australia Apr 2014

The Names Agency represents a premium selection of photographers, fashion and prop stylists, hair stylists and make-up artists.

Based in Sydney, Australia the company offers expertise and specialists across the spectrum of image creation, from photography, production and budget management to talent, location-sourcing, design, travel and all the pre- and post-shoot services.

FLIPP is one Australia's most innovative boutique production agency. The company partners with some of the most inspiring artists and teams of their genre in the market.

Collaborating with clients from international giants to community startups, FLIPP's producers and creative artists work tirelessly to create exceptional outcomes for its clients.

"Our producers, photographers, stylists and video content artists are individually impressive and collectively awesome!"

Lizard is a full service production company for advertising and editorial clients. Company director Liz Sherriff has 20 years of experience in the photographic and creative industry. Her team of highly experienced producers makes every production a stress-free experience.

Lizard provides photography, hair and make-up, stylists and all the usual production requirements which are particularly valuable to overseas clients who can struggle to produce assignments in unfamiliar environments.

Australia provides an amazing backdrop for any photo shoot. Recent campaigns include The Bachelor, Jurlique, Virgin Mobile, Rosemount Wines, Sony, Foxtel Channels 7, 9 and 10, Subaru, Qantas, Rival and Aldi.

"Digital Art  |  Design  |  Digital Creative | 15+ years experience, across Film, Advertising and Design.

Here at Creation Theory ® the belief is that we are currently in what is the beginning of no less than a Second Renaissance, born of the ability of ideas to be communicated globally at the speed of thought, with the creative tools available to transfer those ideas directly from the mind to the page or the screen in their fullness, with absolute clarity, no matter how grandiose.

We want to help to see as many as possible of those little idea embryos come to full fruition.

So, what's your idea?"

Based in Sydney, Easton Chang has won the coveted award of Australian Advertising Photographer of the Year in both 2013 and 2012 with his portfolio of advertising car photography. In recent months alone, Easton's calendar has seen him shoot for Cadillac in Detroit, Mazda in New Zealand, Ford and Cadillac in Shanghai and Lexus, Audi, Hyundai and Porsche locally in Sydney, among many other commercial, PR and editorial projects across Australia.

Now with over half a million followers of his work on Facebook, Easton’s work and style has become incredibly viral and prominent in the social media community.

Darren studied fine art photography at college and has been shooting for over 20 years. His art-based study guides his work with perception and style across both his advertising and personal work.

Darren is one of the leading car photographers in Australia. Assignments have taken him across the globe, most recently working in Shanghai for Range Rover, Mitsubishi and local manufacturer BYD. Locally, campaigns for Ford EcoSport and Mercedes E400 and CLS have wrapped. His passion is cars; capturing the magic-hour light glint off the sheet-metal, watching the light work it’s wonder into the background. The brief is merely the starting point for Darren to impart his knowledge, sense of fun and attention to detail over the course of the shoot.

His clients include Audi, BMW, BYD, Ford, GM, Mazda, Mercedes, Mitsubishi, Range Rover, Renault, Subaru and VW, amongst others.

Christian Mushenko's photographs have a simple, honest style that manage to get to the heart of the subject in a warm emotive way. He specialises in shooting food, people and lifestyle. His work is alive and vibrant, with an eye for beauty and humanity.

Christian's award-winning photography is sought by his clients to put them ahead of their competition. For over 20 years, he has been shooting for some of the world's largest brands working with direct and agency clients in the UK, US, Asia and Australia, shooting everything from global campaigns to small pro-bono work and personal projects.

Damian Bennett began his photographic career over a decade ago in Sydney. Since then he has gained the knowledge and experience to develop a style of his own and produce work for some of Australia’s most reputable magazines.

Damian specialises in portraiture, fashion and beauty. His technical knowledge and comfortable rapport he has with his subjects is evident in the quality of the images he produces as he captures a distinct emotion with a polished edge.

He works regularly for clients such as Instyle, Rolling Stone, The Sydney Magazine,Sunday Life, Grazia, Harper's Bazaar, Men’s Health and The Australian Women’s Weekly.

His list of portraits is rapidly growing and consists of some of Australia’s most acclaimed actors and sports personalities including Cate Blanchett, Hugo Weaving, Mark Webber and Harry Kewell.

Damian is represented by The Names Agency.

With over 10 years of experience Parag Sawant specialises in still life, food and architecture photography for advertising and editorials. Based out of Rushcutters Bay, Sydney, Parag shoots for some of the biggest advertising agencies in Australia and Asia.

His work is featured regularly in magazines such as Elle and Elle decor and his cosmetics campaigns have appeared on billboards and in print throughout Asia.

More examples of Parag's work can be found on his website.

Derek Swalwell is one of Australia’s leading lifestyle and advertising photographers with an extensive portfolio spanning an array of projects. He is known for his use of natural light in portraiture, interior spaces and environments, creating a lived-in feeling that has universal appeal to advertisers and clients alike.

Derek’s photography has been featured in many prominent titles such as Elle Decor, Vogue Living and Inside Out, and has been central to national and international advertising campaigns of leading lifestyle brands including Sony, St. George, Officeworks and Stihl.

Derek is represented by 2C Artist Management.

Jonathan Wood is an Australia-based commercial photographer who for the last decade has covered a diverse range of assignments across the globe. Many of his clients include world leaders in the mining, transportation and automotive industries. He has also worked on projects with creative agencies including Clemenger, DDB, Publicis and extensively with Getty Images. His relaxed approach and flexible nature enable him to capture standout imagery in all manner of locations and situations, and from unique perspectives.

Andy Lewis is an accomplished food and beverage photographer whose work encompasses packaging, advertising and editorial briefs.

Andy works from his studio in Sydney but also regularly on location around Australia and the world. Working closely with his clients, Andy methodically creates beautifully composed and unique results.

His extensive photographic, lighting and retouching skills allows him to produce internationally recognised work.

Andy is represented by Flipp Management.

New Zealand born and Sydney based photographer Rene Vaile is renowned for his vibrant portrayals of contemporary pop culture.   
   
Rene’s work is both considered and spontaneous and reveals a ‘joy for life’ that make you envious of the adventures portrayed.
   
Rene started shooting skateboarders and moved on to document the world around him shooting love, nature, friendship, music, the beautifully mundane and the quiet life…       
   
He’s shot bands such as Architecture in Helsinki, Sons, Beachers, and he shoots regularly for Oyster, Russh and ID. His commercial clients include Sportsgirl (Australia) and Urban Outfitters (USA) who have flown him to South Africa, Argentina, NYC and New Zealand to shoot their edgy campaigns.

Rene is represented by The Names Agency.

Jeff Curtes is an action sports and lifestyle photographer, with a particular emphasis on youth culture. Jeff brings core sport expertise and sensitivity to a broad commercial level through compelling and authentic still images. 

For an unprecedented 20 years, Jeff’s snowboarding photos have defined not only a sport, but a subculture. From its infancy to the rebellious youth culture and the titan of industry that it has become, snowboarding wouldn’t be seen the same without his lens. Including images that have been published commercially and editorially worldwide, Jeff’s work across action, lifestyle, and portraiture has always had that iconic element that easily distinguishes itself from the rest.

Today, Jeff’s sport-centric multifaceted skillset is transcending the snowy backcountry to client and personal work at home on quiet back-roads, youth filled sports fields, and environmental locations and studios around the world.

Recent clients include Oakley, Nike, Coca-Cola and Burton Snowboards.

Jeff lives and works in Sydney, Australia and Portland, Oregon. He is represented by New York City based RXR Sports.


Nassima Rothacker is an Australian photographer with a creative focus on food, travel, interiors and people. Since completing a Bachelor of Arts in Commercial Photography at RMIT University, she has worked throughout Australia, Europe and the UK, shooting for various editorial, commercial and publishing clients.

Nassima's photographs of people, places and food capture a sense of grace and elegance. With an insight to refined colour palettes, delicate lighting and thoughtful compositions, she brings to her work a poetic sensitivity and a passion for the authentic.

Her love of artistic aesthetics led her to France and England, where she lived and worked for several years. Nassima is now based between Sydney and London and is available for work throughout Australia and Europe.

Nassima is represented by The Names Agency.