KIDS PHOTOGRAPHY Feb 2014

Anders Hald is an internationally acclaimed multi-award winning photographer specialising in children for fashion and advertising.

So many things can go wrong when shooting kids and if the child does not convince, the campaign fails. Working professionally since 1995, Anders and his team has the experience to pull off even the most demanding jobs.

“While Anders is an excellent photographer his personality is entirely unique. He brings with him to every meeting and every shoot an immense positive energy and a ‘yes, we can’ attitude which makes working with him an absolute joy. He also has a unique ability, and one which cannot be learned at any school, to bring out the best in the children.” Joen Weidemann – New Generals

Luerzer’s Archive “200 Best Ad Photographers 2014/15″

“One of the worlds leading photographers of children” – Creative Review

There is one thing to be said about working with Christian Zehe (born in 1965 and living in Hamburg) - it's never boring! This is probably why he specialises in kids and family photography.

Since 2007, Christian has been shooting all over the world for catalogue productions, photographing fashion spreads or cover models for magazines and advertising campaigns for kids and family brands.

The most important thing for Christian is to "let kids be kids." Hence, don‘t get
confused when a shooting day starts by playing hide-and-seek in order to get the kids to loosen up! His photos show kids the way they are: often happy and smiling but sometimes serious, thoughtful or even sad - and sometimes simply petulant.

Christian is represented by Ivonne Kutzer.

Dan Pangbourne specialises in shooting stills and video of babies, children and family lifestyle.

Working from his studio in central London, Dan takes a brief from conception through to the amazing imagery he is known for.

Dan’s extensive understanding of brand development ensure his clients remain on trend and at the forefront of customer communication; therefore consistently creating exceptional, brand specific signature photography and moving images.

Working with advertising agencies, fashion houses, design groups and magazines has led Dan to produce some of the best imagery in family lifestyle marketing.

Take a look at his extensive portfolio online and do not hesitate to contact his studio for further information.

David Handley is a multi-award-winning photographer who was given the prestigious title of 'Sony World Fashion Photographer'.

He is a renowned and established photographer who has specialised in photographing children and babies for the last 14 years.

He shoots regularly for commercial and editorial clients worldwide such as Primark, Ralph Lauren, Mothercare, M&S and Next.

He has an ability to capture the naturalness of his subjects and possesses an expansive knowledge of natural and studio lighting. His experience and patience with children are amongst his greatest assets, allowing him to capture outstanding, natural pictures.

David has also lectured at Central St Martins University of Arts in London and runs an online course teaching people how to improve their skills at photographing children and babies.

Ian Boddy is a London-based kids photographer shooting all ages, from newborns to teens. His energy and ability to engage with the kids on a shoot helps put everyone at ease and enables him to capture his trademark natural images.

Ian has editorials out now for Vogue Bambini, Kikimora and Luna Magazines and regular clients include Mini Boden, Mothercare, Boots, Early Learning Centre, Harrods, Morrisons and BHS.

Ian is represented in UK by Zara Ronchi and in Milan by Beatrice Kervadec.

Creative, award-winning photographer Linda Farwell has a unique gift with children where she immerses herself into their world to find magical moments together. She has shot extensively in the US and Europe and her work has appeared in Vogue, Business Week, Seventeen, Self, American Baby and Parents, to name a few.

A detail oriented team-player, Linda is flexible and resourceful with an acute sense of light and composition and the instincts that result in great images in widely varied circumstances. Favourite projects include a 4000-image stock library for Pfizer Nutrition and documenting one woman’s journey to China to adopt a baby.

Linda lives with her son and film-maker husband in New York City where she has volunteered her talents to teach photography to children with cancer and photographed foster children seeking forever families.

International kids and fashion photographer Nina W. Melton is based in Barcelona and can also be booked in Miami and Hamburg.

Her latest jobs were for a Sfera kids campaign, El Corte Inglés, Boboli and Ese o Ese. She frequently publishes her work in Babiekins Magazine US.

Visit her website for more information.

Born in 1970 in Paris, Patrick Wittmann began his photography career in 1994. He spent numerous years assisting various photographers, travelling the globe on photographic assignments.

Patrick is now an award-winning photographer based in Munich, and has been shooting for more than 18 years.

For the last 12 years he has specialised in children‘s fashion for commercial, catalogue and editorial clients worldwide.

Paola Sciarretta Creative & Productions Agency presents in this issue one of his best photographers represented, Rocco Bizzarri, who specialises in kids, advertising and fashion photography.

Paola Sciarretta offers photographic and video services in Italy and abroad. The team can manage everything related with location scouting (studio and exteriors), models, make-up artists and hair stylists, graphic and art direction and equipment rental.

Over the years the agency has expanded to represent international photographers specialised in different areas, from advertising to fashion, editorials to still life. As a full service company the team supports clients in creative, logistic and conceptual direction on-set as well as in event coordination, always paying special attention to detail.

Clients include ADV/Laura Biagiotti, Gianfranco Ferre, GFF Ferre, La Perla, Malizia by La Perla, Joelle by La Perla, Occhi Verdi, Yamamay, Marina Rinaldi, Weekend by Max Mara, Resort by Max Mara, Calzedonia, Intimissimi, Oviesse, Piazza Italia, Gruppo Miroglio (Motivi, Fiorella Rubino, Diana Gallesi), L'Oréal, Max Factor, Kiton Uomo, L'altra Moda, Geox, Colmar, Replay, Silvia H, Terranova, Vogue Bambino, Gaudi, Vdp, Aston Martin, Manila Grace, Moschino Parfum, Cameo, Vodafone, Conbipel, Chicco, White Collar and Gold Collar, and Kuu (Chinese campaign).

Editorials include Marie Claire Italia, A, Grazia, Vogue Accessori, Io Donna, Vogue Gioiello, Unflop, Red Collector, Amica and Vogue Sposa.

"A picture is worth 1000 words…

We're here, on time, on budget, stress free…

Come and get what you need and leave with a smile…"

Skeisvoll Photography has been in existence for over 15 years providing thousands of unique images for a diverse client base around the world. Projects have included advertising, editorial, catalogue, lifestyle and children’s charities.

The team of Monica and Erik Skeisvoll came from the other side of the camera where they were successful models for many years. Much of their inspiration comes from the opportunities they were given working with the industry’s finest. Their creativity with the camera and set design ignited their love for photography.

Clients include American Girl, Next Directory, Filou and Friends, Crazy 8, LL Bean, Junior Magazine, Mini Boden, Chasing Fireflies, Lands End and Garnet Hill.

Tim Hale is an international lifestyle/advertising photographer based out of Southern California. Some of his recent clients include Chase Bank, Humana Insurance, Delta Jets, Boeing, Wells Fargo, USPS and Xarelto. These campaigns took him all over the globe last year, but in the end he just loves working with other creative people capturing real life moments.