united kingdom Sep 2021

The UK’s largest production service company, LS Productions was founded 15 years ago on the global appeal of Scotland’s production talent and locations. Now, the company welcomes projects from fashion to film across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. With a world-class team of 30 and a library of 8,000 locations, LS Productions’ unrivalled experience unlocks the creative possibilities of the UK's distinctive regions.

Recently, the team have doubled London for New York on the Marvel Studios’ Loki x Hyundai commercial, sourced a sports stadium to work with Premier League footballers, shot on Manchester city streets and nearby mountain roads for Bentley, and wrapped a major fashion brand’s holiday campaign on Scotland’s west coast at the close of August. 

“One of the best companies I’ve worked with and we’ve filmed all over the world,” said producer Nikki Lazaran, filming an American TV episode in Scotland with the team. 

To find out more about producing with LS Productions in the UK, check out their recent work here or say hi over here. 

"We continue to keep very busy now that COVID restrictions have lifted and we have supported both international and UK-based shoots in Scotland in recent months. 

Just some of the recent clients we’ve worked with include; Marks & Spencer, Range Rover, Jura Whisky, Urban Outfitters, STARZ, Jaguar, Network Rail as well as promos for bands including The Ninth Wave. We have also been creating EPK content such as behind the scenes footage and cast interviews for the BBC production 'Vigil', and Stephen Frears new feature film, 'The Lost King'.

We continue to follow all the COVID-19 guidelines and protocols to make your production as safe as possible.

Get in touch and let us take care of your next production in Scotland!"

JSR is one of the world's most successful creative agencies, managing over 50 photographers, illustrators and content makers, finding creative solutions for the world's biggest brands and agencies.

This Showcase includes new signings Claire Prouvost, a French illustrator inspired by the cubist art movement. Her style is fresh, colourful and bold. Illustrator and animator Cécile Gariépy, her work is playful with an emphasis on colour, composition and character design. 

Photographer Edmund Fraser was commissioned by Ear To The Ground agency to create the motion and still launch ads for New Balance’s exclusive football boot – the Tekela V3+.

Photographer and director Simon Stock's latest tennis film he shot during lockdown,

Solo artist Jesy Nelson for the Guardian Weekend Magazine by PEROU and photographer/director Henrik Knudsen was commissioned to shoot the motion and stills for Three Mobile Ireland's latest campaign.

Visit the website for more information or get in touch to discuss your next project and check out our latest projects on Instagram.

Charlie Chich is a photographer, producer and creative director based in London. He is also the Head of Creative at Mission Statement Magazine.

Spotlight Awards judges from VMLY&R, Hearst, CHANEL, TBWA\HAKUHODO and Vogue voted Charlie’s image as the winner of the Fashion Photography category.

Additionally, Charlie was collectively voted as our 2021 Spotlight Awards Grand Prize winner.

"I used to be a musician in Brighton, England, but after having to leave my music career due to a chronic illness that brought my life to a standstill, I picked up a camera. Jumping quite a few years forward, I found myself doing a short season in Cape Town fumbling around with my camera and I became hooked.

My love for music and its natural tie in with fashion definitely dictated the path I’m on now. There’s no buzz like photographing a musician you listen to on repeat or idolised as a kid."

Joseph Ford’s work has won him numerous awards. He is regularly featured on Colossal, Fubiz, Designboom and in international media including CNN, BBC, Vice, and Insider. You can read some press about his work here.

His work as a photographer and director often involves visual illusions. With his agents he can manage projects from scratch, bringing in the best production teams to bring campaigns to life and working with carefully selected post-production houses to complete the project. 

He keeps productions as lightweight as possible. It's easier to manage, more cost-effective and minimises environmental impact.

Joseph often works with agencies and clients on developing concepts. He loves finding creative solutions and making sure everyone has fun in the process.

His clients include LVMH, Adidas, Lacoste, LEGO, Mazda, Disney with agencies such as TBWA Paris, Arnold Worldwide, We Are Social, DDB Paris, Iris Worldwide, Havas.

Joseph is based between London and Paris and works worldwide.

Charlie Clift is a photographer and director who works globally for clients such as Bafta, GQ, The Sunday Times Magazine, Coca Cola, and The NHS. He has dangled CEOs upside down, gone undercover with drug cops, set Michelin star chefs on fire and discussed peace with Nobel Prize winners – all in pursuit of a great photograph. His drive is to tell personal stories with a twist of the unexpected.

To keep things fresh, Charlie always has a personal project on the go. From a documentary film capturing life in the circus to his own mental health campaign, he experiments with different ways of creating images and telling stories.

Charlie’s work has been published and exhibited widely. You might have seen it in the Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize at the National Portrait Gallery, The Creative Review Photo Annual, and the D&AD Awards.

Dean Northcott had a quiet then very busy and successful 2021 with both his personal and commissioned work. His vibrant new style in his stills work has transferred over into his work in moving image, a new great passion for him. 

Born in New Zealand, Dean was raised on a diet of sport, barbeques and beach. After several years of world travel in his early 20s during which time he developed his sense of aesthetics, he arrived camera-in-hand in London and went on to study Photography at LCP.

A former semi-pro rugby player, a third Dan black-belt in karate and marathon runner, sport is at the epicentre of Dean's entire life, he loves his work.

Jonathan Knowles is an award-winning advertising photographer and filmmaker. He is an industry leader specialising in drinks, liquids, food and still life. With his unique style and exceptional lighting techniques, he creates iconic campaigns for global brands. Notable commissions include campaigns for many globally recognised brands, such as Coca-Cola, Guinness, Heineken and Smirnoff, as well as be being the creator of the iconic O2 bubbles.

A recent shoot with Japan’s legendary Beam Suntory saw a collaboration between Roku Gin and the Food Network. Jonathan used his newest addition to the studio - a robotic arm carrying our Phantom camera.

Other notable projects from the past few months include vibrant and thirst-quenching visuals for Robinsons, a gravity-defying project for Sipsmith, playful films and stills for Chambord, exhilarating TV commercials for Thatchers, and a deliciously dynamic campaign for Benriach Whisky.

Roy J Baron is an award-winning photographer based in London, working throughout the UK and internationally. With over 11 years experience in the industry, Roy's love of photography is inter­twined with his knowledge and technical skill.

Roy thrives on receiving new projects and collaborating with clients to develop the shoot; designing the appropriate lighting and building the compositions that best deliver and fulfil the brief. A great example of this would be his Spotlight Awards shortlisted image 'Fanny', a commission for Waitrose Weekend magazine which, out of thousands of international entries, gained a top ten place in the people and lifestyle category.

"What a fabulous, fantastic shoot this one was. The location was just out of this world, topped off with your amazing photography this shoot was not just successful, you followed the brief to perfec­tion and this is the outcome ... well done!" (Sharron Price, Art Director)

In other highlights, Roy has recently been working on projects for Amazon, Deloitte and Disney. lf you would like to discuss your next project don't hesitate to get in touch.

Barry Willis is a London-based photographer and director specialising in people and lifestyle for advertising, corporate and charity sectors.

This UK Showcase features a series of sensitive studio and punchy location portraits to sit alongside his lifestyle imagery.

Whether it’s the unflinching gaze of the young girl, the relaxed confidence of a corporate executive or the natural slices of everyday life, his images seek to communicate ideas and emotions with a sense of narrative.

Always beautifully crafted, Barry’s photography is considered in every respect.

Barry also shoots, directs and co-produces videos. He is a highly organised, motivated and positive person. You will enjoy working with him and your clients will love the results.

With thirty years of experience, his extensive client list includes Abbeyfield Care Homes, Action for Children, African Petroleum, AXA, BP, British Land, Castrol, BUPA, Christie, Coty, Hydro International, Inpost, Ineos, Lavendon Group, Low & Bonar, Morgan Sindall, The National Bingo Game, Travelodge, Nuffield Health, Reckitt Benckiser, Royal London, Serco, SOCO, Stallergenes Greer, St James's Place and Young Lives vs Cancer.

Please visit his website.

Ben Appleby is a still life photographer based in the UK. He specialises in creating stunning advertising imagery and works regularly with a well established team of stylists, retouchers and assistants allowing him to build the perfect team for projects of any scale.

Focused on the fine details, Ben has become known for his graphic, colourful images that highlight texture and quality. Having recently produced images for Brockmans Gin, Two Birds Distillery and the Haswell & Hastings Gin sister companies, he continues to make a name for himself in the drinks industry alongside his still life work. 

Ben is represented in the UK by DA Artists; you can follow him on Instagram or head to his website to view his full portfolio.

Dan is a lifestyle and portrait photographer based in London with well over a decade of experience working commercially with editorial to PR and advertising agencies.

His style helps bring to life and show the realness of his subjects to all creative briefs he works on.

John Fyn is a London-based commercial photographer specialising in food and still life.

His love for food photography was born from a passion for visual storytelling and helping food businesses grow. He loves capturing visual stories and adores punchy, clean and uplifting imagery that emphasises the beauty of real food.

His photographic style is graphic, conceptual and simple and finding intimate details in the food to connect the viewer emotionally.

His goal is to represent his client’s food and their creations, to produce feelings of appetite at first sight for their own customers.

Jon Buckle is an established UK-based sports photographer with over 20 years' experience in shooting live action for editorial and feature portraiture at world-class events such as The Championships Wimbledon, Roland Garros - The French Open, Sail GP, London Marathon, Rugby World Cup, Ryder Cup, Formula One GP, Olympics and Premier League Football.

Jon has extensive experience in sports photography for editorial and advertising usage on behalf of governing bodies, major sponsors and rights holders.

He has a passion for lighting, and recent personal projects utilise skill sets from sports photography and portraiture to combine the love for action photography with the creativity and ability to control in a studio.

Michael shoots people and their stories. Atmospheric, cinematic images that advertise stage and screen productions as boldly as they tell the stories of brands. Portraits that engage and illuminate a subject.

Whatever narrative you need to share, Michael's images will engage the viewer in your story.

New work: campaigns for feature film 'Emily' starring Emma Mackey for Warner Brothers and with Hasbro on the Monopoly; lifesized launch. Portraits for Hollywood star Gugu Mbatha-Raw at Soho Farmhouse, and of a string of musicians and artists, including Brixton Chamber Orchestra.

He continues to shoot for his green portrait project 'In a Green Shade: The English & Nature.'

Rich Maciver blends a passion for sport with vibrant, beautifully lit, photography of active lifestyles.

Rich began his photography journey shooting cycling, and in particular BMX. As his cycling portfolio evolved, he began shooting features for publications including Dennis publishings Cyclist Magazine.

After assisting for five years, Rich set out in 2017 to concentrate on his own work and hasn’t looked back, with a portfolio that now includes massive brands such as Nike, Garmin, Reebok, Puma, Gymshark, Converse, Adidas, Red Bull, Mars Wrigley and Samsung.

Richard Boll is a highly experienced editorial and advertising photographer. He specialises in lifestyle, portrait, and product photography, often blending these disciplines within commissioned projects.

Richard brings energy, creativity, and hard work to every commission. He has shot lifestyle campaigns for Zeiss in London and Emirates airlines in Dubai, on-location for Land Rover/M&C Saatchi, and for American Express in London.

He has work in the National Portrait Gallery in London, and awards include first prize in the prestigious Taylor Wessing Photographic Prize. Richard has recently been shortlisted for the Wellcome Photography Prize, with a portrait of his selected from over 10,000 entries.

Richard frequently travels for shoots and is equally adept at shooting on location or in a studio. He is often involved in the organisational aspects of shoots and has a warm-hearted presence that enables him to connect well with clients and team members.

Mair is a creative and versatile stylist with over 15 years' experience styling celebrities, models and actors in photoshoots, films and on TV. 

Her styling has been widely published in the press including Vogue online, The Times and The Observer, promotional advertising campaigns include Rolls Royce, Soda Stream, Dove and Disney.

Mair has a background in costume design; she has costumed films and TV shows for production companies such as RDF and Optomen and has styled celebrities such as Robert Cavanah and Prue Leith.

She is passionate about her job and getting the detail right, for this reason, she is much sort after by award winning photographers, producers and creative agencies.