GLOBAL ADVERTISING PHOTOGRAPHY Feb 2012

As the man behind the camera, Colin Tan defines the style and character of his work. Fusing his photography experience and image-retouching skills, he finds joy in delivering distinctive artistic and creative concepts.

There is never a dull moment with Colin, whether during the photo shoot or in his images. Clients are often pleasantly amazed by how far he can go to materialise their ideas, and the end product is a package of passion, effort and a dash of personal touch.

Colin is the appointed photographer of various local and regional organisations for portraiture, advertisements and composite shoots.

Darren Capp studied fine art photography and has been shooting professionally since 1990. His art-based study guides his work with perception and a sense of style across both his advertising and personal work.

Darren's commercial career has taken him across the globe. His style is heroic and he uses the combination and balance of available and artificial light, expanding on the visual clues within each location. The brief is merely the starting point for Darren to impart his knowledge, sense of fun and relaxed manner over the course of the shoot.

His clients include Audi, BMW, Ford, GM, Mazda, Mercedes, Mitsubishi, Renault, Subaru and VW, amongst others.

The Diego Santangelo Studios were founded by Publicis Vienna senior art and creative director, Diego Santangelo in 2001.

Today it is a 360° photo studio for advertising and fashion campaigns, also handling portraits, beauty, food and beverage, jewellery and video productions. The studios are based in Naples and act as a link to the entire Mediterranean area. Its highly qualified team speaks at least two languages and keeps constantly updated on the latest working techniques. 

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Emre Gologlu began his photography career in 2004. He is a Istanbul-based photographer who shoots advertising, editorial, still life and beauty.

His latest advertising clients include Rowenta, Harvey Nichols and Migros. Recent editorial clients include Instyle, Elle and Mens' Health.

Visit his website for more information.

Eyüp Dogdu was born in Istanbul in 1978. His career as a photographer started in 1994 when he began working in a professional photography lab.

He worked as a freelance photojournalist before graduating with a degree in Philosophy from Istanbul University in 2001.

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Fulvio Terenzi was born in Milan in 1964 and began his training in photography at the European Institute of Design in Milan. He also attended courses at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and the San Diego State University of California.

In 1992 he started assisting important photographers including Giuseppe Pino, Vogue Studio in Milan and Photo Production Studios in NYC, collaborating with fashion photographer Calliope and Maestro Fabrizio Gianni. After gaining this precious experience he started his professional career in 1995, publishing editorials in top magazines such as Gioia, Donna Moderna, Uomo Collezioni, Vogue Australia, Moda Bimbi and Intown Magazine, to name just a few.

He has since produced press office campaigns and catalogues for clients such as Hogan, Poltrona Frau, Guru, Thost, Carrefour, Carosello, Julian Keen, Arpel Bazar, Ballantyne Cashmere, Golden Lady, Walt Disney, Coccinelle, Julan Keen, Miss Sixty, and many more.

Fulvio is available to work abroad for any commissioned work. Visit his website for more information.

Harald Lakerveld is an advertising photographer specialising in studio and location images. He has been supplying professional photography to corporate clients and advertising agencies for over 20 years.

Harald and his studio are based in Woerden, The Netherlands. His work encompasses advertising, industrial, healthcare, architecture, corporate, annual reports, portraiture, beauty, food, catalogue, still life, illustrative and editorial. His commercial and fine art photography showcases a mastery of light and his ability to work well with people.

Harald's schooling and graduation at the Koninklijke Academie van Beeldende Kunsten (KABK, the Hague) in combination with more than 20 years of experience in photography has provided him with a solid background in the visual arts as a professional photographer.

With his brand new portfolio, Jan Willem Scholten is back amongst the leading advertising photographers worldwide. He has been travelling around the globe to serve major international clients and his transport and landscape images are visually crisp and clear. 

One of Jan Willem's latest jobs was for MINI Netherlands for which he created a 5x17-metre image that was placed in the new brand store in Amsterdam. The image is printed to 100DPI, meaning it is full of rich detail that gives a feeling of high quality and sharpness. The realistic look and feel is highly impressive. See Showcase Amsterdam for more information. 

Jan Willem has been turning his focus towards visual direction, combining different kinds of sources for the best result. Supported by leading suppliers, his flexible approach and low overhead costs produce great results.

From his Frankfurt base, photographer Jens Ihnken works for clients in the field of corporate/portrait, fashion and advertising photography.

With more than 69,500 'shoot ready' locations online from 41 countries, Team Mapito remains the first stop for location research for many content makers, feature and commercial film producers, photographers, directors and agency creatives from all over the world.

The company offers clients access to private villas, houses, fincas and other properties worldwide that are available for rental for film shoots, photo shoots, events and PR. Mapito aims to connect clients with the best properties available, while remaining discreet and affordable.

Mapito co-operates and collaborates closely with partners worldwide, offering updated information and other services required for the completion of any type of project.

Recent projects included Citroen C5 for Shimera Studio, Seat for Platforme / BeViewDivison, KLM Facebook project for Caviar Unlimited, Johnny Walker Facebook for Atomized Entertainment, CZ 4 TV commercials for 25Fps, Axe Angels Facebook project 'Heaven on earth', and Hyundai i30 for Caramel Pictures.

Ofer Amir has worked as an advertising and fashion photographer for the past 15 years. Working on big advertising campaigns, producing and shooting on locations around the world, Ofer has an excellent way of spreading good energy and activating models and crew alike.

His large, fully equipped studio is located in the center of Helsinki. Clients include TBWA, BBDO, McCann, Bob Helsinki, Publicis, Viking Line, Pepsodent, Pfizer, Twinning's of London, Coca-Cola Finland, National Opera, Nokia, Grand Casino and JCDecaux. With a natural talent for getting close to his subject matter, Ofer creates a rapport which reflects in the personal quality of his images.

His talent began with the uncompromising camera eye of the press photographer and the old school skills of the darkroom. These core skills have evolved over time into a passion for every aspect of the photographer's craft, meeting at every turn the demands of commercial and artistic photography. Through attention to detail and a strong sense of empathy, Ofer gains the trust of his subjects from all walks of life and all ages. Through hard work, dedication to his craft and a vibrant personality, he has gained the respect of his peers and a solid position on the international photographic stage.

Ofer has won quite a few advertising prizes awards including Epica Golden pyramid and Silver in the New York Festival with a Canon ad.

Visit his website for more information.

Ryann Cooley, a still life photographer based in New York City, has been shooting for nearly 20 years. His distinctive approach to creating imagery is based on a visual rhythm, evoking moods that are mysterious, sensual and intriguing. 

He is the recipient of numerous awards, including being ranked in Woman’s Wear Daily’s 'It List for Beauty Still Life Photographers'.

In addition to his commercial work, Ryann is an internationally exhibited artist who creates large scale, light-based installation works.

Shadowplay is a creative studio specialising in high-end still and moving image production. Leading photographer Phil James heads up the team, with a background in advertising photography and moving image spanning over two decades. With Phil’s direction, Shadowplay creates award-winning visual stories for print, web and broadcast media.

With full service production across photography, film, post production and CGI from its central studios, the Shadowplay team guides clients from initial idea to finished campaign.

Clients include McLaren, Carlsberg, Zurich, Sony Playstation, Shell, Dyson, Billington Cartmell, Gyro, Co-Operative, Aviva, National Trust, Lloyds Pharmacy, Argos, Peugeot and many more.

"If you see differently, like we do… shadowplay.co.uk"

Simon Taplin has been photographing professionally for the past 18 years.

“I have always been motivated by the present and capturing it meaningfully. As a creative, I see myself in a constant process of exploration. Photography is my choice of medium; experimenting with both new and old technologies has created some of my most appreciated work, and sometimes as the result of happy accident!”

Simon has always been non–conformist with his style and concept of the work he produces whether it be underwater or from the air. Simon gained his pilot’s license in 2008, which has led to his latest creation and ongoing project of perfectly composed and often abstract aerial imagery.

Over recent years he has worked for numerous international agencies and clients, including JWT, Saatchi & Saatchi, Leo Burnett, BBDO, Corbis, Unilever, P&G, Nokia, Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, MasterCard, and Heineken. His industry awards include D&AD, The One Show and Communication Arts, and his work has been published in Archive and PDN.

Over the past decade, Simon has divided much of his time between Asia and Europe, Singapore being an ideal steppingstone to create in both markets. Shooting internationally keeps Simon’s concepts and style fresh as well as visually in-tune with today's global living.

Based in London, Spiros Politis has been shooting advertising for the last  decade. He has already been busy in 2012 completing a Europe-wide campaign for Fiat featuring possibly the most famous living boxer in the world, as well as shooting for chip giant Intel.

Spiros' photographic approach has resulted in a wide range of  clients; from advertising, fashion and music through to the automotive sector. His work has been awarded numerous times by advertising, design and photographic institutions. His clients include Citroen, Fiat, VW, Samsung, Ladbrokes, Sony, E.On, Cadbury’s, France Telecom, John Lewis, Intel, Kelloggs and Carrefour.

Spiros is currently looking for German representation. He is represented in the UK by Sue Allatt, in France by Anne-Marie Gardinier, and in Italy by Michele at L-artist.

Germany-based photographer Tom Nagy is known for his epic, large scale photography. He is a member of AOP and BFF and has been decorated with numerous awards, such as ADC, AOP, BFF and Communication Arts.

He loves to travel around the world for global clients including Swiss, Adobe, HSBC, Intel, Zurich and many others.

Visit his website for more information.

A passion for uniqueness in small details - this is what the pictures of Hamburg-based photographer Tom Seelbach, who is specialised in still life photography, express. Especially when jewellery, watches, interiors, technology and music are in focus.

Tom photographs for companies, agencies and publishing houses alike. With vast experience, technical know-how and a passion for surrealism and Dada in his photography, his objects become distinctive, harmoniously staged, portrayed sometimes unusually but always on-brand.

A closer look at his website gives an overview of the portfolio and working method of this stil life expert. 

The Vedros Studio is an international award-winning team that specialises in still photography, digital post production and motion production. The facility is a state-of-the-art, 5000 square-feet studio located in downtown Kansas City, Missouri.

Studio Photography magazine named Vedros & Associates 'Studio of the Year' and Archive International includes Nick Vedros in their prestigious roster of the top 200 advertising photographers. Vedros has also been chosen as a Canon 'Explorer of Light' for more than 18 years. His award-winning methodology attracts blue-chip clients such as Apple, Bayer, Capital One, Coca-Cola, Wal-Mart, IBM, Microsoft, Sony and Sprint.

Nicholas Vedros and Michael Stine own and operate Vedros Motion, a Los Angeles and Kansas City-based production company with a focus on feature film, commercial work and music videos. They’ve worked with such clients as 50 cent, Tech9, Snoop Dog, Kevin Bacon, Djimon Hounsou and more.