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spotlight magazine Nov 2012 portraiture & celebrity photography
London: David Ellis
David Ellis was fortunate to have been asked to shoot Nigella Lawson for a cover and feature story in The Mail on Sunday’s You Magazine heralding the start of her new book and programme ‘Nigellissima'. Taking influence from the Italian theme from her show, Nigella was photographed in an Italian, rustic styled kitchen and a waterfall to re-enact a scene from her favourite film, 'La Dolce Vita'. The shoot was such a success that one of David’s photographs will be the cover of the German version of the 'Nigellissima' cookery book.
Bafta's Rising Star, Adam Deacon was photographed by David for The Times Magazine. The up-and-coming actor has starred in many successful films depicting the underclass of London and even writing and directing a spoof film, 'Anuvahood' about Kenneth (Kay) a wannabe bad-boy, also played by Deacon.
David is represented by Terri Manduca and his work can also be viewed on his website.
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spotlight magazine Nov 2012 portraiture & celebrity photography
Munich: Janina Laszlo
Janina Laszlo is a Munich-based photographer who focuses on portraiture.
Much travelling and regular trips to Los Angeles have influenced her way of photography: a preference for interesting faces and using natural light whenever possible, she is always attentive for that one special moment.
Janina's clients include several lifestyle and music magazines as well as Sony Music, Columbia Records, Pro Sieben, Lancôme, Schwarzkopf&Henkel.
Her most recent project took her to China for an ironic and personal documentation.
Janina is currently looking for European and international representation. Visit her website for more information.
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spotlight magazine Nov 2012 portraiture & celebrity photography
London: Mark Bond
Mark Bond started his career in fashion and beauty, and over the past few years he has expanded into celebrity photography.
Thriving on a challenge, Mark will always try to find a way to realise and expand on the ideas of art directors and picture editors, working fast and to budget. He has a down to earth approach that puts people at ease whether it’s a simple editorial portrait or a conceptual advertising project.
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spotlight magazine May 2012 portraiture & celebrity photography
New York: Dan Demetriad
Dan Demetriad is an award-winning portrait and celebrity photographer based in Manhattan. His client list is a who's-who of national editorial, corporate CEOs and talent agency directors and his portraiture ranges from individuals and families to many of the nation's top actors, entertainers, innovators and corporate leaders.
Born and raised in Bucharest and a New Yorker for over 30 years, Dan is known for his ability to capture personalities; he is in demand for his studio photography, interior architectural shots, live performance shoots and post production expertise. Dan has worked out of his Broadway studio for 27 years and shares his extensive collection of European and American jazz and classical music recordings with his favorite clients - which includes nearly all of them.
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spotlight magazine May 2012 portraiture & celebrity photography
MILAN: STEFANO GUINDANI
Stefano Guindani is a celebrity photographer and international fashion photojournalist with an enormous passion for urban and social reportage.
In 1998, he founded his own agency, SGP Stefano Guindani Photo, a collaboration offering services that range from editorial to events coverage for internationally renowned fashion houses.
Among his most important clients are Dolce & Gabbana, Giorgio Armani, Versace, Bulgari, Valentino, Diesel, Moschino, Alberta Ferretti, Mini, BMW, Salvatore Ferragamo and Max Mara.
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spotlight magazine May 2012 portraiture & celebrity photography
Los Angeles: Debra Sugerman
Debra Sugerman began taking photographs at age 12. Like most artists, she tested many disciplines before returning to her first love, realising her potential and establishing a career as a non-commercial fine art image-maker.
Her work has found its way to small commercial niches as well as gallery exhibits and private collections. Honing her skills specifically in image-making, Debra's film-making has risen in a parallel effort. After a number of years working behind the scenes on large and small budget feature films, she found it a natural process to move into directing and creative producing. Debra currently has two documentary productions to her name.
Flowing easily between jobs and unafraid of a challenge, she is capable of handling large or micro budgets. As a visual artist her singular vision translates well from concept to end result. Her early training as location manager taught her a lot about producing; coupled with her unique physical vision, this makes Debra an exceptional filmmaker.
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spotlight magazine May 2012 portraiture & celebrity photography
Seattle: Rosanne Olson
Rosanne Olson is a portrait photographer and artist from Seattle. She specialises in making beautiful portraits of people, especially those who say they have never had a good picture taken.
Rosanne began working with advertising agencies 25 years ago, completing projects for clients that include the New York City Ballet, the Seattle Symphony and the Seattle Opera, among others. In 2008 she authored the award-winning book This is Who I Am-our beauty in all shapes and sizes.
Rosanne’s photography has been featured by Communication Arts Magazine, Photo District News, LensWork, View Camera and others. Awards include Communication Arts, Graphis, Addy and International Photography Awards (Lucie).
Her fine art photographs are represented by Robin Rice Gallery in New York and Iris Gallery in Boston and Aspen.
Rosanne is represented by Deborah Brown & Associates in New York.
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spotlight magazine May 2012 portraiture & celebrity photography
London: Gareth Gatrell
With an eclectic and diverse background in press, reportage and portrait photography, Gareth Gatrell uses his quick-witted persona, speed and on occasions his wrestling skills in all areas of his work. His travels have taken him far and wide, shooting for the likes of Hello Magazine, Closer, Liam Gallagher, Denise Van Outen, Hugo Boss (Alex Thomson Race Team), Gut Records, and many more.
Gareth's cinematic style is a seamless collaboration of raw material with textural post production. The adrenalin and thrill of assignments continue to fuel his desire to create high impact visuals that cross all frontiers.
His most recent commission took him to the vibrant townships of India for Hello Magazine, where he covered Denise Van Outen and Lydia Rose Bright ('Towie' series) on their 485km cycle ride across Rajasthan on behalf of Great Ormond Street.
Gareth is currently looking for European and international representation. Visit his website for more information.
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spotlight magazine May 2012 portraiture & celebrity photography
Lisbon: Isabel Pinto Photographer
Isabel Pinto was raised in Mozambique, an experience that has given her a very special outlook on the way she captures the pulse of life in her photographs. She is currently based between Lisbon, New York and Cape Town from where she shoots fashion, lifestyle and advertising photography.
Advertising clients include Millennium BCP (2010 and 2011 campaigns with José Mourinho), Martini (Martini Rosé campaign 2010-2011 for Southern Africa), Nestlé (Cerelac 75th anniversary campaign 2011), and Sumol (2010 and 2011 campaigns).
Isabel specialises in photographing children and has helped develop some of the most prestigious children's clothing brands, including Oscar de la Renta, Petit Patapon, Papo d'Anjo and LA Kids. She has been developing the image that internationalised the brand Lanidor since 2000 and has also photographed numerous musicians and celebrities for album covers and fashion magazines including Vogue, Marie Claire and Elle.
Her 2009 book 'Família' tells the story of 41 families that she has photographed over the past 20 years. Isabel's first book on food-styling, co-authored with chef Mafalda Pinto Leite, was published in 2010, while in February 2012 the book 'Entre Gerações' (Between Generations) appeared, co-authored with Laurinda Alves and specially commissioned by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation.
Isabel recently began collaboration with The Wall Street Journal and Monocle Magazine.
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spotlight magazine May 2012 portraiture & celebrity photography
Copenhagen: Egon Gade Photography
Egon Gade works out of Copenhagen for Danish and Scandinavian design companies. International design icons such as Bang & Olufsen, Fritz Hansen, Georg Jensen, Royal Copenhagen, Danfoss and Montana are among some of his clients.
Simplicity best describes Egon's pictures. For eight years he has been studying new concepts for portrait photography and came up with an idea to shoot portraits for the theatre.
Egon was commissioned by The Royal Danish Theatre to take 61 portraits of the entire cast and drama department in the theatre’s 2011-12 repertoire. It took a year to complete and the portraits were exhibited in the waterfront foyer at the The Royal Danish Playhouse.