STILL LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY & MOTION Feb 2021

Aine studied experimental art and photography at the Ontario College of Art in Toronto, where she developed a taste for thinking outside of the box and extreme, experimental photographic manipulation.

In the field of botanical photography, Aine’s unique process of photographing plants results in the creation of a modern, dynamic vision. Something that has not yet been seen in the field of Botanics.

Working with an immense variety of single images taken from different focal points combined with a play of light and illumination, she is able to compose botanical imagery that exude an extraordinary depth and movement.

She enjoys challenging herself with producing images that are distinctive, dynamic and totally original in form, whether it be food or plants.

Aine’s botanical imagery has won many international awards and has been published in magazines, such as GeoWissen Germany.

Barry Makariou's studio is fully equipped for film and stills. Barry has teamed up with G6 Moco to also offer motion control.

His creative team is working remotely and still providing the same level of service as usual.

"Creating fresh new content seems key during this never ending lockdown! For Up Cosmetics we have been busy creating content, from the ground up from brand banner ads to creative filming. For Bose we were asked to create a series of holiday season images. The team has also been busy with ongoing work for The Browery, putting the finishing touches to the brand showreel, and finally creating a content package for Lisa Franklin Skincare, from still life product photography to filming the 'Lisa Talks' series in her Knightsbridge clinic."

Barry has built up a fantastic team of collaborators that can provide everything: from production, motion control, editing and grading, to wet hire, retouching and CGI.

For his latest work follow him on Instagram.

Recent work includes The Browery, Coca-Cola, Pepsi Max, Whitley Neil, ARARAT brandy, Chivas, Lisa Franklin, Peroni, Nike, Adidas, Rijo 42 coffee, Men's Health, GQ, David M Robinson, Bose and UP Cosmetics.

Barry Makariou is represented by AAL / Agent at Large.

Ben Appleby is an award-winning still life photographer based in the UK. He has become known for crafting images with strong composition, vibrant colours and a graphic style.

During these unusual times, Ben continues to expand his portfolio and service his clients' needs remotely. He has added remote access capabilities to his workflow, allowing his clients to art direct photo shoots using video calls and live streams, from the safety of their own homes.

Ben is continuing to develop popularity among UK spirits brands having recently added Two Birds Distillery to his client list. He is also pleased to announce that he has recently signed with DA Artists, who now represent him worldwide.

Brostudio was established by two brothers whose passion for photography developed through different ways. SlavekB4s began with sculpturing and photography classes at high school of art, where he graduated in 1999. Afterwards, he worked as a photographer for a modelling agency, but he was gradually attracted to product photography. Jan started his professional journey as a DTP operator, and then worked as a graphic designer and retoucher.

They joined in 2013 and started their own photography business. Since then, they have served over 100 clients, including national and international giants such as Logitech, Sencor, Sodastream, Bohemian Garnet and Milos Systems.

Their large photo studio located near Prague provides comfort for shoots even by large teams. Part of the studio is flat designed for still life, lifestyle and food photography.

Their portfolio includes product photography of all kinds. Still life, lifestyle, advertising and technical product photography of mostly electronics, jewellery, cosmetics, food and drinks.

"We ended 2020 on a big high, working with an iconic British brand, Cathedral City. Surely everyone's favourite cheddar cheese!

2021 is particularly exciting for us. We're thrilled about our new, bigger studio space which we'll have open in a jiffy. Watch this space!

Meanwhile, we're not waiting to move to welcome new clients on board. We kicked the year off shooting the finest groceries and lifestyle products for e-commerce start-up ZAP, and if you live or work in London you might have seen our work on advertising hoardings and bus stops across the capital.

Here's to the year ahead. Whatever challenges this one throws up, our nimbleness and creativity means our clients will be able to showcase their products with amazing, beautiful and impactful still life photography."

CHEUK LUN LO is a Hong Kong-born, award-winning still life photographer based in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Australia. He established CL. LO Photography in 2009. With his distinguished photography talent, he was awarded and ranked as #1 “China’s Top 10 Still Life Photographers” in 2019 and "Photographer of the Year in China" in 2018 at One Eyeland International photography awards. 

CL. LO Photography is a well-established photographic studio proudly working with China’s and the world's leading luxury brands, magazines and advertising agencies. Under the art direction of CHEUK LUN LO they have created a series of mesmerising shots of fashion related products used for numerous advertising key visuals, magazine features and art exhibitions. 

Key clients include: Cartier, Chanel, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Tiffany, Omega, Swarovski Fine Jewellery, L’Oréal Paris, Lancôme, Clarins, SK-II, Shiseido, Clé De Peau Beauté, Clinique, Fresh, Mini Cooper, Coca-Cola, Johnnie Walker, GQ China, InStyle China, Numero China and more.

Corina Landa is a commercial and editorial photographer based in Barcelona. Her extensive photographic experience has led her to specialise in everything related to food and product photography, from packaging to cookbooks, catalogues and advertising campaigns.

Her love for lighting and composition is the basis of her aesthetic. Her images merge creative and technical expertise, providing the client a final image that combines the brand’s guidelines with her own vision. She works in studio or on location with special attention to all client creative processes; supporting projects from start to finish. Services include art direction, styling, shooting and post-production.

Follow Corina on Instagram to keep up-to-date with all the latest shoot news.

Photographer and director Edmund Fraser is at the forefront of innovative imagery. He tests the boundaries and possibilities of content across stills, motion and interactive mediums.

In response to digital and above the line motion mediums demanding a new style of photography, Edmund combines both an energetic photographic approach to his subjects and a unique technical vision toward creating impactful and original work.

His youthful style has been recognised by a range of editorial and commercial clients including Nowness, Adidas, Puma, Clinique, Dazed, Vice, Disney, Google, High Snobiety, JD, Creative Recreation, Schön! Magazine, El Jimador, Universal / Island Records, Refinery29, New Look.

See more of Edmund's work here.

Jessica Ebelhar is an editorial and commercial photographer specialising in product, food and beverage, and portrait photography. 

Working with clients from coast-to-coast, Jessica is equipped to work fully remotely in studio, but is also happy to work on location. 

Clients seek out Jessica because of her bright, modern and energetic photography style.

On set, she works to ensure a positive experience for all, even in extremely fast-paced environments. While easy to work with, Jessica is detail-oriented, and her highest priority is making sure that the creative not only meets, but exceeds, expectations.

Jessica is a collaborative creative who loves to help brands and agencies bring ideas to life.

John Bennett is a London-based photographer specialising in jewellery and luxury fashion accessories.

His love of still life imagery stems from a fascination with composition, the space between objects, the beautiful forms that they create.

To photograph luxury jewellery and high-end accessories is an art, and John’s skill and experience makes it look effortless. His immaculate lighting techniques and photography skills have won him a prestigious list of commercial clients including De Beers, Church’s Chanel, Harrods and Holland & Holland.

See more of John's work here.

Låpsüs is a creative content boutique based in Madrid. It was founded by Annie Domínguez and Mary Urrutia, two creative minds united by their inner genius, their ingenuity!

Låpsüs creates value and brand awareness to brands’s digital communities by using visual storytelling in its photography and animation. The artistic firm specialises in still life photography with stunning art direction. They have been very innovative when it comes to social media formats, trying to portray bold and colourful concepts that not only show products, but also establish a conversation with their audience.

With a playful approach and a large dose of thinking, these two passionate professionals find the right environment for creativity. 

Låpsüs works both with agencies and direct clients, local and abroad. They’re looking forward to telling your story in an extraordinary way! Welcome to the place where nothing is what it seems and all you want is to play!

"We are Lettstudio and our specialisation is beverage photography. Reflective glass and "shiny" liquids of any shade is what make us passionate about creating most memorable visuals.

We work for local and worldwide clients. Always taking care of all the details ensuring each shot reaches its maximum potential.

Our studio offers full in house photography, CGI and post-production which gives clients the option to our one-stop service. 

Clients include Pernod Ricard, Tullamore D.E.W., Chivas Brothers, Wyborowa and more."

Martin Hallik is a professional photographer, specialised in still life and beverage photography.

Working out of his studio located in the picturesque city of Tallinn, Estonia, Martin is always trying to learn new things to hone his craft and likes to play with details until everything is perfect.

It’s his thorough and high attention to detail approach that has seen him work with the largest advertising agencies in the world. His resume includes top international clients such as Ogilvy, BBDO Worldwide, DDB Worldwide Communications Group, and TBWA.

With more than a decade's worth of ‘hands on’ experience to rely on, Martin can effortlessly bring a client concept to life based on a simple sketch and has had, and continues to have, great success in his career as a result.

Martin delivers on his passion for photography not just in his own projects, but in his client’s projects as well.

Omer Knaz is best known for his work in the field of luxury goods and still life photography. He shoots jewellery, watches, fragrances and fashion accessories for the world-leading brands and publications.

With a depth of photography experience, he brings expertise, enthusiasm and commitment to every brief, creating dynamic photographs in the advertising, editorial and commercial fields.
Whilst using the most up-to-date digital camera technology and lighting equipment, Omer retains a firm belief in applying these tools only to enhance the image, leaving as much as possible to be created ‘in camera’.

His strong lighting and compositional skills, drawn from the discipline of film photography, gives his images a sense of reality that is so often compromised these days and is perfect for luxury products.

Clients include Tatler, UK Vogue, GQ, How to Spend It, 1843 Magazine, De Beers, David Morris, McDonald’s, Jo Malone, Aesop, Unilever, Harrods and Space NK to name a few.

See more of Omer's work here.

Paul Saraceno is a food and product photographer based in Newton, Massachusetts. With over 25 years of experience, Paul has consistently created stunning images through his meticulous craft and deep relationships with creative directors, food stylists and prop/set designers.

Together with top digital, video and retouching teams, he is able to provide outstanding work for his clients. His 5000 sq.ft. studio has a fully equipped kitchen and abundant daylight.

His portfolio can be viewed at his website.

Ryan (or Creevey as he's affectionately known) is a rising star in Melbourne's photographic scene.

At his heart, Ryan is all about intuition. Anyone can press a button and take a photo, but it takes a specific eye and perceptivity to capture a moment that tells a story and says more than the sum of its parts.

Specialising in food, beverage and still life, Ryan loves applying his unique attention to detail to create iconic imagery. He especially loves a technical challenge, the more technically challenging, the lovelier Ryan is.

All in all, Ryan is precision-driven, thirsty for a challenge and always ready to have a chat.

With 10 years of experience under his belt, Paul Lovas has gone through a wide range of visual storytelling. His keen eye for studio lighting and creatively controlled set-ups has guided him to specialise in product, still life and advertising photography and run his own London-based studio.

With a passion for cosmetics, beverages and high-speed photography and film, Paul's dynamic lighting and product styling creates a sense of motion and energy throughout his portfolio. He enjoys crafting his sets, so when he’s not behind the camera you’ll find him DIY-ing props and testing new techniques.

If you end up in his studio expect a refreshing drink and laid back atmosphere - but he’s always up to shoot on location, in the UK or abroad.