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Showcase Magazine
Michael Hrizuk
People & lifestyle photographers
As a creative director and photographer, Michael Hrizuk's unique blend of creativity and strategic thinking has led to iconic campaigns for well-known brands, including the Discovery Channel and National Geographic.
Michael’s approach is deeply rooted in a thorough understanding of brands and a perceptive insight into consumer experiences. His unwavering commitment to producing award-winning work—testament to his dedication and leadership—inspires teams to conceptualise and execute campaigns that truly resonate.
Fuelled by his boundless enthusiasm for creating something new and his drive to challenge creative boundaries, Michael thrives on solutions that exceed client expectations. His approach is best described as holistic, inclusive, and always research-driven.
However, you get so much more from him when you engage him early in the process and offer him the opportunity to understand your business and goals.
Michael’s award-winning work has enabled him to collaborate with the world’s biggest brands, both behind and in front of the camera. As the driving creative force behind brands including Marriott Hotels, Food Network, HGTV, Simpson Motorsports, GE, South Carolina Tourism, and more, Michael has created iconic images and lasting impressions that continue to challenge the possibilities of what creative solutions can achieve while never losing sight of the brand’s objectives.
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Showcase Magazine
Moonland Productions
Full Photo & Film Production Services
Moonland Productions is a premier service provider for international film and photography productions throughout the Nordics, covering Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Denmark, and the Faroe Islands. With an extensive network across these stunning locations, Moonland offers comprehensive production support for every stage of the process, ensuring that creative visions come to life in some of the most breathtaking environments on Earth.
From experienced producers and skilled fixers to top-tier technical specialists and post-production experts, Moonland Productions assembles world-class crews tailored to meet the needs of each project. Whether working on automotive campaigns, sports features, or outdoor adventure shoots, the team is known for its ability to navigate the unique challenges of shooting in the Nordics, delivering exceptional results even in the most rugged or remote locations.
With a roster of high-profile clients, including BMW, Toyota, Renault, Puma, and Hunter, Moonland has earned a reputation for reliability, precision, and creativity. These partnerships are a testament to the company’s expertise in producing captivating content that resonates with audiences worldwide.
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Showcase Magazine
Mikkel Jul Hvilshoj
Still life photographers
Mikkel Jul Hvilshøj is a Danish photographer based in Copenhagen, Denmark. He has been shooting advertising and editorial assignments since 2005, specialising in high-end still life photography.
Mikkel's approach to any assignment is to create images of minimalism and serenity, combining it with a dynamic, elegant and luxurious feel. Often letting the formal shape and qualities of an object set the creative direction, and with high technical standards, he always strives to create beautiful images. He truly enjoys the process of all his projects, from the initial brief to exchanging ideas with the client and finally collaborating on the shoot to reach the final goal of producing the images the client dreams of.
His clients include Carlsberg, 1664 Kronenbourg, Tuborg, Danish Dairy Board, Eva Solo, Domino’s Pizza, Bonduelle, Schweppes and Interflora.
Since 2016 he has been featured in Lürzer's Archive 200 Best Advertising Photographers Worldwide.
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Showcase Magazine
NODOP
Full Photo & Film Production Services
Norway stretches over 1,750 km from north to south, with a coastline of 100,900 kilometres. It is the only country in the Northern Hemisphere where you can shoot on a glacier and a white sandy beach on the same day.
Norway is perfect for your autumn and winter campaigns, and is excellent for car shoots.
The exchange rate is more attractive than ever compared to the Euro and the British Pound.
"At NODOP, we pride ourselves on a boutique approach. We offer full-service production for both film and stills. Our team speaks fluent English, French, German, Spanish, and Italian. We have a technical crew with years of experience in filming cars, including gaffers and precision drivers.
In addition to being based in Norway, NODOP produces in Iceland, Scotland, Europe, the Canary Islands, South Africa, and Namibia."
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Showcase Magazine
Espen Olsen
DOPs/ advertising & commercials
Espen Olsen, a Norwegian cinematographer, has over 12 years of experience in film, with a focus on fashion in recent years. His work has taken him to stunning locations worldwide, from the bustling streets of Hong Kong and the rich landscapes of Colombia to the serene beaches of Lofoten and the snowy mountaintops of Norway. Across these diverse environments, Espen strives to highlight the unique beauty of fashion through film.
Espen often collaborates with renowned fashion stills photographers, such as Fred Jonny and Cathrine Wessel, finding it fascinating to blend the worlds of photography and film. These collaborations bring out the best in both mediums, creating dynamic results that enhance the storytelling aspect of fashion shoots.
While he often incorporates handheld shots and natural light, Espen tailors his approach to fit the vision of each project. His success comes from the collaboration between talented models, skilled crews, and a well-planned idea, ensuring that every shoot reaches its full potential.
Espen continues to build his portfolio by working on new and exciting fashion projects, always aiming to deliver visuals that connect with audiences and reflect the essence of style. In December 2023, Espen signed a deal with Asian producer and agent David Attali to be represented throughout Asia, expanding his reach in the film industry.
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Spotlight Magazine
Andy Grimshaw
London
London-based photographer Andy Grimshaw specialises in food, drink, and still life photography. He operates out of his central London studio, which includes a fully equipped kitchen and client work area.
Andy collaborates with a team of experienced freelance home economists, assistants, prop stylists, and retouchers, enabling him to assemble a specialised team to meet all your photoshoot requirements. For projects based in the US, Andy's North American producer can assist in coordinating a team.
In his recent work, Andy has collaborated with renowned brands on various projects. He has shot advertising campaigns for Bella Italia, Dove, Dash Water, and Marks and Spencer. Additionally, he has contributed to the rebranding for companies such as Danone, Marks and Spencer, Lizi’s, Manomasa, Broderick’s as well continuing work with Delicious Magazine.
For project inquiries, please contact Andy on +44 207 267 7600.
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Spotlight Magazine
Caspar Miskin
Paris
With a background as a chef in Copenhagen and London, Caspar Miskin seamlessly transitioned into the world of food photography. Now based in Paris, this internationally recognized photographer specialises in capturing the essence of food and beverages through both stills and motion.
Caspar has a particular expertise in photographing drinks and bottles, using his refined Scandinavian minimalist style to highlight their beauty. His work often extends to portraits of chefs, culinary events, and dynamic reels, always focusing on delivering top-tier results.
His clients range from artisanal producers to luxury brands, all benefiting from his technical proficiency and creative vision. Known for his problem-solving skills and dedication, Caspar ensures that every shoot, no matter how challenging, is executed with precision and artistry.
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Spotlight Magazine
Maxine Lock
Australia
Maxine Lock presents a bold and intriguing series of images that take a deep dive into the curious intersection of nature and branding - because why not let fruit and packaging mingle?
In some of these images, glass bottles are meticulously sliced open, as if they were hiding a juicy secret all along, revealing the fruit at their very core. It’s a subtle nudge to remind us that there’s a bit of nature lurking behind every glossy label. In others, Maxine masterfully captures fruits that have been carefully sliced with their product labels attached, blurring the lines between product and produce in a visually captivating way.
This fusion of product and produce is presented in a way that is not only visually captivating but also conceptually intriguing, offering a fresh perspective on the relationship between the two. The series of images are characterised by its use of clean, minimalist compositions, mixing realism and abstract art into a balanced and eye-catching display.
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Spotlight Magazine
Aaron Van
Florida
Passionate for creating dynamic and dramatic imagery for his clients, Aaron works to bring style and craveability to every image. He brings his team of assistants, stylists, retouchers, digital techs and producers together to produce the imagery his clients need to stand out in their markets.
With over 20 years of advertising agency experience as a designer and art director, Aaron has a unique perspective and understanding of the work that his clients need. He's always ready for new and unique challenges and stays current on both trends and techniques in his specialised field of food and beverage photography.
Here is a small sampling of what Aaron has been up to over the past few months. Keep up to date on Aaron's work by following him on Instagram or see more at his website .
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Spotlight Magazine
Chrissie Knudsen
Pittsburgh
Chrissie is a food and beverage photographer located in Pittsburgh, PA and NYC. She delivers vibrant and elevated imagery with a gourmet aesthetic.
This summer Chrissie had the opportunity to travel to Greece and produced personal work you can check out in this curated gallery.
For inquiries please email Chrissie directly.