New York City-based photographer Ellen McDermott and creative partner Bridget Sciales create imagery that instantly provokes the viewer into a time and space which is both intimate and visceral. Through refined lighting and composition product becomes objects of desire which immerses the viewer immediately. 

Ellen, a native New Englander, and Bridget, a native New Yorker both hold BFA degrees and use their fine arts backgrounds to create passionate graphic interpretations which carry an ageless quality and drives messaging that is both provocative and effective.

Their photography evokes emotion which enhances the digital experience for consumers across e-commerce, marketing, and content creation. The approach involves shooting with a studied and refined lighting that immediately provokes the viewer into a time and space.

"Throughout our careers together we have partnered with clients as a driving force with digital pioneering and customer engagement using new and emerging digital channels. The result is extremely well curated experiences in the era of digital immediacy; we translate our client’s retail standards and needs in the e-comm space that drives social commerce and leads digital innovation".

The work can be seen in ad campaigns, digital content, magazines, books, corporate assignments and private collections throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Clients include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Polo brands and Ralph Lauren fragrances, L’Oréal, Brooks Brothers, Chicos, One Kings Lane, Iconix Brands, Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, Cottages and Gardens, Christie's, Sotheby’s, and Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt, among others.