STILL LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY Oct 2016

During a recent shoot with Pepsi-Lipton for their new premium Pure Leaf Ice Tea, still life photographer Adrian Mueller’s meticulous attention to detail and his expert lighting skills were on full display. He was tasked to create a still life narrative of a Tea Master’s workbench, where handcrafted teas were made.

Adrian faced several challenges, besides keeping up with an ambitious schedule and complex lighting for each element. He had been given the old style bottle - which was a different shape - and a correctly shaped stand-in, which was a piece of acrylic. He also had to contend with the fact that the labels had to be added in post production, beneath the layer of condensation.

Having worked in such high pressure environments many times before, assembling all pieces of this 3D puzzle turned into a master class of still life lighting, to create natural and premium looking images without giving away the complexities of such a classic layout.

Photographer Pedro Aguilar has built an impressive portfolio of still life images working from his studio in London.

A regular contributor for Luxure Magazine and Financial Times’ How To Spend It, Pedro’s recent commissions have taken him to Rome, Madrid and Zurich to collaborate with prestigious brands such as Bulgari and Fendi.

Pedro manages the post-production of all his images to ensure the best results throughout the entire creative process.

"Photography was something that came to me on a trip to Scotland. After returning home, the joy was fantastic when I finally saw the pictures. That became a milestone in my life.

The driving force remains the same today. It is still the craft that makes beautiful images where light and detail are what matters to me.

Every day I let myself be inspired by talented photographers around the world, to seek new knowledge and to keep myself updated in the world of photography.

I am fortunate to work with competent people on assignments for customers like LEGO, Lidl Denmark, Scandic-Hotels, Nilfisk and many more."

Amy Elizabeth is a photographer with a polished aesthetic, adept at delivering brand-relevant images. Amy creates images that look modern and clean, regardless of the the complexity of the subject. With a background as an accomplished sculptor, she sees lighting and composition as equal entities and is passionate about both.  Amy has a true understanding of marketing and creative needs.

Amy’s studio is a relaxed space on the waterfront in Dumbo, Brooklyn.  She believes that great creativity is often the result of collective thinking and fosters a collaborative working style.

Amy shoots powerful still life and interior images for global brands including Prada, Timberland, IZOD and Saks 5th Avenue.

She is represented by James Reps / +1 917.806.9056. 

Award-winning still life advertising photographer Andy Rudak is a natural born storyteller. Look closely, and there's an abundance of narrative, wit and humour in his work.      

London-based, Andy has shot campaigns for many global brands and created award-winning campaigns for HSBC, British Airways, Marmite, Sainsbury's, Coca-Cola, Coke-Lite, Ford, Becks, Microsoft, McDonald's, Transport for London, Waitrose, Vertu and many others.

Andy has won multiple awards, including D&AD, Cannes Lions and Association of Photographers to name but a few.

Brian Kaldorf is a product and still life photographer based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

His clean, colourful approach to photography and attentive nature has allowed him to showcase products with depth and beauty, while never losing focus over the small details that can make or break a great photograph.

His client list includes Dicks Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, True Runner, Field and Stream, Top Flite Golf, Clique Vodka, Emy Mack Shoes, Consol Energy and PPG Optical, as well as various others.

The best keywords to describe Danil's work are light and shape. He uses a variety of techniques and materials to achieve strong graphic visuals. With genuine passion for crafting and a background in engineering, he has the ability to plan well ahead and design and build his own props and sets, match sophisticated lighting and use 3D apps in pre- and post-production and as a result deliver technically accurate, visually recognisable images.

Working from Shoreditch, Danil has an excellent working relationship with London-based and international content production agencies and is interested in editorial and commercial assignments. He has produced content for brands such as Unicredit, Links of London, Hyundai, Smythson and Radley, among others.

Based out of Montreal, Canada, Epic Mind Studio is headed by Vadim Chiline, a commercial photographer and videographer with over a decade of specialisation in the world of luxury.

His work showcases his mastery of jewellery and gemstones. Additionally, having a life-long passion for timepieces, he has a relentless drive to photograph watches in all kinds of positions. With clients spanning the globe, he enjoys collaborating with ideas from all corners. His style is described as moody and highly contrasted, yet enjoys simplicity over convoluted scenes.

The studio is equipped with a medium format camera system, as well as HD and 4k video cameras that include slow motion capabilities and a digital motion control rig. Working with the latest Apple workstations and software, the studio includes a kitchenette, changing room, meeting area and has two concurrent photography stations if needed.

Located in a beautifully restored historic building facing the Lachine Canal, clients are located within a quick five-minute drive from Montreal's busy and delicious center.

Visit the website for additional imagery and videos. 

Hiro is an award-winning still life photographer who shoots campaigns for international brands.

He spends most of his time in the studio in Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Singapore, and delivers stunning photographic visuals on a daily basis.

He started his career in New York City, where he learned exceptional lighting skills to draw elegant lines by strobe lights. Now Hiro resides in Japan, where he has sharpened his minimalistic approach towards photography.

His rapidly growing list of clients includes Vogue Japan, Estée Lauder, Shu Uemura, LUX, Kosé, Orbis, Folli Follie, Kate Spade New York, United Colors of Benetton, Panasonic, Sony Ericsson, Toyota and many more.

Hiro loves traveling and enjoys waking up at a different location every morning.

Leo Acker's bold and imaginative work makes him one of London's most sought-after still life photographers.

Over the last 17 years, Leo has developed a unique creative photographic style combined with precise digital skills.

From his studio in Shoreditch and on location, he shoots for a very wide range of clients.

Recent commissions include work for Liberty, The Financial Times, Marks & Spencer, Russell & Bromley, John Lewis, Fenwick, Cosmopolitan, Grazia, Red and Glamour Magazine.

After a career as a computer scientist, Marc Gysin decided to pursue his artistic passion and quickly established himself at the forefront of Swiss talent in photography. He was soon commissioned to do work for many leading companies both in his home country as well as abroad. After a few years he branched out to Paris where he maintained proximity to his Swiss client base and where he significantly expanded his portfolio of publications and commercial clients in the fashion and cosmetics industries.

Following three years dedicated to the fashion business he opted to focus and specialise in high end watch and jewellery photography maintaining studios in Geneva and Basel and he loves to travel worldwide for his clients.

Marc divides his time between Switzerland and what he calls his “home away from home” in Barcelona, where he gets his inspiration. His calm, serene and positive manner contribute to a great atmosphere on set and his focus and exact attention to detail are reflected in the results, which are always impeccable. Current clients include Chopard, Davidoff Cigars, DeLaneau, Hysek, Romain Jerome, etc.

Visit his website to see more of his work and where you can zoom into the pictures to admire the high level of details he puts into his images.

Nick Rochowski’s still life photography is defined by graphic compositions, a sophisticated use of light and descriptive sense of texture.

He regularly works on short and long term experimental personal projects, creative editorial commissions and with leading design practitioners and agencies.

His passion and enthusiasm for design extends to the high-end clientele his photography attracts.

This selection of images highlights his latest project looking at Aerospace Materials; commissions from drinkware brand Waterford Crystal, new tennis wear brand Epirus London, London distiller 58 Gin and juice brand Blend & Press; commissions with visionary designers Solomon & Wu and Alessandro Isola, an editorial with Disegno Magazine including a video as part of an online launch collateral.

Peter Schafrick's studio has created compelling, award-winning content for brands like Red Bull, Nike, Dove, ASICS, Absolut, and Johnnie Walker.

The team collaborates with agencies in NYC, Chicago, Toronto, London and Hamburg, and the content they produce is used in advertising strategies internationally.

"My studio offers a complete, integrated service. It encompasses all aspects of production and post-production. I am supported by an in-house team of producers, assistants, and a world-class retoucher."

The images featured in this Spotlight show a cross section of Ray's still life work.

Specialising in still life, liquids and drinks, Ray combines real life special effects with in-house retouching and composing, to bring even the most complex briefs to life within a pre-determined budget.

Working out of his 3500 sq. ft. converted church hall studio in Camden, London, he has over the last 25 years acquired an excellent production team around him to ensure all campaigns are produced to the highest professional standards.

Rich Begany is a New York-based still life shooter with a focus and depth of work in the beauty industry. He has a deep understanding of the seductive powers of colour and texture and with that has developed an impressive portfolio of effective images used in advertising, editorials and other commercial outlets.

Recent projects include new work for Origins, Make Up For Ever and Marc Jacobs Fragrances.

Contact WiB Agency to discuss an upcoming project or to request a portfolio.

If you ask Philippe Palma and Viviane Hamonic what defines their photographic and retouching work, they will tell you that they are driven by "simplicity, cleanliness, precision, light, esthetical reflections, high-definition, depth, and focusing solely on their client’s request and product."

Almost ten years of partnership have won them the trust and loyalty of prestigious clients such as Audemars Piguet, Omega, Chopard, De Grisogono and Adler, among others. Maybe it is their assurance that they will deliver no matter what, maybe it is their work ethic and focus-driven attitude, or their ability to lead a project from A to Z in a timely manner.

Tailer Studio was born from the passion and professionalism of a team that has grown together from the same love for photography and creativity.

The team brings enthusiasm to every brief, creating strong dynamic images for advertising, editorial and commercial clients. Tailer Studio also handles creative research and post-production.

Recent clients have included Gucci, Gherardini, Diego Dalla Palma, Louis Leeman, O-YOROI, Uboat, Gaga' Milano, TWCO, Stefano Ricci, Visconti, Benetti Yachts and many more.

Warren Ryley has been passionately shooting still life imagery for advertising and commercial use for over 25 years. During this time, he has covered almost every manner of product photography and shot for many high street names. Warren now specialises in drinks photography, shooting for major beverage brands.

Working from his central London studio, he combines skilful lighting techniques with his great knowledge of post-production to produce imagery with a clean, crisp style.

His attention to detail is key especially when it comes to retouching, which is all carried out in-house, giving clients the option of a complete one stop personal service.

Warren’s recent campaigns include Chivas Brothers, Something Special, Clan Campbell, Fosters Gold and Passport Scotch.

Wayne Tait has a reputation for capturing outstanding images in both natural and artificial light environments. Based in Mount Maunganui, a beautiful coastal city, two hours south of Auckland, Wayne operates a large commercial studio, delivering images for national and international clients including Zespri, Comvita, Port of Tauranga and Ballance Agri Nutrients.

Wayne specialises in product and still life, people, corporate and industrial. He is renowned for his high standard of work with the attention to detail that makes all the difference in still life and product photography. Another area of expertise is his environmental portraiture. 

Wayne also shoots interiors and exteriors for commercial lighting clients including Philips Lighting, Advanced Lighting Technologies and Enerlink LED.

Wayne quickly builds a rapport with people, from CEO’s to workers, putting them at ease to get the best result.

“Wow... these are amazing. Absolutely perfect. Thanks so much," said client Alex Bygrave, Marketing and Communications Coordinator Advanced Lighting Technologies.