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Jason Knott
People & Lifestyle Photographers / Directors
"Jason has been working with us for the last few months documenting the work we do at Catching Lives. His sensitive approach and patience has produced a series of compelling images that poignantly illustrate the lives of those who use our services." Miriam Ellis, Activity Coordinator, Catching Lives.
Catching Lives is an independent charity supporting people who are sleeping rough, homeless or insecurely housed in Canterbury and East Kent; people who have, for many reasons, fallen through the gaps in society and feel they have nowhere else to turn.
Their vision is of a society where all are included and all, no matter how disadvantaged, can make a contribution. Catching Lives works towards ending the harm caused to individuals, families and the community, by homelessness, rough sleeping and insecure housing. We do this by offering immediate respite at our project in Canterbury: the Canterbury Open Centre. In addition to this, they work with people to address any issues that they may have, to access to suitable accommodation and find the motivation to take steps towards personal recovery and independent living.
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Andrea Belluso
Advertising photographers
What makes Andrea Belluso truly unique and a great asset for any client is his evolution from shooting just fashion and beauty to also photographing cars and food.
His first automotive client approached Andrea Belluso’s manager, proposing a big campaign for the Middle East. Andrea’s initial response was that there are many great car photographers and he had never photographed cars before. Cadillac’s response was that this was exactly what they were looking for—Andrea’s deep knowledge and lack of a set style. Other photographers were producing technically perfect car pictures, but they were following the rules with no innovation, essentially doing the same thing with minor personal touches.
Andrea Belluso believes that having a defined style might get you clients for a few seasons but will eventually kill creativity. Shortly after, Andrea Belluso was approached by Nestlé and Electrolux to shoot food, with brands like Bentley, Porsche, and McLaren soon following suit.
Andrea Belluso, known as 'The Light Shaper' by Profoto, is also one of the greatest lighting experts in the world.
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Nigel Riches
Advertising Photographers & Directors
Nigel Riches' approach to image making is thought-provoking and inspiring. Working in stills and film, his commissions and personal projects have a unique style that draws the viewer into a story that is both real and spontaneous. Whether he is working with drinks brands, pharmaceuticals, or general lifestyle brands, his approach brings the lifestyle alive, making you feel connected to the people and desirous to be part of the action.
Nigel has a wealth of experience, having directed large projects with over 100 crew members for both TV commercials and stills, often working in tandem with his team to deliver time-sensitive work, producing assets beyond what was expected. The majority of his stills work is shot in camera, making the projects efficient and cost-saving in post-production.
His recent clients include McCann, TBWA, and Landor, shooting diverse projects ranging from travel and lifestyle drinks to vapes.
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Alexandru Cristian
Car & transportation photographers
Before he ever became a photographer and image retoucher, Alexandru Cristian was roaming the streets with his beloved BMW E30 '84 Coupe. As a member of several car clubs and an attendee of drift events, he experienced true car passion firsthand—from fixing his own car to participating in shows and road trips.
This is where photography and cars came together for Alexandru. When he started taking photos for his friends, he discovered a new passion.
Alexandru understands car culture and the people who love cars as much as he does. His work demonstrates his deep understanding and passion for cars, car motorsport, and their significance to people.
With over a decade of experience as a professional car photographer and image retoucher, Alexandru has honed his skills. Necessity drove him to adapt quickly and take on new roles such as director, producer, art director, director of photography, and digital artist, where he transforms visions into imagery.
"When photography and true passion for cars collide."
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Reload + Co
Talents' Management, Photo & Film Production
Reload+co is an Australian-based production company, representing a select group of photographers and directors. They specialise in advertising campaign production and offer their expertise across the fields of stills photography and film.
The Reload+co team are known for their unique approach to production and offer both clients and artists alike a wealth of knowledge of the entire industry. The agency’s impressive talent roster, backed by a strong team of producers means they are able to offer clients the very best creative expertise in every aspect of the industry. All are committed to pushing creative boundaries and can coordinate every step of the process.
Reload+co create content specifically tailored to meet clients print and digital needs. They offer a full service experience from pre-production to post, for projects of any size. Their photographers and directors are based in Australia, New Zealand, USA, UK and Europe, and work across a variety of disciplines.
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Lucy Alcorn
New Showcase Oceania: an extraordinary selection of professionals and companies working Down Under.
Welcome to our latest edition of Showcase Oceania, featuring exceptional talent and services within the Aussie & Kiwi commercial creative industries. This issue highlights the work of renowned photographers, production companies, artists representatives, directors, and DOPs.
Get to know some of the vibrant and innovative commercial creatives from Oceania, as we bring you a curated collection of talent that exemplifies the unique spirit and creativity of the professionals behind the exceptional work being produced in Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.
Our featured editorial was captured by Lucy Alcorn for Solstice Magazine with Malaan Ajang, a story titled 'Shine Bright and Smile'. Further discover outstanding creatives in our extensive Directories and in the previous issues of Showcase Oceania.
Explore the exciting cultural offerings of Melbourne, Auckland and other cities in Oceania, and be sure to discover the unmissable events we recommend:A Different Light: First Photographs of Aotearoa: this exhibition explores the captivating evolution of photography in 19th-century New Zealand, featuring precious original photographs from public collections, offering a unique glimpse into New Zealand's visual heritage.
Film festival recommendations: in July, Australia’s leading independent film event, Perth's Revelation Film Fest, and in August, the 72nd Melbourne International Film Festival.
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Flint
Talent Representation and Full Service Production
“Flint's producers play a pivotal role as the driving force behind our artists and as international line producers. Their intimate understanding of the current media and production landscape, empowers our producers to deliver the most fitting production solutions to our clients.
We work with a variety of clients and our production services are available on a small or large scale: advertising and content agencies, direct clients, local and international photographers and directors, international production companies shooting in Australia.
Services we offer: budgeting, crew sourcing and booking, call sheets and scheduling, casting, talent management, catering, customs, drones & drone operator, equipment rentals, line producing, location scouting, permitting & management, post production and retouching, set building, studio hire and much more.
We’re conscious of the environment and how Flint can play its part in making sure our productions are eco-friendly.
We love the opportunity to work with clients on an idea from the ground up; being involved from initial concept through to final deliverables allows us to bring our clients' visions to life in the most impactful and authentic way possible.”
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Matt Cherubino
Lifestyle, Outdoor & Adventure Photographers
Matt Cherubino found inspiration within his home city limits of Melbourne, but took his craft to new heights once he found what lay beyond them.
Cherubino's devotion to photography is as natural as the landscapes he explores, capturing moments over the past ten years across all seven continents, building a worldly portfolio that speaks for itself. Matt has recently worked with global front runners such as Apple, Arc'teryx and Intrepid Travel.
At the heart of his ethos, Matt strives to tell the story behind the surface, producing eye-catching, considered, and meaningful visuals. His extensive experience has sharpened his approach, bringing adaptability and finesse to ensure a seamless creative process.
Matt is dedicated to understanding and realising his clients' vision. Whether on set or out in remote locations, Matt consistently captures imagery with emotion and purpose.
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Photoplay Photography
Full Photo & Film Production Services
Photoplay Photography is a premier agency representing a diverse range of leading image makers across various creative disciplines, including photographic stills, motion and visual arts. The commitment is to the continuous evolution of artists’ careers and to producing work the highest quality for agencies and clients.
Photoplay Photography operates as an agile production company. Highly responsive to market demands it offers a comprehensive range of production services including large scale commercial photographic shoots, film and digital content creation, bespoke location scouting and casting with a specialised team of senior producers who ensure the highest standards across every production.
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Manja Wachsmuth
Food & drink photographers
Manja Wachsmuth has won awards and fans with her impeccable Scandinavian sense of elegant composition, recently listed as a Lürzer’s Archive top 200 Ad photographer for the second time. Manja creates masterful food photography, captivating product shots, expressive portraiture and lifestyle imagery that intrigues.
Danish-born but now resident in Auckland, Manja's work is a testament to photographic power. From darkroom beginnings to culinary artistry, she has become a master of precision and purpose in commercial photography. Manja believes in the profound impact of beautiful photos and compelling narratives.
"Beautiful photos last. They tell your story year after year, through trends and seasons, failure and success. They shine with you. It's easy to think that any photo will do, but that's as untrue as any meal or any wine will do. I believe in beautiful photos.” - says Wachsmuth.
Collaborating with top chefs, artisan producers, and lifestyle brands, her photography delves into the heart of her subjects with an unwavering commitment to authenticity.
Manja is repped by Film Construction. To view Manja’s printed portfolio, contact Exec Producer Belinda Bradley. Client list includes: Heineken, American Express, Nespresso, Fever-Tree, Barker’s of Geraldine and Liquorland.