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spotlight magazine Jun 2023 still life photography
New York: John Grande
John Grande is constantly trying the push the boundaries of commercial photography. Iconic American brands such as Spam and Ocean Spray cranberry sauce are sliced apart and suspended in patterns to transcend their original workaday purpose while still maintaining the appetising nature of the food and brand. John’s fascinated by light, a master rigger on set and claims to be the second best retoucher in NYC after a guy he knows named Billy (last name redacted).
Clients include Boston Scientific Watchman, Viagra, Kraft/Heinz, Capri Sun, Magnolia Bakery, DirecTV. John works from his studio on West 28th Street in NYC.
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spotlight magazine Jun 2023 still life photography
London: Amy Currell
Photographer and director Amy Currell was born in East London, where she lives and works. Her still life photography and moving image is shot through a distinctively female lens, and each frame is composed with thoughtfulness and grace, artfully juxtaposing colour and texture, shape and shadow.
Amy is most at home when capturing colour and texture at their most evocative – drawing narratives from shadows, finding the warmth and refraction in liquids and blending CGI techniques with traditional stills photography for a perfected reality.
Expanding in her role as a director, Amy works with the newest motion control cameras to give any moving image elements of the work an edge, giving the same poise and polish to her film that you’ll find in her photography. Her shoot production is seamless and highly technical, meaning the studio can adapt quickly to an evolving industry, and also turn out a range of deliverables in a single day, never compromising on aesthetic or detail. She has recently been collaborating with another JSR artist, Augustynka - a mixed media artist, for a Creed Fragrance campaign.
Amy is highly sought after in the commercial world by clients who value beauty, and the context of their products in carefully choreographed composition and these have included – Ikea, Vogue, Selfridges, Liberty London, Tatler, Bvlgari, and London Art Fair. Amy also holds the prodigious position of UK Brand Ambassador for Leica.
Amy Currell is represented by JSR, see more here. Follow the agency on Instagram for recent projects.
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spotlight magazine Jun 2023 still life photography
London: John Bennett
John Bennett is a London-based photographer specialising in jewellery and luxury fashion accessories. His love of still life imagery stems from a fascination with composition, the space between objects, the beautiful forms that they create.
To photograph luxury jewellery and high-end accessories is an art and John’s skill and experience makes it look effortless. His immaculate lighting techniques and photography skills have won him a prestigious list of commercial clients including De Beers, Church’s, Chanel, Harrods and Holland & Holland.
John is represented by JSR. See more of his work here and follow the agency on Instagram for the latest projects.
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spotlight magazine Jun 2023 still life photography
London: Omer Knaz
Omer Knaz is best known for work in the field of luxury goods and still life photography. Shooting jewellery, watches, fragrances and fashion accessories for the world-leading brands and publications.
With a depth of photography experience, he brings expertise, enthusiasm and commitment to every brief. Creating dynamic photographs in the advertising, editorial and commercial fields.
Whilst using the most up-to-date digital camera technology and lighting equipment Omer retains a firm belief in applying these tools only to enhance the image, leaving as much as possible to be created ‘in camera’.His strong lighting and compositional skills, drawn from the discipline of film photography, gives his images a sense of reality that is so often compromised these days and is perfect for luxury products.
Clients include Tatler, UK Vogue, GQ, How to Spend It, 1843 Magazine, De Beers, David Morris, McDonald’s, Jo Malone, Aesop, Unilever, Harrods and Space NK to name a few.
Omer is represented by JSR; see more from Omer's work here and you can follow the agency on Instagram for the latest projects.
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showcase magazine Jun 2023 canada issue 926
CoPilot Productions Montreal Full Photo & Film Production Services
CoPilot Productions: production servicing foreign projects in Canada from coast (Atlantic) to coast (Pacific) to coast (Arctic).
"Canada’s low dollar and amazing production value has continued to help keep us busy in these uncertain inflationary times. Here is a quick look at what we’ve been up to so far this year:
- Five interesting mise-en-situation/fictional corporate films about protecting corporate data for Deloitte.
- Three Audi TVCs and photoshoot combos.
- One awesome three-day photoshoot for a fashion client to highlight Montreal’s European vibe.
- One full episode of an ESPN+ TV show 'PK’s Places'.
- One segment of HBO’s 'Real Sports' with Bryant Gumbel filmed in Winnipeg, Manitoba."
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showcase magazine Jun 2023 united kingdom issue 925
Willie Runte London
Welcome to Showcase UK, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading photographers, directors, photographers' agents, and full service photo & film production companies working out of London, Edinburgh and other cities in Great Britain.
More information is available in our online Photo and Film directories.
Brands and publications such as The Times Saturday Magazine, Peroni, Graff Diamonds, Nissan, GQ, Netflix, among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.
Be sure to catch our recommended events:
- Evelyn Hofer at The Photographers' Gallery is the first UK solo exhibition of the German-American photographer Evelyn Hofer. Hofer’s large-format portraits, landscapes, cityscapes, still lifes and domestic interiors demonstrate her preference for the complex colour dye transfer process.
- 76th Edinburgh International Film Festival will take place from 18th to 23rd August. The hand-picked programme will celebrate the work of exceptional local and global filmmakers and ensure the flame of EIFF burns bright for future generations of passionate cinema fans.
Our cover image was shot by Willie Runte.
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showcase magazine Jun 2023 united kingdom issue 925
Reuben Paris Glasgow advertising photographers
Reuben Paris has continued working largely for the drinks industry, but he has recently worked on several projects for the arts, fitness and lifestyle industry.
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showcase magazine Jun 2023 canada issue 926
Alex Waber Vancouver advertising photographers
Alex Waber is an award-winning photographer specialising in fashion, lifestyle and outdoor photography.
His work has been internationally published including in Vogue, Wired, Complex, Rolling Stone, The Guardian and Montecristo. His clients include Arc’teryx, SECTION 35, Kit + Ace, and Purple Brand.
With a background in cinematography, Alex often brings a keen sense of lighting and narrative to his assignments. He loves a complex set up in studio, but is always keen to get creative of location and in nature.
When Alex is not on set he can be found in his studio in Vancouver’s Chinatown experimenting with abstract photography and playing with oil paint, or in the mountains around the city, usually riding his bike.
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showcase magazine Jun 2023 united kingdom issue 925
Dan Joseph Photography London people & lifestyle photographers
Dan Joseph is a people and places photographer whose style is highly sought after in the editorial and advertising world.
He has 15 plus years’ experience creating powerful and beautifully observed images.
Dan is represented in the UK by Agent at Large.
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showcase magazine Jun 2023 united kingdom issue 925
JSR London photo agents
JSR Agency is a creative management and content production company based in London, working globally.
"We have a roster of 50 photographers, illustrators, animators, CGI artists and content makers and provide creative solutions for the world's biggest brands and agencies.
This Showcase includes work from our artists, including new signing fashion and sports photographer Dominic Marley's new campaign for Italian sportswear brand UYN shot with James Bond stuntman Sebastien Foucan. New work featured: Oliver Paffrath shot Nissan Patrol and the classic Lotus Elise.
Amy Currell collaborated with mixed media artist Augustynka for Creed Frangrance's Spring Flowers campaign. Matt Hind shot Pretty Yende for Graff before her King's coronation performance and a fashion editorial for Millionair Magazine. BOOM CGI created the ident for the Creative Floor Awards; and Henrik Knudsen was won an American Photography award for his work."