PEOPLE & LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY Jul 2019

Andrea D’Agosto is a food and lifestyle photographer living in Los Angeles. She has over a decade of experience and continues to be inspired, finding new ways to explore imagery for these worlds.

In more recent news, Andrea has begun to expand her talents to video and directing and finds joy in a project that requires both stills and motion.

Creating an authentic, down-to-earth vibe is part of Andrea’s portraiture style, using this to her advantage to capture the viewer's attention.

Andrea is a proud member of The Luupe, a community of women photographers creating custom content for leading brands.

Astrid Obert, born in Munich, is a professional international photographer for lifestyle, fashion and interior design. Over the past 20 years, Astrid has worked for world-renowned brands, established advertising agencies, celebrities and top magazines across the globe, and she is responsible for the planning, implementation and quality control of significant campaigns.

Her way of working is characterised by creativity, a solution-oriented approach, and motivating interaction with all members of a team. She is relaxed, charming and a technical mastermind that gets the job done. Supported by her long career, she produces inspirational photography full of creativity, passion, and funk.

Astrid offers the full range of production services with outstanding quality to local and international agencies, brands and magazines alike.

Christopher J Lane is a people and lifestyle photographer and director.

Creating engaging imagery for luxury hotels and other global brands, his ability to capture realistic performances from models and actors has seen him shoot major ad campaigns for Amazon Audible, Intercontinental Hotels and Hilton Hotels.

Christopher divides his time between beach life in North Devon and shooting his assignments wherever they may take him.

For more of his personal work and to see what makes him tick, take a look at his Instagram account.

CliQQ Studios is a commercial photography and video studio based just 50 minutes from London. Home to an award-winning team of photographers, retouchers and production specialists, they are the perfect one stop shop for your stills or video requirements.

"We have a long history in editorial, design and marketing, and we know how to create imagery that will connect your client’s brand with the right people. We work across all sectors, both in the studio and on location, and are particularly known for our environmental portraits.

All of our quotes are bespoke and tailored to each specific project. We are able to offer full production services including crew, studio, equipment and post production to suit all budgets.

Our most recent clients include Mondelēz, Jordans Ryvita, Fiat Chrysler, and Bulk Powders. However, one of our most ambitious projects is our on going 'Artisans' series celebrating the unexplored world of English craftspeople.

See our website for more."

Ellen McDermott is a New York City-based photographer best known for her beautifully lit interiors, portraiture and moody still life imagery. Her work can be seen in numerous magazines, periodicals, ad campaigns and private collections.

Embracing projects that utilise the natural light along with the technical aptitude needed to create lasting beauty has been a lifetime passion. Her team is ready to take on projects that need to harness human emotion to sell their products.

Recently, Ellen had taken on a personal project shot off the coast of New Hampshire documenting "A Day in The Life of a Lobsterman". “As creatives, we are constantly in search of unique and fulfilling ways to express ourselves. These self-assigned projects have been an entry into worlds previously unknown to us." The subject matter is very Americana: from portraits, locations to objects. They all share a particular drama, which is amplified by the dramatic use of color, composition and lighting.

Jim Erickson has a passion for what is in front of the camera, and it is contagious. Since he started, Jim has been connecting people and ideas with business. His work has appeared all over the world and represented many prestigious clients, so you can expect a big league look, with an honest eye, from a seasoned pro.

In Jim’s work, the main act is about feeling, everything else is distant second. Jim shoots story sequence for everything he does. That puts Jim’s work in a unique category for art directors looking to tell a story with ad-worthy images and video available for stock sales.

Sydney-based photographer Eric Yip makes images of fitness and active lifestyles bringing out the authenticity of the moment; energy, emotion and movement.

Whether Eric is working within a large production of motion and stills, or as a solo-creator, his comfort in staying focussed on delivering the best images shows with his ease on set.

He is available for local and regional assignments.

Irwin Wong is a professional photographer based in Tokyo.

His recent work has included the Tokyo Travel Guide for The Washington Post's By The Way travel series.

He is currently working on a book about Japanese crafts to be published by Gestalten next Spring.

Katarina Premfors is Swedish born but grew up Pakistan, Turkey, and the USA. Since 1992 she has worked as a commercial photographer and photojournalist in the UAE and the Middle East.

Her main commercial focus has been in branding and those projects where she can get involved from an early stage to develop the brief with the client, creatives and the agency.

Katarina’s clients include global advertising and branding agencies, major corporations and the governments of the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Jordan, Yemen and Afghanistan.

She shoots editorial work for The New York Times, Fast Company, The Guardian, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Greenpeace and others. She also regularly exhibits her personal work, mentors and conducts workshops. She is a FUJIFILM X Ambassador.

Lucas Allen’s photography is clean, graphic and well-designed. He loves working with both natural and artificial light and thrives on the challenge of shooting a wide range of subject matter.

This multi-disciplinarian, based between New York and Melbourne, Australia, regularly travels internationally to shoot for clients such as Renaissance Hotels, House & Garden UK, Le Méridien Hotels, Loews Hotels and Dwell.

Lucas loves collaborating with other creatives. His energy and generosity on set, along with his perfectionism and problem-solving abilities, consistently deliver stunning results.

Supported by production teams in both the USA and Australia, Lucas has experience producing both small and large-scale shoots in various international locations.

Lucila has been very busy in the last months. She recently shot a mayor global campaign for Coca-Cola Olimpics 2020 teaming up again with Visual Latina Agency.

Her recent work includes Evian, Coca-Cola, Puma, Mazola and Primera Huella. Centrum Vitamins has also trusted her for its latest global campaign with Leo Burnett Italia.

The big news is that she is now represented in Italy by the great Gabriela Nobile.

"Always looking for new adventures to shoot all over the globe... Get in touch!"

For Austrian-based photographer Martin Lugger, commissioned photography is an exciting and demanding process of communication. The ability to trace the original character of people, moods and situations with a high level of empathy is reflected in his projects, which have led him across Europe.

Outdoor photography is an important part of Martin's portfolio, but he also focuses on people, lifestyle and architecture, always trying to find exceptional perspectives.

See more of his recent work on his website or through Instagram and get in touch to discuss the details of your upcoming project.

Nicole Franco is an award-winning and internationally published documentary and commercial photographer. She is a California native who has spent the last six years based out of Central Mexico. Helping companies create brand narratives is an exciting process for Nicole and her team. She believes building a visual and unique identity is a collaboration and commitment.

This selection of images captures diverse, fleeting, and whimsical moments from varying lifestyles across the world.

Some clients include: Johns Hopkins, Microsoft, El Jimador Tequila, AVON, Driscoll’s and San Francisco General Hospital.

Nicole is also a proud member of Women Photograph.

Peter Baiamonte is based in New York City. He wants to tell you a story, give you a glimpse of a place, and communicate a sense of meaning in his images. He also loves to reveal the personality of his subjects.

Peter’s work includes many genres. He feels passionate about sports, portraiture, travel, and landscapes. He has a second location in the Berkshires, and works regularly with clients in both New York and Boston, with easy access to the entirety of New England.

Peter was the behind-the-scenes photographer for Karen Allen’s first film as a director: A Tree A Rock A Cloud. The film was shot in the Berkshires, and features well-known actor Jeff DeMunn. The film has been screened at film festivals worldwide, and won numerous awards. Visit the film's website for more information.

Peter's clients have included Ernst & Young, Con Edison, Panasonic, Bayer, CNY Group, Novartis, Berkshire Magazine, Altimetik, and Webster Bank.