new york Dec 2014

RXR Sports is a talent agency and production company with focus on sports, adventure, and active lifestyle. In partnership with a unique roster of world-class athletes and visual artists, the company helps some of the world’s biggest brands tell their stories. RXR's integrated approach leads to compelling content, groundbreaking collaborations, and awe-inspiring work.

Clients include The North Face, Oakley, Harry's, Squarespace, Subaru, Red Bull, Burton, Mt. Dew, Powerade, Nike, Roxy, Specialized, Marriott, Timberland, National Geographic, ESPN, Verizon Wireless and Vanity Fair.

Splashlight is a visual content agency providing dynamic strategy, compelling creative, and seamless production for top fashion brands and retailers.

Splashlight’s leadership as content creation experts allows the company to develop visual content to build brands and drive commerce for the modern-day retailer. With 100,000 square feet of studio space, a passionate, talented creative team and an experienced production group, Splashlight creates beautiful content with a purpose.

Clients include Macy's, Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, Aldo, David Yurman and Jockey.

Charles Schiller is a New York City based food and still life photographer specialising in advertising, catalogue, packaging and motion. His creativity, technical expertise, and problem solving abilities give clients a stress-free work environment with professional results.

Nicholas Duers is a still life photographer specialising in fashion accessories, beauty products and luxury goods. He earned his degree in Advertising Photography from the Rochester Institute of Technology, and currently operates out of his photo studio located in Midtown Manhattan.

In 2010, Nicholas was named one of Surface Magazine's 'Avant Guardians'. In 2011, Graphis granted him their 'Emerging Talent' award, and in 2013 listed him as one of the '100 Best in Photography'. Later that year, APA NY awarded him the grand prize in their annual contest. His work has also been recognised by the International Photography Awards, Prix de la Photographie Paris, London Photographic Awards, Art Directors Club, Racie Awards, Advertising Photographers of America, Hasselblad Masters, Photo District News, and the Los Angeles Center for Digital Art.

Kira Bucca is a fashion, beauty and advertising photographer based in New York City. She is known for her iconic classic style that pulls the viewer into the image, making one connect with the subjects and celebrate the fashion/product.

Kira is very experienced at shooting advertising with both sexes, with a creative or commercial feel. She ensures her sets are well organised, stress free, and fun. "Fashion photography is about working with incredible teams to orchestrate beautiful images to sell a concept and product."

Her editorial work has been featured in several top publications including Chaos, Fault, Modo, Obvious Magazine, Papercut, Refashion Book, Tantalum, Tinsel Tokyo, VietSun, and Zink. Her fashion advertising clients include Benson, BGN (international campaign), Edelman, Isn't She Lovely, Merc USA, PR Factory, and Unilever.

Mark Loader has worked on all sorts of subject matters over his 20-year career and there’s nothing he prefers more than liquor and food.

Many years ago, a top art buyer told him that when she found great images of liquor, she could be confident that she had found a photographer who could shoot pretty much anything very well. He has followed and built his career on this piece of advice and has been fortunate enough to work on most of the major liquor brands in the process.

Liquor clients led him to beer, wine and food clients so Mark recently moved into a new Tribeca studio with natural light and a full, well-equipped kitchen.

Growing up in England, he admits that he had a lot to learn about food but loves to tell how it has been a hugely enjoyable process. He has an awesome team of similarly experienced prop, drink and food stylists for the successful completion of any project.

Chris Hunt is a fashion and advertising photographer based in New York, Los Angeles and Mexico City. He has worked as a photographer for 15 years and has recently begun directing TV commercials for fashion and lifestyle brands.

Chris balances outstanding creative talent with an impressive level of technical expertise, delivering impeccable professionalism and work of the highest quality with a relaxed and friendly attitude.

On the rare moments he is not in his studio, Chris can be found pedaling his road bike through Italy, scuba diving in the South Pacific, or riding a motocross bike in the mountains of California.

Sergio Kurhajec was born in NYC and raised in Rome by two acclaimed artists. In his youth he leaned towards photography, pursuing his studies at the Accademia Delle Belle Arti in Rome and assisting directors of photography at Cinecitta. He later found his passion for fashion photography while studying at the International Center of Photography and assisting some of NYC’s top fashion photographers.

Sergio’s aesthetic melds fine art with fashion and documentary photography. His interest in classic and modernist sculpture deeply influences his approach towards human form. His first editorial assignment was for Harper’s Bazaar UK, followed by Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Surface, GQ, Soma, Tatler, Eileen Fisher, Lord & Taylor, Bloomingdales, Neiman Marcus, Mitchells, and Robert Graham, among others.

When not on set, Sergio works on several fine art projects and delights in watching his children grow and create their own art.

New York–based advertising, editorial and corporate photographer Keith Barraclough began his career more than twenty years ago in Washington, D.C.

Energetic, engaging, professional and personable, Keith thinks creatively on his feet and collaborates with a wide range of clients and subjects—from puppies to corporate executives—in fast-paced, high pressure environments.

Keith leverages the power of the personal project and social media as marketing tools through his ongoing The Redhead Project, whose portraits showcase his collaborate style and ability to capture compelling images of everyday subjects while putting the camera-shy at ease.

Visit his website for more information and client list.

Lubo Sergeev is a conceptual photographer with 17 years of experience in advertising, high-end retouching, compositing and commercial image production. He is an award-winning fine art and digital artist.

The combination of uncompromising technical expertise and profound creative approach in addition to his serene character, positions Lubo as a highly valued addition to any project.

Clients include Phillips, Gillette, Audi, Mercedes, Belvedere, Rotana, Eduardo Miroglio, amongst others.

Most recent updates in his awards list are One Eyeland Photographer of the Year and Trierenberg Super Circuit Grand Prix.

Takashi Kamei is a fashion photographer based in New York. Born in Japan and raised in London, he studied fashion and photography at London College of Fashion/University of Arts London and assisted some of the most influential photographers. Takashi is known for his strong and graphical imagery.

His clients include Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, sacai, Mihara yasuhiro, Nike, adidas, Billionaire Boys Club and SEIKO. Magazines include  Vogue Japan, Numero Tokyo, Harper’s Bazaar Japan, i-D, Dazed and Confused, Vanity Fair (Germany), WWD and Rolling Stone. He has also shot numerous celebrities including Miranda Kerr, Selena Gomez, Rinko Kikuchi, Paul Smith and more.

Emin Kadi is a New York based, internationally published photographer. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, he studied art and architecture before traveling worldwide as a model where he discovered his passion for photography.

As a self-taught photographer, he utilises his unique architectural eye to precisely capture light, form and structure to present the authentic beauty of imperfection. His narratives are constantly exploring the ideas of function, movement and disruption, while creating a beautifully surreal style.

David Lawrence came to New York to study at Parson’s School of Design and found the city to be so intoxicating that he decided to stay. He relishes a challenge, whether artistic, technical or logistical - especially when it leads to a beautiful picture for his clients. He has shot for many of the most popular national consumer magazines and numerous name brand advertisers for fashion, beauty, jewellery, liquor, electronics, tech and financial services.

His most recent clients have included Harper's Bazaar, Esquire, Instyle, Essence, People, Forbes, L'Oréal, John Frieda, Ann Taylor, Amazon/MyHabit, Nike and Starter Athletic.

Global campaign photographer & director Tim Müller is based in Berlin, New York & Cape Town.

In his lifestyle and people shootings, Tim is passionate about the perfect moment. He captures professional talents as well as real people in the most genuine moments for his worldwide campaigns and impressive image libraries for global brands. Inspiring off and on set, Tim exudes an air of creativity and control at all times wherever he is, which is reflected in his authentic, genuine and touching shots.

Tim has worked for a range of international clients from advertising to editorial, including BASF, Unilever, Lilly, Barclay's, Nestlé, P&G, McDonalds, Volkswagen, Sunrise, Shire, WeightWatchers, Blue Cross, Blue Shield and many more.

Visit Tim's recently updated website to view his portfolio.

Tom Moore loves to capture a feeling through his images. He is a true storyteller and enjoys working with people who have a zest for life. His energy is always positive and his experience as a director and art director give his clients an extra creative edge.

He is always thinking "what’s best" for concept and execution for the brand or the designer. “It’s like writing with the camera," says Tom. "It’s always rewarding and surprising to see where it takes me. Every assignment opens a new door to express my creative spirit.”

Tom is always taking on personal assignments to expand his portfolio. Clients include Alicia Adams Alpaca, Aea Consulting, Champalimaud Design, Club Quarters, de.MO, Design Library, Farm Couture, FoodMatch, Gray Kunz, Imagination Playground, Mine Lacquer, MPress Records, New Form Perspective, New York-Presbyterian, pseudo.com, Rockwell Group, Starn Studios, Sweet Ambs, Suzanne Tick, Taunton Press, Teknion and Tisserie.

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 over email or by calling the studio 214.421.2186.

Candy Kennedy is a New York based fashion and portrait photographer. She started her career in Cape Town, South Africa and spent a lot of time in Paris, were she discovered her interest in shooting portraits and experimenting with natural light.

Candy's images are unique and pure, her style is energetic, urban and highly expressive. She is able to play with natural light and create incredible, visual portraits working just with shadows, light and reflections. As a person, she is exactly like her style of shooting: energetic, urban, expressive and ultra ambitious.

Ray Buonanno has been an institution for decades in the still life image industry, producing award-winning and acclaimed visuals for agencies, corporate clients and publications. This longevity has created long-lasting client relationships that have endured, in many cases, for a number of years.

As a successful professional with tenure, he attempts to keep a low profile and is extremely serious about the work at hand and does not dwell on hype. To Ray, it is all about finding those that he is able to establish long-lasting relationships with and producing the finest work that highlights the product in the best possible light.

He loves what he does and continues to produce exceptional images for his clients, large and small.

Working primarily in the field of beauty photography, Fernando Milani was born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Based in New York City, he divides his time between the US and Europe.

Fernando is dedicated to photography, and with passion and tremendous focus he challenges his creativity and explores new forms of art. His drive, charisma and keen sensibility for beauty is what makes his work so noticeable to creative directors and clients.

In 2006, Fernando was listed in WWD Beauty Biz Magazine's "It" list as one of the 'Top Beauty Photographers' in the industry. He has shot for magazines and publications such as Marie Claire, Glamour, InStyle, Elle (US), Seventeen, Shape, Fitness, Self, Vibe and EVE (UK), to name just a few. His recent advertising clients include John Frieda, Garnier, Pantene, Sephora, Avon, Gillette, Pepsi Cola, Peroni Beer, Philips, Boots (UK), Campbell's, Kraft, Bayer and Johnson&Johnson.

Blue Jean Entertainment is a brand new production studio located in Chelsea and open seven days a week for maximum convenience. The studio is ideal for both photo and video shoots. Its current promotion is running for a limited time and includes discounted rental prices for studio time and MoVi M10 rental.

Packages start at $500 and, as an added bonus, Blue Jeans Entertainment is offering free walk-ins to check out the studio space along with a free demo to show how the game-changing handheld MoVI M10 device can be best utilised.

Since its inception in 1991, Go Studios has established itself as one of the foremost rental studios in New York City and is known for its modern, clean look as well as its friendly staff and welcoming environment. Whether clients are shooting fashion, celebrities, catalogues, still life, food or video, Go Studios will meet their professional photographic needs with:

• Four beautifully unique and versatile spaces - including the spectacular new Penthouse Studio.
• Two convenient NYC locations in Chelsea and the Garment District.
• Daylight and skylight options.
• Fully-equipped kitchens.
• All rental equipment and digital capture stations on-site.

Urban adventure, daredevil design, and true affordability meet in Hudson, the ultimate lifestyle hotel for the 21st century. Hudson's blend of style, ideas and time creates the prefect ambiance. Hudson River views and open air gardens designed to inspire each and every guest. Close to Central Park, Hudson is a brilliant reflection of the boldness and diversity of the city - the quintessential New York hotel.

"Surreal Chic. Brilliantly Designed. The Hudson is Gorgeous", Vogue.

March 17th & 18th NYCFotoWorks Goes to LA!  Bringing together art buyers, creative directors, photo editors, reps, and other industry professionals from all over the West Coast for photographers to meet 1-on-1 in an exclusively professional portfolio review.

Photographers choose their reviewers and can even customize their package to ensure the best fit for them and their work.

Reviewers will be announced on February 1st.

Meetings are granted on first-come-first-serve basis so APPLY TODAY!

American Illustration-American Photography (AI-AP), the leading juried annuals in North America, also honors the best work being created today in Latin America by a roster of international artists. 

AI-AP, well-known for 33 years as the exclusive resource for art directors, designers, photo editors, art buyers and publishers seeks to introduce established, emerging and student Latino illustrators and photographers to the North American market - and vice versa - in a global, multi-cultural exchange of art and ideas.

American Photography and American Illustration, the books of record, still produced in all their defiant, large-format, luxurious, hardcover glory, offer high visibility and well-deserved recognition where it matters most. Call for entries is open. You can submit your best work to be presented in the books before:

• 23rd January 2015 for American Photography 31.
• February 2015 for American Illustration 34.

The 2014 APA Awards have been judged and the selections made. This year's competition received over 2,500 entries. Many new names appear in this year's competition and the Student section is incredibly strong. The judges were amazed at the consistent, high-calibre work across all categories.

31 winning images are chosen based on personal creative expression and technical excellence. Categories include Portrait, Action, Fine Art/Personal, Conceptual, Fashion, Landscape, Architecture, Still Life, Lifestyle and Student.