GLOBAL ADVERTISING PHOTOGRAPHY Jan 2021

Gareth Brown specialises in creating evocative, emotive photography from his base in Hong Kong and beyond. 

His work encompasses a number of genres, however he is particularly well known for his ability to create and capture the decisive moment, especially in health and fitness and lifestyle projects. 

Gareth has created numerous regional campaigns for Pure Fitness and Yoga and has also garnered much attention for his personal art project, “Bodies in Motion, Bodies at Rest”, which utilises dance to convey reflections from different locales in his beloved Hong Kong.

Gareth has a whole wealth of experience when it comes to advertising and design photography. His professionalism, attention to detail and calm manner are a definite asset, as are the wonderful team he has at Blow Up Studios.

"We’d love to hear from you and who knows, even jump on a flight to collaborate with you. The skies will open again."

Charles Grauke is a commercial photographer / director based out of Los Angeles. An avid surfer and waterman, Charles began his career documenting the skateboarding and surfing cultures of California.

His passion for sports and use of cinematic lighting is evident whether shooting in studio, on location or in the water. Problem solving and communication with clients are key elements of his skill set in creating authentic imagery.

His love of travel has led to assignments in Hawaii, Mexico, Canada, New Zealand, Spain, France and Africa.

Photographer Chris Searlb’s biggest strength is in creating  imagery that look effortless and real.

Shooting both motion and stills allows Chris to create cohesive campaigns with the same natural style. The imagery is never fake or over-produced, his signature style is real advertising imagery that is relatable and yet at the same time aspirational. With many 'creative direction' credits as well Chris is a perfect choice to lead a campaign shoot on set when agency and client are unable to attend due to travel/Covid restrictions.

His genuinely collaborative nature makes the shooting process a pleasure and his preference for a small crew size makes Covid-compliancy a no brainer. "During this challenging year we have shot for several US brands using Qtake and Zoom for a completely inclusive experience, also for pharma brand Dupixient and Michelob."

Chris has shot global motion + stills campaigns for Corona, Levi’s and Qantas. He has worked with Coke, Apple, Samsung, Virgin, Wrangler, Lee Jeans, Telstra, Budweiser, Coruba, Pepsi and Adidas and many others.  When he is not on the road shooting he can be found chasing around his two kids at home in the northern beaches of Sydney.

Graeme Murray loves creating: his whole career has been in the image industry. After training in professional photography, his early days saw him working at one of New Zealand’s top audio visual production companies. He was responsible for creating, developing and producing product launches for New Zealand’s largest corporations, using various types of multimedia, from theatrical lighting, to video slide projection and interactive graphics, to set design and - the most fun - pyrotechnics!

The desire to be shooting led him into running his own successful photography business. Graeme now works with clients and agencies on projects that include portraiture, people, lifestyle and sport related to advertising. He takes all his knowledge and experience from previous work in the AV and TV industries into his photography, so dealing with any situation is effortless.

He has a great rapport with clients and the production crew on jobs and goes beyond the norm to make sure the shoot meets and exceeds expectations.

Clients include Red Bull, Adidas, Specialized Bikes USA, Under Armour, Samsung, Powerade, Wendy’s, VW, John Deere, AIG, Ford, Bendon, Ozone, Atomic, Tourism New Zealand, Mac Pac Outdoor Clothing, Powerade, Fonterra, among others.

Graeme can be found in the studio or shooting outdoors and is also an official Red Bull International Photographer.

Josh Kelly a.k.a Jack Harlem is a highly sought after portrait, lifestyle and advertising photographer with over 15 years experience creating both meaningful and powerful visual stories. Josh has an amazing ability to capture moments that feel real and authentic. He creates a relaxed vibe on set and everyone feels a part of the process. Josh is based in Australia and available internationally on short notice.  

Josh is represented by Reload + Co, an Australian-based production company representing a select group of photographers and directors. They specialise in advertising campaign production and offer their expertise across the fields of stills photography and film.  

The Reload + Co team offer both clients and artists alike a wealth of knowledge of the entire industry. Their impressive talent roster, backed by a strong team of producers, means they are able to offer clients the very best creative expertise in every aspect of the industry.

Jorge Alvariño is an award-winning photographer based in Madrid, who has been shooting entertainment, advertising and celebrites for over 15 years.

His photography is based in a powerful visual impact achieved by his cinematic, atmospheric and dramatic style, his fine art approach to commercial photography and his skills directing cast and leading crew. He feels passion for what he does and it shows.

Jorge always creates a professional and relaxed working environment by hiring the best people and let them shine. His work is a team effort with production resources, so no matter what you're in good hands and you’re going to create awesome images together.

Recent commissions include HBO, AMC, Netflix, Movistar+, Amazon Prime, Nintendo and Sony.

Jorge’s wider portfolio can be found on his website and also his Instagram.

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.

Richard Boll has over fifteen years of experience as an advertising photographer. He specialises in lifestyle, portrait, and product photography, often blending these disciplines within commissioned projects.

Richard brings energy, creativity, and hard work to every commission. He has shot lifestyle campaigns for Zeiss in London and Emirates airlines in Dubai, on-location for Land Rover/M&C Saatchi, and for American Express in London.

He has work in the permanent collection of the National Portrait Gallery in London, and awards include first prize in the prestigious Taylor Wessing Photographic Prize and first prize in the Audi/ Next Level Award for Contemporary Photography.

Richard frequently travels for location shoots and is equally adept at shooting on location or in a studio. He is often involved in the organisational aspects of shoots and has a sincere and warm-hearted presence that enables him to connect well with clients and team members.

Steve Greenaway is a photographer and director based in Sydney, Australia. Fast becoming the go-to artist for joint stills and motion content, Steve brings a photographer's eye to his motion work. His lighting and talent direction ability combine to produce a consistent marriage between stimulating visuals and narrative.

Steve primarily works throughout Australia and Asia. 

Clients include: HSBC, Ferrero, CommBank, Driscoll's, St George Bank, Windgap (NFP), Vodafone, Virgin Australia, Allianz, Tom & Teddy, Rebel, Colgate, KPMG, Toyota, Kellogg’s, ANZ, and Smiths.

Agencies include: Wunderman Thompson, Saatchi & Saatchi, Havas, HOST, Clemenger, BBDO, Ogilvy, Hogarth, M&C Saatchi, Prodigious and DDB.

Photographer and motion director Stuart Miller’s effortlessly sophisticated visual style has consistently proven to be his greatest asset.

Specialising in drinks, lifestyle, and portraits, he travels globally… "when safe to do so :)"

Selected clients include: American Express, Coca-Cola, Mercedes Benz, Dewar's, Bombay Sapphire, McDonald's, Fiji Airways, Jägermeister, Gatorade, Ballantine’s, Jacob's Creek, Jack Daniel's, Jim Beam, Canon, Toyota, Wild Turkey, AMP, Allianz, Maker's Mark, Qantas.