PEOPLE & LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY Jun 2014

Braden Summers is an illustrative portraiture photographer. His work intends to inspire his audience with his unique interpretation of beauty, allowing the viewer to question what they consider beautiful in their respective environments. His latest project, 'ALL LOVE IS EQUAL', is a photographic series that challenges the social construct of “iconic romance.”

"It is meant to call attention to the lack of commercial imagery that focuses on the idealisation of same-sex couples. A large driving force behind creating this series was actually less about affecting the gay community directly, and more about giving the general population a way to relate to gay imagery which is devoid of sex, victimisation, or banality - themes that might usually prevent some folks from connecting. The photographs are not documentations, they are dreamy illustrations of what open expressions of love in different cultures *could* look like in a future, more accepting time."

Charlie Troman is an advertising photographer specialising in lifestyle and portraiture work.

“Shoots should be fun and energetic, this brings out the most creativity in all involved.” Charlie is known for bringing vast quantities of energy to shoots and working tirelessly to produce amazing images for many brands over the years.
2014 is proving to be another busy year with both lifestyle and luxury brands.

More of his great work can be seen at his website. Email him directly.

Toronto-based advertising and fashion photographer Dan Bannister's career began in editorial travel where he shot for clients such as Rough Guides, Penguin Publishing, Travel and The New York Times. Dan and his camera circumnavigated the globe and his work is fittingly shaped by an explorer’s spirit. His portraits especially reveal an appreciation for life’s stories and experiences, and Dan’s innate skill at appearing to effortlessly capture the perfect mood at the perfect moment is something his list of advertising and lifestyle clients covet.

But make no mistake, Dan believes that perfection requires thoughtful effort and so do his precisely crafted, yet candid images. But that suits Dan’s personality, and his ability to pull together large productions and create stunning brand images are the reasons his diverse roster of corporate, fashion and agency clients love working with him.

Deniz Saylan specialises in people, cars, fashion and advertising. He started his career as a photo journalist, covering news in hotspots and portraying people around the world. He loves to play with the elements of common advertising photography, mixing them with lively reportage elements and creating a very unique and fresh look. Coping with the unexpected yet still following a certain plan makes him fun and leads to vivid, unusual pictures and surprising results.

Deniz' work is published in magazines such as American Express, Time Magazine, CFO, Die Zeit, Manager Magazine, Wirtschaftswoche and Stern, among others. He works for clients including The Salzburg Festival, Bogner, Infiniti, Daimler, Porsche, Bechstein, Lamborghini and Renault.

Born in the north of England, Gary Salter studied graphics and photography in Liverpool before moving to London, where he is currently based. He produces bold images with a distinctive and unique photographic style and quirky sense of humour. His work receives critical acclaim both in the UK and internationally.

More recently, Gary has been commissioned for several moving image projects for clients including Sky, Allergan, Honda, Absolute Radio, Giffgaff and the Bboy Championships, amongst many others.

Recent clients include MTV, Huggies, Channel 4, Sainsbury's, Heinz, Wired, Mini,  Snickers, Sunpat, Virgin Active, Capital one and Metro.

Igor Emmerich is an established portrait and lifestyle photographer with a strong graphic eye and natural talent for capturing something unique in his subjects.

Realism is inherent in his images, which reflect his quirky sense of humour. Igor approaches each job with a fresh perspective and the highest attention to detail.
He is always very much in demand from graphic design and branding agencies, and shoots for leading advertising agencies.

Some of his recent clients include Tangible, Amex, Unilever, Tesco and the LSO.

Jill Hunter is a Houston-based lifestyle and portrait photographer known for her ability to create and capture natural moments in life that seamlessly blend together to tell a compelling story. With her bright smile and light-hearted personality, Jill has a true gift for making people feel at ease, whether she’s working with kids or corporate executives.

Her most recent work includes a lifestyle campaign for Hewlitt Packard and portrait shoots for PricewaterhouseCoopers, Consumer Reports, and American Lawyer Magazine.

Jill’s editorial work has been featured in Seventeen, Woman’s Day, Redbook, Fitness, Billboard, Fortune, and Der Spiegel, in addition to travel features for United Airlines and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.

Julian Love is a people and lifestyle photographer based in London and shooting internationally. His fresh, colourful location work combines the spontaneity of documentary with the polish of advertising.

Recent campaigns include the launch imagery for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 shot in London; launch imagery for for the EOS 1200D and Powershot G1X mark II cameras, shot in Tenerife and Tel Aviv for Canon Europe; and a whole new image library shot in the British Virgin Islands for TUI’s marine division.

In between shooting commercial assignments, Julian continues to develop his 'Handmade London' project showcasing artisans from around the city.

He is represented by the Lisa Pritchard Agency.

"Everybody can be fearless. This fearlessness just has to be uncovered. That is what I try to do. When that happens you can really play it by ear and be creative together. In order to create that freedom for the people in front of the camera, I always try to push the limits for me and my team a little further. If we succeed in that effort, the people can be themselves."

Mike Basher’s background has spanned adventure lifestyle, sporting, and meticulous studio work. His experience has given him the ability to adapt to a wide variety of conditions and create balanced lighting, even in the harshest of conditions. He is known for his stark, pleasing compositions and clean lighting style.

Widely considered dedicated, entertaining and light-hearted, Mike has built long-standing relationships with many of his clients, including Under Armour, The North Face, Giro, Adidas Snowboarding, Union Binding Company, DaKine and Billabong.

Mike is based out of his studio in Baltimore. Visit his website for more information.

Born to an Italian musician in Wiesbaden, Oliver Rossi has been travelling the world since childhood. After finishing his studies he took a 35mm camera to explore India where he discovered his love for photography. After gaining invaluable experience assisting a number of photographers, Oliver now produces his own powerful imagery as a freelance photographer. His photographs act as a medium in the truest sense of the word, as they establish a silent relationship between the model and the viewer.

He has been nominated for the Canon Pro Fashion Award and the International Master Color Awards for Photography, as well as receiving third place in the Public Choice Awards and an Honorable Mention at PX3 Prix de la Photographie Paris.

Oliver's talent for capturing emotions is valued by all his clients, including Deutsche Bank, Deutsche Bahn, Mustang Jeans, Samsung, Siemens and Vodafone.

Photographer Patrick Harrison has over 20 years of experience shooting natural and inspiring images. He shoots people at work and at play, creating engaging advertising and branding imagery.

"Patrick has an eye for detail that is second to none. His work ethic and efficiency is only outshone by his ability to capture great moments in time. His pictures find details, which are often overlooked but help tell a story wonderfully well. Having worked with Patrick in the past, it would be a delight to work with him again." Shaun Loynds, Creative Director, McCann Erickson.

He has recently shot lifestyle campaigns for Nokia, Canon, Vip Net and The Welsh Assembly. Active lifestyle images include image banks for Genesis Bikes, Berghaus and Prudential Ride London.

Patrick is represented by Lisa Pritchard Agency (LPA).

Richard Wadey is a London-based photographer, producing fresh and dynamic location lifestyle images.

2014 has already been a very busy year so far with commissions taking him to Jamaica, Ghana, Lesotho, South Africa and Cyprus for clients including Thomson Holidays, Tesco, British Gas, Hello Magazine, World Vision, Sentabale and Corney & Barrow investment wines.

Richard is always available to discuss photographic briefs and projects so get in touch if you are producing a shoot and are in need of a creative photographer.

RLPhoto Studio’s creative team focuses on producing the highest quality commercial product and lifestyle imagery. Its state-of-the art studio, combined with over 16 years' experience, helps meet the demands of any project.

Growing over the years to accommodate large-scale projects for global clients, RLPhoto Studio is built to service the entire scope of production including location scouting, model casting, crew travel and location services. With scenic Vermont as home and backdrop, Rick and staff have extensive experience both in studio and on location producing work that inspires their clients as well as themselves. 

"2014 has started with a bang, I have acquired a fantastic new studio, travelled to some amazing places, and worked for some great clients including Adidas, Jamie Oliver, Mothercare, Qatar Airways, Dell, Cancer Research, Huawei, Keurig and DM.

My photography is about honesty. It’s about seeing colours, characters, moments, people, personalities and stories. It’s about fun, friendship and feelings. I work in stills and moving image to create visual narratives that are authentic and intriguing, and am lucky enough to work all over the world.

My approach to film and stills is to create the same relaxed fun environment; I get the best from people when they are happy so I do my best to make them happy. Relaxed, calm and fun sets help me to capture honest moments. On set with me and my team there will be music, there will be laughter, and there will always be amazingly professional, hardworking people who work with a smile."

Director/Photographer Stewart Cohen is known for his subtle yet effective fashion in which he directs people, and for the enthusiasm and energy he brings to all assignments. His visual approach is honest, resonant, authentic and cinematic. He moves seamlessly between large-scale productions and smaller intimate shoots keeping his visual acuity sharp.

Visit his website to see more work and contact Stewart directly by calling the studio 214.421.2186 or by email.

William King is a vastly experienced photographer who brings a stylish freshness to client collaborations. He is concerned with observations of moments that communicate human truths, moments that can connect with viewers' personal experiences and bring the positive association to client brands and products.

He loves making beautiful images but is focused on images being effective, essential and apposite to creative goals, translating scenes into human values and qualities and working with talent to ensure a connecting emotional content.