people & lifestyle photography

Oct 2022

Ellen McDermott

New York

Engagement with the subject is paramount when photographing lifestyle and portraiture. The best result starts with the connection between photographer and sitter. Evoking a visceral and emotional moment from the sitter in an intoxicating and beautifully lit setting fills the requirements for lasting imagery.

Ellen McDermott’s portraits tell a story of the interaction between the sitter and their environment. Along with creative partner, Bridget Sciales, this team excels in creating lasting imagery that drives the digital experience for consumers across e-commerce, marketing, and content creation. The result is extremely well curated experiences in the era of digital immediacy. “We translate our client’s retail standards and needs in the e-commerce space that drives social commerce and leads digital innovation”.

The work can be seen in ad campaigns, digital content, books, corporate assignments and private collections throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia.

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.