STILL LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY Oct 2022

Pedro Aguilar is a London-based photographer and artist passionate about all aspects of image-making.

He has collaborated with many international brands and advertising agencies, as a photographer as well as offering a full creative-postproduction service from his studio in west London.

His work has been shortlisted for the 2022 Spotlight Awards and recent commissions include work for HERO Magazine, ES Magazine, Givenchy, LOLAmullenlowe and many more.

Check out his moving image work, including his recent collaboration with PAPER Magazine.

"Everyone loves coffee, right? For the last quarter of Rijo 42’s content plan we went for very indulgent approach, with plenty of naughty toppings full of cream and whip with a tipple of alcohol!

Rijo42 wanted to give something back to its loyal followers and customers, so we created a 'How to' drinks series of short films for reels and general social media.

We also created a series of stills that feature seasonal hero drinks created just for Rijo42. These will also feature on recipe cards that will go out with every new coffee machine!"

For up to date work, follow Barry on Instagram.

"I absolutely love what I do! The immense fulfillment I get from sculpting light to bring out the inner beauty of every product or subject I photograph is what keeps me constantly excited about photography.

I'm a massive fan of detail, color and simple compositions (if you couldn't already tell) and I specialise in product, liquids, and environmental portraiture.

In a very saturated market, I believe it's this passion of wanting to go the extra mile to get the very best out of what I'm shooting that sets me apart... but hopefully that's undeniably apparent in my work.

I was born and raised in Durban, South Africa. I grew up skateboarding, surfing and later found a passion for snowboarding which brought me to the incredible state of Colorado.

I enjoy a good laugh and a tasty craft beer after a long day of work (beer on short days too). I also thoroughly enjoy working with clients that are creative, enjoy their job as much as I do, and connect with my aesthetic. I live in Boulder, Colorado with my wife and our cat. I love dogs too but our cat is still taking it under consideration."

CL. LO is an award-winning still life photographer based in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Australia. With his distinguished photography talent, he was awarded and ranked as “World’s Top 5 Still Life Photographer” in 2020, “China’s Top 1 Still Life Photographers” in 2020 and 2019 and "Photographer of the Year in China" in 2018 at One Eyeland international photography award.

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 CL. LO, a series of mesmerizing shots of fashion related products are 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.

Dom Savini is a Philadelphia-based commercial artist drawing on 20+ years' experience in advertising, publishing, post production, broadcast and film. Starting in the field of biomechanics (the human body in motion), Dom continued to explore the human body through illustration, photography, and digital arts.

His versatile skill set and unique photo-illustrative style has allowed him to produce collaged compositions and world building for international advertising agencies and brands.

He is recognised for his extensive lighting skills, inspired by the likes of comic book illustrators to renaissance painters.

Dom enjoys the collaborative energy of working with diverse creatives and the evolutionary process that comes from it. He seeks to expand the dimensions of what photography can be and the creative possibilities that evolve from it.

Dom serves his South Philly community as a Committee Person, an unpaid, elected position, for the last six years. He believes in being proactive to build a better future for his family and neighbors.

When one thinks of an arrangement of inanimate objects there isn’t much excitement unless those objects are imbued with life. Step in Ellen McDermott, a photographer, whose extensive work in the museum, auction house and gallery world has given her a step up on the study of objects and their relationship to light.

Together with partner Bridget Sciales they create a studied, fresh, and exciting look into an ancient form of art. These visual encounters take the viewer into the subject matter and create a connection that enhances and drives the digital experience for consumers.

Their work in still life has appeared in advertising campaigns, digital content, corporate assignments, books and private collections both nationally and internationally.

Clients include Ralph Lauren, S.R. Gambrel, Brooks Brothers, Toast, The Salting, Cottages and Gardens, Elle Décor, Dwell, Rue, The Magazine Antiques, Crackle Entertainment, Cooper-Hewitt The Smithsonian, Christies, and Sotheby’s, among others.

John Bennett is a London-based photographer specialising in luxury products within jewellery, fashion and beauty still life. Current clients include high end jewellery clients such as De Beers, editorial car magazine The Road Rat with whom he shoots rare vintage watches and the front cover, fashion brand Church’s shoes and beauty and perfume brands like Aesop.

He likes to shoot in an authentic style with natural daylight to bring out the beautiful facets of diamonds and to accentuate the graphic forms of objects.

Clients include De Beers, Church’s, Chanel, Harrods, Vogue, Harpers & Queen, The Face, GQ, Esquire, Tatler and Holland & Holland.

John is represented by JSR. See more of his work here and follow the agency on Instagram for the latest projects.

Joe has been an industry leader in product and food & drink photography for more than 20 years. Also an accomplished painter, he has brought his artistic sensibilities to national campaigns for Coca-Cola, McDonald's, Kellogg's, Tyson and Ziploc and for the past 11 years has shot virtually all of Subway’s national and international print and outdoor ads as well as their in-store displays.  

Unflappable, Joe has made a career delivering memorable imagery with the utmost professionalism for products ranging from Scrubbing Bubbles to Jim Beam.  

Shoot days find his studio abuzz with clients snacking on mini candy bars while Joe and his group of top food stylists, special FX and digital technicians descend on every shot with a practiced efficiency and provide proven success.

"There are many defining moments in my career as a photographer and director. The most prominent: an inspired Christmas gift, a Hanimex Box Brownie at the age of seven; a gifted art teacher in high school who taught me to experiment and explore beyond what the textbooks taught, and that ‘mistakes’ can take you to somewhere way beyond imagining; a tertiary education in photography that taught me the rules and then insisted I break them; countless shoots where I learned to trust my intuition whilst being supported by my training. These countless projects now are the backbone of my experience.

Recent years have seen my love of the still image flow into my love of the moving image, with the focus being to always weave a visual story. My capacity to shoot both photography and film streamlines production and maintains style consistency across various media.

On set I work closely with clients: I believe that collaboration, a positive attitude, and a shared enthusiasm for evocative visuals are the most effective way to create beautiful, authentic stories worth sharing with the world."

Mikkel Jul Hvilshøj is a still life photographer from Copenhagen, Denmark. He specialises in advertising and editorial assignments and has been shooting professionally for the past 18 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, Bonduelle, Kronenbourg 1664, 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 consistently in Lürzer's Archive’s 200 Best Advertising Photographers Worldwide since 2016.

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

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 British Vogue, Asos, Boodles, Boden, John Lewis, Selfridges, Net-a-Porter, Tatler, GQ, De Beers, David Morris, McDonald’s, Jo Malone, Aesop, Unilever, Harrods and many more.

Omer is represented by JSR; See more from Omer's work here and you can follow the agency on Instagram for the latest projects.

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.

Paul Zak is a multi-award winning, London-based, still life photographer and director.

He has become renowned for his graphic and striking imagery, where objects and their surrounding environments are portrayed with exquisite lighting and precise detail.

Paul’s technical knowledge and his unique set of lighting skills allow him to turn even the most simple object into a thing of beauty.

Inherently, he enjoys the challenge of interpreting a concept and working as part of a team, with creatives and crew to craft beautiful imagery.

His ability to create a distinctive style for every client he shoots for has led to a long list of premium clients including Audi, Canon, Chanel, Chivas, Don Perignon, Dove, Harpers, Johnnie Walker, Lurpak, Nespresso, Nike, Smirnoff, Space NK and The Economist to name but a few.

Paul is represented by Katy Niker, check out their Instagram and website for more info.

Rene Mesman is an Amsterdam-based photographer specialising in food and design.

Clients include De Bijenkorf, Hema, Adidas and McDonald's. Rene’s work has been published widely, including The New York Times, Elle Decoration, Linda Magazine, MacGuffin, Volkskrant Magazine, and in books such as 'Lekker Fred' by Freddy Tratlehner and ‘Een keuken van de Lage Landen’ by Joris Bijdendijk.

With a genuine love for design and his distinct and personal style, Rene brings warmth and texture to your interiors, products or food.

Rich Begany is a New York-based still life photographer with a concentration on cosmetics and beauty imagery.

His approach to making images has allowed the flexibility to adapt as the needs of brands have morphed leaving him poised to move between the demands of print campaigns, in-store display, large scale projection, e-commerce, social content, along with motion capture and animations.

Collaborating with a close team of producers, stylists and retouchers, Rich works with agencies and brands worldwide to develop impactful visuals.

Recent projects include work for Bare Minerals, MAC Cosmetics, and Laura Mercier.

For more information or to discuss an upcoming project, contact WIB agency.

Still life, product, food & drink photographer / director Sara Morris has been busy working on some wonderful commissions lately, such as the sweet Cadbury ice cream ad and the fabulous campaign for Sainsbury's celebrating Diwali, both shown here.

She has also been updating her portfolio with her new personal work and select advertising campaigns. Be it perfume or powder, watches or whisky, beans or blackberries, a simple brief or a large-scale production, Sara and her talented team will deliver the perfect image.

Sara shoots from her own fully equipped studio with kitchen situated beside the canal in Haggerston, London N1.

You can follow Sara on Instagram or check out her website. Sara is represented by Clare Fletcher.

Thomas van Schaik is an Amsterdam-based studio photographer specialising in still life, product, design and occasionally food. He uses a clean and human approach to make sure the products shine.

Besides shooting for renowned clients such as Philips, JBL, VIVO and Delush Fragrances and many magazines, he likes to create personal work, which has been recognised by the Dutch Photographers Awards.

Although he is predominantly a studio photographer, he likes to shoot on location as well.