STILL LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY Jun 2021

"The sun is out, the future is bright and we are poised for a fantastic summer ahead.

It’s been difficult for everyone this year, but with resilience and ingenuity together we have got through it. We're now optimistic for the next 12 months, and believe all our partners and associates are bouncing back better and bolder than before.

Working from our new stylish warehouse conversion in the heart of south-east London, and most importantly, in person again. We’ve already had opulent diamonds and gemstones through to doors followed by delectable 'cheesetastic' food photography for the UK's number one cheese brand Cathedral City…what will be next - could it be you?

Join us in making the summer of 2021 shine."

Dag Dalvang is a commercial still life photographer based in Oslo. He started his photography business in 2018 and is excited to work and come up with solutions to bring the product into focus and shine!

His focus is on still life, product and food and beverage photography. His dedication to clean minimalistic surfaces and sharp edges have pulled him to the fictional tabletop world. 

Planing and pre-visualisation is key to Dag's work and helps to ensure the visual direction and understanding are agreed on beforehand. 

With a keen eye and interest for details and authentic elegance, he is always making sure all the pieces will come together. His goal is to always push the project a little bit further.

Todd Darling loves to tell food stories, still life images allow that storytelling to shine. Showcasing not only the product but giving a sense of time and place, to help consumers see the value as it relates to their lives. Helping to ground a brand within the consumer’s mind.

Todd has worked with companies like Smithfield Foods, Simply Orange, and Kellogg’s, producing photography and motion content for their websites and social media outlets, specialised in food, product and lifestyle images.

Todd digs deeper into the essence of the brand, striving to capture the feelings that a good meal can provide. Whether homemade or at a five-star restaurant, he can help to sell, not only the brand, but also tell the story of the whole experience. See more at his website.

Foodphoto is a creative team of food photographers, food stylists and a video production team located in the cosy city of Ghent. 

As the world turned upside down within distancing measures, the Foodphoto team kept up its creative productions with contactless shoots on a local and international basis. 

"Our studios are equipped with all necessary equipment, professional kitchens, props and styling materials to make your food production a success!"

Keeping in mind a trendy and design mindset in terms of balanced composition and narrative, Foodphoto prides itself on its flexibility and professional outcomes. 

Working long term with renowned brands such as Alpro, Vandemoortele, Callebaut, Danone, Unilever, Nestle, and agencies such as Darwin BBDO, Wonderman Thompson, Happiness, Elmwood, mortierbrigade, and LDV United to name a few. 

"We are always excited to take upon new creative challenges of all sizes, adapting to our client's needs and budget; we look forward to furthering collaborations...with a scoop of good taste!"

Hiro is an award-winning still life photographer shooting campaigns for international brands. He spends most of his time in the studios in Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Singapore, and delivers stunning photographic visuals on a daily basis.

Hiro started his career in New York City, where he learned exceptional lighting skills to draw elegant lines by strobe lights. Now he resides in Japan, where he sharpened his minimalistic approach towards photography.

Hiro is expanding his career by shooting still life movies in collaboration with beauty brands.

His rapidly growing list of clients includes: Estée Lauder, Lancôme, Clé De Peau Beauté, Shiseido, M.A.C Cosmetics, L'Oréal Paris, Clinique, Shu Uemura, Olay, Maybelline New York, Max Factor, Kose, Albion, Tsubaki, Lux, Nivea, Kate Spade New York, United Colors Of Benetton, Apple, Panasonic, Vogue Japan, and many more.

Jessica Ebelhar is a commercial photographer and stop-motion artist specialising in bold, colourful imagery for clients across the United States. Jessica primarily focuses on still life and conceptual work (products, beverages and food), but also has a wealth of experience photographing people, and can easily deliver regardless of the subject.  

In addition to photography, Jessica has the ability to offer art direction services for clients. She is also an experienced stylist and possesses an extensive prop collection. However, Jessica is extremely flexible and always happy to execute a creative director’s vision and is also happy to work in collaboration with a large creative team. She loves to create compelling visual solutions regardless of the subject.

Jessica often works in her full-service studio (equipped with kitchen), shooting remotely with clients in diverse locales. She is also available for travel and happy to work wherever is most convenient for her clients.

John Bennett is a specialising photographer 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 here and follow on Instagram. John is represented by JSR, you can follow the agency on Instagram.

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

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

Our studio offer full in house photography, CGI and post-production give clients the option of a one-stop service."

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

Mikkel Jul Hvilshøj is a still life photographer based in Copenhagen, Denmark. He specialises in advertising and editorial assignments and has been shooting professionally for the past 15 years.

Mikkel's clean, graphic and colourful style defines his work and emphasises his goal to create images with a dynamic, elegant and luxurious feel. He loves the creative and technical challenges of working in photography and approaches each product he shoots with the same dedication to create stunning imagery. Recent companies added to the client list are Carlsberg, Kronenbourg 1664, Bonduelle, Inter Flora and Tuborg. When not busy working for his often long-time clients, Mikkel enjoys working on his own personal projects.

Mikkel has been featured in Lürzer's Archive '200 Best Advertising Photographers Worldwide 2016/17, 2018/19 and 2020/21.

Stay up-to-date with his work on his website and Instagram account.

Nils Wilbert is a Berlin-based photographer who specializes in product photography and runs NW Studio. He loves to create impactful shots, whether it is for adverts or catalogues, that really show off the product and its attributes.

In this Spotlight, he presents a selection of shoots in which the theme or feel of the shoot was minimalistic precision. From the background to the setup, each detail is carefully considered so that the product is always displayed to its full advantage.

To check out more of his work follow him on Instagram or head to his website.

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.

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 here and follow on Instagram. Omer is represented by JSR; you can follow the agency on Instagram.

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 on his website.

Sara Morris is a highly accomplished and established still life and food photographer known for her beautifully crafted lighting and strong graphic imagery.

She shoots from her own fully equipped, spacious studio on the canal in Haggerston. Her studio has come into its own during Covid as it has a separate client area, and at 2000sq foot has plenty of space to shoot safely.

Sara is pleased to share a recent Cadbury shoot commissioned by VCCP London for their client Froneri. Also, some beautiful images and a video shot for Waitrose Food and Waitrose Health magazine.

Sara is represented by Clare Fletcher.

Sarah Tirzah is a liquid and product photographer based out of Los Angeles. Quite literally born with a camera in her hand (she swears there's a picture of her in diapers with a Kodak Instamatic camera in hand) She went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps for eight years where she deployed four times to Iraq and Afghanistan.  

In 2014, She decided to chase her dreams and dove headfirst into the world of commercial photography and has worked with clients in fashion, food and beverage, cosmetics, and medicinal alternative medicine among other industries. She loves conceptualising the innovation and performance connected to liquids, beverages, and products. From graphic splashes to delightful cocktails, Sarah combines her lighting expertise and technical know with her love of colour and movement to create stunning graphic imagery.