new york Feb 2019

Tippy Canoe Productions is a print and motion production company specialising in making each photo shoot, music video or commercial an enjoyable, memorable and worry-free experience.

With over 15 years of industry experience, the Tippy team strives to make each person on set feel at home and taken care of. The attention to detail is second to none as they strive to make every creative desire and any individual request a reality in a timely fashion.

The Tippy Canoe team has experience both domestically and internationally with many repeat vendors who hold themselves to the highest standards within the industry.

"Repeat clients and vendors is something we pride ourselves on, and we hope to make you our next satisfied client.”

Co-People is a full service production and location company based in Philadelphia and NYC, focused on print, digital and motion for many top national brands. Co-People's creative team produce, cast and manage shoots all over the US and overseas with a strong emphasis on customer service, proactivity and attention to detail.

The team has worked with a range of clients representing teens to high fashion, furniture to health care and collaborating with some of the top creatives in the business, on location or in studio.

Clients have included Jockeys, Ikea, Five Below, Journeys, Allen Edmonds, QVC, Fanatics Brands and multiple health care clients, to name a few.

Standa Merhout is an award-winning Czech photographer who started his career in 1997 as a photo assistant for Hearst publishing in Prague before assisting photographers at Pier 59 Studios in New York.

In 2000, Standa signed a contract with Elle Czech, initiating a cooperation that lasted over a decade. His work has also been featured in Harper's Bazaar Arabia, Harper's Bazaar Mexico, and Vogue Mexico, amongst other renowned publications.

In 2012, Standa moved to New York where he is currently based. His passion is beauty photography and video and he loves to combine editorial and advertising. Recently, he has shot campaigns for L'Oréal Argentina, a special beauty project for Dior, and social media campaigns for Fendi, H&M, and Givenchy. He is also proud of previous collaborations with Nike, Adidas, L'Oréal, YKK, and many more brands around the globe.

New York-based Gokche Erenmemisoglu started his carrier in 1993. He has an MFA degree in Photography, and besides food and still life his versatile work ranges from interiors and exteriors to people photography.

He has received prestigious awards in international advertising competitions including Epica, Golden Drum, Cannes Lions and NY Fest.

Gokche’s food photography has been published in many cookbooks, and with 'Net:425 gr' by Gamze Bursa he won the 'Best Cookbook Photography Award' in the Gourmand competition in Paris in 2008. In 2013 he won second prize at the 'Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year' awards in London.

Gokche held his first solo exhibition, 'Unfamiliar', at the Swedish Church in Midtown Manhattan in 2017. Five of his images from the series 'Egg yolk' were chosen to appear in The FENCE 2018, while the series also won the Production Paradise 'Spotlight Awards for Photographic Excellence' in the Food and Drink category.

Gokche started directing commercials in 2012. In 2017, he directed his first short film, 'Limbo', which went on to be awarded and screened at almost 50 festivals throughout the world.

Represented by Greenhouse Reps, Corey Nickols is an internationally published and award-winning portrait photographer. His quirky upbeat personality matched with a love for collaborative ideas is the driving force behind all of his images.

Inspired by Norman Rockwell, Charlie Chaplin and wonderful dad jokes, Corey provides an inviting undertone of curiosity, familiar joy and connection for his audience. He prides himself on being able to shoot quickly under pressure while maintaining an inclusively fun environment for everyone on set.

Currently, you can see Corey’s photographs on the intro of the show 'Mom' on CBS. Other clients include 20th Century Fox, Entertainment Weekly, Droga5, Emmy Magazine, Draft Kings, NBC, People, HBO, Adweek, The Wrap, MMC and YouTube.

Charles Barkley and Dr. Aftkings were photographed for Draft Kings under the creative vision of Deutsch.

Peter Baiamonte wants to tell a story, give a glimpse of a place, show some personality and reveal some meaning behind each image.

His strengths include clean storytelling, rigorous composition, vibrant colours, creative problem solving and an ability to connect with his subjects, setting them at ease and making their time in front of the camera comfortable. He also excels at assembling an excellent crew, working collaboratively with clients, and creating a friendly, happy vibe on set.

Peter’s work includes many styles and disciplines: portraiture, lifestyle, landscape, travel, and sports, among others. He splits his time between New York City and the Massachusetts Berkshires, working regularly with clients in New York and Boston as well as the entirety of New England.

Peter's clients include Ernst & Young, Con Edison, Panasonic, Bayer, Novartis, Berkshire Magazine, TevaNeuroscience, and Webster Bank.

Ali Mitton is an Australian fashion and advertising photographer represented by iheartreps in the USA. She is based in Los Angeles and specialises in international production and campaigns in Europe, Central America and beyond.

Kevin Norris is a New York-based still life photographer. Following his passion for photography, he completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Rochester Institute of Technology. He furthered his education by completing his Master’s of Science from Long Island University.

Kevin's latest projects include work for Bulova, Flexon, Dragon Eyewear, Marchon NYC, Women’s Wear Daily, and Robb Report.

From working with intricate compositions to complex lighting scenarios, Kevin and his team of retouchers, stylists and assistants embrace the challenges that come with every still life photo shoot.

"Hello Creatives, finish this sentence: 'My goal for this food and cocktail photoshoot is to ___________.' Was your blank one of these:

'Establish a new look for the brand'

'Convey my vision'

'Capture the appetite-appeal'

'Tell our story'

'Make it quick and easy?'

No matter how the sentence concludes, food and cocktail photographer and director Brent Herrig can help you achieve exactly what you're looking for, again and again. Brands including Diageo, Unilever and JPMorgan Chase as well as publishers including Rizzoli Books and The New York Times Dining Section rely on Brent to capture their vision of food, drinks and products in the most collaborative, stress-free way possible.

What can Brent help you with? Contact him directly to talk about your next project."

Emily Assiran is an internationally published, award-winning photographer based out of Brooklyn, NY. She specialises in portraiture and interiors.

Growing up in Philadelphia, Emily graduated with a BFA in Photography from Tyler School of Art. This passion brought her to New York City in pursuit of her career. She has since photographed many recognisable talents and great personalities.

Emily’s friendly demeanor and ability to work under pressure has served as an asset to many clients, enabling her to work with many different kinds of subjects. Whether celebrities, cowboys, or CEOs of major corporations, Emily's love of meeting new people and telling their stories comes through in every shot.

Recently, Emily and her team had a blast spending the day with Milestone Retirement and a group of their residents to create their new senior care campaign. Her other clients include Variety, Essence Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Bustle, Elite Daily, Backstage Magazine, Vanity Fair Italia, Brigitte Woman, Man Repeller, Grand Central Publishing, NKF, and Capital Health Group.

Check out her Instagram and website to see more new work.

NYC architecture and interiors photographer Francis Dzikowski produces evocative images that illustrate spaces and objects. 

For over 25 years, Francis has produced compelling images for his clients from locations throughout the world. Some of those clients include retail brands Dior and Victoria’s Secret, PR agencies Camron and Carbone Smolan, and architects nbbj, H3 and Robert A.M. Stern Architects.

Francis strives to establish an environment on location that is cooperative and enjoyable. Collaboration, knowledge and attention to detail all contribute to Francis’ ability to deliver successful images to his clients.

Originally from Ukraine, Julia Sariy is a New York City-based photographer specialising in men’s fashion photography.

Julia’s photographic vision pursues a clean aesthetic and modern approach. She always ensures that her clients are delivered the best services to fully represent their brands.

Julia’s photography studio is conveniently located in Brooklyn and is set up for all kinds of shoots.

Cory Dawson is a still life storyteller, creating visual stories featuring stop motion and still photography. Based in NYC, Cory travels North America shooting all things edible, drinkable, wearable, plus so much more.

His work is highly recognizable by the strong use of colour, composition and technical precision. A strong foundation in design and video combined with exceptional problem-solving skills make him a perfect option for your next project.

Clients include Bud Light, Uber Eats, Boca Burgers, Courvoisier, Grub Hub, Bed Bath and Beyond, Target, Jet.com, Nature Made Vitamins, and Kind Snacks.

Francesco Tonelli is a New York-based food photographer whose career in food spans over 30 years as a chef, food stylist, recipe developer, and a culinary arts professor. 

His award-winning work has been featured on NY Times and Eleven Madison Park cookbooks. 

His meticulous approach to food photography and deep understanding of food and ingredients coupled with a quick eye for beauty and an inventive sense of style has made him a sought-after photographer of Michelin-starred chefs and first-class establishments all over the world as well as well-known commercial clients. 

He thoroughly enjoys collaborating with talented creatives and agencies to produce the best imagery for their product and achieve the designer’s vision.  

Some of his clients include KIND, Chobani, Godiva, Chipotle, Knorr, Daisy, Campbell, Unilever, WW Fresh, The New York Times, Jean-Georges, Eleven Madison Park and The Culinary Institute of America.

When he is not shooting, Francesco can be found tweaking and fixing things in his 4,250 square ft photography studio or joining a global climate movement.

Scottish born Jon Paterson’s motivation is the creative challenge and artistic license of his medium. Predominately working with cosmetics, he thrives when manipulating a product both artistically and technically to draw out the unique aspects of each component and create a cohesive concept.

His clients include a range of luxury brands and fashion publications, including Clinique, Bare Minerals, L’Oréal, Marc Jacobs Beauty, Marc Jacobs Fragrances, NARS and Shiseido.

His work ethic is a contrasting balance of meticulous, creative, laid back and approachable. The same cannot be said for his cat. Visit his site for further information.

Michael Weschler started doing portraits of his friends with a Kodak Instamatic camera at the age of seven. He has since gone on to study at Cal State University, eventually shooting for The New York Times for over a decade.

Known for capturing the detail, personality, and "decisive moment" that makes a photograph unforgettable, Michael is highly sought after to collaborate with many talented creative teams. His portrait work includes notable celebrities Deepak Chopra, Richard Gere, Liam Neeson, Donatella Versace, Liev Schreiber, Don Cheadle, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, to name a few.

His editorial work has run in magazines such as GQ, Vogue, Architectural Digest, Oprah, Allure, Newsweek, Men's Health, Dwell, Food & Wine and many more. He has worked collaboratively on many books and his pictures have been included in photography textbooks, most notably, 'Photography in Focus'.

Michael's portrait and lifestyle work has also graced over 20 covers of magazines such as U.S. News & World Report. Recent ad campaigns include Nestlé, Johnson & Johnson, Marriott, Bank of America, National Car Rental, and more. His personal work has been exhibited in art galleries and museums from LA to NY to Paris, and he is a former national board member of the ASMP - American Society of Media Photographers.

James Ransom is an award-winning, New York-based food and interiors photographer. He specialises in colour and is known for creating dramatic, arresting imagery that draws you into the moment.

James cut his teeth shooting for Food52 and was pivotal in developing the look and feel of their brand, which has drawn attention from all over the world. Since then he has gone on to shoot both stills and motion for leading editorial and commercial brands like Godiva, Kate Spade, Martha Stewart Living, Target and Restoration Hardware, to name a few.

He is one of the nicest people you'll ever work with and has a work ethic second to none.

Paul O. Colliton Studio is a unique penthouse location in the heart of Manhattan. Photographers love the location due to its five separate rooftops with 360° views of the city.

The interior of the studio has 1500 square feet of space with nine-foot ceilings and windows to the south and west. If unusual interiors are required, the studio also has a water tank room, an elevator motor room, a back staircase and a balcony with a wrought iron railing.

The studio is fully equipped with backdrops and all of the grip that goes with them. Facilities include a large bathroom and shower, WiFi and client computer.

Contact Paul to book the space.

Alex Almeida is a New York-based make up artist with over twenty years in the fashion industry. From his early years studying art, photography, music, film, and fashion, Alex has developed a unique eye and talent for beauty and continually hones his creative style and aesthetic sensibilities.

He has become renowned for his unique approach to beauty that focuses on flawless skin and modern, pared-down glamour. Time spent in his chair entails more than just make up. There’s uplifting energy and positive exchange of ideas that foster confidence with the client, ensuring a great collaborative result.

His list of clients and publications include such notable names as Vera Wang, Mark Ronson, Luke Grimes, Madeleine Stowe, Giancarlo Esposito, Elle Magazine, Forbes, Harper’s Bazaar, Man of the World, Mick Rock, John Balsom, and Christian Siriano.

Arlen Schumer is an award-winning comic book-style illustrator for the advertising and editorial markets. His backgrounds in illustration, graphic design, art direction and copywriting, combined with expertise in and enthusiasm for the comic book medium and its rich history, produces imagery that stands out from the crowd!

ABC-TV's 2020 called him “one of the countryʼs preeminent authorities on comics and culture"; his history book on comic book art, The Silver Age of Comic Book Art (Archway Publishing) won the Independent Book Publishers Award for Best Popular Culture Book. His other books are Visions from The Twilight Zone and The Neal Adams Sketchbook.

Arlen lectures on these and other subjects at universities and cultural institutions nationwide.