london Feb 2019

Horton-Stephens, London’s leading photographers’ agents for over 25 years, have been busy as usual shooting stills and moving image from content to TVC. Featured in this Showcase is a selection of new work, but as always, visit the site for a full run-down.

Horton-Stephens is well-known for representing a world-class group of photographers, but moving image has become a bigger and bigger part of what the team do. Great production remains key to the success of all their shoots, and this is truer than ever with their film work where they offer everything from online/offline editing to sound studio, motion control and CG... whatever it takes. They like to solve problems, not create them!

All the photographers have been shooting new things, including work for for Vauxhall, Costa, E.ON, UK Government, WeightWatchers, Formula E, Innocent, McDonald's, Allianz and Warburtons, to name but a few.

Visiting the ‘Latest News' section is always a good place for an overview. For moving image, head over to sister agency - hortonsshortuns.com.

"We are thrilled to announce that we are now officially representing food photographers at Style Department! This is a venture that has been in the works for a while, and we are so excited to introduce you to our brilliant, skilled photographers and the stunning work they create.

From concept development to final product our photographers deliver the highest levels of expertise to any project, whether it’s editorial, advertorial, design, publishing or advertising.

To view more of our photographers' work and our client list, visit Style Department - Food Photographers. For videos and moving images, visit our Vimeo channel. And to check our list of production services, the production section on our website.

To keep up-to-date with the latest news, sign up to our newsletters.

We look forward to working with you!"

JSR Agency is a London-based creative management and content production agency working across the world. For over 12 years, JSR has produced work for global clients and brands across advertising, publishing and editorial projects.

"We have recently expanded our list to include still life photographer Annabel Staff, lifestyle shooter Julian Love, and Australia's premier CGI creative animators and re-touchers, Cream Electric Art.

Our artists have recently created some notable work, including Dove Chocolate by BOOM CGI, Shop Small with American Express by Jon Attenborough, the launch of Genesis from car photographer Lee Brimble, Danone Activia's new OOH campaign by Steve Ryan, basketball team Kawasaki Brave Thunders from Satoshi Minakawa, an iconic image of Nigel Farage from Stuart McClymont, and a glorious window display of flowers to launch Primark's new fragrance collection by paper artist Diana Beltran Herrera."

Be sure to check out more work online.

Process is a leading photographic agency, proudly representing a diverse roster of award-winning photographers and directors.

"Recently welcoming two new additions to the team, we’re delighted to announce that Nicky Hamilton and Ryan Ball have joined the Process stable.

Photographer, director and former Head of Art, Nicky Hamilton shoots beautiful, highly cinematic work with extraordinary detail. Exploring performance and symbolism, Nicky’s work is created using elaborate sets, complex moods and evocative narratives. 

Award-winning food photographer, Ryan Ball shoots fresh, contemporary imagery, developing conceptual ideas that explore the creative channels of food photography.

Process presents: Dream Keeper – the exhibition. Join us in celebrating our upcoming photography event on 7th March, 2019. Visit the Process website for more details."

One Production is a London-based full service production company specialising in photography and moving image production. Since launching in 2005, One Production has built a wealth of experience working with both luxury and commercial brands.

"Production to us is more than logistics. We care enormously about each shoot. Working with a network of global and UK partners, we combine a high level of care, efficiency and honesty with a flexibility and appreciation to each project’s goals."

Clients include Avon, PUMA, Speedo, British GQ, Austin Reed, House of Fraser, Fiorelli, I-D Magazine, Selfridges, Lacoste and many more.

"We are a creative styling agency and food shoot production company representing a very knowledgeable, creative and diverse group of food stylists, home economists, food writers, props and set designers working in a wide variety of media and platforms.

As a one-stop imagery shop for food, still life, we create original and beautiful results to any brief. From recipe writing, propping and set styling, food styling, home economists and professional photography to location and studio work with experienced experts.

To view more of our stylists' work and our client list, visit Style Department - Stylists, our Vimeo channel. For the latest news, our Journal, and to check our list of production services, the production section on our website.

To keep up-to-date with the latest news, sign up to our newsletters.

We look forward to working with you!"

Creative Work Studios is an award-winning, full service global production and digital branded content creation studio specialising in multiplatform experiences, photography and film production. The company services brands such as CNBC, CNN and others.

Digital and audio-visual production studios combine high-level strategic thinking with cohesive visual design, product development and data insight to identify key opportunities and solutions to business objectives.

Based in London, though positioned globally, Creative Work Studios hand-selects specialists who best embody the roles required and expand or retract teams as projects dictate.

They are an experienced group of creative professionals, all with their own unique skills and expertise, offering a fresh and unique integrated approach to accommodate any business strategy or goal, no matter what the scope of the brief or the size of the organisation.

"Food Hall doesn’t just film food, we also help plan and execute  full media strategies, working closely with marketing teams to deliver impactful, brand-sensitive campaigns across all media.

We started 2019 with a blockbuster campaign that launched the Vegan Sausage Roll for the UK’s biggest bakery, Gregg’s. 5M+ views on social and unprecedented uplift in Gregg’s sales. We can do this for your brand.

We know how to maximize budgets and deliver fabulous, on-brand visual content, whether you are looking for single TVC, presenter-led food stories, high-end recipe films or beautiful table-top moments.

Feel free to call us to discuss how we can take a brief from concept to distribution in order to showcase you or your client’s brand to the widest possible audience."

Sam Faulkner creates beautiful and engaging film and content for fashion and beauty brands.

One of Sam’s most challenging projects from the past 12 months was directing a commercial for Dove - the twist being that no-one, not the director, the crew, the client or the agency, had seen the women before the cameras were already rolling. They were cast on their story alone.

Sam has collaborated with many exceptional fashion photographers including Mario Testino, Sølve Sundsbø, David Sims, Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott and Cass Bird.

Fashion clients include Vogue, Love Magazine, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci and Marc Jacobs. Beauty clients include Rimmel, Revlon, D&G Beauty, Lancöme, Max Factor, Dove, Maybelline, Kerastase and Shiseido.

Kai Bastard looks at the playful interlude between reality and surrealism. Bringing together individual elements that tell a richer visual story. his work explores blending traditional creative direction with the digital space to create interactive and emotionally engaging experiences.

Renowned for his 360° approach to ideation, Kai produces integrated frameworks which allow an idea to be amplified and adapted according to the platform it will be displayed on and the human engagement it will encounter.

Over the past decade, Kai has helped brands and agencies create award-winning campaigns through engineering photographic, CGI and interactive elements seamlessly, and has been recognised as one of Lürzer's Archive's '200 Best Digital Artists'.

Agata Pec is a London-based photographer specialising in still life, beauty and advertising photography. She graduated from the Polish National Film School with a degree in Photography.

Before starting her freelance career two years ago, Agata worked as an in-house photographer at Hearst Magazines and Bauer Media, shooting for titles such as Men's Health, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Good Housekeeping, Women's Health and Esquire. Now, working from her own studio in North West London, Agata shoots for many well-known companies as well as start-up brands, creating social media content as well as press and advertising imagery.

Agata's photography also regularly appears in magazines such as Cosmopolitan and Grazia

Based in London, Dan Ross shoots for advertising and brands globally, focusing on people and narrative led work.

Recent commercial projects have included content for Starbucks, AVIS Budget, Volkswagen and LG, to name a few.

While travelling on commission, Dan also likes to create personal projects based on environment and people - which can be found within his portfolio on his site. This often leaks in to his commercial work, where he likes to push reality in his lighting and cinematic approach.

Dan also undertakes flm and motion commissions. Recent clients include Volkswagen and WREN Kitchens.

Visit Dan's website for further details and follow him on Instagram.

Kris Kirkham is a London-based food, drink and lifestyle photographer with a genuine love of food and passionate eye for detail. With 15 years experience as a chef and the last 10 years in the food photography industry, Kris’ entire working life has revolved around food.

Kris’ highly innovative and professional approach consistently produces beautifully crafted images both in his Clapham Junction studio and on location.

Recent clients include Nando’s, M&S, Lidl UK, Byron Burger, Good Housekeeping and Waitrose Kitchen.

Included in this Showcase are images from one of Kris’ most recently published books, 'Pleesecakes'.

Visit his website for more information.

Steve De Vriendt is a Belgian-born photographer, now calling London home and a place of inspiration. He has worked as a creative for several years at world class studios including Foster+Partners and Wilmotte Architects, and is now dedicated to creating inspiring and creative photography of architecture and design worldwide.

"My photos have a strong graphical aesthetic, aiming for a strong composition. Sometimes just framing an essential part of something bigger, leaving the rest up to the viewer's imagination. I love the materiality and texture of buildings and objects. There is a beauty in the structure and form of any subject. Offering a unique service to every client and telling a story of your work with an inspiring detailed outlook."

Follow Steve on Instagram.

Gareth Morgans is an award-winning London food photographer with over 19 years of experience. He shoots from his large Bermondsey studio near to Tower Bridge and is equally at home on location.

Gareth’s food photography expertise and years of experience have allowed him to work with many leading agencies, food companies, magazine houses, book publishers and design groups. Gareth is recognised for his colourful, vibrant and detailed images with a subtle graphic twist.

This year, Gareth has just received successful news of a double medal win in the One Eyeland Awards. He has received two Gold Medals in the Food Advertising and Self-Promotion categories.

In 2018, brands such as Amazon Fresh, Häagen Dazs, Kirin Beer, Waitrose and M&S filled Gareth’s busy schedule. The year also ended with a lovely campaign for Heinz shot with agency BBH and Holgarth Worldwide, and will soon be released.

Gareth Morgans is represented by RARE by Trayler, Daniele Forsythe (USA), and Qench (India). Follow Gareth on Instagram.

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

Over the last 15 years, Leo has developed a unique creative photographic style combined with precise digital skills. From his studio in Shoreditch and on location, Leo shoots for a very wide range of clients.

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

This Showcase features the latest press campaign shot with the Saatchi & Saatchi London team and Mad Cow Productions on location in Morocco for GSK/ Zovirax.

Also featured is work for Triumph Motorcycles Speed Twin teaser film and stills, TRC (Triumph Factory Customs) Thruxton and Rocket film and stills, the latest Mitsubishi press campaign for Mirage, and Rolls-Royce Adamas Collection Black Badge Wraith and Dawn.

New work launching soon for Rolls-Royce Phantom, Morgan Motorcars, and more.

Get an insight behind the scenes on the regular blog and follow Harniman on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

Colin Campbell is a well-established London-based food and still life photographer and director.

It was an incredibly busy end to the year and 2019 started off just as packed with shoots for many new and regular clients. New campaigns include Nespresso, Heinz, Co Op, HSBC, Sainsbury's and Domino's Pizza, many of which are featured in this Showcase.

Colin works out of his own fantastic studio in Haggerston.

He is represented by Gill Turner.

Still life, food and drink photographer Sara Morris shoots from her studio in London N1. Sara has been busy over the past few months not only working on commercial commissions but also collaborating with set designers and model makers to create some beautiful new personal work.

Her ‘Evergreen’ series plays with perceptions of scale and her '40 Denier’ series combines hosiery and vegetables to create a collection of rather surreal still lifes.

Sara’s images are captivating, classical and very often have their own playful twist. She has also been selected as a finalist for this year’s AOP Awards.

Her client list includes, amongst others, companies such as IKEA, Costa, Innocent, Tesco, Onken and John Lewis.

Known for his bold use of colour, clean lines and dynamic composition, Chris switches seamlessly between shooting fashion, beauty and still life, from his London studio as well as on location.

Collaborating with agencies and directly with brands, Chris and a regular team of producers, stylists, hair and make up artists and retouchers can provide an end-to-end service from concept to delivery, turning ideas into photographic reality.

An honest and easygoing personality on set with a perfectionist’s eye for detail, Chris’s work has been featured in print, online, social media and instore campaigns.

Recent and regular clients include: Revlon, GAP, Holland Esquire, Yohji Yamamoto, Estee Lauder, Bobbi Brown and TIGI.

Chris is currently seeking UK/EU representation.

"I’m a people and lifestyle photographer based in London and shooting all around the globe. I specialise in people from every walk of life, from professional talent in the studio to real people on location.

By bringing loads of energy and creativity onto the set, I manage to get the best out of people, whether they are athletes or artisans, and by mixing natural light with flash when needed I can create a very real feel even when nature doesn’t play ball.

As well as creating great work for clients, my personal work has been featured in Creative Review and the British Journal of Photography and been recognised in the Creative Pool and One Eyeland awards.

Recent clients include Hilton, Google, Oracle, GSK, McKinsey and Club Med. I’m now represented by JSR in the UK and RW2 in the US - get in touch."

London-based but shooting all over the world, Kulbir Thandi is an award-winning photographer and film-maker with a particular eye for detail.

From his Shad Thames studio he shoots still life, portraiture, food and drink for the likes of Gordons, Remy Martin, Guinness, HSBC, Visa and Sony.

When not in the studio, he can be found on a mountain shooting landscapes and locations or in a large car studio shooting the likes of Rolls Royce, Audi, BMW, Mercedes and Toyota.

His recent work includes a film for Bentley Motors, stills and film for the V&A, and stills, film and animation for Chopard.

Follow Kulbir on Instagram.

Terry Benson specialises in lifestyle photography, as well as covering food and still life on a regular basis. Based in central London by Farringdon station, his studio is well equipped and very spacious making it ideal for any shoot.

Terry has worked on editorial, packaging and advertising projects for a large range of clients. His passion for food and working with people is second only to photography, creating images that best reflect the brief and subject. This has seen him deliver on point images for clients such as Design Bridge, Thorntons, Tesco, Knorr, and Carte D’Or.

Danielle Wood is a London-based food photographer shooting advertising, packaging, editorial commissions and video content from her studio in Brixton. Danielle works closely with her team to capture natural, delicious food.

This year Danielle has been busy shooting packaging, digital content and in store newspaper features for Marks and Spencer. 2019 also saw the release of Warburton's 'Gluten Freedom' campaign which she had the pleasure of directing.

Danielle’s clients include Marks and Spencer, Tesco, McDonald's, 4Creative, Warburton's, Bakkavor, Octopus Publishing, Harper Collins and many more.

Visit Danielle’s website for her latest work featuring some new packaging, moving image and stop frame animations.

Danielle is represented by Vue.

Oli Tennent has enjoyed a very varied year in and out of the studio. From the barren Sahara Desert to a deserted aircraft hangar in Oxfordshire, the projects have kept the interest and creative juices flowing - even a stint filming a minidoc for Red Bull TV.

Oli has completed recent work for McLaren Automotive, Mitsubishi, Jaguar Land Rover, and Triumph Motorcycles.

Any opportunity away from the lens is gladly filled with time in his classic Land Rover or exploring on an adventure motorcycle.

Follow Oli on Instagram to keep up with the goings on in his studio and elsewhere.

Michael Austen captures strong, meaningful images for agencies and brands with stories to tell.

Observational and full of life, his authentic pictures are made possible by his relaxed and professional approach to all aspects of a shoot.

Recent clients include Cognita, Dell, Heartwood, Imperial College, Keller, Kin+Carta and Macmillan Cancer Support.

A full portfolio and more information are on his website.

Julia Bostock has been specialising in children, teens and baby photography for over 15 years. She is now diversifying and working on fine art photography having won some recent awards.

Julia shoots portraits of men, women and children and is happy to travel. Her work is commissioned for advertising, commercial and editorial shoots whether lifestyle or fashion. Her clients are worldwide, including Fendi, Mothercare, Velveteen, Afiniti and large global names such as Nestlé, British Airways and Simba.

From luxury brands to charity work, Julia is always inspired and loves story telling. Her photography awards include One Eyeland, and she works from her studio as well as out on location. She creates amazing lighting effects, be it natural or contrived - everything is possible!

Currently she is working on a project with weavers in Scotland and hopes to print her book soon.

Visit the website for more information about Julia and follow her on Instagram.

Carlos Lumiere was greatly influenced at a young age by his father's work as a photographer. In 1989, Carlos moved from Spain to Miami to work as a photographer for a Spanish press agency, and it was here that he decided to devote his career and life to high-fashion photography. This passion has taken him to cities around the world, allowing him to develop a stunning and diverse portfolio.

Carlos' photos are best known for blending classic lines with luscious colours and textures. His style is rich, emotive and dynamic - attracting high profile fashion designers, advertising campaigns and magazines including L’Oréal, Balenciaga, Harper's Bazaar, Harrods, Hackett, Vivienne Westwood, Valore, Royal Ascot, Elle, FHM and GQ.

Carlos now divides his time between his studio Lumiere London, working for his own magazine Fashiopolis, and searching for his next great shoot.

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.

Award-winning food photographer Ryan Ball has been experimenting hard this last year to produce fresh, contemporary imagery. He takes an exciting approach to his work, developing conceptual ideas that explore the creative depths of food photography.

Based in London, Ryan shoots advertising, packaging, and editorial commissions both at his home studio and on location. His most recent clients include PepsiCo, Lidl, Tate & Lyle, Gaggenau, Byron Burger and Quaker Oats.

Ryan works with a diverse array of talented food stylists, prop stylists, and assistants that enable him to pull together a team that is carefully chosen to deliver the very best for each photo assignment.

Thrilled to now be represented by the wonderful team at Process Photography, Ryan is excited to see what 2019 will bring.

"At Karmer, we deal in solutions not problems, understanding the many pressures that are so unique to the creative industry. Our years of experience mean we understand what it takes to deliver complex projects on time, on spec and on budget. This attitude and dedication has attracted some of the world’s biggest brands to use Karmer.

Our skilled, pragmatic and supportive team understands, accommodates and delivers. Whether it's an editorial or advertising photo shoot, a campaign, site-specific installation or a retail environment, their personal approach, intuitive understanding of clients' needs and attention to detail means you can rest assured Karmer will be with you all the way, helping and enjoying to create strikingly powerful spaces, images and products."

Fifth Wall VFX is a well respected and RTS Craft Award-winning VFX and CG Studio, creating effects and animations for film, broadcast, commercials and digital.

"We can guide your film from storyboard to delivery, or produce bespoke effects on a shot-by-shot basis. We can create anything from a drop of water to a fully animated crowd of 80,000 people in a CG stadium.

Our artists work with a variety of solutions including Maya, Nuke, AfterFX, Photoshop and Redshift.

Recent clients include Disney, Jaguar Land Rover, BBC, BT Sport, ITV Drama, Mondelez and Tresemme.

We also enjoy a partnership with Nice Biscuits that gives us access to facilities for grading in Da Vinci Resolve, offline editing, and finishing in Flame."

A leading rental company dealing in cameras and lighting for photography and video, Direct Digital had the opportunity to connect with Matt Easton, a photographer based in New York and his native London -  he specialises in editorial, fashion, and beauty. On why he uses Direct Digital when in the UK, Matt says that, “putting relationships aside, Direct are highly professional with a great knowledge of all equipment used…[and understand] the industry inside and out.”

Matt’s experience assisting masters such as Annie Leibovitz and Mert & Marcus has allowed him to discover his own signature look. He finds muses in the everyday, “a lot of [his] inspiration comes from movies,” inspirations which inform Matt’s signature sultry style balanced with “a raw and emotional innocence.”

To read more, visit the blog and get in touch with the dedicated staff for a quote.

Located in East London within a former aircraft factory originally designed by Sir Owen Williams in the 1930s, DeHavilland Studios is an impressive industrial Art Deco building. This bespoke daylight studio is ideal for photography and film shoots.

Situated on the first floor and approached by lift or stairs, the studio benefits from the large dual aspect Art Deco factory windows, with light reducing blinds and high ceilings.

The immense infinity cove is set within the spacious studio with three additional interchangeable backdrops; distressed, regency and abstract, along with an additional distressed stained floor boarding panel as an option.

The conversion has been carried out by a talented craftsman with painstaking attention to detail throughout.

With gated private parking by arrangement and good accessability by car and public transport, equipment hire and bespoke catering packages are also available.