KIDS PHOTOGRAPHY Mar 2016

Cheryl Clegg delivers images that linger. More than filling white space, each project tells a story or burns an impression into the mind of its audience.

Cheryl is an award-winning photographer with two decades of successful projects. Her clients include household names such as Stonyfield Farm, Domino Sugar, CVS Pharmacy, Boston Beer, John Hancock and Boston Private and her work has appeared on billboards, magazines, book covers and annual reports. Cheryl is equally at home working with tier-one corporations and with local clients on smaller projects.

Warm and easy to work with, Cheryl's no-nonsense technique means that projects are on time and on budget; points that become almost secondary to clients receiving the results of her practiced lens and creative eye.

Visit her website to see more of Cheryl’s work.

Dan Pangbourne began 2016 with a global exposure advertising shoot, three beautiful editorials, and several fashion brand shoots for Internet and point of sale exposure. He has also collaborated on a documentary.

These projects were shot in Cape Town, New York and London in some fabulous studios and incredible locations.

Dan and his team can produce the most impactful brand-specific imagery with the creative edge that his clients love.

Dan’s team can take any brief and deliver all content required. "If you also need casting and full shoot production, look no further."

David Handley has been specialising in children and baby’s fashion photography for the last 18 years.

He shoots advertising, commercial and editorial for clients worldwide, including Ralph Lauren, Mini Boden, Mothercare, Little White Company and Next.

His main attribute is to capture natural images of his subjects. On top of this, he has an expansive knowledge of natural and studio lighting.

"Working with children can be challenging, hilarious and unpredictable and the rewards limitless - that’s why it’s so great!"

Julia Bostock is a London-based children's photographer known internationally for her unique visual signature and creative approach. Motivated by the curiosity and playfulness of kids, she is passionate about capturing this vitality in her work, both for global brands and boutique businesses.

Julia's love of travel and interest in different cultures has led her to work with clients from the United States to Nigeria. Her recent clients include Yeo Valley, Country Living, Clarks, Vogue Bambini, Nestlé and Mothercare.

Recently, one of Julia's favourite projects was a shoot for Petit Tribe, who were just chosen as the first childrenswear brand for Vogue Italia's 'The Next Talents'.

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.

Luciano Pergreffi comes from an artistic family, with his father having also been a portrait and fashion photographer. He was born - and still lives - in Carpi, Italy, from where he witnessed the Italian economic boom.

Luciano was only 10 years old when he first started taking pictures with a Rollei 4x4, signing his first shoot at 17. Turning his passion into a career, Luciano has worked with national and international clients including Condé Nast's Vanity Fair, Vogue Sposa, Vogue Gioiello, Vogue Pelle, Vogue Bambini, Io Donna, Grazia, Madame Figaro, Vogue Spagna, Junior, L'Officiel and many more.

Aside from fashion, where he best expresses his imagination, Luciano has also developed his creativity in advertising that has led him to sign important campaigns.

Munich-based photographer Marina Kloess is specialised in kids, people and lifestyle photography. She regularly works on a diverse range of personal projects and is well known for her honest and natural images.

Marina's professional photography career started in 2009 and she has since amassed extensive experience in kids, lifestyle and people photography, shooting on location and in the studio in Germany and abroad.

Marina captures and communicates moments, feelings and people in a way that is both tangible and sincere.

Her latest projects took her to Cape Town.

"I’m an Amsterdam-based photographer with creativity running through my veins. I believe that children need to run and play during their exploration of the world."

'Continue to be Lucky', by Mark Groeneveld.

For bookings email, call +31 6 18 399 443, or visit Mark's website for more information.

Matt Harris is an award-winning London-based photographer who specialises in creating images of babies and children.

Matt's work has won numerous awards from the Association of Photographers, Kodak, Fuji and others.

Matt has been shooting advertising commissions and high-end design projects for over 20 years, and his hugely experienced team are used to dealing with all aspects of photographing children.

Matt is currently rushing off to Paris to shoot yet more images for French client Carrefour.

Nick David is a lifestyle photographer based in London. His images reflect genuine warmth and emotion, capturing authentic moments as they happen. His relaxed approach is especially suited for working with children, shooting campaigns for Nationwide, Morrisons, Boots, M&S and Perfetti Van Melle.

Nick's reportage style is also the perfect choice for many charities, shooting for some of the UK’s biggest, including Children in Need, Comic Relief, Children's Society, Cancer Research, Shelter, Royal Marsden Hospital and The Family & Childcare Trust.

All his latest work can be seen at his new website.

Nick is represented in the UK by Lisa Pritchard Agency (LPA) and is a member of The Association of Photographers (AOP).

Nina W. Melton is based in Barcelona but also works from Hamburg and Miami. Her playful attitude and natural openness towards "her" kids makes it great fun to work with her.

Nina has been busy recently with a selection of highly ambitious projects for clients including 'Communion Catalogue' 2016 for El Corte Ingles, Boboli summer campaign 2016, Sfera Kids spring 2016 (photo and video), Babiekins Magazine (print version), Sfera Kids Christmas special (photo and video), and Sfera 'Back to School' campaign (photo and video).

Visit her website for more information.

In his early 20s, Olivier Ribardiere taught himself photography. After a quick stop at photographic school he became the first assistant of Andre Berg, who taught him the basics of his profession.

To increase his experience Olivier headed for Studio Pin-up, where he had the privilege of working with some of the best photographers worldwide including Oliviero Toscani, Jean-Paul Goude, Peter Lindberg, Gilles Tapie and Jean François Jonvelle.

After a few more years assisting he began his solo career at the age of 25, and was quickly recognised as an established professional photographer thanks to his talent, ambition and obstinacy!

Olivier has been repeatedly commissioned by some of the most prestigious brands in children's fashion, including Christian Dior, Sonia Rykiel, Tommy Hilfiger, Jacadi Parfum, Guess, Marks & Spencer, and more. His editorial clients include Vogue, Babybook, Famili, Mumsense and La Petite.

Photographer Sabine Duerichen knows how to capture the mood of real creativity by working in an innovative new way. Featured in this Spotlight are a selection of moments shot all over the world, supported by the relaunch of Milupa and with Sabine's emotional, sensitive pictures capturing the mood of real contemporary German motherhood.

Her recent work includes an advertising campaign for Ferrero MIlchschnitte, an editorial for high fashion label Les Petits, an advertising shoot for Ergobaby baby carriers, and fashion design for Lisette-Pourfilles and Conleys fashion store.

Sabine is based in Munich and is specialised in kids fashion and advertising. With 20 years' experence her eye for the right moment is highly tuned. Sabine and her effective team can deal with all aspects of photographing children, offering an extensive database of child models and her own daylight rental studio SKYLOFTSTUDIO. 

Sabine is represented by Kristina Korb GmbH Munich.

"Kids need stories - and fun!"

"What I love about shooting children: there’s always this big boost of energy, this pristine spirit, this pure wildness... and this little suprise factor that forces you to be flexible. When you're on set, everything built up and ready to shoot, and then the one-year-old decides to pee his pants...“

In the business for 15 years, Susanne Stemmer has been working with kids and grown ups around the globe. Always on the move, Susanne lives in Paris and Vienna.

Terri Potoczna Fussen is a hardworking and creative lifestyle and portrait photographer who has just moved from Budapest to Tunbridge Wells: "A bit of a culture shock, but I do love a challenge!"

With her background in theatre, Terri has developed the ability to bring out the best in the models she works with, be they street-cast or agency, thus creating connection with a wide and varied audience.

Terri is currently seeking representation. Visit her website to see more of her work.

Zoe Adlersberg is a children’s fashion photographer. Beginning her career in Paris with women’s fashion, Zoe shifted her focus to children after the birth of her child, Uma, in 2007.

Motherhood changed Zoe’s artistic perspective and focus, and she decided to explore the world of children’s fashion, where she has had great success over the past several years. On shooting children, Zoe says, “I adore being able to work with my team to create a cinematic story with the children. They really get into the roles and theme of the story and it feels more like play than work. I love working with children - they are themselves, without pretense, and making images together is pure fun!"

Zoe’s editorial clients include Milk, Interview Magazine, Nylon, Marie Claire Enfant, kid-in, Luna and Cookie Magazine. She works for several children’s fashion brands both in the US and Europe including EGG by Susan Lazar, Molo, Tuchinda and Tia Cibani. She is currently working on a personal project exploring the transformation from woman to mother.

Zoe is based both in New York and Paris. When not shooting or taking care of her enthusiastic eight year old, she does Ashtanga yoga, meditates, travels and cooks.

Visit her website and find Zoe on Instagram.