showcase new york issue 785

Feb 2020

King Management Agency: New York photographers', directors' and prop stylists' agents

KMA / King Management Agency is a boutique agency based in New York, representing of a diverse group of still life photographers, directors and prop stylists.

KMA was founded by Rachel King in the fall of 2015.  Having worked at some of the most prestigious photo agencies in NYC, Rachel saw the need for an agency that catered to the unique needs of the still life photographers within the industry.  Clearly others felt the same way, as many of the world’s top still life photographers have joined KMA.

IMAJ Artists: New York - Miami PHOTOGRAPHERS', STYLISTS', HAIR & MAKE-UP ARTISTS' AGENTS

IMAJ Artists is a talent agency representing photographers, wardrobe stylists, hair and makeup artists. Based in New York City and Miami, IMAJ founders Michelle Leo and Tonya Pittman set out with one goal in mind, develop true connections between artists and clients through their professional insights. Coming from opposite ends of the industry with long lasting relationships and collaborations, this strong female duo joined forces to take their agency a step beyond booking.

Michelle has 15 years of agent experience and is the go-to agent for clients booking artists for celebrity, campaign, editorial and catalog shoots. Tonya started her industry career as an award-winning hairstylist, later becoming an International Educator for L’Oreal Professionnel. She met Michelle at FORD where she was discovered as a model 16 years ago and became a recognisable face in campaigns and commercials.

By having a 360 degree understanding of the industry, Michelle and Tonya bring a unique approach to artist relations and client needs. 

IMAJ Artists editorial work can be seen in publications such as Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, Marie Claire and L’Officiel.

IMAJ meaning image in a few languages around the world: a representation of the external form of a person or thing in art.

Mayo Studios: New York INTERIOR & LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY AND 3D RENDERING

With over 60 years of experience, Mayo Studios is the premier destination for home, lifestyle, interior photography, 3D visualisation and video. 

Based in New York City, their 20,000 sq. ft. photo studio accommodates production on multiple sets. They have a collection of home interior settings purpose-built for image-making and a vast in-house prop/furniture collection. Mayo’s in-house team consists of photographers, producers, set-designers, carpenters, stylists, 3D and post-production artists. Each informed by strategy, trend and years of industry specialisation. 

They work with some of the home industry’s most celebrated brands including American Standard, Bed, Bath And Beyond, Bloomingdale’s, Brooklinen, Calvin Klein, Circa Lighting, Donghia, Frette, Grey, Hunter Douglas, Kassatex, Kate Spade, Knoll, Kravet, Léron, Matouk, Ralph Lauren, Scalamandré, Vera Wang and WestPoint Home.

Brent Herrig: New York - Chicago food & drink photographers

The brief is in! Your client wants you to create something that will tell a story and capture the appetite appeal of the product. Photographer and director Brent Herrig can help. Based in New York, Brent supports in-house and agency clients to achieve stress-free productions that hit the brief.

Recently, Brent consulted, designed, and photographed new cocktails, for Scottish-based Botanist Gin. Chef Danny Mena's latest book 'Made In Mexico' featuring Brent's work was published in early October by Rizzoli Publications.

Some of Brent's recent clients including Nespresso, Shake Shack and Dead Rabbit Bar rely on Brent to capture their vision of food, drinks and products in the most collaborative, efficient way possible.

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

Lucila Blumencweig: New York - Buenos Aires advertising photographers

2019 was fun and exiting year for Lucila, in November she travelled to Italy to shoot a global campaign for Yellow by Alfaparf Group, still in post production. 

She was also commissioned by MacCann China to shoot a Coca-Cola campaign for the upcoming Japan Olympics 2020, shot with Chinese athlete celebrities on location Beijing and Orlando.

Recognised by the Spotlights Awards jury, she was the winner of the Kids category with an image of a personal project shot last summer in Patagonia. Lucila specialises in lifestyle advertising photography, her images are known for her emotional use of light creating a filmic sense filled with emotion on each campaign.

At the moment she is about to launch the recent Salmoriagui & Vighano, a beautiful campaign shot in in Italy last September. Her clients include Coca-Cola, PWD, Sprite, YPF, Livean, Mercado Libre, Yellow, Luxxotica, Centrum Vitamins, Sony, Nike, Adidas, Santander, Citibank and Personal Mobile.

At the moment she is looking for a US agent to work with this upcoming year. To collaborate with Lucila please reach out to her by email. 

"Always willing to jump on some new adventures all over the globe!"

Matt Zugale: New York - Philadelphia people & lifestyle photographers

Even before he picked up a camera, Matt Zugale had the desire and drive to move to New York City. Photography became the vehicle that got him there in 2003.

Over time, Matt established himself as a portrait and lifestyle photographer able to tell engaging stories about his subjects.

He has worked for Burger King, Columbia University’s Miller Theatre, and Porter Airlines among other advertising, publishing, and commercial clients.

For inquiries and requests, please contact him here.

DANIELA FEDERICI: New York CREATIVES, PHOTOGRAPHERS and DIRECTORS

Daniela Federici is an award-winning photographer and director working, with numerous 'A-list' celebrities, luxury fashion and travel brands and glossy magazines. 

D3 Studio is Daniela's creative studio redefining luxury, fashion, and travel. Specialising in global mixed media storytelling strategies and iconic 360-degree campaigns. Creating authentic, intelligent and engaging original content and experiences for luxury brands.

Daniela created, photographed, wrote and directed six short films for a 360 online and social media campaign for the launch of bullet girl jewellery, capturing the essence of what a bullet girl is, female empowerment. The campaign empowers women to be the best of who they want to be. Daniela chose strong women from diverse backgrounds, ethnicity and ages, and captured their inner strength and timeless beauty.  

Dominic Episcopo: Philadelphia food & drink photographers

"These images were taken during my recent trip to the Upper Tiber Valley, the heartland of Italy. My time there was spent with makers, farmers and food producers. I was moved by their sense of history and tradition in the fields and the pride and care taken in the kitchen."

Dominic currently resides in Philadelphia where he operates a photography studio in a 160 year old church. His most recent work can be found in a wide range of campaign advertising for global brands; cookbooks and culinary editorial publications; web commerce; and the private collections of notable contemporary collectors.

When he is not behind the camera you will find him in the kitchen, on a yoga mat or at a flea market. To read more about Episcopo Studios, visit his website. 

Aydin Arjomand: New York advertising photographers and directors

Aydin Arjomand Photography LLC creates stunning visual content for your brand, with style and efficiency.

"We custom-tailor each project’s team, location, budget, and timeline to a client’s precise needs. We are able to maximise our creative output and maintain our quality by minimising our overhead and pass-through costs. We draw from an exclusive group of creative and production talent to achieve clients’ specific goals, perfectly, on-time, and on-budget."

Kathy Cacicedo: New York Animal & Lifestyle Photographers

"Who was it that said, “never work with kids and dogs?" Not me, that's for sure.

The work featured in this Showcase is from a recent shoot for a new campaign promoting the Pet Therapy Superheroes of Overlook Medical Center. We spent three days making superhero capes fly while watching the transformative impact of Pet Therapy ...a dream job come true. Scroll down to see videos I have produced and directed for Overlook, a long time client. A Pet Therapy video is in the works!"

Client list includes: Merck, Bayer, Pet Plate, Claritin, Dr. Scholls, Coppertone, Afrin, Donate Life, Overlook Medical Center, Atlantic Health System, Morristown Medical Center, The Heather Trew Foundation, Overlook Foundation and Stevens Institute of Technology.

Hollie Bertram: New York advertising photographers

Hollie Bertram is a food and product photographer based in Norwalk, CT, and can easily travel for projects. With over 10 years of experience, Hollie has consistently created images for small and large businesses alike, making sure she produces beautiful images for any budget. She has worked with clients from e-commerce to magazines to catalogue to advertising to local small businesses.

She is able to wear all and any hat to help those clients with smaller budgets, by playing not only photographer but set builder, stylist, retoucher; you name it, she does it. That all stems from her catalogue days, when she first started out, and where she was expected to do just that.

Her outgoing personality and adaptability makes her a pleasure to work with.