STILL LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY Oct 2015

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.

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

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.

Alexander Imaging is a creative advertising and catalogue studio located for 15 years in the heart of Soma, San Francisco.

Jeff Alexander strives for clean, creative imagery that is focused on beauty, cosmetics, products and food for a wide range of clientele.

Providing full service production, skilled photography, high-end retouching and post-production, Alexander Imaging consistently works to bring a high level of service and attention for all clients.

Brian Kaldorf is a product and still life photographer based in Pittsburgh, Pa. His clean, colourful approach to photography and attentive nature has allowed him to showcase products with depth and beauty, while never losing focus over the small details that can make or break a great photograph.

His client list includes Dicks Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, True Runner, Field and Stream, Top Flite Golf, Clique Vodka, Emy Mack Shoes, Consol Energy and PPG Optical, as well as various others.

Brian is supported by Wonderfulmachine.com.

Chris Litwin is a Chicago-based photographer with a passion for food, beverage, and still life photography. Having studied sculpture in college and studio photography in graduate school, Chris has a unique perspective of the objects he shoots.

Chris enjoys a photographic challenge. His unique work is not only alluring, but reflects his strong technical skills and attention to fine detail. His clients appreciate Chris' ability to produce superb work in a comfortable and enjoyable studio setting.

Chris' work has been featured in multiple magazines, billboards, television spots, books, and packaging by a host of brand name clients and advertising agencies.

David Lawrence relishes a challenge, whether artistic, technical or logistical - especially when it leads to a beautiful picture for his clients.

David 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 has shot for many of the most popular national consumer magazines and numerous brandname advertisers for fashion, beauty, jewellery, liquor, electronics, tech and financial services.

Recent clients include Harper's Bazaar, Esquire, Instyle, Essence, People, Forbes, L'Oréal, John Frieda, Ann Taylor, Amazon/MyHabit, Nike and Starter Athletic.

Originally from Switzerland, Gabriella Imperatori-Penn's passion for still life has been growing since she was a child. She is fascinated with form and texture and is influenced by Helumt Newton, Sarah Moon and Irving Penn.

Today, Gabriella is represented by Frank Parvis at i2i Photography and her work marries the descriptive with the mysterious as she shoots commercial and editorial projects for clients in the USA and Europe.

Her clients describe her work as being both feminine and bold, and they include Calvin Klein​, InStyle​, ​Macy’s​, ​Martha Stewart Living​, Neutrogena​, Nordstrom​, ​O, The Oprah Magazine​, ​Ralph Lauren​, Target​, ​Victoria’s Secret​, W Magazine​ and Women’s Health.

Her main focus is on fragrance, cosmetics, jewellery & fashion and home accessories.

Shooting commercial images that range from conceptual openers to full page advertisements, Jeffrey Westbrook demonstrates his gift in using light and shadow to engage viewers, getting his clients coming back for more and, most importantly, selling products.

Drawing on his vast experience the images in Jeffrey's portfolio are a compelling fusion of classic sophistication and moderism. His clients say he is easy to work with, meticulous, has never missed a deadline and has a tendency to over-deliver.

They include Avon, Chanel, Clinique, Christie's, Elizabeth Arden, Esquire Magazine, Estée Lauder, Givenchy, Harper's Bazaar, Lancome and Ralph Lauren, amongst others.

Berlin-based photographer Jens Bösenberg specialises in architecture, interior and still life photography for magazines and advertising clients. He has years of experience in commercial photography, shooting with both medium and large format cameras.

Jens approaches the aesthetics of objects from the perspective of materiality and form, but also knows to create stills with impressive styling concepts as shown in his recent editorials featured in this Showcase.

For Harper's Bazaar Jens photographed jewellery on porcelaine blossoms and other luxury goods. Together with stylist Kathleen Alisch, he worked out the concept for the 'Cubes' series. The pictures can be seen in the 'Best of Germany' issue of AD Magazine and at the Basics art gallery in Berlin.

JSR Agency represents still life photographer John Bennett, who is well known for his exacting and beautiful still life shoots for editorial, advertising clients and the luxury goods industry.

John specialises in the area of luxury fashion accessories and jewellery still life. His 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.

His clients include De Beers, Chanel, Harrods and Holland & Holland.

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 very 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 and Rodial, Eurostar and Hotel Chocolat.

Mark Wiens has over 20 years of experience shooting conceptual still life and product images. Merging interests in science, technology and design, he has developed special techniques for difficult to photograph materials and subjects.

Recognised for his graphically clean images, Mark is also known for his lighting style and innovative approach to challenging subject matter.

Wry humour and fresh looks at everyday objects characterise his conceptual work, while his product photography is noted for its elegant lighting and simple, iconographic composition.

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.

Nicholas's work has 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.

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.

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

"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.

Visit the website for more information.

Ray Buonanno has been a New York-based photographer working out of his fully equipped studio in Chelsea for a number of years.

Within this studio he has created numerous eye-captivating images, specialising in still life and beauty.

Ray has great problem solving abilities which leads to a smooth workflow for his clients. He loves what he does and continues to produce exceptional images, bringing his clients' visions to life.

Visit his website to view additional images and receive further information.

Still life specialist Rich Begany is based in New York’s Flatiron District. He produces his studio-based photography for clients near and far utilising a range of photographic and digital tools from capture through post-production.

Some recent collaborations include new work for MAC Cosmetics and Olay Products with Saatchi & Saatchi. 

Contact WiB Agency to discuss an upcoming project or to request a portfolio.

Thomas Rohde, originally from Denmark, is a London-based photographer specialising in graphic still life and beauty photography.
He studied photography at London College of Communication before going on to assist some of the industry’s biggest advertising photographers.

Inspired by the works of Irving Penn, Raymond Meier, Jeff Koons and Guy Bourdain, Thomas’ work is characterised by bold minimalist compositions and a strong use of vivid colour, which is all seamlessly brought together by imaginative and crisp post-production, delivering stunning hyper-real imagery.

Clients include Calvin Klein, Clinique, Prada, Lancome, Olay, Oral B, Amazon, Selfridges, Marks & Spencer and Boots. Magazines include Condé Nast Traveller, Red Magazine, Elle UK, Stella Magazine, Cent Magazine and Phoenix Magazine.

Xavier Harcq is an advertising photographer based in Brussels and the South of France. He's specialised in still life, conceptual, food and landscape photography.

Xavier's philosophy is based on building a relaxed and creative atmosphere with the team he works with and to make his clients happy. He's equally comfortable working for big brands and on small experimental projects.

He has worked on national and international campaigns and is proud to keep long lasting relationships with many clients and brands.

Xavier is represented in France by MayProd / Valérie Todisco.