CORPORATE & INDUSTRIAL PHOTOGRAPHY + MOTION Mar 2016

Armin Brosch built up a reputation for his portraiture in editorial work as well as in corporate communications. His clients range from magazines like Stern, Spiegel and Manager Magazine to companies including Audi, Lufthansa, Volkswagen, Kuka, and many others.

He works for annual reports as well as image brochures or web appearances.

Besides an ability for clear composition even in awkward location environments, Armin's unique skill is his approach to people, regardless of whether they are celebrities, CEOs or factory workers, individuals or huge groups. People feel safe with him and, as a result, look natural and self-confident in his pictures.

Visit Armin's newly relaunched website for more.

Arnaud Février is a French photographer based in Paris. He began freelancing in 1993, working in Lisbon, Beirut and Riga, and had his images published in city guides and Geo Gallimard. Between 1990-1997, he shot concerts for Jean Michel Jarre and worked with the agency Imapress until 1998, producing a number of reports highlighting the humanitarian disasters in Gaza and Iraq.

Arnaud's work was published in various newspapers before he turned more to portraiture, joining the team at MPA agency where he remained until 2004. Alongside his press work, Arnaud has developed a strong relationship with communication agencies to produce reports highlighting the men and women of today's societies. Attempting to reveal people's private life, he photographed refined portraits, but remains fascinated by the world of industry, transport and energy; the models have been replaced by planes, trains and boats.

Attracted by the moving image, he made his first video reports in 2014. Fascinated by new technologies, Arnaud uses his patent UAV Pilot to shoot aerial photos and videos. A recent assignment took him to Mexico, Bangkok and Hong Kong.

Over the past 25 years, Barry Willis has built up an extensive list of corporate clients. His work has taken him from the boardroom to the engine room, and everything in-between. His ability to quickly identify and adapt to the needs of each job is a part of his success.

A recent job for Nuffield Health involved working with 56 models and a full production crew, and was shot over eight days in seven different locations.

Design agency Immaculate commissioned him to produce a range of images for Stallergenes Greer’s rebranding and website. Shooting over three days at a location just outside of Paris, for reasons of expediency it was decided to work with an all-English crew and models which Barry co-ordinated.

For the Indivior PLC annual report, Barry photographed the Chairman and CEO at a country house in Surrey, hired a London studio for a portrait of a patient, and travelled to Germany to shoot a key member of the medical team.

“It has been a busy year shooting for a diverse client list”, he says, “but for this Spotlight I’ve decided to highlight the science and medical theme.”

Recent clients include Actis, British Land, CLIC Sargent, ICAEW, Indivior, Low & Bonar, NHS, Nuffield Heath, Reckitt Benckiser, Stallergenes Greer, SP Angel, Whitehall and Industrial Group.

Bastian Werner was born in 1975 in Opladen. After serving an apprenticeship as an ad specialist, he attended the University of Applied Sciences in Dortmund where he studied photography from 1998 to 2003.

He has since worked as a freelance photographer all over the globe, creating authentic images mostly for clients in the advertising industry. Bastian is based in Dusseldorf.

He has been represented by UPFRONT photo & film since 2012.

Clients include Siemens, Vodafone, Goodyear, GHH, Hazemag Group, Felix Schoeller Group, Beiersdorf, Lichtblick SE, BVB, Bayer, Bosch, Thyssen Krupp, Glaxo Smith Kline, Henkel, Johnsen&Johnsen and Wincor Nixdorf.

Lee and Jennifer are an award-winning advertising and commercial photographic team based out of North Carolina. Working together brings creative versatility to their projects, with fresh perspective and attention to detail that is visible throughout the entire production process.

They are known for their ability to craft beautiful and captivating images for numerous global brands and agencies, all in a relaxed and fun environment. Continued collaboration, on and off set, and a passion for fashion and lifestyle photography keeps them motivated.

Lee and Jenn love what they do and have a good time doing it - and are laid back and fun to be on a shoot with, but still work tirelessly to make each production a success.

Whether lying down, crouching, or perched on top of a forklift truck, Blue Studios photographers are able to catch every angle of complicated machinery, industrial constructions, and the people behind it all. Catching portraiture and high detail shots are mandatory in Blue Studios productions. This ability comes from a technical appreciation and passion.

The studio's clients include Continental, Volkswagen, Rexroth, KWS and Aventics.

Cheryl Clegg delivers images that linger. More than filling white space, each project tells a story or burns an impression into the mind of its audience.

Cheryl is an award-winning photographer with two decades of successful projects. Her clients include household names such as Stonyfield Farm, Domino Sugar, CVS Pharmacy, Boston Beer, John Hancock and Boston Private, and her work has appeared on billboards, magazines, book covers and annual reports. Cheryl is equally at home working with tier-one corporations and with local clients on smaller projects.

Warm and easy to work with, Cheryl's no-nonsense technique means that projects are on time and on budget; points that become almost secondary to clients receiving the results of her practiced lens and creative eye.

Cheryl’s work can be found on her website.

Described as an "un-complicated photographer creating images in complicated environments", equally at home on the deck of an offshore barge or a pharmaceutical research laboratory, Chris Henderson draws on over 25 years of international experience.

With an image style of considered composition and clarity of message, Chris’ work fits seamlessly into design briefs and corporate story-telling.

“Taking photographs in complicated engineering or challenging construction environments is about teamwork. You need to respect the expertise on site and work with them to help you realise your image concept."

Recent clients include ISG Bank, SSE PLC, South Staffordshire Water PLC, Amey PLC, Fujifilm Diosynth and BASF.

Current certifications: CSCS Working at Height Network Rail PTS AC/DCCR.

Visit his website to see more of Chris’ work.

As a photographer, Christian Fleury says his mission is "to tell a story with each of his pictures"; stories about people, places, situations and ideas. And to truly capture the moment that tells the story, he must be in it himself.

Christian's clients say it is because he takes the time to refine the texture and light in each shot so carefully that they see him becoming completely involved with every subject. The result of his process are images that offer viewers a unique and original perspective, one that draws them into his stories.

Clients include BMO, McCarthy Tétrault and McGill University.

Based in Hamburg and Berlin, Christian Schmid specialises in portraits and visual story-telling, predominantly for corporations and foundations. Be able to capture the main character streaks of businesses and business people has helped Christian to secure a variety of awards for his clients across their annual reports and publications.

Christian’s ambition lies in capturing the true nature of his clients' business and the work they do on camera. He loves to explore new terrains, from remote areas of business to urban office sites, and deliver the best pictures. He always guarantees good results, whether the job is shooting a busy CEO or an irritable hip-hop star.

Claudia Kempf studied photo design at the Folkwang University of the Arts in Essen, Germany, and completed her Masters of Art degree as a scholarship student at Goldsmith College, London.

She has worked primarily for German DAX companies such as Henkel, Volkswagen, Lanxess, Linde and SAP. Her photos are used in a variety of media, including annual reports, image campaigns and marketing. Claudia has a particular affinity for shooting portraits of executive board members and company employees.

She also pursues independent art projects and has garnered several awards for her work. She has been a member of the Art Directors Club since 2005.

Visit Claudia's website for an in-depth look at her expansive portfolio.

Colgan Photographic is a diverse studio with over 25 years of experience in commercial photography working with a wide variety of businesses around the globe, from small to medium sized corporations to Fortune 500 companies.

Mitch Colgan is known for his location photography capabilities and is based in the Midwestern State of Illinois in the USA. Mitch has been commissioned on annual reports, advertising and editorial assignments all across the US and in more than 25 countries on six continents. He and his team have been put in some of the most extreme shooting conditions imaginable: from the heat and humidity of remote regions of the Amazon to the subzero temperatures of Northern Canada.

Before starting his photography career Mitch has experience working in construction, farming, and the petroleum industry. He is as comfortable photographing a CEO from a Fortune 500 company as he is creating images of a cattle farmer in the middle of a feedlot.

"Before making your choice on a photographer for your next assignment be sure to reach out to Mitch."

Dan Bigelow is a people photographer who, for 20 years, has travelled around the world shooting portraits, documentary, and image libraries for major corporations, advertising agencies and design firms.

Dan’s work tells a story honestly and compellingly, whether in one image or one hundred images, and he is just as comfortable running a full production as he is working on his own. No matter what, his photographs capture a situation in an authentic way.

Above all, Dan's dedication, good humour and enthusiasm shine through at every shoot. Recent clients include Volvo Construction Equipment Spirit, Cabot Corporation, Johnson & Johnson, PPG, Tata Consultancy Services, and United Technologies. His award-winning photography has been featured in the PDN Photo Annual, Communication Arts Annual, AR100 and Graphis100, among others.

Visit Dan's website for more portraits, locations, stories, and selected tearsheets.

The secret to David Oliver's natural shots in the workplace is his own warm-hearted personality: it is contagious. He captures the people behind the suits - the smiles and enthusiasm that put pleasure into business.

20 years of experience photographing people have taught him how to prioritise client objectives, while making his subjects feel fully at ease.

The results speak volumes, boosting morale internally and attracting customers.

"If a true sense of a person can sing through their corporate surroundings, I've done my job."

Understanding that time is money in the corporate world is key to the way Douglas Kurn approaches creating fresh and dynamic images. Comprehending the brief, coupled with thorough pre-shoot planning, enables Douglas to work quickly and efficiently on location, minimising the disruption to a client's business.

Douglas has created images for Alpha Hospitals, Avery Healthcare, Accora, Brewin Dolphin, E.ON, Halo Medical, International Labmate, PJ Care, PwC, The iGroup, UKAS, Westech and RW Baird for use in a wide variety of business documents, including proposals, annual reports, business apps for tablets and smartphones, as well as websites and intranets.

Sydney-based photographer Gavin Jowitt is focused on capturing people, young and old, at work and at play. Specialising in corporate, editorial and advertising photography, Gavin is regularly commissioned to shoot for a variety of lifestyle, commercial and industrial projects.

Putting his subjects at ease, Gavin shoots engaging portraits and captures real life moments in his natural authentic style.

Over the last 20 years Gavin has built a reputation for delivering outstanding corporate and commercial photography for some of Australia’s leading brands.

Recent clients include Westpac, Woolworths, Macquarie Bank, Microsoft, Google, GU Health, ANZ, IBM, Novotel, Australian Government, Cochlear, ResMed, Caterpillar and Bunnings.

Groundfire Pictures was founded in 2012 by photographers Charlie Simokaitis and Jason Creps. With a combined 25 years of experience creating compelling visual content, they have travelled six continents for their advertising, design and music industry clients.

A partial client list includes 50,000feet, Abbott Labs, Accenture, Addison, Anti Records, Arc Worldwide, BBDO, BMW, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Burrell, Carrot Top Records, Chicago Reader, Citadel, Coates+Coates, Coca-Cola, CME Group, Crosby Associates, DDB, DRAFTFCB, Embassy of Nicaragua, Entertainment Weekly, Goldman Sachs, Grant Thornton, Harley-Davidson, IBM, Intel, J Walter Thompson, Joyce Foundation, Knob Creek, Kym Abrams Design, Leo Burnett, MasterCard, McDonalds, McCann Erickson, Momentum, Motorola, National Equity Fund, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, PBS, Sara Lee, Sony, SRAM, Starbucks, Synergy Creative, University of Chicago, University Healthcare Systems, VSA Partners, Weber, Wellpoint, World Channel, World Headquarters. Inc.

Videos by Groundfire Pictures were featured in the 2013, 2014 and 2015 Communication Arts Photography Annual as well as broadcast on the World Channel.

Hanne Paludan Kristensen specialises in corporate and industrial photography and has had great success with her corporate clients in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Her greatest and most appreciated qualities are her warm, friendly personality combined with her exquisite sense of detail and ability to make each job she solves for her clients a perfect mix of the unique and personal.

Hanne's work ranges from elaborate high-end advertising shots to smaller online or print campaigns and digital compositions and editorial jobs. Her images have appeared on album covers, newspapers, billboards and magazines such as TJECK, FCK Balls, Femina, Hair Magazine, Appetize and many more.

Clients from private hospitals to comedians and entrepreneurs benefit from Hanne’s work, varying from small businesses to international companies and publications.

Kristian Gehradte is a leading Melbourne-based photographer shooting across Australia and Asia Pacific for some of the world's largest companies. He is known for his dynamic style, keen eye and fresh, modern imagery, though it is his easy-going, collaborative work style that keeps him in demand.

But perhaps what Kristian is best known for is pushing visual boundaries. He has been doing this ever since he picked up his first film SLR whilst on a six-month tour of the globe, aged just 21. The holiday snaps he took on this trip served as much more than just a memory. They launched a career that has spanned well over ten years.

Perfectly adept in the studio or on location, he produces dramatic imagery for corporate and industrial assignments. Recent projects included shooting for French oil giant Total in Darwin for a week at the 30 million dollar ICHTHYS LNG plant.

Kristian works hard for his clients to get the most out of a shoot, paying attention to every detail.

Michael LoBiondo specialises in advertising and lifestyle photography for the corporate, industrial, and healthcare sectors. Michael has an ability to expose and convey the personality of a wide variety of subjects. His vantage point accomplishes this by striking a balance; work is subtle yet dramatic, clean yet dynamic.

Michael LoBiondo Photography accommodates small or larger productions around the country with a specialised crew for each project. The studio has been based out of Charlotte, NC since 1993, and clients include ad agencies, large corporations, and mid-sized businesses such as Merrill Lynch, Rubbermaid, Michelin, and Tiaa Cref.

Shooting stills and moving images for clients worldwide, Molyneux Associates has years of experience and an easy-going attitude to ensure a hassle-free shoot and great images.

Recent clients include Arriva, SAB Miller, UKTI, GE Aviation, TriTax, Cargill, Ultra Electronics, Welsh Government, Kliklok, Kuehne and Nagel.

For more information contact the studio on +44(0)1594 845561 or Andrew on +44(0)7836 661 460.

Oliver Bellendir is a Dusseldorf-based photographer with a special focus on corporate and industry. His cleanly lit portraits not only show people interacting with their work environments but also catch the eye with their fresh look and dynamic feel.

Like most of his corporate colleagues, he enjoys travelling and working on location.

Recent clients include ABUS, BASF, Mercedes-Benz, Bentley, EVO BUS, Control €xpert and Styrolution. Oliver's images have been used in annual reports, websites, corporate reports, brochures, company magazines, books, intranets and newspapers.

Visit his brand new website for more information.

Thomas Steuer works for large companies, advertising agencies, research institutions and magazines. He specialises in corporate, portraiture, documentary and advertising photography.

Whether on board a ship in a storm, exploring Antarctica or the executive floor of an office building, Thomas creates pictures with his keen sense and open nature. His clients know he is capable of handling any situation in a relaxed and efficient manner - a reliable partner who understands their individual needs.

His commissioned work is primarily focused on healthcare, industry, business, technology and logistics. The results are emotional pictures that impress customers.

Visit his website to see more of his work. For more information email or call direct on +491773095653.

"2015 was a really busy year for my team and I. We had several shoots in Europe for a new Airbus Innovation Report, key visuals for Siemens, hot work in a foundry in Germany, and much more.“

Wolfram Schroll is based in Germany and specialised in industrial photography. He works for small and large companies in Germany and Europe. Featured in this Spotlight are new photographs from clients including Airbus, Siemens, Bosch, Elwema, Dörrenberg and Aeon Scientific.

Wolfram is very happy to have been selected for Lurzer's Archive '200 Best Ad Photographers Worldwide 2016 /17'.