GLOBAL ADVERTISING PHOTOGRAPHY Dec 2018

Al Lapkovsky is an award-winning photographer and creative retoucher who is currently based in London. He works in most diverse areas, blurring the boundaries between commercial imagery and fine art photography.

In his stylistic approach, Al combines the eye for reality as well as his intuitive feeling for situations and people, bringing a unique vision to his images. His portfolio embraces narrative qualities which show cutting-edge authenticity, boundless instinct for moods and preference for the dramatic gesture - invaluable qualities which have contributed to him gathering a multitude of international awards including first place in this year's International Photography Awards (IPA) / Professional Advertising / Self-Promotion category.

With an in-house post-production department he also takes care of all aspects of retouching personally, so the whole process of creating images is taken care of by the same team.

With his attention to detail and personal observations of everyday life as well as his love for art, Al takes pride in his work and will strive to provide an outstanding result and to realize full potential for your ideas.

Andrew Goldie has a deliberately distinctive style in his photography and film making. He has shot everything from dream sequences in desert landscapes to portraits of people such as the Prime Minister of Australia and Richard Branson. He loves capturing mesmerising and intriguing moments in camera and telling a story through imagery.

Andrew's many years in advertising photography means he understands what is required to build an image and a story. He understands concepts, he knows how to articulate ideas, and brings a creative eye to projects that ensures they will grow further and larger. He also understands the need to deliver unique works that fully represents and creates a brands identity.

Andrew’s personal work has been exhibited in solo exhibitions in Australia and America, including the New York Exposure awards, The Australian Head On festival, The Moran Prize, as well as solo exhibitions at select commercial galleries.

"Hello Creatives, finish this sentence: 'My goal for this food and cocktail photoshoot is to ___________.' Was your blank one of these:

• 'Establish a new look for the brand'
• 'Convey my vision'
• 'Capture the appetite-appeal'
• 'Tell our story'
• 'Make it quick and easy?'

No matter how the sentence concludes, food and cocktail photographer and director Brent Herrig can help you achieve exactly what you're looking for, again and again. Brands including Diageo, Unilever and JPMorgan Chase as well as publishers including Rizzoli Books and The New York Times Dining Section rely on Brent to capture their vision of food, drinks and products in the most collaborative, stress-free way possible.

What can Brent help you with? Contact him directly to talk about your next project."

Photographer/Director Chris Searl’s imagery has a perceived ‘realness’ which makes his contemporary style perfect for the current advertising climate.

Based in Sydney’s northern beaches, but shooting worldwide, Chris is constantly on the road working with global brands. With the ability to shoot both motion and stills, often concurrently, clients have the opportunity to give their campaigns an overall coherence and identical look and feel across all media.

Chris’ in depth knowledge of a motion shoot process means he is also able to capture hero campaign imagery in and around a motion shoot quickly and effectively.

Clients include Qantas, Corona, Virgin, Coke, Samsung, Apple and Levi’s.

Clinton Hussey is an award-winning commercial photographer specialising in conceptual, food, still life and, recently, motion. Since 1995, he has been creating distinctive editorial and advertising imagery for brand and magazine clients in his hometown of Vancouver and abroad.

Originally a design student at Vancouver’s Emily Carr College of Art & Design, Clinton stumbled into photography at first accidentally and then with conviction as he fell for its demanding mix of creativity and technical grasp.

Clinton has earned both Grammy and Juno nominations for his album cover designs; his photography has won multiple National Magazine Awards, as well honours from Lotus, Applied Arts, D&AD, City & Regional Magazine Association, the Printing Industry of America, Communication Arts, PDN/Nikon, and many others.

Today, Clinton is expanding into video, creating ad campaigns for clients such as Method, Panago, and the Children of the Street Society. When he’s not making pictures, he’s building things, and spending time on the ocean and in the mountains with his wife, Amanda - also a photographer - and their two children.

Emily Assiran is an internationally published, award-winning photographer based out of Brooklyn, NY. She specialises in portraiture and interiors.

Growing up in Philadelphia, Emily graduated with a BFA in photography from Tyler School of Art. This passion brought her to New York City in pursuit of her career. She has since photographed many recognisable talents and great personalities.

Emily’s friendly demeanor and ability to work under pressure has served as an asset to many clients, enabling her to work with many different kinds of subjects. Whether celebrities, cowboys, or CEOs of major corporations, Emily's love of meeting new people and telling their stories comes through in every shot.

Recently, Emily and her team had a blast spending the day with Milestone Retirement and a group of their residents to create their new senior care campaign. Her other clients include Variety, Essence Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Bustle, Elite Daily, Backstage Magazine, Vanity Fair Italia, Brigitte Woman, Man Repeller, Grand Central Publishing, NKF, and Capital Health Group.

Check out her Instagram or website where you can see more new work.

Tokyo-based photographer Eric Micotto specialises in automotive photography along with commercial and editorial portraiture.

Eric worked in New York City for nearly a decade before moving to Tokyo. He draws on his experience shooting around the world, creating an aesthetic that is memorable and stands out from the crowd.

In 2017, his automotive work included global catalogues, web campaigns and lifestyle photography for clients including Lexus, Infiniti, BMW, Mazda, Mini and Ferrari.

His portraiture work also attracts a wide range of clients, from commercials and advertisements to editorial work. In 2017, Eric captured over 50 portraits for GQ Japan alone - ranging from celebrities to fashion designers to everyday people.

“We live to create your images, we live to tell your story. Photography for us is a lifestyle in itself.”

Studio Fotonokka is a full service photo and film production company located in Helsinki, Finland. The studio was originally founded in 1972 and has since worked with advertising agencies, publishers and corporations. Its highly experienced photographers, together with a multi-talented creative team bring ideas to life by creating high quality images and videos quickly and reliably.

"Our photographers are known for their creativity and individuality. We feel comfortable brainstorming solutions to client needs and making these plans a reality. Our clients value our dependability, efficiency and innovative edge."

The team has collaborated on campaigns for Subway, Iittala, McDonald's, WWF, Yamaha, Polarica, Upfield and many more, working on location and in the studio both domestically and abroad. Check out more work and services on the website.

"We believe in the power of visuals and our work will add value to your business. We create your images."

"We are Frame By Frame, a distinguished full service production house based in Singapore. If you found us, it means you might be interested in our photography, videography or production services - and by the power of the worldwide web, you’ve come to the right place.

Frame by Frame is home to a team of competent producers who represent a stable of talented photographers, directors and DoPs from various parts of the world. So no matter the campaign, we’re confident of putting together a dream team to bring your creative ideas to fruition.

It’s not simply production. It’s being part of the process of creating something extraordinary. Let’s work together."

Hong Kong-based visual asset production house, Haplaboratory, is headed up by award-winning photographer, Eric Wong. As a previous mainstream advertising Executive Creative Director and a classic Virgo, Eric is sentimental to visual impact. His work covers a wide repertoire from advertising to celebrity, fashion and beauty, still and more.

Evolving with the new communication medium, the internet and online expansion means clients today require visual assets in a more connected and speedy momentum. Haplaboratory is able to provide both commercial photography and videography services within the same team.

"Our core team members are well-trained with international advertising agency expertise. We are in-the-know of strategic needs, brand image and art direction, thus enabling us to meet challenging creative briefs with high quality deliverables."

"Heroes Agency is a full service European commercial and advertising photography agency. The diverse expertise of our staff allows us to specialise in a multitude of subjects, including, but not limited to architecture, food and drinks, editorial, product, corporate and industrial, events, people, lifestyle, portraits and fashion.

Our assignments are equally divided between studio and location shoots. Our staff is capable of shooting and managing any size project, from simple product shots to multi-national location productions. We provide high quality digital images as part of a complete creative strategy for our clients.

We are based in Madrid but each year we travel extensively throughout the rest of Europe and worldwide, covering advertising or direct client assignments.

Clients include Nike, Tanqueray, Zacapa, Cîroc, J&B, Kia, Hyundai, C&A and RoomMate Hotels, among others."

By consistently creating standout editorial cover stories and designer campaigns, JD Forte has become one of the fastest rising image makers in the fashion industry.

Being mentored in the field from the age of ten, Forte is highly regarded for his technical prowess, versatility, and retouching abilities, but is known for his attention to detail with conceptualizing and execution.

Having worked as an assistant for industry giants like Steven Meisel and David Sims, JD quickly resolved a way to create comparable image results at a fraction of the cost of those massive budget productions.

JD is proud to be a part of the new wave of photographer that puts emphasis on craft, creativity, professionalism, and kindness. He splits his time between New York, Miami, and LA.

Lei Deng is a commercial photographer and cinematographer born in Beijing, China. He started photography as a hobby, and it soon led to him falling in love with motion pictures. Lei moved to the US to pursue his dream in film-making.

Drawing on strong influences from his background, Lei has a unique perspective to creating art. He was worked on many TV commercials and music video projects.

Recent work includes the 'Brand' video featuring Katy Perry, Kumho Tires featuring Brandin Cooks, Google 'Famebit video', Sia music video, and many more.

Working with Magnus Pajnert means clients are not just getting a picture taken. He creates scenes to experience, and with a sharp eye directs anything and everything, from miniscule details to the main focus of the scene. You can fully trust in his professionalism and abilities, knowing the outcome will be something exceptional.

His passion for industrial photography is distinct and has taken him on numerous trips around the world capturing brand images for Volvo Trucks, Husqvarna, UD, Penta, and more. Recently, the focus has been on bigger productions, but Magnus still finds time for the occasional point-and-shoot mission.

Marko Todorovic is a Belgrade-based commercial freelance photographer with 22 years of experience. His work spans various fields of photography and his images have been published across magazines, books, websites, commercial print and digital media, calendars, corporate literature and billboards.

Marko focuses on a mix of advertising, product, food, portrait and documentary photography. He works for and accepts assignments from both individual and corporate clients.

He regularly collaborates with major advertising agencies including McCann Ericksson, Leo Burnett, Publicis, Ogilvy, BBDO, DDB, TBWA and Havas.

Marko has shot for clients including Banca Intesa, Sber Bank, Societe Generale, Credit Agricole, Unicredit Bank, Diners Card International, MasterCard, Coca-Cola, Nike, Adidas, Nestlé, Tuborg, Rauch, Opel, Philip Morris International, Procter&Gamble, T-com, Telenor, Dove, Roche, Sandoz, Takeda, Delhaize, Gazprom, Air Serbia, Cosmopolitan, Elle and the United Nations.

Matt Briggs is an Australian photographer known for his work in fashion, beauty, portraiture and lifestyle.

Matt’s fascination with still imagery began as a teenager growing up on Australia’s east coast. He became entrenched in the surf and skateboard culture during the late 1980s and began documenting the subcultures and harsh environment of the coastline.

Matt became skilled in photographing people and the landscape with the golden monochromatic tones of the Australian sun, and this is evident in his fashion portfolio where he continues to combine models and the harsh environment whenever possible.

Matt has photographed professionally for the last 15 years in the commercial and domestic markets. He is currently working freelance, sharing his time between commercial campaigns and contributions to fashion and beauty publications.

Matt is currently based in Sydney and is available to travel.

Michael Grecco is an award-winning internationally renowned director and photographer of celebrity portraits, advertising and editorial commissions, private collections and fine art.

One of the most respected visual storytellers in the world, his conceptual vision and signature dramatic lighting create distinctive images that are evocative, sophisticated and comedic. Michael has shot portraits of the most recognized stars such as Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Will Ferrell and Penelope Cruz.

Known not only for his high-concept imagery and his ability to light like no other, Michael is also valued for his innate ability to connect with each subject to bring out surprising nuance and a conceptual twist that makes even the most recognisable faces intriguing and fresh. Thus he delivers on every aspect of his clients' vision, satisfying the most recognised brands including Apple, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Direct TV, and Pfizer.

Learn more about Michael by visiting his website.

Nick Hall is a US and UK-based ‘big picture’ photographer and director. He is known for his panoramic, high definition landscapes and lifestyle images.

His career has seen him work on large-scale productions in the UK and abroad for clients including Canon, American Airlines and Citi Bank. His personal projects take him to the world’s rugged environments to document their impressive landscapes and the communities that live alongside them.

Nick’s captivating images have seen him feature in Luerzer's Archive '200 Best Ad Photographers Worldwide', win an International Photography Award, and regularly appear in the PDN Photo Annual.

Nick van Renen began his creative career as an art director, working on big brands at top Johannesburg agencies. He began taking photographs professionally and teamed up with legendary commercial photographer, Michael Lewis, for several years before branching off on his own.

Nick’s background in art direction carries through in his images, which have a distinctly crafted, illustrative style that he achieves through innovative post-production techniques.

His array of subject matter is broad, but with a particular focus on portraits, landscapes, cars as well as highly conceptual imagery that is influenced by his advertising background.

Nick has worked on campaigns for high profile brands such as Johnnie Walker, Renault, Toyota, Nissan, BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Isuzu, South African Tourism, Vodacom, Cell C, MTN, Sanlam, Kulula, Standard Bank, FNB, ABSA and Boardmans.

Nick is represented in South Africa by Lampost.

Los Angeles-based photographer Timothy Hogan is known for his uniquely precise still life images and collaborative, solution focused mindset. His growing studio develops innovative, award-winning images for a diverse array of global clients.

Case in point: three Awards of Excellence in the 2016 Communication Arts Photo Annual - two for London-based client Winsor and Newton and one for the dramatic exploding fruit series for Vince Camuto.

Timothy’s studio offers scaleable solutions for needs ranging from e-commerce to global campaigns, each undertaken with the same passion for quality, results and relentless commitment to building long term relationships.

Visit his website to request a quote and to see more of his work.

Tippy Canoe Productions is a full service print and motion production company with an emphasis on fashion and commercial advertising.

"We service all corners of the globe with a very talented roster of vendors to help make every shoot a unique and enjoyable success from start to finish.

No matter where in the world your project takes you, we are there to make your shoot a success. The Tippy team’s special attention to detail from start to finish makes sure that each step is executed professionally. From conception to delivery, we are there every step of the way to make sure your deadlines, budgets and creative needs are all fulfilled and delivered seamlessly."

Urs Bigler had an early insight into the world of photography, having been “brought up” in his father’s studio. He is constantly looking for new challenges in his commercial and personal projects.

Urs’ diverse artistic style has ensured that he has been included in Lürzer's Archive '200 Best Ad Photographers Worldwide' in recent years, and has been nominated several times for the AOP Awards.

Los Angeles-based photographer Vijeyabhaskaran Mohan specialises in bringing a brand’s product to life.

Shooting from Los Angeles and New York, Vijey’s unique vision and lighting techniques for products make his work stand out in the current era’s advertising platforms.

Apart from still photography, Vijey is also a skilled director for motion spots and cinemagraphs, which tend to get more and better results in social media advertising.