FOOD & DRINK PHOTOGRAPHY Oct 2013

Waldecker Fotografie, which mainly specialises in food, liquids, transportation and still life photography, originated from the collaboration between veteran photographer Axel Waldecker and his young but innovative son Max Waldecker.

The two Waldeckers are a perfect mix - a professional team that always guarantees high quality images and conducts their own food styling.

Carsten Eichner specialises in still and food photography and has his own fully equipped digital daylight studio in Hamburg. He has international experience working for agencies and editorial magazines, both in the studio and on location.

Recent clients include Billa/Austria, Dr.Oetker, EDEKA, Hilcona, Unilever, Weight Watchers, Burda, BEEF, Brigitte, Der Feinschmecker and G&U Verlag.

Visit his website for more information.

Christian Lohfink is a high-quality still life photographer specialising in liquid and food images.

Recent work includes Bitburger, Volvic, Dr.Pepper, Perfetto and BEEF Magazine.

Clients include Coca-Cola, Apollinaris, Staatl, Fachingen, Volvic, Arla Food, CMA, Feinkost Käfer, Mars, Bitburger, Krombacher, Blanchet, Jacobs, Nespresso and Häagen-Dazs.

He is represented in German speaking countries by PAM-Mirjam Böhm.

Christoph Kern is passionate about shooting delicious food, exciting travel stories and beautiful architecture and interiors.

He works in his studio and on location, shooting while travelling. His food photography always transfers the perfect mood and makes every viewer hungry.

Included in this Showcase are a selection of images from his recent food photoraphy. Clients include IWC Magazine, UBS, a+u, Swiss Magazine, Manor, Migros and Davidoff.

Visit his website for more information and to take a closer look at his portfolio.

“Within significant moments, connections and discoveries are made.” Danielle Saler’s goal is creating these connections with viewers through strong photographs that tell stories of people, places and things enjoyed. Her non-traditional inspiration grows from ‘connecting the dots’ between the subject and the viewer, whether the theme is commercial or fine art. This balance allows Danielle to constantly brew up new concepts and stay as fresh as the basil in her windowsill.

Gareth Morgans has had a fantastic year shooting for a whole host of advertising, publishing and design clients, including Costa Coffee, Kyle Books, Heinz, Birds Eye and Pod Food. He has just completed some delicious-looking photography for the M&S Christmas 'Food To Order' brochure, published by Redwood Publishing, as well as shooting for a number of editorial titles; Jamie Magazine, Waitrose Kitchen, Food and Wine (New York) and Delicious.

A highly experienced food photographer, Gareth’s work has a clean, bright, graphic quality. He brings the dishes and produce he shoots to life, thanks to his eye for vibrant details. Simply put, he understands food. Visit his website for a range of testimonials from past and present clients.

He is currently represented by Vue Photographers Agent.

Guy Jost specialises in food, drink and still life photography. In his spacious and fully equipped studio he creates unique imagery together with internationally renowned stylists and food stylists.

The team works for clients including Unilever, Mövenpick, Kambly, Frigemo, Migros, Badoit, Bongrain, Schweppes, Frionor, Nutri Suisse and many more.

Take a look on his website to discover more of his work.

Hanspeter Wagner is an experienced advertising, food and stil life photographer based in Zurich. His subtle way of creating arrangements and scenarios compliments each project and is a signature of his work.

Profound knowledge and skills in photography as well as digital imaging completes the process with fabulous results. An intelligently chosen network of stylists, production agencies and assistants accompanies his services. Hanspeter shoots
regularly on location as well as in his studio.

Visit his website for more projects, pictures and information.

Hilary Moore enjoys working on her personal projects as well as commissioned work which has won her many awards, including first prize for food portraiture in the highly acclaimed ‘Pink Lady food photographer of the year competition’ and second prize and several nominations in the International Photographers Masters Cup award.

This year she’s been kept busy working on large projects for Carte D’Or, Heinz, Knorr, Birdseye, Carr’s and many overseas clients.

She is also delighted to have received recent commissions from Observer Food monthly and The Guardian newspapers.

Hilary works from her roof top studio in Vauxhall, London.

Hubertus Schüler is a food, stills and fashion photographer based in Bochum. Working for many years from his own fully equipped studio complete with professional food kitchen, in 2010 he became a member of EXPOSE Photographers.

Using light like an artist, Hubertus' food and stills photography is filled with inspiration, passion and perfection. Shooting advertising, cookery books, editorials and packaging, he is skilled across a wide range of disciplines.

Hubertus has received Gold and Silver medals from GAD - the German gastronomy academy - for his brilliant work with Björn Freitag on a number of cookery books. For the same project he also received a 'Gourmand' Cookbook Award for best cover Europe-wide. In October, Hubertus won two Silver medals for his current book projects.

Food clients include AMC Kochgeschirr, 'Sternesnacks' cook book, Pizza Hut Express, Le Buffet and 'Rauchzeichen' cook book with Angelo Menta.

Hubertus is represented by EXPOSE Photographers.

Photographer Mauro Turatti and post-producer Mattia Giani started Hyperactive Studio in 2010 in Milan. With a recognisable and sharp style, the studio offers creative, high quality artwork focusing on still life and food advertising photography.

Hyperactive Studio deploys modern technology and strong management at every stage of the project. Its network includes food stylists, art buyers, set designers and all the important professionals that guarantee the best results.

Food clients include Barilla, Kraft, Ferrero, Nestlé, Pavesi, Findus, Bertolli, Sagra, Olio Berio, Miko, Algida, Buitoni, Esselunga, Galbusera, Giovanni Rana, Autogrill, Levissima, Peroni, Heineken and McDonald's.

Ian Garlick specialises in food, drink and lifestyle photography as well as moving image work for a range of leading brands.

Based out of his trendy Shoreditch studio, Ian offers a full range of props and backgrounds to compliment any shoot. His latest work includes a packaging assignment for Tilda and a big campaign for Bernard Matthews.

Clients include OXO, Hovis, Apple, Tesco, Morrisons, Rivita and JDW.

Ian recently renewed his long-term collaboration with Valentina Harris for a new cookery book and hopes to do more with the award-winning Italian cuisine expert over the coming years.

Ian's easy going, laidback style makes for a comfortable and relaxed shooting experience.

Visit his website or contact him direct to tailor budgets and discuss particular requirements.

Jacob Lindner is an advertising photographer based in Munich. In recent years he has specialised in food and product photography. His daylight studio in Munich has two complete kitchen areas and plenty of cooling storage space for even big food productions.

Jacob's work includes imagery for packaging and POS materials. He has an in-house team of experienced food stylists and freelancers and offers complete digital workflow across all camera formats - from small format to high-class studio systems. He works mainly for the food industry but also enjoys shooting people and stock photography.

Jan Brunclik is a renowned Czech advertising photographer who now presents his food and drink photography. Jan has worked for international food companies including Kraft Foods, Nestlé, Unilever, KFC and others. He shoots both on location and in the studio, offering production and post-production services. Jan's experience across many different fields of photography allows him to combine a number of techniques.

Visit his website to see his full portfolio.

Jean Cazals has over 20 years' international experience and is well respected across food and travel photography. His styling and approach have gained him many awards and he is equally at home in his fully equipped Notting Hill daylight studio or on location.

Jean shoots for advertising, packaging and editorial clients and especially for publishers. With over 80 books to his name he has worked with some of the world's top restaurants and chefs. He likes to style as well and acts as a consultant on cookery books. His experience in the field brings an invaluable insight for every ttype of project.

Jean has just finish shooting a book for ‘Konditor&Cook’ and has five more to follow with a range of authors and foody talents. He has been busy lately shooting advertising campaigns for Dubai and Asian clients.

His first book as an author ‘Teatime’ received Gourmand Award 'Best Dessert Book UK 2013'. ‘Eat Me!...’ An exhibition of macarons and chocolate will take place at the FrenchArtStudio gallery in Kensington from the 7th of Nov.

Visit his website and previous Production Paradise publications for more of his work.

Jennifer Marx is a Chicago-based food and still life photographer. Her passion for life, art, and food are vividly displayed in her powerful imagery.

She shoots both editorial and commercial projects and clients include McDonald's, Kraft Foods, Tyson Foods, Walmart, Chili’s, Macaroni Grill, Little Caesars, Pork Council and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.

Contact the studio for more information.

Drawing on his years of experience and with a passion for the finer details, Jörk Hettmann has been photographing food in his studio located south of Dusseldorf since 1990.

Many renowned food companies shoot their advertising materials, packaging and billboards at the 400 m² studio, which features a fully equipped kitchen, a luxuriant stock of props, and everything necessary for successful food photography and corresponding special effects.

The studio equipment was recently expanded to include film gear. An extensive photo archive supplements the studio's services, as well as in-house post production that covers all areas of electronic image processing, from simple retouching to ready-to-print approved compositions.

Karen Thomas is a London-based food and still life photographer. She is known for the welcoming atmosphere of her big and beautiful loft studio in Hoxton, where she shoots both daylight and flash for a wide range of high-end clients. From editorial to advertising, Karen has worked for some of the biggest names in food during her 14-year career.

Halloween is nearly upon us and Karen recently shot a party feature for Sainsbury's Magazine and also a delicious pumpkin feature. Karen's Tastes Of The World photos can currently be seen around town in the windows of McDonald's and soon Marks and Spencer will be flooded with Karen's Christmas posters.

Karen has just finished working on store posters for Waitrose, a feature with Sam Harris, chef-patron of Zucca, and is now looking forward to working on a feature with Marcus Wareing.

Production Paradise is proud to support Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year 2014, a global celebration of the art of food imagery. Open to all, the awards are already established as a major international cultural event.

Entries for the 2013 competition were up 70%, with 5500 images coming from across the world. Not only did the number of entries increase, but Twitter followers doubled and website visits were received from over 140 countries. With the 2014 competition now open, you have until 31st January 2014 to register your entries.

Alexandrina Paduretu, the Romania-based photographer, was overjoyed to be declared 'Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year 2013' at a packed Champagne Taittinger reception at the Mall Galleries in London earlier this year. She follows in the path of Jean Cazals, a Production Paradise Premium member, who was the first winner of the ground-breaking awards in 2012.

Many other Production Paradise members featured strongly in the line-up of 2013 finalists.

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For 20 years Richard Pullar has been shooting ad campaigns, mainly with London-based agencies, many of which have run around the globe: HSBC, Waitrose, Guinness, Banrock, Ciscos, Stella, Fairy, Toshiba, Sacla, Wild Bean Cafe and McDonalds to name just a few.

He has always been commissioned for his ability to light beautifully and bring something to an image to make it jump off the page, poster or screen. This as well as his sense of humour and quirkiness which runs through his work has kept him very busy shooting from his studio in Clerkenwell in the heart of London.

The style and approach he took with his stills work can now be seen in his moving imagery, his eye for composition and lighting and his ability to spot what is the important element in an image transfers perfectly to the world of film.

Sebastian Israelit started his career in his family business as a printer in the Buenos Aires neighbourhood of Pompeya. He later began working as a photographer for companies such as Chrysler, IBM and Bank Boston. Years later he specialised in food and drink photography and has worked for brands including Gancia, Martini, Campari, Bacardi, Grey Goose, Fox and many others. He has also worked for prestigious publishing houses, magazines and international cookbooks and won three Gourmand Awards in 2005, 2009 and 2013.

The ''Gancia Trip'' took Sebastian through 11 European cities to collect material for editorial and advertising projects. He was also hired by Accor Hotels to photograph the renovated Sofitel Hotel in Rio de Janeiro.

The team has worked for the packaging industry for agencies such as Milstein Ravel, Harvey & Harvey and Levinson Group, making a name for itself in the advertising industry with work for brands such as Hellman's, Knorr, Head & Shoulders, Dove, HSBC, BMW, Renault, Impulse, Axe, Skip and Danone in campaigns directed by Del Campo, Ogilivy, Young & Rubicam, Ponce Buenos Aires, JWT London, and many others in Argentina and worldwide.

Shirish Sen is an award-winning photographer, specialising in food and beverage photography. Shirish has been working independently since 2004, shooting on location as well as in his 2200 sq. ft. studio in Gurgaon - a suburb of New Delhi.   The studio is full service, offering a complete in-house workflow from pre-production to photography and post-production.

His awards include Silver at Prix De La Photographie (PX3), Paris - June 2012; Honorable Mention at International Photography Awards (IPA), Los Angeles - September 2012; Honorable Mention at International Photography Awards (IPA), Los Angeles - September 2010.

Visit his website for more information.

Steve continues to work at the top level in food packaging for the major British supermarkets, producing photography for the mid and top tier ranges.

In addition, he shoots a large amount of branded packaging ranging from Nestle, WeightWatchers and Nature Valley to Baby Gourmet, Girudet and MasterChef.

His editorial clients include Simon & Schuster, Waitrose Living, WeightWatchers and Ryland Peters & Small.

The Marmalade is an internationally renowned commercial production company focusing mainly on food and tabletop photography. The company's groundbreaking Motion Control System SPIKE brings the creative freedom of a moving camera to the world of high speed filming, enabling it to create shots that would otherwise be impossible to achieve.

Directors, DOPs, model-makers, mechanical engineers, food stylists, fluids specialists, matte painters, 3D animators and compositing professionals work in close collaboration to conceive and perform all that is necessary to yield the highest quality output in the most cost-effective manner.

No matter what the subject - burger, chocolate or beer - the finely tuned interplay of hand-made and computer-based production methods allows The Marmalade to solve tasks of high complexity and to achieve excellent and homogenous results.