portraiture & celebrity photography Mar 2021

When Adam is 90, he's going to celebrate by printing his favourite portraits life-size, invite all his favourite people and go out with a bang. That being said, he never plans on retiring. One can’t retire from one's passion.

What makes a great portrait captivating? Is it the face or what is behind it? Story telling portraiture is the result of a genuine collaboration between the subject and the photographer.

Los Angeles-based photographer and director Charles Grauke enjoys this process and understands the importance of this partnership in his work with athletes, models, entertainers and everyday people.

Charles has shot global motion and stills projects for Apple, Beats by Dre, Old Navy, True Religion Jeans and BeBe. He has worked on projects with Adidas, Athleta, Nike, and Vans, among others.

When he is not on set or working in the office, he’s most likely exploring the ocean. Whether he’s surfing, diving or cruising on a boat he draws inspiration from his surroundings fuelling his creativity.

Currently working with production companies practicing strict Covid-19 safety guidelines. Offering a remote shoot and review service for off set clients and creatives.

David Giesbrecht is a NYC-based celebrity portrait and fashion photographer. Though based in in New York City he has worked on many projects along the East Coast of the United States for clients like Netflix, Sony and NBC Universal to name a few.

His work has been published in The New York Times, Vanity Fair, and Entertainment Weekly.

"My name is Glenn Mostert, I’m a commercial portrait photographer from The Netherlands (but will travel).

I love to make portraits and I have been photographing for more than 10 years, the last seven years on a professional level. When I take a portrait it is not just me pushing a button on a camera; it is the interaction between me and the person in front of the camera that makes the picture. 

Of course the use of light and creative post-production create a certain style. But the social aspect of an image is very important. Luckily I am an easy going guy and I am able to connect with the subject really well. Thank you for looking at my images, I would love to create a lot more great portraits in the future and look forward to any opportunities to work together. 

For my portfolio please visit my website or social media."

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.

Happiest with a camera in hand, Hamish has shot a diverse range of celebrity talent from Jay-Z, Ricky Gervais and Nicole Kidman to Sir Elton John, Samuel L Jackson and Steve Coogan.

Working with advertising agencies across the board, he has an extensive list of clients including Adidas, Amazon Prime Video, BT Sport, Empire, Experian, Gillette, Nike, Rolex, Lucozade, Visa and Wrangler.

See more of Hamish' work here.

Jesus Cordero, is a celebrity and fashion photographer. In his career he has worked for major brands, publications and celebrities.

During his career he has worked in cities like New York, Paris, Milan and Los Angeles, photographing celebrities such as Adrien Broodie, Rafael Nadal, Julio Iglesias, Roger Federer, Gloria Estefan. He has also worked for magazines such as Vogue, Glamour, People, Hola and brands such as Chanel, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton.

Marcus Clackson is a UK-based photographer primarily known for his commercial portraiture, but after years of solving photographic head-scratchers, he’s in a position to shoot across multiple genres with ease.

“Having had time to reflect, grow and develop new personal work, I’m very excited to be getting back to shooting (safely) for clients old and new! I relish working with creative and passionate people on productions of all sizes and can bring fresh ideas to answer your brief. Looking forward to hearing from you with projects that my style might fit.”

Selected clients: Arjo Wiggins, COLT, DHL, Equity, Express Newspapers, Getty, G4S, GSK, Hertz, Hewlett Packard, Kimberley Clark, The Independent, Nestle, Olympus, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Samsung, Sky, Turning Point, and Visa.

Born in Buenos Aires, raised in several countries and trained as a photographer in New York, Max Klein is now living and working in Hamburg. His international background gives him a unique sensibility to capture the visual essence of his motives.

His work crosses the fields of advertising, portrait to fine arts and storytelling. His style is heavily influenced by Baroque and Romanticism painters like Caravaggio, Rembrandt and Petrus Van Schendel. 

With his passion for perfection and his attention to detail and lighting he creates delightful portraits and emotional journeys in his storytellings. In his combination of photographer and post production editor, he creates wonderful visual solutions in complex compositions.

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."

Visit Mitchel's LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to see more.

"Starting my career 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 distill 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 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 for a journey towards another dimension, bringing out some of the most interesting alter egos.

Proficient in studio and location work, I'm ready for any task. 

Check out my website and Instagram for more of the vibe."

Master photographer of people: sports stars, actors, musicians, politicians, models and less famous people too; worldwide, for design companies, ad agencies, record companies, PR firms, magazines and more.

Recently Perou has been photographing big cats: tigers, lions, cheetahs, jaguar and leopards, in a studio he set up inside a lion’s den (literally - not metaphorically) to highlight how endangered these animals are.

There’s currently a large public display of these works in the Stainer St tunnel of London Bridge train station.

He has also been photographing the construction of CROSSRAIL and the people making it.

In the middle of a global pandemic, the best-selling book Perou had been working on for twenty-one years was released: ‘Marilyn Manson by Perou: 21 years in Hell’ published by Reel Art Press.

He is available for commissions.

See more of Perou's work here.

During the past year, the renowned and multi-talented photographer Robert Wilson has photographed a host of celebrities from ballet dancers, actors, journalists, presenters, to beauty queens and BAFTA nominees.

He captures the arresting action and poignancy of The Royal Ballet dancers Francesca Hayward and Cesar Corrales, and a reflective Gavandra Hodge to mark the publication of her autobiography 'The Consequences of Love'. 

"We feel the gravitas of Huw Edwards, dubbed the nations favourite news reader, in this topical cover for The Times Magazine, and we celebrate the achievements of the 2020 BAFTA nominees."

Follow Robert on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

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

Roy J. Baron is a London-based award winning commercial photographer who excels at producing compelling and vivid images that have the power to linger. He has over 10 years of experience in the industry, working across the UK and internationally shooting for a wide range of clients including advertising, marketing and editorial commissions for EDF Energy, Waitrose, Marriott, and Shell.

Developing good working relationships with clients has been fundamental. Roy loves the excitement of a new challenge that stretches his creative skills and the collaboration with his clients; from the initial brief, sharing ideas and exploring the most effective ways to execute and deliver the desired result. He has worked on developing and honing his photographic style, evolving his approach behind the camera and relationships with clients and the people he photographs.

He loves being a photographer and doesn’t consider it to be a job; it’s a passion that becomes a way of life. Being a photographer enables Roy to meet new and exciting people and always looks forward to the next adventure.

London-based portrait 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.