portraiture & celebrity photography Jul 2021

Curiosity leads Alex Waber’s portrait practice. He loves getting to know people through his work and bringing that out in the photograph. Though aesthetics are always important, the story of who a person is should shine through. Alex is always keen to meet people in their own environments, using their space to add depth to the images. Sometimes a well chosen object or space can speak volumes to who a person is. If the shoot is in studio it becomes a game of light and colour to enhance who the person is and can become.

Alex’s portrait work has appeared internationally in publications like The Guardian, Rolling Stone, Montecristo Magazine and The Globe and Mail.

Brandon Clifton is an Atlanta-based portrait and lifestyle photographer with a cinematic eye and a passion for telling the stories that need to be told.

With a keen understanding of the way narratives work to help change the way we see the world around us, it’s no surprise to see him creating content for such a diverse range of clients spanning from government agencies and nonprofits to editorial publications and apparel brands.

Select clients include: The White House, American Red Cross, World Health Organization, CDC, Caliburn International, Georgia State Capitol, The Atlantan Magazine, Jezebel, Red Bulletin, Goodwill, Tanner Healthcare, The Giving Kitchen, and JDX Apparel.

Being an outstanding photographer with a superlative skill-set is a given at the top levels of today’s competitive world of image-makers. But to make a campaign truly shine from concept to completion—and do it authentically from a female POV—is another point of distinction that sets Dorit Thies apart.

Her latest cover for Elle magazine featuring Maye Musk is a perfect example, where she created a compelling visual narrative with intimate close-ups and energetic and architecturally futuristic imagery that is equal parts tribute and memorable storytelling of a fashion icon. For her Amazing magazine cover story image of Kate Mara, Dorit captured the actress in Japanese haute couture, zoomed-in on a black and white studio wall.

These are but a few examples from Dorit’s extensive client list that includes global fashion and beauty brands, including Estée Lauder, Elle, Glamglow, Sephora, New Beauty Magazine and Glamour Magazine among others.

Her photos have also been displayed in galleries across the globe. Whether it’s a quiet studio space or on a futuristic location, Dorit prides herself on elevating people and brands with an empowering vision, inspiring her subjects to shine with confidence and exceeding clients’ expectations.

Hamish Brown is an award-winning photographer whose talent and style have secured him shoots worldwide for many of the top names in celebrity, music and sport.

His meticulous preparation, combined with his distinctive and creative use of lighting, has become as much a hallmark of his work – as has his ability to achieve the very best results through a relaxed yet professional style.

See more here and follow on Instagram.

Hamish is represented by JSR, check their latest projects on Instagram.

Henrik Knudsen is an award-winning photographer based in London.

Having studied photography in his native Denmark, he is influenced by a Scandinavian aesthetic of dark winter nights and bright summer lights.

Henrik’s use of space and atmospheric lighting is inspired by his interest in film and cinema. He likes mixing natural and artificial light sources, always with the aim of telling stories of people and their environment.

See more here and follow on Instagram.

Henrik is represented by JSR, give them a follow on Instagram.

MAX KLEIN carefully crafts compositions to create imagery whether surreal and fantastic or portraiture that combines a mastery of light, mood, and atmosphere. He possesses a high degree of technical ability that stems from his year's training at both the Universidad del Cine in Buenos Aires and The International Center of Photography in NYC.

Recently returning to Hamburg, Germany, Max continues to create simple yet strong singular imagery that elevates every brand and creative challenge at hand. He loves collaborating from the very start of every project and works very closely with the team, retouchers and CGI artists, always following each job through to its completion.

Michael has been working throughout the pandemic, be it his own personal work focusing on his kids and community or commissions that continued to happen during the lockdowns.

He has now been the photographer for BBC's Later with Jools Holland for four series and this has brought some exciting new portraits. Commercial work has seen Michael recently finish a commission for Facebook.

Michael is always happy to chat through a brief so please feel free to get in touch. Michael is also currently looking for representation in the USA and Europe.

Mitchel Gray - over 100 covers, over 1000 editorial, ad, and web pages, two best-selling coffee table books, several NYC (and international) art gallery shows, and a bunch of videos.

His portrait subjects range from superstars to street people, from politicians to construction workers, and from soldiers to stunt performers and sword swallowers. Zendaya, Tom Brady, Robert Downey Jr., Senator Richard Blumenthal, P.Diddy, and Derek Jeter are among his subjects.

"Creating portraits is a great way to learn about the person in front of your camera – and a lot of fun."

"Starting my career 20 years ago as a graphic designer in Israel's leading ad agencies, I've come to understand that I had no aspiration to be on just one side of the creative process. 

Self-taught mostly, I combine my passion for music, aesthetics and cinema as well as human interactions, to distil into dramatic, impactful, and conceptual photos. 

Currently based in Amsterdam, I've been making album covers, advertisements, corporate portraits, automotive and documentary photography around the world - in my studio or on locations.

In the end, it's the impactful image that drives my interest and makes my day.  There’s nothing more inspiring for me than to capture people in ways that they don't usually see themselves in. Using creative lighting and a fresh mood, I love sending them on a journey towards another dimension, bringing out some of the most interesting alter egos.

Commercial clients include Adidas, Porsche Travels, Publicis GNS Adv., Adler Chomski Group/ Grey Israel Adv., Orange, and a wide selection of the biggest law and tech firms in Israel."

Olivia Beasley began her career as an illustrator before moving over to photography. Memory and storytelling are important triggers for projects, and she likes to create a narrative in her photographs showing people in real places or constructed environments to give a sense of time and place.

In this Spotlight, Olivia features the Street Portraits that were awarded Series Finalists in the LensCulture Portrait Awards 2021.

Ashley & Oliver portrait was a chosen winner in the American Photography 37 Awards, and The Royal Photographic Society International Photography Exhibition shortlisted the Past & Future series and Ashley & Oliver portrait. Also included here is Rhiannon, a footballer; she had a four-year football scholarship in the USA. Steph Lavington teaches yoga and does dance and running. Eliza May Jackson is also a runner and teaches yoga and Harry Jameson is a personal trainer.

See more of Olivia's work here and follow on Instagram. Olivia is represented by JSR, follow them on Instagram.

In this Spotlight we feature a selection of the 2021 BAFTA television nominees photographed by Robert Wilson. The faces who entertained us all through lockdown - from primetime duos, award-winning actors and new talent.

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Robert is represented in London by Catherine Collins. Follow Catherine on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Rodrigo Palma is a beauty, fashion, portrait photographer and mixed media artist specialised in still photography and video, working out of New York, Mexico City and Tulum. Born in Mexico City, where he grew up, he decided to move to the USA to study at the prestigious Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, US.

After graduating, he became a first assistant, working with top photographers such as Mark Seliger, Enrique Badulescu, Patrick Demarchelier, Cedric Buchet, John Russo, Kurt Iswarienko among others.

In 2015 Rodrigo decided to branch out and start his solo photographer career. Since then he has focused on creating compelling and moving images for clients like Marie Claire, L’Officiel Mexico, Maxim Magazine, GQ Latam, Creem Magazine NY, Leica S Magazine, L’Beaute Magazine, Haunted Magazine, Broncolor, Shamballa Eyewear, Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, Nike, Motorola, among many others.

Rodrigo resides now between Mexico City, New York and Tulum and if he is not shooting you can find him in his studio working on his mixed media art.

Photographer Stuart McClymont has been capturing the essence of his subjects in his portraits for over 18 years. Quite a character himself, he has extensive experience in portrait and fashion photography. His passion for photography is perfectly complemented by his incredible technical knowledge; his love for his work shows in his images and every shoot is a pleasure.

He has built up an impressive commercial portfolio, regularly shooting editorial and advertising campaigns for a broad range of clients including Honda, Nike, Sony, Sky, EasyJet, Remington, Police, Ralph Lauren, MTN, AA, Nokia, Panasonic and Brother.

See more of Stuart’s work here and follow on Instagram.

Stuart is represented by JSR, check their latest projects on Instagram.

Bulgaria-born Tina Boyadjieva started taking pictures at the age of six, moved to the US at 18 and after dedicating her studies to economics and fulfilling a decade long career in finance between New York and London, devoted herself to her true calling: photography.

Tina specialises in fashion and portraiture and believes true beauty is not only being physically attractive, but also intelligent, with a sense of erudition, style, mystery, inner strength, emotional depth and sense of being untamable.  

She can find inspiration both in the hectic streets of NYC or in remote places of wild nature, from traditions of her favorite islands in Sicily and Greece, and from African tribes.