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spotlight magazine Apr 2024 liquid & cosmetics photography and motion
Copenhagen: Mikkel Jul Hvilshoj
Mikkel Jul Hvilshøj is an advertising still life photographer based in Copenhagen, Denmark. He has been shooting campaigns of various kind for the past 20 years.
Mikkel's work is defined by a clean, graphic and colourful style and emphasises his goal to create images with a dynamic, elegant and luxurious feel. He loves the creative and technical challenges of working in photography and approaches each product he shoots with the same dedication to create stunning imagery.
Companies on the client list are Carlsberg, Kronenbourg 1664, Bonduelle, Danish Dairy Board, Domino's Pizza, as well as Danish skincare clients such as Ecooking, Amazing Space, Inua Care and Plaisir.
Mikkel has been featured consistently in Lürzer's Archive’s 200 Best Advertising Photographers Worldwide since 2016.
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spotlight magazine Apr 2024 liquid & cosmetics photography and motion
New York: Dyad Photography
Colleen Picciotti (Dyad Photography) started her career in New York City and has been photographing commercially for clients like Maybelline, L'Oreal, Kiehl's and Essie.
"Each brand is so different and has its own style and feel to convey. I love being able to emphasise those qualities with lighting and perspective.
Still life is so free and expressive and I hope to share that love and beauty with others."
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spotlight magazine Apr 2024 liquid & cosmetics photography and motion
Australia: Aneta Laura
Aneta Laura is an Australian-based commercial photographer specialising in the beauty and wellness sectors. Defining her photographic style as 'bold minimalism', Aneta employs a captivating focus on colours, textures and angles to bring products to life.
Her prior academic background, based in Denmark, combined with her Polish heritage, offers a distinctive perspective on art and photography.
Her approach is not merely about capturing images but creating a visual narrative that speaks to the right audience. This unique perspective has made her an invaluable asset within the rapidly evolving beauty industry.
Some of her recent work involved numerous skincare, haircare and makeup products for various industry-leading companies such as Bondi Sands, Sundae Body and Dr Naomi to name a few.
Aneta possesses the highly valuable ability to adapt to various aesthetics and visually convey emotions, a skill that is especially crucial in the competitive markets of beauty and wellness.
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spotlight magazine Apr 2024 liquid & cosmetics photography and motion
Barcelona: Kunal Rajput
Of late, Kunal has been employing AI as a tool in his production process, utilising it to create environments (backgrounds) that seamlessly blend with actual sets alongside products and foreground elements. This approach allows for real-time, in-camera shooting, ensuring a seamless integration of all elements. The integration of AI in his workflow has opened up endless possibilities for efficiently placing products in different settings and backgrounds.
His artistic style is characterised as realistic, bold, and expressive, with a focus on evoking emotions in viewers and instilling a desire to own products or indulge in experiences. Best known for his highly detailed visuals of drinks and cosmetics, his portfolio exudes a grand and rich feel, eliciting admiration.
With over 13 years of experience, he has collaborated on advertising campaigns with top brands and ad agencies such as Diageo, The Body Shop, L’Oréal Paris, Oriflame Sweden, Publicis, HS Ad, and Edelman, encompassing projects of various scopes and sizes.
For a deeper look into his work and behind-the-scenes processes, one can visit his website. He eagerly looks forward to connecting and collaborating on upcoming campaigns.
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spotlight magazine Mar 2024 portraiture & celebrity photography
London: Roy J. Baron Photography
Roy J. Baron is a London-based celebrity portrait, lifestyle, TV and theatre photographer with over 13 years in the industry, shooting across the UK and Internationally.
Roy’s passion and love of photography pushes him to explore new ideas and concepts. He loves developing the shoot; designing the best lighting solutions that help deliver and fulfil the brief.
The past few months have been busy and exciting for Roy, working with celebrities such as Nicole Scherzinger, James Norton and Beth Mead as well as shooting for the London Symphony Orchestra and a new campaign for Just Eat.
If you have a project in the pipeline that would benefit from Roy’s photography, please reach out.
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spotlight magazine Mar 2024 portraiture & celebrity photography
Tokyo: Irwin Wong
Irwin Wong, situated in Tokyo, excels as both an editorial and commercial photographer/director. While his forte lies in capturing compelling portraits, he demonstrates remarkable proficiency in automotive, industrial, and travel photography as well.
His extensive list of commercial clientele boasts renowned names such as SK-II, Omega, Christian Dior, Mazda Motors, Mitsubishi Motors, Ferrari, and Boss Coffee.
Beyond his lens, Wong has delved into the realms of cultural exploration through the creation of two notable monographs: 'Gestalten: Handmade in Japan' (2019) and 'The Obsessed - Otaku, Tribes and Subcultures of Japan' (2022), combining his skills in both writing and photography to offer insightful glimpses into Japanese culture.
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spotlight magazine Mar 2024 portraiture & celebrity photography
Los Angeles: Jesse Rieser
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 portrait photography. Here we see work from his personal practice paired with client commissions for Adobe, Wired, ESPN, Golf Digest, Bloomberg, Outdoor Life, and People Magazine.
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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spotlight magazine Mar 2024 portraiture & celebrity photography
London: Alistair Hood
Alistair Hood has been shooting projects for over 20 years, specialising in shooting lifestyle and portraiture, working closely with creative agencies, and often directly with clients.
This means lots of experience, with lots of productions, and lots of people.
Alistair treats each new project and each subject as an individual, allowing the space for something interesting to happen.
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spotlight magazine Mar 2024 portraiture & celebrity photography
Italy: Gianluigi Di Napoli
Gianluigi Di Napoli is an accomplished photographer-author with a diverse background in photography, having explored various genres before finding his niche in capturing portraits of international talents for prestigious magazines.
His impressive portfolio includes two published photo books, 'Circus Life - Everynight, all around the world' (Ed. Stemmle, Zurich - New York) and 'A Poet in action' (Ed. Damiani, Bologna - New York), along with innovative exhibition projects like 'Nel Cuore di Saltimbanco' for Cirque du Soleil and the 'MASKS' project, which garnered widespread acclaim.
Known as the 'Mr. Wolf of editorial photography,' Gianluigi excels at problem-solving and fostering harmony on set, enabling seamless collaboration and yielding authentic and remarkable results. His versatility extends to working in challenging conditions, where he demonstrates his ability to connect with both seasoned professionals and emerging talents alike.
Gianluigi's client roster boasts esteemed names such as Ferrari International Magazine, Vanity Fair, ICON Magazine, Vogue Gioiello, Cirque du Soleil, Corneliani, Sony Music, Universal Music, and SpaghettiMag.
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spotlight magazine Mar 2024 portraiture & celebrity photography
Stuttgart: Deniz Saylan
Deniz Saylan, a photographer and filmmaker based in Germany, has a portfolio that spans various genres, including portraits, fashion, art, and corporate photography.
His recent work includes experimental photographs with the New English Ballet Theatre and the Royal Ballet, and a fashion shoot for Sanetta for the upcoming Summer collection. He has also focused on a charity project with portraits of Trottwar newspaper vendors, highlighting the individuals behind the sales of homeless newspapers. Furthermore, Saylan's portfolio showcases his versatility through CEO portraits, showcasing leadership in more thoughtful and quieter tones, and a dive into industrial and craftsmanship photography, demonstrating the resilience of medium-sized businesses.
For more detailed insights into Deniz Saylan's diverse projects and his approach to photography, you can explore his work directly on his website.