STILL LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY Mar 2015

Voorhes Photography is a team that concepts, sketches, builds props and creates whatever it takes to turn an idea into photographic reality.

Based in Austin, Texas, award-winning photographer Adam Voohes loves experimenting with complex light and technical challenges to create sharp, unique images that truly capture attention for both editorial and commercial projects.

Clients include American Airlines, Bloomberg Businessweek, Cesar's Casinos, Esquire, GQ, Four Seasons Hotels and Residences, Men's Health, M&Ms Mars, Runner's World, Walgreens and Wired, among many others.

"Adrian is a meticulous technical wizard, consistently producing painfully beautiful images. He also happens to be one of the nicest people I have ever worked with, which only adds to the pleasure of shooting with him," Brad Dixon, Creative Director, Code & Theory, New York.

"Adrian is not only a pleasure to work with but he also knows how to blend the artistic and technical aspects of photography. He is extremely collaborative and always brings new, inventive ideas to our assignments. It is a joy to shoot with a creative person in an environment that makes you forget it's work. He is a rare talent," Joy Kilpatrick & Margaret Elman, Creative Directors, mcgarrybowen, New York.

"His sharp problem solving skills, precise technical abilities and most importantly, his easy-going attitude and willingness to give 110% on every project, keep him at the top of my list of still life photographers," Alexia Politis, Art Producer, Wieden+Kennedy, New York.

"Adrian is a great photographer and without ego. Our campaign for milk came out exactly as we had discussed. It looks stunningly simple, but was complex to plan and execute," Melissa Thuy Lin, Creative Director, Ogilvy & Mather, Hong Kong.

Amsterdam-based photographer Bob Eshuis operates in various fields. Since he began his career some 20 years ago, still life has been his favourite. In his personal work he prefers to shoot 'old stuff’ in order to capture its soul.

London-based Bruce Anderson specialises in still life photography. At his studio in ever-growing Shoreditch, he produces outstanding results in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Bruce is passionate about all aspects of still life photography and enjoys new challenges.

Recently, and for a little while now, he has been producing simple small films for company websites and social media to help with promotional activities.

"The talent that came from nowhere, or everywhere." Born in the USA in 1976, Eric Satten was raised on the east coast of America as well as in a small town in Denmark. Nowadays, this award-winning still life photographer is based in Stockholm, and loves it.

Eric uses lighting that is highly creative along with computer technology to enhance and push his style with the knowhow of belonging to the digital generation. "One can always tell its an Eric Satten by the characteristics, distinguishable finish, and the energy and speed he puts into his images, which makes him both unique and modern."

His work has featured in magazines such as Watch World, Harper's Bazaar, NK STIL, A Perfect Guide, Residence and Bona Vita.

His visual language can be seen with clients including Assa Abloy, Efva Attling, Siemens, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Oriflame Cosmetics, Powerade, Pirelli, Rizzo, Lumene Cosmetics, L'Oréal, Make Up Store, Amnesty International, Swarovski, Red Bull and Bosch.

John Bennett specialises in the photographic area of luxury accessories, jewellery and in technical gadgets.

After studying film and photography at the Bournemouth and Poole College of Art, one of his first assignments was for British Vogue, and he has since worked internationally for fashion related editorial clients including The Face, GQ, Esquire and Tatler. His prestigious list of commercial clients includes De Beers, Chanel, Harrods, Amouage and Sony.

John's love of still life stems from a fascination with composition, the space between objects, the beautiful forms that objects create, and trying to make order out of visual chaos.

Leo Acker’s bold and imaginative work makes him one of London's most sought-after still life photographers.

Over the years, Leo has developed a unique creative photographic style combined with precise digital skills.

From his studio in Shoreditch and on location, Leo shoots for a wide range of clients. Recent commissions include work for Tesco, The Financial Times, Dove, Marks & Spencer, Russell & Bromley, John Lewis, Cosmopolitan, Red and Glamour Magazine.

Lux is a London-based photographic studio offering a comprehensive service from set building and photography to CGI and retouching. A team of highly skilled individuals, Lux has many years' experience producing still life, interiors and food and drink photography for advertising, brochures, packaging, editorial and publishing.

“Our focus is always on quality and consistency whilst fulfilling clients’ needs within budget and to deadline. We genuinely enjoy realising ideas and exceeding expectations.” Lee Pattison, Director.

As testament to this ethos, Lux enjoys long relationships with many of its clients, including Molton Brown, LSA, Blanco, Milliken, Tigi, Elemis, Nip+Fab, Rodial, Eurostar and Pfizer.

Michael Haas is based in Cologne and has more than 20 years of experience in production and photography. Besides architecture - and fashion - photography  Michael is specialised in still life. His style demonstrates creativity with great attention to detail. Over the years his enthusiasm and energy have been frequently appreciated by clients including Aldi-Süd, Bayer, Lanxess, Swarovski and Deutsche Post.

The studio provides stills facilitation and offers full service production capabilities - from the preparation and organisation of a production all the way to the final steps of post-production. Michael organises and manages photo shoots for ad campaigns, catalogues and Web platforms, working in the studio or out on location according to clients' specific needs and requirements.

Omer Knaz is best known for his still life work with luxury goods, jewellery, watches and fragrances. With over ten years' experience, he brings enthusiasm and commitment to every brief and creates strong, dynamic images for advertising editorial and commercial clients.

Whilst using the most up-to-date digital equipment, Omer retains a firm belief in applying this technology only to enhance the image, leaving as much as possible to be created ‘in camera’. Alongside his strong lighting skills, drawn from the discipline of film photography, this gives his images a sense of reality that is so often compromised. Omer mostly shots at his Shoreditch studio where he can be regularly found working too late for his own good.

Based in central London and working across still life, liquids, advertising, fashion and beauty photography, Pixeleyes provides clients with a creative and hassle-free service.

Specialists in creating stunning quality imagery, the company was established 10 years ago with the philosophy of paying the closest attention to detail to the creation of high-end still life photography.

"What drives us is making the impossible a reality."

Pixeleyes is well known for its use of liquids and special effects to create spectacular beauty, fashion and product stills.

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The images feautured in this Spotlight show a cross section of Ray's Still Life work.

Specialising in still life, liquids and drinks, Ray combines real life special effects with his in-house retouching and composing, to bring even the most complex briefs to life within a pre-determined budget.

Working out of his 3500sq ft converted church hall studio in Camden London, he has over the last 25 years acquired an excellent production team around him to ensure that even the most difficult brief is executed to the highest of standards.

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Located in Brussels and counting over 25 years' experience, Shimera’s studio specialises in high-end advertising, cars, jewellery, watch and still life photography.

With special attention paid to lighting during composition of the images, Shimera also offers retouching and post-production where required.

Clients include national and international names including Leo Burnett, Armando
Testa, Havas, Eddy Merckx Cycles, Raidillon, Ice-watch & PATTON watches, Honda, Godiva.

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To Søren Gammelmark, photography is a passion. He will go to the extreme to make the perfect picture, a picture that communicates exactly what the client wants.

Søren Gammelmark Photography is based in Aarhus, Denmark but only part of his work is made there. Søren will often pack up the entire studio and set up on location - sometimes because the location is important for the picture, otherwise because it is better for the client. What matters for Søren is that the picture is great, and the client is happy.

To Søren, detail is very important - he wants everything to be perfect. When shooting still life, light is very important and should enhance the quality of, but not distract focus away from the product.

Clients include Weber-Stephen Products, Morsø, Bang & Olufsen, Scanpan, Beoplay, Hoptimist, Dynaudio, Der Feinschmecker and Raidho Acoustics.