STILL LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY Jul 2014

Voorhes Photography is a team that concepts, sketches, builds props and creates whatever it takes to turn an idea into photographic reality.

Based in Austin, Texas, award-winning photographer Adam Voohes loves experimenting with complex light and technical challenges to create sharp, unique images that truly capture attention for both editorial and commercial projects.

Clients include American Airlines, Bloomberg Businessweek, Cesar's Casinos, Esquire, GQ, Four Seasons Hotels and Residences, Men's Health, M&Ms Mars, Runner's World, Walgreens and Wired, among many others.

Brian Kaldorf is a product and still life photographer based in Pittsburgh, Pa. His clean, colourful approach to photography and attentive nature has allowed him to showcase products with depth and beauty, while never losing focus over the small details that can make or break a great photograph.

His client list includes Dicks Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, True Runner, Field and Stream, Top Flite Golf, Clique Vodka, Emy Mack Shoes, as well as various others.

Brian is supported by Wonderfulmachine.com.

Bruce Anderson is a London-based still life photographer, specialising in high end fashion, advertising and editorial images.

At his studio in Shoreditch he creates a relaxed yet focused shooting style which is an ideal environment for any project. Bruce consistently produces fresh and bespoke imagery and is always keen to embrace new ideas.

Clients include Watches of Switzerland, Oris, Diageo, Greubel and Dunhill. New clients include Matches, David Webb, Anya Hindmarch and Johnnie Walker Gold Label.

His editorial credits include Net-a-porter, Harper's Bazaar, InStyle, Marie Claire, Esquire, Elle and GQ.

David Morris Photography is a full-service advertising photography studio that takes pride in its artistic approach to providing high quality food, people and product imagery to advertising agencies, design firms, and corporations. The company provides a comfortable, amenity-rich space where clients come to create images that stimulate both the creative gene and consumer attention.

The studio consists of an in-house producer, digital retoucher, marketing coordinator and support staff. While it has the experience and crew to execute large, complex commercial assignments, the company is ultimately inspired and motivated by assignments that offer visual challenges and collaborative creative freedom.

Clients include AMC Theatres, Hostess Brands, Bayer, Welch’s, Tyson Foods, Hitachi, Citgo, Ford Motor Co., McDonald’s, Sprint amongst others.

From his own studios in Shoreditch, highly accessible to the creative industries of London, Pedersen uses technical prowess as well as ingenuity to achieve the effects for which he is known.

Pedersen has plentiful darkroom experience, and takes a highly trained eye to digital production, always pushing the boundaries of the photographically possible – and his unerring ability to capture the essence of a product.

Leo Acker’s bold and imaginative work makes him one of London's most sought-after still life photographers.

Over the years, Leo has developed a unique creative photographic style, combined with precise digital skills.

From his studio in Shoreditch and on location, Leo shoots for a wide range of clients. Recent commissions include work for Sainsbury's, Dove Cosmetics, Marks & Spencer, Russell & Bromley, John Lewis, Cosmopolitan, Grazia, Red and Glamour Magazine.

Based in central London and working across still life, liquids, advertising, fashion and beauty photography, Pixeleyes provides clients with a creative and hassle-free service.

Specialists in creating stunning quality imagery, the company was established 10 years ago with the philosophy of paying the closest attention to detail to the creation of high-end still life photography.

"What drives us is making the impossible a reality."

Pixeleyes is well known for its use of liquids and special effects to create spectacular beauty, fashion and product stills.

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The images feautured in this Spotlight represent Ray's areas of expertise, which has enabled creatives to bring some of their most demanding concepts to life without sacrificing organic appeal.

Specialising in still life, liquids, drinks and physical artistry. Ray combines real life special effects with his in-house retouching and composing facility to bring to life within a pre-determined budget.

Working out of his 3500sq ft converted church hall studio in Camden London, he has over the last 25 years acquired an excellent production team round him to ensure that even the most difficult brief is executed to the highest of standards.

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RLPhoto Studio’s creative team focuses on producing the highest quality commercial product and lifestyle imagery. Its state-of-the art studio, combined with over 16 years' experience, helps meet the demands of any project.

Growing over the years to accommodate large-scale projects for global clients, RLPhoto Studio is built to service the entire scope of production including location scouting, model casting, crew travel and location services. With scenic Vermont as home and backdrop, Rick and staff have extensive experience both in studio and on location producing work that inspires their clients as well as themselves.