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spotlight magazine Nov 2021 interior, architecture and aerial photography & motion
Vienna: Gregor Hofbauer
Gregor’s recent projects in the hotel industry took him to Cologne, Zurich, Salzburg but also let him work in his home town, Vienna. The photos he took for the Ruby Hotel Luna in Düsseldorf earlier in 2021 were crucial for the hotel receiving the 'Hotelimmobilie des Jahres' Award at 196+ hotelforum Munich.
However, not everything in front of Gregor’s camera is a hotel, and not every output from his camera is a photograph. For The Naked Indigo, a bowl restaurant at the Europark Mall in Salzburg, Gregor was sent by the interior designers to capture the final result of their work in stills and video.
In the upcoming year Gregor will invest in setting up a permanent studio in Vienna to bring his attention to detail also to the world of product and still life photography.
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spotlight magazine Nov 2021 interior, architecture and aerial photography & motion
Louisville - Chicago: Benjamin Norton
After years spent working with an exhaustive list of high-profile photographers as a creative image retoucher, operator, and assistant, Benjamin Norton has been privileged to produce work for such diverse clients as Marks and Spencer, the British Museum, More London and The Royal Academy of Arts.
Ben strives to create strong and long lasting professional relationships, by listening to and delivering on his client's objectives. Using digital capture, Ben works directly with clients or remotely from a shoot location to effectively ensure their vision is fully realised and executed. Recently he’s produced work for, amongst others, Stanton Williams, Hines Interests Ltd Partnership and WHY? Architecture Workshop.
Benjamin Norton Photography is a member of The Association of Independent Architectural Photographers and is available to work internationally.
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spotlight magazine Nov 2021 interior, architecture and aerial photography & motion
Los Angeles - Portland: Victor Elias Photography
Viewing Victor Elias's award-winning architecture photography is an invitation to transport yourself to that idyllic place where you want to escape in time.
The spaces are captured in their best light, carefully crafting every detail angles explicitly chosen to make you, the viewer, feel welcome and as if they are waiting for you, motionless.
His work appears daily on thousands of travel websites worldwide, helping travelers make the right hotel choice.
He considers himself a visual poet, and the images he captures are representations of his vision of the world from personal experiences along this journey called life.
Traveling is his passion and a necessity, and photography has enabled him to fulfill his creative life beyond his dreams.
His architecture work is currently on display at the Palazzo Mora for The Venice Biennale 2021.
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spotlight magazine Nov 2021 interior, architecture and aerial photography & motion
London: Mel Yates
“My last job in March 2020 was at a quiet London Heathrow Airport for British Airways, shooting their First Class lounges. I needed my passport to go ‘airside’ but, with lockdown soon declared, that was the closest I got to leaving the country for quite a while.
Being so used to shooting internationally I focused on commissions in the UK, discovering many wonderful projects close to home: including making a film about a Grade 1 Listed estate; photographing the new building by French architects Barthélémy Grino at the Glenmorangie whiskey distillery in Scotland; making films for arts organisation Sussex Modern; a film in the Cotswolds for US brand Insinkerator; shooting Cole & Son’s new wallpaper collections in an historic house; photography in London for The Crown Estate; the new Manchester hotel by Kimpton…
I’ve also continued my close working relationships with several highly talented interior designers and architects including Kelly Hoppen, Goddard Littlefair, Shalini Misra, Gregory Phillips, Jorge Canete.
Although proud of an A-Z client list that ranges from Architectural Digest, to Dior, Harrods, Patek Philippe, Vogue, to the Zoological Society of London, with my work roughly 50/50 shooting stills / making videos, it’s really always the next commission that’s most exciting.”
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spotlight magazine May 2021 interior, architecture and aerial photography & motion
Dubai: Gary Schmid Photography
Gary Schmid is a luxury hotel and resort photographer based in Dubai, but he works globally.
His photography is innovative since almost 20 years. He's well known for his unmistakable skills in lighting, an uncompromising eye for details: from the shoot till the final impeccable retouched images.
Gary Schmid is well known for his passion and expertise, which guarantee to showcase every property in a unique balance of art and communication.
He is an approved and preferred head photographer for several high end hotel chains. Architectural photography, lifestyle and food photography are his specialities.
Gary Schmid is also co-founder and director at White Cube Studios with whom he produces also stunning video productions.
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spotlight magazine May 2021 interior, architecture and aerial photography & motion
Bangkok: Ralf Tooten
Led by award-winning German master photographer Ralf Tooten, Tooten Photography consists of an integral team of highly skilled creatives based in Bangkok.
Tooten Photography is all about photography: architecture, interior, lifestyle, portraits, high-end retouching and pre/post-production.
"Ralf is the best ever in taking photos, I do recommend him anywhere around the world. A real professional with an amazing attitude." Magdy Anis, General manager of the St.Regis Cairo, Egypt 2021.
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spotlight magazine May 2021 interior, architecture and aerial photography & motion
Australia: fotographEY
Eric Yip is a built-environment photographer based in Sydney, Australia. His clients are material suppliers to architectural buildings, developers, construction/fit-out/builders and corporates.
His work lends some creative colour to what he sees, enhancing the already vibrant environment of early mornings when he prefers to photograph.
Experienced in production and fulfilling multi-layered briefs, he can support your needs from simple to complex and local to regional.
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spotlight magazine May 2021 interior, architecture and aerial photography & motion
Istanbul: Kerem Sanliman Bomonty Photography
Combining his four passions - photography, sea, architecture and food - Kerem and his team are ready to produce and create stunning images whether in collaboration or on his own accord; locally or internationally.
His warm personality, excellent observation skills, artistic eye and affinity for light and shadow characterise him.
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spotlight magazine May 2021 interior, architecture and aerial photography & motion
Brussels: Steven Massart
"As an architectural photographer, making projects visually stand out is my speciality. To me, a building is more than a collection of bricks. Each construction is made for living or working, and I enjoy capturing that potential in my photos.
20 years of experience has given me a sixth sense for architectural photography that goes beyond lighting and shutter speed. I have developed an understanding of the special relationship that architects have with their art by joining them on field trips. While they look at buildings, I observe them. I look at the materials they run their fingertips over and the details that catch their eye. This technique has helped me to see projects through their eyes, and has proven to be very effective.
My work is characterised by a feeling and representation of spaciousness. I try to look beyond the mere visual details and capture the true story of a building and its surrounding space.
I have a Master QEP certificate from the European Federation of Professional Photographers, and have made a name for myself within the building industry.
My portfolio includes a wide array of projects, from Barco's headquarters to small private real estate projects."
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spotlight magazine May 2021 interior, architecture and aerial photography & motion
Rome - Tenerife: Alessio Capotondi
"Based in Rome, Italy, I'm an architectural, interiors and 360º photographer.
I like to blend natural and artificial light; most spaces give their best at a specific time of the year, and through blending natural and artificial light we can get quite close to that magic moment.
I work mainly for architects, luxury real estates, shipyards, interior designers, corporates and construction companies.
With many years of experience, my open personality, and an affinity for light, I can execute any type of assignment. I am also a tech freak, so I like to keep my gear updated to the latest technology. I can arrange an online-based collaboration any time, giving to the customer the chance to review and make annotations on the images just taken.
Whether you need an immersive 360 virtual tour to sell a house or a new estate project, an architectural shooting session to showcase your work or a high quality yacht photoshoot, you can count on me."