BEAUTY & HAIR PHOTOGRAPHY May 2017

Los Angeles-based photographer Caesar Lima’s portraits come with a certain choose-your-own-adventure quality to them, emphasized by his myriad of protagonists, from mad scientist to Hollywood seductresses.

A self-proclaimed non-conformist, this Sao Paulo-born photographer, with a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising, says he has always gone against the creative grain. His unique style has earned him multiple awards and accolades, including most recently One Eyeland Award (2016), four IPA Awards (2015), Px3 Award (2012), IPA Awards (2011-2013), and Lürzer’s Archive 200 Best Ad Photographers (2012).

Working with clients like Sony, T-Mobile, K-Swiss and Wella, Caesar says to make a good portrait is a challenge; there has to be plenty of expression, mood and attitude to create that one successful image.

SEREGEL staged the Artaunon jewellery collection in an innovative and unusual way. The company offers only unique pieces in the finest gold, black iron, or with sparkling precious stones. Old Roman coins are often also used.

SEREGEL created a gloomy, almost mystical ambience; in the centre the black-painted model, the set dressed in purist tones, places the focus of the image firmly on the jewellery. "Exciting. Mysterious. And, above all, noble and precious."

The shoot took place at SEREGEL's Berlin studio. Post-production was handled by Redhaven.

Dirk Bader is a beauty and fashion photographer based in Munich. He started his career with David LaChapelle, Peter Lindbergh, Albert Watson and Patrick Demarchelier and still profits from this experience when handling large productions and working under pressure.

His work shows technical perfection with attention to detail, without losing the sensitivity to the moment he captures. Dirk is passionate about lighting and it shows in each of his flawlessly composed images. It comes without surprise that beauty is one of his strengths although his work does not stop there.

He recently discovered a love of shooting on location which he is happy to explore for editorial and advertising clients alike. Those include Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, L’Officiel, Pantene, Head and Shoulders, Misslyn, Harvey Nichols and others.

Elena Paraskeva is an international portrait, beauty and fashion photographer located in Cyprus.

She has done eight magazine covers in the last year alone, including editorial work for Icon, Good Light, Volition, Incredible, Elegant, Editorial, Economia, Omikron and Vantage.

Her work has also been published in photography magazines such as Photography Masterclass, PDN, Digital Photography, Digital Camera, N-Photo and Amateur Photography. She has also exhibited her work in London and Cyprus.

Elena has also given interviews and written tutorials for magazines and some of the world's largest photography communities, and has been distinguished in several international photography competitions including Gold Medal - Trierenberg SuperCircuit 2017, First Place Individual Portrait Division - WPPI 2016, Second Place - PDN, World In Focus 2016, Honorable Mention - International Monochrome Awards 2016 and two Honorable Mentions (Fashion/Beauty) - International Photographer Of The Year 2016.

Felix Rachor is a Berlin-based fashion, beauty, and celebrity photographer, make-up artist and media designer. His photographs are loaded with creativity and original ideas.

Clients also benefit from Felix's post-production skills and excellent contacts. He works with a lot of influencers such as Novalanalove, Shirin David and Nina Suess, who appreciate his straight forward manner of collaboration and fair quotes.

Felix has a number of years of experience working for big magazines, companies and TV stations, and has seen many of Germany's top stars step in front of his camera.

Clients include JOOP!, Labello, CEWE, Shirin David, CLR, Ivoclar vivadent, Universal, Sony BMG, Constantin Films, Sony Music, Phase One, Samsung, Elle, Woman, Face-Magazine, MAXI, Storm, QUALITY and Stern, among others.

Gregory Allen is a fashion, beauty 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, and appears frequently on television as part of Mexico's 'Next Top Model' and 'Behind the Scenes' on E!.

He has spent the last 15 years working all around the world for brands such as L'Oreal, Maybelline New York, Prada Mexico, Coppel, El Palacio de Hierro, Gerber, Nestlé, and magazines such as Glamour, InStyle, Travel+Leisure and Harper's Bazaar.

Based in Germany, Maik Floeder is an advertising photographer and director specialised in lifestyle and beauty. His photography is about honesty and is centered on specific, perfect moments, people, personalities and stories. "It is about fun, friendship and emotion."

Maik has worked for a range of international clients including Head & Shoulders, Nivea, Amplifon, Osram, Kaufland, Volkswagen and Samsung.

Visit his new website and blog for more of his work.

James Fisher is an Australian fashion and portrait photographer and film director based in London. His editorial client list includes Vanity Fair, L’Uomo Vogue, Saveur Magazine, Travel+Leisure, Vogue Living and Empire Magazine.

Commercially his focus is on film and entertainment advertising, tourism and travel photography. James' commercial clients include Tourism Australia, 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros., Disney Pictures and NBC Universal.

James’ work with refugees in Europe forms part of his wide-ranging global portraiture project investigating the personal experiences of displaced and marginalised populations.

Veerle Van Look’s photographs mix the playful colours of the 60s with today’s abstract posed fashion photography. The cover of her oeuvre appears to be bright and glamorous, full of girly models who look straight into the eyes of their fictional opponents. Always almost natural, but never spontaneous, these young women get framed into a minimalistic universe and directed towards the uncommon. Where the fashion photographer reaches out and offers a helping hand through extravagant locations and luxurious props, Veerle leaves them standing alone in front of the camera with nothing but her directions and styling to hide behind.

Portraits of beauty are captured with make-up as the best mask available. Standing against a plain background, the models are consistently guided into a controversial or unusual pose. Bending as mannequins, they act as a face for a certain time, style or personality.

Veerle’s professional eye is focussed on the movements of the model’s body in search for a posture or expression that reflects her intentional concept. The photographer’s work method continues in post-production. Veerle handles the raw images as a blank sheet of paper on which she puzzles every piece into their true order. Everything is thought through in advance, created to keep the digital options open.

Vlado Golub's captured images reveal intriguing beauty and a distinct sense for fashion. His energetic, friendly personality and team keeps every production easy flowing and highly productive.

The Beauty and fashion photographer understands how to combine light and aesthetics to create striking contemporary images that flaunt products and philosophies of well-known brands.

Vlado's studio is located in Stuttgart and serves clients such as the Porsche Design Group, Mercedes-Benz Fashion, L'Oréal, RODENSTOCK, Wella, Hugo Boss, GQ and Strenesse, among many others.