FASHION & BEAUTY PHOTOGRAPHY & MOTION Jul 2024

Alex Waber is a commercial photographer specialising in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle imagery. His work has been internationally published in Vogue, Wired, Complex, Rolling Stone, The Guardian, Forbes, and Outside. He has worked with renowned brands such as Arc’teryx, SECTION 35, Tilley, Roots, and Purple Brand Denim.

For the past 15 years, Alex has been creating stunning visuals both in the studio and on location along the West Coast. With a background in film, he brings a cinematic quality to his studio work, using natural and dramatic lighting on custom-built sets. In his spare time, Alex enjoys hiking, biking, kayaking, and camping—skills he eagerly integrates into his work. His love for the outdoors is evident in how he incorporates the environment into his location shoots, especially in the mountains around his hometown of Vancouver.

So, whether you’re planning a photo shoot in the high alpine, on a windswept shore, or in a cozy studio, give Alex a call!

Avenger Team is a creative agency specialising in photography, video, beauty, and styling. They represent a range of outstanding visual artists, managing their productions worldwide. Each artist has their own unique visual language.

The talents from their Fashion & Beauty division are prominently featured in this Spotlight: the rising star Julia Ketsch and the experienced Dirk Bader. Also highlighted are the motion works of CRPTC Child, Ian Hurtado, and Red Cat - Jhenyfy Muller.

The agency was founded in 2001 by Sylvia Weinmann, with Kathrin Baumann joining in 2023 to head the video division. Both bring many years of experience in photography and film production.

Avenger operates transparently, flexibly, and purposefully, always in close cooperation with clients. From conception to post-production, regardless of format, size, or location, every detail is managed. Avenger's comprehensive services include artist representation, client consultation, casting, production, and more.

All recent shoots and the latest news can be seen at avenger-photographers.com.

Azzurra Piccardi is a renowned fashion and beauty photographer based in Italy and working internationally, basically where her camera takes her.

Specialising in fashion, beauty, and portrait photography, she works freelance for top brands, companies, music bands, and magazines. Known for her timeless and creative imagery, Azzurra’s style is minimal, emotive, and dynamic with a spark of pictorialism. She collaborates with luxury brands such as Maserati, Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Aveda, Cotril, Braccialini and many more. Her editorial work is featured in high-profile magazines like Vogue Russia, Vanity Fair Italia, and Grazia.

Azzurra’s work enhances brand awareness through perfect visual communication. Her dedication has earned her prestigious awards, including the Prix de la Photographie de Paris and the International Photography Award. Additionally, she educates aspiring photographers via the Imagery Academy platform and Fondazione Studio Marangoni, and speaks at photography conventions.

Discover Azzurra Piccardi’s captivating contributions to fashion and beauty photography.

Celin May is a fashion and lifestyle photographer based in Vienna and Copenhagen.

With years of experience in these fields, she focuses on capturing the essence of people and environments, creating visually stunning content for brands around the world. Her clients include brands such as Cartier, Charles & Keith, and Gabor. Her work has also been published in magazines such as Elle.

Celin continues to push creative boundaries and inspire others with her unique perspective and commitment to her passion.

Renowned globally for his meticulous eye for detail and cinematic style, star photographer Christian Angerer's portfolio features an array of stunning images of models, Hollywood stars, and music legends. Each of his photographs captures a moment that feels as if it’s been lifted directly from a feature film.

Christian’s creative prowess has earned him numerous international awards, including the prestigious Cannes Lions and multiple awards from the Art Directors Club. Most recently, he was honoured with the Gold Award for “Photographer of the Year (Germany)” by an esteemed international jury.

Christian is based in Munich, Germany, but he can be found strolling through New York, Barcelona, Cape Town, Paris and Venice frequently.

Christian’s talent for infusing magic into the ordinary and revealing the extraordinary sets him apart as an exceptional photographer.

For information, please contact Manon.

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, American commercial photographer Jason Christopher discovered his love for haute couture fashion and imagery while working at a luxury boutique in Kansas City. His passion for high-end photography led him to South Florida, where he pursued formal education in art school. After earning a degree in photography, he honed his craft professionally along the East Coast. Today, Jason Christopher continues to undertake projects across the United States and internationally.

With over 15 years of experience, Christopher is an international, award-winning fashion and advertising photographer who has worked with a long list of iconic brands such as Victoria's Secret, La Senza, Express and Under Armour, while also working with world-class agencies. His portfolio showcases an impressive scope of photographic work across fashion, lifestyle, product, and pet photography. He works confidently and collaboratively with unparalleled success, regardless of the assignment.

Valued for his creative approach and conceptual vision, Christopher’s commercial work showcases a dynamic range from light and airy to modern and moody. Through uncomplicated compositions and an impeccable approach to lighting, whether on location or in studio, he excels by rising to the challenge and maintains the same philosophy that “simplicity is key, don’t overthink it”.

Julio Bárcena works with fashion brands, advertising agencies and design studios promoting their graphic image. He creates photographs and film that make a difference and turn the marketing budgets into memorable images.

Julio Bárcena has over 22 years' experience creating commercially relevant images for advertising, fashion 
and portrait, with a perfect balance between art and communication. His master skills in lighting, creative knowledge, and attention to detail allow him to develop a personal style characteristic of a special talent to grasp the soul of the people he portraits and the spirit of the objects which he photographs.

He has worked for clients such as Coca-Cola, Repsol, Bayer, Novo Nordisk, Sony, Cruz Roja, and ADIF, among others, and regularly publishes in magazines such as Vogue, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, L'Officiel or La Vanguardia.

“My mission is to change the world with extraordinary images, where people feel recognised and represented.”

Murasaki Agency is a leading hub for creative content production and talent management.

With a long career in fashion styling, photography, trend analysis and online marketing, Murasaki Agency mastered the art of delivering quality content production.

"We specialise in production, creative direction and styling for artists, campaigns, editorials and lookbooks. Our services include an analysis of the latest trends in the field of fashion, consultancy in online marketing, visual marketing and innovative fashion direction for creatives and brands.

We have done editorials for more than 50 magazines worldwide, including Vogue, L'Officiel, Harper's Bazaar, Numero, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Nylon, Neo2, Carbon Copy, Vanidad and many more. We have also worked for brands and companies such as Viktor & Rolf, Burberry, Cartier, WGSN, Coach, Tommy Hilfiger, Mango, Mussi, Santa-Crux, Cliqué, Katakkasu, Black Limba and Rio Athletics, among others."

Rowin Hernandez is a fashion and beauty photographer based in Atlanta, GA.

Some of his clients include Wish ATL, Kultured Misfits, Le Pere, UC Models, Atlanta Swimweek, and SCAD Fashion Design, while also being published in Simply Buckhead.

His fascination with music, video games, and movies that contain a sense of scale and sublime is what motivates his work, and continues to push himself to explore new ways to express the empowering grandeur of his subjects.

As a Naples-based photographer, Sara's journey began at the age of 20, marked by extensive training and collaboration with local photographers.

Specialising in digital technology and post-production, Sara has contributed to social and print campaigns, catalogues, and captivating content creation since 2018.

Currently partnering with communication and branding agencies, as well as managing direct clients, Sara approaches each project with an unwavering commitment to detail and aesthetics.

Believing in the power of teamwork, she emphasizes collaboration for optimal results, tackling challenges with innovative solutions. For her, every project is a canvas to showcase the beauty found in meticulous attention to detail.

VisualTogether is your full-service creative agency crafting holistic visual experiences.

VisualTogether is a Copenhagen-based, multidisciplinary creative agency enhancing the realms of fashion, beauty, and lifestyle, elevating them to new heights.

"Our core services include photography, retouching, production, video, creative direction, and graphic design. Above all, we aspire to inspire others to dream big, think boldly, and create passionately. We work closely with our clients to bring their vision to life. Let’s create, TOGETHER. 

We are trusted by Georg Jensen, Zara, H&M, Byredo, Moss Copenhagen, Vila, Only and Ganni, among others."

Zoe Adlersberg, a photographer based in both NYC and Paris, focuses on capturing genuine connections and authenticity in her fashion and beauty photography.

Collaborating with brands on casting and creative projects, she delights in showcasing individual beauty that diverges from conventional standards. Notably, her short film "Unique Beauty" features women sharing their personal connections with their own beauty.

In her directing endeavors, Zoe merges aesthetics with interviews, weaving together words and visuals to craft impactful narratives. Pursuing deeper messaging, she recently co-founded Brownstone Cowboys Magazine, a platform at the crossroads of social justice and style.

Among Zoe's esteemed clientele are DKNY, MaxMara, Tom Ford, Eve Lom, Ralph Lauren, Dior, and Neen Beauty.