STILL LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY Feb 2023

"One of the highlights of a creative photoshoot is the team behind it and building long term relationships. For the past nine years, Alex has frequently collaborated with stylist and art director Monika Wiatrowska on projects ranging from magazine covers to product shoots to personal work celebrating favourite objects. Presented here are several pieces for the magazine Maisoneuve, stills for a backpack for parents by No Reception Club, and a set about a favourite perfume called 'After The Flood' by Apotheker Tepe, and a classic still life of flowers and sneaky little googly eyes.

Still life is a favourite subject because it's always a fun opportunity to really dig in to colour play, super detailed lighting and different kinds of textures. It can be a delightfully meditative process, in some instances spending a full day to perfect a single image, or finding the flow to create a series or a gif.”

Photographer and director Amy Currell was born in East London, where she lives and works. Her still life photography and moving image is shot through a distinctively female lens, and each frame is composed with thoughtfulness and grace, artfully juxtaposing colour and texture, shape and shadow.

Amy is most at home when capturing colour and texture at their most evocative – drawing narratives from shadows, finding the warmth and refraction in liquids and blending CGI techniques with traditional stills photography for a perfected reality.

Expanding in her role as a director, Amy works with the newest motion control cameras to give any moving image elements of the work an edge, giving the same poise and polish to her film that you’ll find in her photography. Her shoot production is seamless and highly technical, meaning the studio can adapt quickly to an evolving industry, and also turn out a range of deliverables in a single day, never compromising on aesthetic or detail.

Amy is highly sought after in the commercial world by clients who value beauty, and the context of their products in carefully choreographed composition and these have included Ikea, Vogue, Selfridges, Liberty London, Tatler, Bvlgari, and London Art Fair.

Amy also holds the prodigious position of UK Brand Ambassador for Leica. She is represented by JSR - see her work here and follow the agency on Instagram for the latest projects.

Andrea Sudati is a Milan-based advertising photographer and film director specialised in still life, jewels, cosmetics, food and beverage.

In his shoots, the product has the absolute leading role in the image thanks to his accurate compositions and light use.

He is an award winner photographer, GRAPHIS Silver Award 2023 for beverage photography and N.1 World’s Top Still Life Photographer OneEyeland Award 2020.

Clients include Schweppes, Coca-Cola/Royal Bliss, Recarlo, Lamborghini, Disaronno, OroSaiwa, Edgar Sopper Gin, Segafredo, Mondelèz, Faxe Beer, Fonzies, Collistar, Clio Makeup, Pupa, Piquadro.

"This campaign for the Neutrogena HydroBoost line involved getting very creative and building a waterfall feature in the studio, which was rife with challenges but an incredibly rewarding outcome in the end. Here is the Instagram link to the BTS on how it was done."

Butter ‘n Cream is a full creative agency with one mission: to spread the world!

"We are a high energy, colorful collision of strategy and emotion. Via endless imagination we design and produce visuals that make brands stand out."

From strategy and positioning, through to design, art direction, campaigns, content production, PR and web design development Butter ‘n Cream delivers aesthetically elevated connected experiences.

Working closely with clients to define, design and develop their brand identity, is vital for them.

“Getting to know our clients’ business, understanding their audiences and what truly matters to them, is how we drive incredible results helping them grow customer relationships.

Our areas of expertise encompass our consumers’ entire lifestyle, ranging from fashion, beauty, food & architecture to the broader luxury sectors."

"Are you looking for captivating product photography in 2023? Look no further than Howlett Photography!

Our creative and dynamic imagery will thrill, from global luxury cosmetic brands including Max Factor and Sally Hansen to new business start-ups such as The London Dispensary.

Our unique approach combines technical expertise with inventive flair, so you can get the most out of your images - be it abstract designs, contemporary composite images or realistic styled content.

Get your brand off to the perfect start with the best product and still life photography."

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 visual translator and story teller based in Philadelphia.

As a content artist he draws upon on 20+yrs experience in advertising, pre-press, post-production, & broadcast.  “I’m more enamored  with communicating through images than words.” 

His journey began in Biomechanics (the human figure in motion), eventually, translating his interest into the visual. “I see motion in frames in my mind that I scrub through back and forth”.

Dom continues to explore the human figure through illustration, photography, and digital arts.

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

His lighting and style have a commonality through his work whether graphite or lens. 

Dom is recognized for these extensive illustrative skills, derived from inspiration ranging from 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 imagery can be and the resulting creative possibilities.

Since 2018, he has volunteered for his South Philadelphia community as an elected Committee Person. He believes in being proactive to beautify and better the future for his family and neighbors.

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.

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.

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

Kyla is a still life photographer based in Amsterdam. She specialises in fashion stills but is currently breaking into the world of cosmetics and is eager to try anything that will challenge her. When she is not working on client work, you will find her doing personal work experimenting with new subjects.

She is very hands on in the studio and does not let any small detail slide by. Her colorful, bold and graphic style is complimented by her knowledge of lighting to make all her subjects feel luxurious. Together with her network of top stylists, producers, assistants, and her dog Tesla, they take the ordinary and make it extraordinary.

Recently, Kyla won 1st place for Fine Art, Still life in the 2022 IPA awards.

Kyla is represented by ROOFF, see more of her work here and follow on Instagram for the latest projects.

Nicola Redfern is a still life, product and lifestyle photographer based in Brisbane, Australia. With an eye for detail and a passion for creating fun images, she works closely with clients across the country to bring their visions to life.

Nicola started her career as an in-house photographer. Working with a UK, product-based business where she developed a deep understanding of the role photography plays in the marketing and promotion of products.

Known for her creative approach to photography, Nicola is always keen to take on a new brief.

Omer Knaz is best known for work in the field of luxury goods and still life photography. Shooting 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.

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

"At Packshot Factory we have been creating advertising content for nearly 40 years, working with agencies and successfully helping brands represent and introduce their products. From hero product photography to full scale high-end advertising content, including creative assignments for billboards, film TV commercials and online campaigns, we cover it all.

Our studios can accommodate standard ‘table-top’ shoots, and larger assignments which may require extensive set build, styling, and cooking etc. Other areas we specialise in are special effects, slow motion, and filming with motion control for cosmetic and beauty shoots, electronic equipment, jewellery, watches, food, and drink adverts.

The Central London location of our studios (just minutes away from central transport links, including Tottenham Court Road, Holborn, and Covent Garden) with street level access, kitchen facilities, and in-house equipment make us an extremely competitive and convenient solution for a variety of productions."

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, London-based photographer and director whose work covers still life, product, food & drink.

Sara is an expert in her field and has a team of talented people to call upon to deliver the perfect image, no matter how simple or complicated the brief. Sara can accommodate simple moving image briefs inhouse or undertake more complex motion shoots with a larger crew should the brief require it.

Sara has been working on some lovely commissions, and we are delighted to be able to share some of the recent campaigns here. We are really pleased to show some of the new personal work that Sara has been working on too.

Recent clients include Cadbury, Tesco, Avon, John Lewis and Sainsbury’s.

Sara shoots from her own fully equipped studio with a 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 recognized by the dutch photographers awards.

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