacha Stejko, and I am an award winning advertising photographer based in New Zealand.
I specialise in working with people, whether it be capturing lifestyle moments or shooting for television commercials. My abilities are versatile, working across various genres within the photography realm.
I always look for a certain energy or emotion in my work, and I love discovering how that translates into my images, especially into my sport's photography.
Over the past year, I have had the privilege to be a part of some extraordinary advertising projects. These opportunities have allowed me to not only capture stunning still images but also direct accompanying motion pieces. In particular, I have had the pleasure of working with renowned brands such as Bose, Powerade, TAB, FIFA, Zuru, Adidas, and Warner."
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Ross Woodhall
London
"I shoot stills and produce and manage moving images globally, creating content that captures genuine moments for lifestyle and sports brands, agencies and clients.
I collaborate with producers, location managers and production teams worldwide.
We cater to all briefs and budgets. Please contact me to discuss your next project."
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Thomas Henriksen
Los Angeles - Munich
"I began my journey as a street photographer, driven by an insatiable passion for capturing people and fleeting moments during my global travels. This deep-rooted affinity for street-level action is what draws me to the exhilarating world of photographing sports and fitness athletes.
Locations and lighting have always been very important to me when telling a story for my clients, such as Puma, Zalando, Humanic, and many more.
I'm excited to work with new clients anywhere in the world. Let's get creative!"
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Shannon Bright
Los Angeles - New York - Miami - San Antonio
Shannon Bright, a native of Texas, is an accomplished editorial and commercial photographer. She earned her BFA from the University of Texas at Austin and embarked on her professional photography journey in 2012. Shannon's work takes her to various professional hubs including Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Austin, and Dallas.
Initially specialising in portraiture, Shannon has since diversified her portfolio to encompass fashion, editorial, beauty, lifestyle, advertising, and motion photography. Her work has gained recognition both nationally and internationally.
Shannon's presence on set exudes a contagious positive energy, which results in a unique and memorable experience for her clients. Her mission is to consistently exceed her clients' expectations while ensuring that the process itself is nothing short of amazing.
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Alex Waber
Vancouver
Alex Waber is a professional lifestyle and fashion photographer based in Vancouver, Canada. He has shot campaigns in the city and in the mountains for brands like Arcteryx, Tilley, and Section 35, with images featured in Vogue, Outside, Wired, and Rolling Stone.
His recent projects include No Reception Club, a travel brand for parents, for whom he photographed and directed videos. This involved directing parents and children in multiple locations to demonstrate the versatility of the products while being mindful of schedules for the all-important nap time.
He has also produced a number of campaigns for Tuft and Paw, a cat furniture company. Since their inception in 2019, there have been several in-studio and on-location lifestyle shoots with professional models, both human and feline. When Waber started his career, he never expected to high-five so many cats.
When Alex isn't shooting for someone else, he and his camera can be found riding bikes, kayaking, or hiking through the mountains.
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Heath Robbins Photography
Boston
Heath Robbins, a skilled photographer and director based in Boston, possesses a profound passion for capturing genuine moments in lifestyle photography. Whether he is on location or in his expansive 12,000 square-foot studio, Heath's creative process is distinguished by his meticulous attention to detail, ensuring the creation of authentic visual narratives.
Heath's portfolio seamlessly weaves together the aspirational with the relatable, showcasing his ability to collaborate and capture scenes that resonate with viewers. His dedication to his craft is evident in every frame, resulting in imagery that truly reflects the essence of everyday life.
Heath's commitment to fostering strong creative partnerships has earned him opportunities to work with a diverse range of clients, including prominent brands in various industries. His portfolio includes collaborations with notable names, demonstrating his ability to bring his unique vision to a wide array of projects.