san francisco May 2018

Poppy Creative is a well-established creative agency with long standing relationships within the photography industry.

A unique collective of San Francisco’s top-tier visual storytellers, the company's diverse array of photographers are talented in advertising, commercial and catalogue work. In addition, its roster of stylists and producers can fulfil all still and video production needs.

Latest clients include Walmart, eBay, HP, Art.com and Red Heart Yarns.

Cove26, a space created by SF Digital Studio, Oakland's premier studio offers flexible still and video productions for up to 49 attendees. Conveniently located in the Uptown district of Oakland and offering 4000 ft² of versatile shooting settings, it boasts a 38’ infinity wall with speedrail, a blackout/sound damping curtain, aged brick, a classic white paneled northern exposure daylight section, and a set-ready kitchen. Set-building friendly, it has a ground floor load-in with roll-up door. Various options on how the space can be utilized and configured.

Cove26 also provides full production support with a vast network of resources.  With 24 years of experience, Cove26 provides 360 degrees of production support from casting and planning to post-production services like retouching and catalogue automation for integrating with print and e-commerce asset preparation.

"Capitol Art is quite simply the best kept secret of San Francisco’s photography industry. It also happens to be the most uniquely hip studio around, with tons of style, plenty of space, and total convenience. Just blocks from Bart and steps from local coffee shops and groceries, the Mission District has plenty to keep you entertained and happy.

When it comes to shooting there, you’ll enjoy direct street access and a comfortable, self-contained, and private atmosphere that’s productive and inspiring. You’ll be awestruck walking in from the street by the cool vibe, dramatic space, and comfortable feel. If you're looking for the ultimate hybrid of hospitality and customer service, look no further than Capitol Art.

No other studio in San Francisco fosters creativity quite like these guys. Their attention to detail, friendly demeanors, professionalism, and overall aesthetic are unrivaled. Insider tip: those who know book early!"

Life is made up of quickly passing moments and capturing them is what San Francisco-based lifestyle-advertising photographer, Jim Hughes does.

From Cape Town to Shanghai, Jim travels the world photographing unforgettable images for clients such as HP, United Airlines, GE, Levi's, CVS and Wells Fargo.

Jim’s collaborative approach has maintained happy and returning clients and created award-winning shots along the way. Whether in the Bay Area or abroad, his technical experience combined with his knack for working with cast and crew brings ideas and concepts to life.

Vegar Abelsnes strongly believes in creating a collaborative environment and is known in the industry for the subtle, yet effective ways in which he directs all involved on a shoot - both on and off camera.

His personable approach makes for a fun and relaxed atmosphere, regardless of the size and complexity of a production. Vegar and his team's ability to capture spontaneous and unexpectedly telling moments for both video and stills - without sacrificing technical or aesthetic perfection - is a testament not only to Vegar’s professionalism, but also that of his team.

In his words: “The members of my team are the hardest working and coolest people you will ever meet. Life is short. Work with people you like.”

Jennifer Davick is a California and New York based director/photographer for brands that seek to showcase food and culinary lifestyle photography and film that is vibrant, stylish, approachable and appetizing.

Her work explores the beauty-from-within of ingredients and reveals a portrait of implied lifestyle in the process. She is passionate about collaboration, remaining curious, mixing mediums and creating striking stories that feature food as the hero.

Recent clients include The Food Network, Imagine Soups, Aldi, Hillshire Farm, Lifeway Kefir and Electrolux.

Amanda Hibbert is a still life product and food photographer living in San Francisco. Her unique combination of technical expertise and creative vision provide an exceptional experience. A true collaborator, Amanda successfully partners with her clients to produce creative imagery to meet brand needs.

Amanda believes photography is an intrinsic part of our daily lives. Every day we interact with photographs that shape our world and consciousness through news outlets, social media and advertising. Amanda’s goal is to work with creative clients who want a partner in developing their brands unique visual aesthetic and who share her passion for simple elegance.

Romulo Yanes is an acclaimed, respected image maker whose work has graced magazines, books and catalogues for over three decades. If you don't remember his name you will certainly recognise his iconic images in the pages and covers of Gourmet Magazine.

His love for food is self evident in every image he captures; his ease and comfort on set is perhaps only surpassed by his professionalism and his ability to get along with everyone he works with.

His talents are not limited to food or still life. He has photographed travel features, interiors and chefs. Romulo is a frequent contributor to Williams Sonoma Cooks Catalogue. His style and compositions are always food forward; even when he is graphic his images are always real and lived in. He is equally comfortable shooting daylight or lighting as he is shooting in a studio or on location.

Kerry Mansfield, based in San Francisco, specialises in still life photography. Her deep passion for photography can be seen in her meticulous compositions and beautiful sense of colour.

Kerry’s background in architecture informs the way she gives the simplest forms and shapes a feeling of grandeur. Her keen sense line and texture allow her to create environments that enhance both the concepts and products in front of her lens.

Kerry’s love of materials and craftsmanship make her the perfect choice for capturing the essence of luxury goods.

Erickson Stock is a boutique stock photography house and home to over 70,000 images and 15,000 video clips available for commercial licensing.

Founded by award-winning commercial director Jim Erickson, Erickson Stock is a unique and exclusive collection of content created by one photographer and his team.

A great source for emotional lifestyle and business photography and video, the collection covers topics such as travel and leisure, family and friends, as well as business and lifestyle.

Today, Jim is pioneering the art of motion with compelling ready-made spots that can be seen on the website.

Maggie Kerr was the spokesperson for L’Bel cosmetics, a Peruvian cosmetics and skincare line, and has worked with celebrities such as Ashton Sanders, Lea Michele, Meghan Markle, Camila Alves, Common, and Chrissy Metz. She has also garnered advertising, print, and video clients nationally and internationally including Apple, ShopBop, Nike, The Food Network, The Guardian, Payless Shoe Source and Columbia Sportswear.

Maggie is commercially repped by Exclusive Artists Management in Chicago, NY, and LA. She is also a strong airbrush artist.

Production Paradise has launched the Production Paradise Spotlight Awards for Photographic Excellence 2018  – a competition with a unique focus on advertising photography talent.

No other awards have created a judges’ panel that is solely filled with potential clients for commercial photographers. From agency CDs and art buyers to client creatives and marketing professionals, to editors at some of the most well-known magazines in the world – this competition might just be the best and most global online portfolio review a photographer could ever have.

Photographers may submit imagery in 13 professional categories and two special categories: Shot on Mobile and Student.

Each category will have a single winner and all 50+ judges will choose a Grand Prize winner from the professional categories. There are over $60,000 worth of prizes, throughout 15 categories, with a chance for one photographer to win over $19,000 in prizes, including $5000 cash.

More information about our awards is available on the Spotlight Awards for Photographic Excellence website.

Take the opportunity to show your work to our impressive panel of judges and win the great prizes – enter today!

NYCFotoWorks is just around the corner. Apply for the exclusively professional portfolio review today and have your work seen by creatives from Saatchi & Saatchi, Conde Nast Traveler, BBDO, and HBO. 

Find out more about the leading creatives who will be joining us this spring.

NYCFotoWorks is your chance to have a back-to-back one-on-one 15 minute meetings with art buyers, art producers, creative directors, photo editors and agents. You choose your reviewers, NYCFotoWorks sends you a schedule, then just turn up and knock ‘em dead with your work. 

Join it from 19th – 21st June at Go Studios, Manhattan. 

Apply today and reserve your place.