KIDS PHOTOGRAPHY + MOTION Nov 2015

Alexandra Tremaine is a lifestyle photographer based in the outskirts of New York City. Since a young age Alexandra has appreciated the way light can change to dramatically alter a scene. In high school she picked up her first film camera and she was hooked. She loved learning about light, testing it, and seeing what the world looked like through the lens. She enrolled and completed her education at the Brooks Institute for Professional Photography with an emphasis in Advertising.

To Alexandra, capturing a child is capturing their spirit. Sometimes that means being a fly on the wall, while other times it means rolling her sleeves up and playing with them. Whatever the scene calls for, Alexandra’s gift with children is evident both on the actual shoot and through the final photographs she captures. She delivers a beautiful and organic photograph with raw emotion, embodying the lifestyle feel.

Alexandra’s credo: “Capturing the world in a simple, yet beautiful way.”

Andrea Mandel's unique style is as engaging as her personality. Andrea brings her patience and upbeat energy to every production, ensuring a fruitful and enjoyable shoot. On set she is creative, hard-working and passionate. A true veteran in the industry, both Andrea’s photography and directorial work features babies, kids, families and animals.

Her work captures the playful and unique nature of day-to-day life. Whether it's seeing the world through the eyes of a child, or framing the innocence of a child’s eyes, she is a master of the moment.

Andrea has worked with many fantastic clients, including Abelson Taylor, Arc Worldwide, Biggs Gilmore Hughes, Blue Marlin, Burrell, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, CBX Packaging, CDM Princeton, Checkmark, DDB, Disney, Draft FCB, NY Healthcare, Edelman, Euro Worldwide, GSW, Instyle Magazine, Integer, Leo Burnett, McCann Erickson, Marketing Store, Nestle Purina, Noble Otis, Ogilvy, Oracle, Ryan Partnership, Saatchi Saatchi, SPM Advertising, Sterling Brand Packaging, Upshot, Procter & Gamble, Y&R, Williams Labadie, and more.

Ben Van Hook is an American photographer and director known for his ability to craft beautiful, authentic imagery for global brands and agencies. Ben’s love of people and life is evident in his work. His clients include Johnson & Johnson, Philips, GlaxoSmithKline and Sports Illustrated.

“Starting my career in journalism over 30 years ago shaped my view of the world. It’s based on creating photography and film that feels real and honest, in a slice of life kind of way. For me, creating an emotional connection in my work is the ultimate goal.”

David Handley is a multi-award winning photographer who was given the prestigious title of 'Sony World Fashion Photographer'. He is a renowned and established photographer who has specialised in photographing children and babies for more than 15 years.

Shooting regularly for clients such as Ralph Lauren, Primark, Next and Mini Boden, he has an ability to capture the naturalness of his subjects and possesses an expansive knowledge of both natural and studio lighting.

David's experience and patience with children and particularly babies are amongst his greatest assets, allowing him to capture outstanding, natural pictures.

David has also lectured at Central St Martins University of Arts in London and runs an online course teaching people how to improve their skills at photographing children of all ages.

Gregory Allen is a fashion and advertising photographer based between Mexico City and New York.

Originally from Seattle, Gregory studied Visual Arts and Psychology at Wesleyan University in Connecticut. He began his career working with Oliviero Toscani and the Benetton team in Italy, going on to win the National Geographic prize in 2004, while in 2010 he was named as one of the 'Top Pros' by Popular Photography magazine.

Gregory has been featured as the only photographer on the list of the most important figures in the fashion industry by Elle Latin America.

He has spent the last 15 years working all around the world for brands such as Diesel, Prada Mexico, Coppel, El Palacio de Hierro, Studio F, Julio, and magazines such as Glamour, InStyle, Travel+Leisure, and Harper's Bazaar.

Taipei-born, Hawaiian-raised Howard Huang's unique mix of a sharp creative vision and veteran technical prowess has catapulted him to become one of commercial photography's fastest-rising stars. His photographs create a fantasy land that moves seamlessly from the visually dramatic to the subtly enhanced. His models emerge as warm and sexy, with a touch of glamour and lingering drama. If nothing else, Howard's world is a visually arresting one: one look and you're mesmerised.

"I am always thinking of a narrative behind the shoot, because I prefer creating images with a powerful emotional impact. It has to be something that makes you feel a sensation: whether it's sexy or surprising, or even a disgusted feeling. But no matter what, it has to attract the eye instantaneously."

Huang's client work ranges from campaigns for Nintendo, Verizon and Panasonic to Times Square billboards for fashion brands like Southpole Clothing and Lot29. His dramatic, high-concept images have graced the books of iconic American authors and also appear in Vogue, The New York Times, Cosmopolitan, Interview, ID, Paper and Vibe.

Ian Boddy is as busy as ever photographing children and babies between London, Cape Town and Miami.

Recent clients include Next, Little White Company, Mini Boden, Matalan, Debenhams, Alex&Alexa, Boots and Mothercare.

Ian is represented in the UK by Zara Ronchi and in China and SE Asia by Justin Chan.

Kourtney Sellers is a commercial and editorial photographer and director, based in Chicago. She focuses on letting her daydreams run wild - and works hard to make those dreams a reality!

About her work, Kourtney says, "I am driven to capture beauty in the everyday, and I love bringing fantasy to life. My love for photographing kids began with my twin nieces. They, like all children, possess an effortless beauty, a passion for surprise, a curiosity about the world they live in and a fearlessness of expression. I strive every day to capture the moments between the moments of that expression, to showcase the wonder and the power of 'play'. To me, that is where the magic is.” 

Evidence of this can be seen in Kourtney's work in stores nationally for Walgreens as she continues to move brands forward, combining simple moments with beauty and surprise.

Kymberly Marciano's fashion and beauty photographs have long been a window into the magical and energetic world of children and adolescents. She brings an energy and curiosity to her relationships with children, beginning with her own.

Kymberly continues to bring her strong, polished point of view to all that she does, whether she is creating her rich photographic images that lend themselves to notable publications such as Vogue Bambini, Little Revolution, Mini-Maven and Little Ones Magazine, or through her work as creative director to emerging brands around the globe.

She brings the same sensitivity and narrative gifts into play as she continues to work with children, tweens, teen singers, fashion designers, and brand influencers as the Founder and Editor in Chief of  Mini-Maven.com.

The new and adored publication features innovative fashion editorials shot by a coveted array of talented photographers and creative teams worldwide. Mini-Maven is a photographic journal of children dressed in coveted fashion brands, with playful narratives behind each story. "Innovative fashion culture and inspiration are the foundation for each story at Mini-Maven, seamlessly celebrating all things we love for the little ones and their modern world."

Mark Carter is an internationally awarded photographer who has a love of being out in the elements looking to capture the raw drama of nature and connect with his subjects. Known as a great collaborator, his down to earth manner puts people at ease, bringing out the best in talent and crew alike. Mark’s specialties include lifestyle, landscape and conceptual advertising photography. His passion for diving brings a world of water to his imagery, adding life and spontaneity.

Rich with vibrant mood and texture, his images are immersive, capturing real moments that speak to the viewer.

Mark’s clients include Mountain Dew, Samsung, Air New Zealand, Vodafone, Tower Insurance and Pfizer. His work for Mountain Dew was featured in Communication Arts Photography Annual 2014.

He is represented worldwide by IDC Photographers and in Australia by Hellstudios.

Susanne Dittrich is based just to the south of Hamburg. The majority of her commissioned work takes her to the southern hemisphere in her endless pursuit of eternal sunshine.

Growing up the daughter of a photographer meant that she started learning the trade at an early age. In a bid to see more of the world she took a brief break from photography to become a magician’s assistant, touring the world with a circus. As a result, she tries to bring this joie-de-vivre into her work at every opportunity.

Clients include Allianz, Audi, C&A, Coca-Cola, Deutsche Bank, Kellogg's, Heinz, Lufthansa, Manor, Meggle, Miracoli, McDonald's, Nivea, Porsche, Procter & Gamble, Lego, Pampers, Vodafone, Telekom, Renault, SAP, Skoda, Volksbank and Zeiss.

She has worked for agencies such as BGP Advertising Dubai, Bcube Milan, DDB, DraftFCB, Fischer Appelt, Grabbarz & Partner, Grey, Heye, 
Jung von Matt, Kolle Rebbe, KNSK, Leagas Delaney, Lowe Alice Paris, 
McCann, Erickson, Ogilvy, Proximity BBDO Paris, Publicis Paris, Saatchi & Saatchi, Scholz & Friends, Serviceplan, TBWA and 358 Helsinki.