london Jun 2006

Lorentz Gullachsen spent time earlier this year freezing on an airfield shooting a worldwide campaign for Castrol before heading off to sunny Miami for GHD. In between, he was shooting skies for an upcoming project - watch this space for more information on that.

Lorentz says: "I just love this job, photographing big trucks, burning boats and beautiful women... a lad's dream! Just imagine, I thought I'd just be a surf-bum..."

Julia Fullerton-Batten continues to attract awards this year: at the Royal Photographic Society Awards, she won a Bronze to add to the Gold she won last year; the AOP awarded her a Merit; she had three images nominated in the Professional category at the International Color Awards; and an advertising commission from Paris achieved bronze at the Clio Awards in Miami. In addition, two images have been selected for American Photography 22.

 

In London, her solo exhibition at the Charing X Gallery continues, while her new exhibition of "outstanding figures who have shaped healthcare in the 21st century" just opened in Transept Room 40 at National Portrait Gallery (until October). The second edition of her "Teenage Stories" runs in Arles, France until 21 July. She will also be exhibiting in New Mexico.

 

For a more detailed profile of Julia, see articles in this month's RPS Journal and Image magazine. You can also find out more at Julia's newly designed and updated website.

Paul Webster, one of London's top food photographers, has just moved to a new daylight garden studio in South West London where he has been updating his folio, with some examples shown here.

His latest commissioned projects include updating the new range of Slimfast Packaging as seen in the latest commercials, Waitrose pizzas and pies, Veuve Cliquot posters for World Duty Free as well as other projects.

Paul says that he is enjoying his photography and seeking out new challenges.

Please contact him direct to see the new folio - contact details at the website.

Julian Calverley has recently undertaken work for Abbey, Aston Martin, BAA, The NDA and Reuters.
Julian maintains both creative control and quality by shooting Sinar high-end digital and undertaking his own post production.
For more work samples visit his website.

Tony has recently shot three high profile crime thriller covers for Random House in London at his studio near Old Street, London.

Some of his recent work is for overseas clients via the Internet and this year sees two of these projects gaining recognition in the 2006 Graphics Advertising Annual.

Current projects include two series of charity ad campaigns in the UK and personal work featuring stones.

During his spare time, Tony flies gliders and recently shot some air-to-air images as a personal project.

Location and people photographer George Kavanagh's images are strong and distinctive due to the way he uses lighting and filters.

This can be seen in the images presented here, from his recent ad series from his Dubai shoot for client EMAAR, via ad agency Team Y&R.

He took third place in the Professional Photographer of the Year at this year's International Color Awards.

Here, you can see the following images by Howard:

Alberto Tomba: "the Gary Lineker of Italy". Ex Olympic skier shot for Samsung to herald the start of the Winter Olympics in Turin. Agency: Cheil. AD Alan Docherty.

Bryan Habana: Springbox rugby star. Photographed in his home town of Johannesburg in between training sessions for Canterbury, the NZ rugby clothing brand. Agency: Electric. AD Kim Gerard.

Dodge: Dodge are launching their new Caliber in the UK with this reckless piece of driving. Shot not in Texas but at an airfield in Hemel. Agency: Claydon Heeley, AD Nick Thompson.

House image: this is Howard's personal work and follows a theme inspired by Edward Hopper, part of a series featuring "ethereal light and a slightly voyeuristic approach".

Advertising, music and fashion photographer Tommo, has recently been shooting for Universal and their new French music protegee in Paris, through Spicy Box.

He has also finished his brand new A3 folio which shows a strong consolidation and a rewarding return to his photographic roots. "Style wise I'm back where I was, using light, props, clothes or whatever to show off someone or something in an interesting and unusual way," he says.

Tommo's corporate client list includes Barclaycard, British Airways, Boots, Fosters, Motorola, Muller Light, 3M, and Sony.

Call +44 (0)207 681 9460 to arrange to view the new folio, or visit his new website.(www.tommophoto.com)

London-based David Ellis is enjoying a successful start to the year. He has received widespread coverage throughout the UK and Europe with several campaigns featuring high-profile celebrities including Jose Mourinho for Samsung via advertising agency VCCP.

Other recent projects include two below-the-line advertising shoots for Vodafone through Enterprise IG. David also works regularly for the British music magazine NME, the latest shoot being a cover story featuring Mike Skinner of The Streets.

Between his editorial assignments, David works regularly within the record industry. Recent projects include the new album cover for The Research for EMI with art direction by Red Design.

2006 is going very well for Dean, with continuing editorial commissions from The Sunday Times, Grazia and FT, as well as commercial work via Pauffley (Islington Council), Stocks Austin Sice (Sainsburys), and following on from last year's success, Yell's annual report, shot here in the UK and various US locations.

In between commissions, Dean keeps busy working on personal projects, examples of which can be seen here.

He has been involved with dance label Global Underground for 8 years, and many of his iconic shots of DJs and glitterati in some of the world’s smartest clubs are featured in their 10 year celebration box set.

Dean is newly represented by Jo Talbot and Sue Young.

Spencer Rowell is now represented by Noelle Pickford in London and the new portfolio, designed by Boyd Necker at 'Hush' is available from Noelle on +44(0)20 7584 0908.

His new reel is available from Giles at Production International +44 (0)20 7631 2400.

Alun says that spending the first few months of this year working on a new book was certainly worthwhile, as he has since had new commissions from M&C Saatchi, CHI, RSCG and MCBD.

Alun has put together a pdf version, which can be sent on request.

Photographic retouchers Taylor James have recently worked with Ireland-based photographer Kevin Griffin, who is no stranger to large-scale productions. He crossed continents to achieve this epic shot for Coors beer.

They say: "With any multi-part composition, it is vital that perspectives, heights, angles, lighting and focus are all consistent to maintain a realism and integrity to the image", adding that when shooting across dozens of locations around the world, from the Rockies of Canada to the Swiss Alpes, the challenge becomes even more demanding and the key to success is in the planning.

To view a detailed step-by-step case study of this image visit the Taylor James website.

Big Sky is "central London’s largest and most accessible full-service photography and media production complex". It is a purpose-built facility specifically designed for the photographic and image-making industry.

 

 

The 37,000 square foot complex has five versatile, fully equipped self-contained studios, each staffed by trained assistants, offering full support throughout the image-making process.

 

They offer an end-to-end service that includes set building, lighting, catering, digital capture and post-production.

The company's philosophy is to "combine creative freedom and the best shooting experience with a highly efficient and managed production formula".

Tomo London Production is currently working on advertising campaigns for Toyota Aventis and Daks clothing and has been working with M&C Saatchi, St Lukes, Saatchi & Saatchi and JWT for the last 9 years.

Specialising in still photography, Tomo London has the creative input and extensive production experience to tackle fashion and advertising shoots.

Recent Productions have been for Ask.com, VW Golf, Orange mobile, Nintendo, American Express, HSBC and Vodafone.

Leonora works with international clients in both the UK and Europe, and a full showcase of recent productions is available at the website.

Leonora offers a personal, comprehensive service of research, location scouting and shoot production to photographers and ad agencies from around the world.

A specialist in the locations of the British Isles, Leonora is continually adding images to a large digital database of UK locations.

Shown here is a small sample of the diversity of landscapes and interiors available.

Hasselblad is synonymous in the photographic industry with quality. Hasselblad (UK) Limited has built its business around the distribution of high-quality products: the Hasselblad V and H System cameras for both film and digital use; Hasselblad digital backs and scanners; and Profoto studio and location lighting equipment.

 

 

They also offer a range of services, and operate the only authorised Hasselblad service centre in the UK. A hire facility is also available through their rental division, which is based in central London and can be contacted through The Pro Centre website.

 

For further information, or a demonstration of the new 39Mpix Hasselblad CFH-39 digital back, H2D-39 integrated digital camera, 503CWD digital camera or Profoto’s action-freezing Pro-7 system, D4 packs or Pro-B2 battery packs, visit the UK company website.

Union Models began in March 2005, initially with six models. Now, Rachel du Preez and Laura Manktelow have built a truly independent agency looking after over 70 faces.

They provide bespoke personal management for both models and clients, including the following two projects:

• Beth Edwards:  John Richmond campaign with Perry Curties, Big Magazine with Warren du Preez and Eugene Souleiman, Hamish Morrow sports deluxe collection.
  
• Suzanne Diaz:  Dazed and Japanese Vogue with Corinne Day, Italian Vogue with Steven Meisel, British Vogue with Patrick Demarchelier.

Have you taken a great photograph? If so, you should enter the AOP OPEN...  

Whether a professional or a happy snapper, it doesn’t matter. There are no restrictions on what to shoot or how you shoot it. Simply enter your favourite photographs.

Winning work could end up in the OPEN exhibition alongside images from some of the worlds top photographic talent.  There are also prizes to be won, including Adobe Creative Suite 2 and a Nikon digital SLR camera.

If you want your talent to be recognised, you have until Saturday, 1st July to enter the competition. Full information and entry form at the website. www.aop-open.com

The closing date for entries to the 2006 SUN Awards is fast approaching. Photographers have until 30th June to send in their submissions. SUN Awards is open to all commercial and advertising photographers who operate in the north of England, Midlands, Wales, Ireland or Scotland. The Awards aim to promote commercial and advertising photography in the north of Britain.

All photographers who are shortlisted finalists are featured in the SUN book and website, and their photographs are exhibited in key venues in Manchester and around the country.

Organiser, Ed Horwich said: ‘Following the Best Use of Image category successfully pulling in new and exciting work last year, this year the category is widening to allow submissions from designers and agencies who can nominate images they have worked with’.

Parkes Hotel is a privately owned boutique hotel in a tranquil tree lined cul-de-sac 100 meters from Harrods in exclusive Knightsbridge, surrounded by London's finest shops and restaurants.

It is a luxury townhouse hotel, with most of the services associated with a five star hotel and a warm, relaxed atmosphere. All rooms are spacious, and the service is good.

Here’s what other publications have said:

'Prepare to be astonished - a boutique hotel with a difference', Travel Magazine

'Parkes compares favourably to some of the finest hotels in the world', Business Weekly

Created by Anouska Hempel, the London hotelier and designer, Blakes Hotel offers her style, elegance and service.

Blakes is now established and is considered to be "the model for the fashionable small hotel in London and cities around the world".

Respected for protecting the privacy of it's clients against the paparazzi, it is the London base for film stars, musicians and top desgners.

Blakes Restaurant has a reputation for originality, a superb menu, a carefully chosen wine list and romantic atmosphere.