people & lifestyle photography & film Apr 2022

Adam Freedman is an award-winning commercial fashion and lifestyle photographer. He was recently rated #1 in 2019 One Eyeland Awards Best of the Best Photographers.

His work goes well beyond being just a photographer / director. Video and drone work bring his work to the next level. Along with his talent, he has assembled a team that consists of industry leading individuals all of which contribute highly refined skills to full production, from concept to project completion.

His clients include major brands like Bikinicrush Swimwear, Mela Swimwear, Washingtonian Magazine, No. 8 Magazine, MBO Partners, Pentagon Federal Credit Union, Shore Club Hotel & Resort and many more.

Adam's work has also been featured in lifestyle editorial and fashion marketing campaigns, stock imagery and he works in studio and on location.

Alex Waber lives in a playground, and he loves to use it. In his spare time he can be found backpacking, bike packing, day hiking and snowshoeing (and sometimes just lying on a beach) And thus he loves when he has to take his camera along to shoot a campaign.

Recent projects have taken him up mountains in Pemberton and Whistler to shoot for Arc’teryx, the local coast mountains and seaside cliffs of Vancouver to shoot Tilley’s iconic hats and their new clothing line. And in to the streets of the city to shoot active wear for local brand Daub + Design. Later this year he is off to the grasslands around Kamloops for a desert adventure and the north coast of Vancouver Island for a very rainy bike ride.

Alex is always trying to find new places to shoot so that when an out of town brand calls he can right away suggest a few options that would fit their creative direction. And working with a dedicated team he is able to set up lights and covers to get the look you need, even if it is a summer shoot in the dead of winter. The only thing he cannot control are goosebumps and snow.

Astrid M. Obert is an established and respected photographer in the fashion and lifestyle industry.

Her talent for photography, especially her eye for light, has aroused the interest of many and made her one of the best to work with.

Specialising in advertising, fashion, lingerie, and lifestyle photography, Astrid radiates a modern Danish design aesthetic in line with new trends. Productions with Astrid are professional and fun, with "a touch of crazily inspired pizzazz!"

"I strive to capture images that express emotions and bring people and situations to life and she captures the magic moments."

She is relaxed, charming and a technical mastermind who gets the job done. Astrid and her team producing visual content tailored to your needs. She offers her clients the full range of production services required for a professional realisation of your ideas in the photo and advertising industry.

Claus Morgenstern is a highly sought-after portrait, lifestyle and advertising photographer with over 10 years' experience creating both meaningful and powerful visual stories.

Claus 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.

Claus is based in Germany and available internationally on short notice. In this Spotlight you can see some work for Bang & Olufsen, Rimowa and a personal series from a sunny day at the lake in Atlanta, Georgia.

David Giesbrecht is a NYC-based lifestyle 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.

Felix Reed is a people and lifestyle photographer based in Milan. He loves to work with passionate people both in front and behind the camera. His work has been published worldwide and has received many international awards.

In the last few months, Felix has been fortunate enough to work on various projects for different clients, like Costa Cruises, that took him around the Mediterranean Sea for a two-weeks shoot. He also delivered new campaigns for Hyundai, GSK, Cattolica Assicurazioni and Recaro, collaborating with creative agencies like Publicis, Saatchi, BCube and Dude.

Felix is represented in Italy by Sfera Production, and in India by Qench. Feel free to check his website and get in touch for any enquiry you might have.

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 to know more about Hamish. Hamish is represented by JSR, give them a follow on Instagram.

Heath Robbins is a Boston-based photographer and director who loves to tell real life stories that impact people, families and their communities. Whether on location or in his 12,000 sq ft studio, he is methodical and detailed in his approach to creating authentic imagery.

His commitment to great creative partnerships has generated a large client list including Staples, Ocean Spray, Heineken, McDonald's and Hood among others.

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

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.

Henrik’s client list includes British Airways, HSBC, GSK, Vodafone, Canon, Samsung, Bombay Sapphire, BT and McDonald’s as well as magazines such as The Smithsonian, Elle Decoration, Der Spiegel and Destinations. He has also shot many charity campaigns and projects for UK Government departments.

See more of Henrik's work here. Henrik is represented by JSR, give them a follow on Instagram.

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 is available internationally on short notice.

Julian Love is a people and lifestyle photographer and director based in the UK and shooting internationally.

His photography is commissioned by advertising and design agencies worldwide for its polished look and authentic feel. Julian regularly shoots personal work. His 'Europeans' series won Silver at the Creativepool awards, was shortlisted for the German Design Awards and featured in the British Journal of Photography.

Clients include Dove, Simple, Hilton, Four Seasons, Club Med, Canon, Sony, Samsung, Oracle, McKinsey, GSK, Unilever and Costa.

See more of Julian's work here. Julian is represented by JSR. You can follow the agency on Instagram for latest news.

Julie specialises in photographing people. She shoots mostly lifestyle, travel and action imagery for commercial, editorial and private commissions. 

Julie’s clients constantly remark about how easy it is to work and travel with her. She is always up for an adventure and loves to "capture that moment" where people are just doing what they do! She is a pilot, a motorcycle enthusiast, a sailor and ready to explore mostly anything. 

She has been a professional photographer since 2002, currently shooting with the new Canon mirrorless system, the R5 and RF lenses. She splits her time between Los Barriles, Mexico and Salt Lake City, Utah with her husband Bo and their dog, Charlie. Kids? Yep… Peter, Hank, Jack, Bella and Livi! But they are all grown up (thankfully!) so she’s ready to roll.

Kip walked into a photo studio while studying at Ringling College of Art and Design and knew he has found his calling. He spent the next decade working in darkrooms and assisting top-level photographers. His first paid gig was photographing punk rock bands. He liked the chaos, lack of control and capturing the instance it came together.

For the last 20+ years Kip has refined his craft in the controlled chaos of the photo set. He is inspired by light, angles, styling and the latest technology. There’s no situation Kip can’t handle. His confident and collaborative approach has earned him the loyalty of his clients among which are luxury textile and furniture brands, hotels, resorts, top designers, architects and builders. He is also a Hyatt approved photographer.

His work can be seen in Architectural Digest, Milieu, House Beautiful and Traditional Home. He still devotes personal projects to the rock scene.

"With over a decade of experience shooting for big brands like Coppertone, Claritin and Dr. Scholls, I’m equally comfortable as a Director as I am behind the camera shooting stills and motion. My client work ranges from small controlled sets to larger productions with a talented cast of creatives.

My new work for Athletic Brewing Company is a good example of the small set with the big shot list with just myself and an assistant running the show; "a day in the life" of brand ambassador Anthony Cooper-Jenkins (artist / cyclist) covering a little bit of everything in multiple locations - lifestyle, product, sports and portraits.

Let's talk about how we might work together to create something amazing."

Kathy Plunkett is a lifestyle and portraiture photographer based in the Midwestern United States with a passion for story telling. Her work process is set up to create unscripted moments that allow her to produce imagery that exudes a casual, fun, and relaxed authenticity. As a result, her imagery leads the viewer to feel like they are part of the story.

Kathy spent over a decade working as a mechanical engineering before pursing a career in commercial photography. Her passion and precision behind the lens can be seen in the work she has created for clients in the lifestyle, children, corporate, and healthcare sectors throughout her region.

Luciano Consolini was born in the Ivory Coast and grew up in different countries (the Ivory Coast, Italy, France). He is an automotive and lifestyle commercial photographer and director. He shoots people, places and vehicles, combining the Italian style and creativity with a higher standard of perfection. Passion and perfection, this mix is the recipe behind every shoot and film.

Pursuing the image wherever it is found, he travels all around the world for his international clients and inspiration, constantly challenging himself.

With a journalist and graphic design background, he looks for the story behind every product and brand, and he narrates it through his vision.

He's very passionate about engines and photography. He is continuously investing in new equipment and new projects.

Nevena is a Dubai-based photographer who shoots internationally. Specialising in people and lifestyle photography, she has travelled the world, and has worked with over 120 nationalities.

Meeting new people, exchanging new ideas and presenting quality creative visions to clients is something she aspires to do daily. She has a broad knowledge of advertising, brand identity and strategy and tries to incorporate it to her images.

One recent project has brought her to amazing Miami for a lifestyle photoshoot, and she has also worked on a personal project with vintage-inspired artist Idda Van Munster.

To see more images, visit her website.

Nick is a Brit now living on an island near Seattle along with his four wild children. He is passionate about stunning locations, committed to collaborating with great creatives, and loves connecting with the people he photographs. He is globally recognised and widely awarded for his epic lifestyle imagery and cinematic style.

Originally a wildlife scientist, Nick blends his passion for the natural world with the specific needs of luxury brands, Fortune 500 companies and his career-long clients. Nick is as comfortable photographing hunter gatherers alone in Tanzania (he lived and hunted with them for 10 days) as he is shooting global advertising campaigns.

Known throughout the industry as a gentle and immersive photographer, Nick brings an inclusive and thoughtful energy to set allowing him to capture deeply emotional and arresting imagery that celebrates our connections to one another and the natural world.

Sean Breithaupt is a commercial and editorial photographer based in Dublin who loves creating visual narratives by utilising an honest documentary approach that engages with people and places. He works locally and internationally and loves working with people on location and in the studio alone or as part of a wider team.

He has exhibited work at numerous industry awards events and has over 15 years of experience.

Recent clients include work for Eir Evo, Flutter Entertainment, and Energia.

Simon Clark’s youthful energy, naturally upbeat personality and love of sport shine through in everything he does, either through his photography or his life. This mix allows him to capture images both authentic yet aspirational.

His client includes Lululemon, Every Second Counts, BAM, O’Neill, Very, Kitbag, Jacamo, KCA LABS, Stars in the wood, Littlewoods, Thorntons, Reebok, Nissan, The Champions League and L’Officiel.

See more of Simon Clark's work here. Simon is represented by JSR, give them a follow on Instagram.

Tim Pannell is a photographer and director known for his incredible ability to tell stories through visuals across the globe. Whether it is a family on a ski trip, a millennial in quarantine or seniors enjoying life, Tim has the vision to bring your creative to life.

Tim has the good fortune to be anchored by an exceptional production team he has worked with for decades around the globe. The team is prepared for creating shoot strategies that work with the current COVID protocols. If you cannot join them on the shoot, remote viewing capabilities are available.

Some of the clients Tim has had the pleasure of shooting with include Forbes, Lutron, BNY Mellon, Wrangler, Feld and WGU.

To learn more about Tim, feel free to reach out to his agent Emily Inman, check out his website or follow him on Instagram.

"We look forward to working with you on your next project."

Toby Mitchell is an award-winning British photographer working internationally with a variety of hospitality, lifestyle and interior brands, as well as internationally recognised editorial titles.

Toby has developed a unique style that exudes warmth and clarity. His eye for detail and his clean, minimalist approach has led to commissions from a diverse range of clients such as Avanti West Coast, Bedfolk, Coppa Club, Eurostar, Uber, Facebook, Guesthouse, Savoir, Soho House and Tesco.

Toby is represented globally by Pearson Lyle Management. To see more of Toby’s work you can visit the website.