Photographers DIRECTORS

Becca Gilgan, Eugen Sakhnenko (Worker Bee Supply)

We’re a creative video production and photography studio based in Toronto, ON, Canada. Our collaborative approach supports you at any stage of a project, from conceptualizing content to producing, editing, and publishing. Our clients include Nike, Canada Goose, New York Times, Verifone, This Is J, Princeton Architectural Press, and more. From striking portraits to multi-faceted ad campaigns, and everything in between, we help you go from concept to content in no time!

Joshua Behan

Hi. I’m Josh, a freelance commercial, editorial, and portrait photographer based in Rhode Island. For the last ten years or so, I’ve been lucky enough to make a living taking photos of interesting people, places, and things. A while back, I read a really great quote from Jeff Bridges, which I think sums up my approach to photography (and life, I guess): I prefer authenticity to perfection.

Ulf Svane

Ulf Svane is a food and travel photographer based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Jackie Osborne

Jackie has been working as a professional freelance photographer since 2005. She has worked on projects ranging from companies’ national ad campaigns such as Nutrena to taking lifestyle imagery for local independent companies. She was the lead photographer for Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment, the largest farm equipment company in the United States, for nearly 7 years and continues to work with them on large scale projects. Her passion for agriculture mixed with her knowledge of horses and various other animals helps her to create compelling images for companies while working in various climates and situations.

Jack Robert

JACK ROBERT CONNOLLY IS AN EDITORIAL, COMMERCIAL AND BRANDING PHOTOGRAPHER BASED IN THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA. Astronauts to athletes, International publishers to individual writers, artists, developers, restaurants, designers, couples, babies, corporations and cuddly dogs. Jack has photographed in over thirty countries since 2006 covering a multitude of topics, styles, interests and clients. He prides himself in his versatility within the photography field, offering well rounded yet high quality, creative photography and an easy going, stress free experience. Delivering expectation-busting photography within every budget makes top notch photography from Jack Robert accessible to organizations large and small.

Larisa Niedle

Hi, I’m Larisa! I’m a commercial food photographer, content creator, and stylist in the New Jersey and New York City area. I’m passionate about food. I love learning about it, making it, sharing it, and eating it. Growing up in NYC gave me exposure to amazing food from all over the world. Binging on Food Network taught me about techniques and methods. Food photography allowed me to capture my passion in a more permanent way, even with those who weren’t at my dinner table. I love capturing the crusty loaf of bread (mostly sourdough in my kitchen, and for the record, I was making it before the pandemic sourdough craze) or the gleam of the perfect buttercream from my never-ending cupcake endeavors. When I’m not photographing food or collecting new photo props, I love traveling and sneaking veggies into my husband and two children. We live in Central NJ and have some pretty amazing fresh produce available from local farms.

Liz Daly

Liz Daly is a Boston MA and Portland, Maine-based photographer. With more than 15 years of experience working in all aspects of photography—including styling and production—Liz creates a client-centered environment for her shoots that is as inviting and dynamic as the images she produces. Her natural, clean shots of interiors and tablescapes capture the vibrancy and textures of objects and product, while her ease behind the camera enables her to create authentic and intimate lifestyle photography. Working with a diverse crew, Liz enjoys tailoring her approach to meet the specific needs of a variety of clients, which range from publishers and interior designers to start-ups and iconic brands.

Lee Runion, Jennifer Bostic (Black Horse Studio)

Who are we and why hire us? The daily collaboration we share with each other and our clients keeps our approach fresh and is what gives our work its unique perspective. There is no one-size-fits-all formula for every project and we work with our clients to help craft the unique stories that fit their brands. With our combined technical and creative expertise, we can tackle projects of different sizes and scopes to bring those stories to life. With combined experience living and working in cities across the US, together we have made North Carolina our home and love to travel, eat good food, hang with our four-legged friends, and make new stories.

Stacy Howell

Stacy is a commercial photographer and food stylist, she divides her time between NYC and Charleston, SC. With an eye for composition and light, she approaches each shoot with a rustic, authentic and story-telling style ranging from light ans fresh to dark and dramatic. Always showcasing food in its natural state, she loves to focus on the gorgeous details and colors that make you feel like you’re close to something delicious and beautiful. Her vibrant reverence for the culinary spirit makes her a favorite among hardworking chefs and restaurateurs. Stacy’s work highlights her knack for capturing the essence of captivating personalities and truly unique companies. Stacy’s fun personality and strong work ethic allows her to produce compelling photography for all level of businesses, from sole-proprietors looking for scale, affordable and quick photography, to in-house creative teams within a company or advertising agency looking for someone who is going to deliver highly successful, elegant and sophisticated imagery.

Douglas Levy

Call him Doug. It’s only "Douglas" because douglevy.com was taken. Doug grew up halfway between Boston and Providence and now lives just north of the city, but, Doug spent six years umpiring professional baseball. So he’s not really a huge Red Sox fan. Doug started umpiring Little League games when he was 13. Doug believes that photos should show who you are, not just what you look like. Doug thinks that if you ever find yourself in Birmingham, you need to eat barbeque at Jim ‘n Nicks. Doug thinks everything tastes better with hot sauce. Except for cereal, that would be weird. Doug also knows that there is a Bruce Springsteen song for every occasion.

Meg Smith

After studying art history and photojournalism at UC Berkeley and working for several notable international photojournalists, Meg built a busy career as a professional photographer and helped redefine wedding photography. Her clients have included Anne Hathaway, LeAnne Rimes, Jimmy Kimmel, and the late Robin Williams, among others. Meg captures unfussy elegance with authenticity and brings that same sensitivity to her commercial work. Recently she photographed the first same-sex wedding fashion campaign for The Men’s Wearhouse, and her third cookbook shoot (Gather, Casual Cooking from Wine Country Gardens) with over 300 of her images, was awarded the 2021 Independent Publisher Cookbook Award. Local to Napa Valley (SF Bay Area) and Los Angeles, Meg has worked on jobs in France, Italy, the Bahamas, West Indies and Mexico.

Michael Piazza

Doug Scaletta

A product of two blue collar families from western Maryland, it seemed pretty likely that I was not going to escape a little hard work. Growing up outside Washington, DC, much of life was spent outdoors. Lucky for me, I had a Dad that practically lived outdoors, following him out the door to find something worth pursuing, building or taking apart was not a problem. In middle school, I began to draw and nature became my subject. Sometime late in high school, my interest gradually turned to photography. Full of enthusiasm, uncertainty and encouragement from my teachers, I headed to college to become a graphic designer. Two years into my graphic design education, I switched to photography and graduated with a BFA in Photography from the University of Maryland, I soon found myself in Florida where I’ve been shooting on my own since 1992. Looking through a viewfinder has always been a way to quiet the noise in my head and given the choice between an aisle seat and a window, I will always choose the window.

Michael Marquand

Michael is a freelance photographer from Seattle, Washington, living and working in Brooklyn, New York. His photographs are defined by graphic compositions, and a strong use of color, with a body of work that includes a strong focus on travel, people, interiors culture and food.

Tyler Darden

I wish I could say I have tasted every dish I shot. People may not agree on politics, taxes or even the weather, but we surely drop our differences and come together over food. Time spent at the table with others is one of the best ways to get to know them. Photography is much the same. Spending most of my fifteen year career as a magazine art director and photographer, I have worked with a wide variety of subjects from senators and beauty queens to chefs and turkeys. I enjoy the time with the personalities I photograph and the gratifying part is hearing their story and capturing the moment in time. My work has been recognized in the creative industry’s leading publications: Art Director’s Club of New York Annual, the Communication Arts Design Annual, and SPOTS competition. I often use older film cameras including an 11×14 ultra large format Burke & James, 8×10 and 4×5 pinhole cameras, and a beautiful Pentax 67. My recent favorite is a 1960’s era Polaroid Land camera converted into a 4×5 rangefinder. I live, work and play in Richmond, Virginia with my lovely and very understanding wife, two daughters and son.

Lucy Hewett

Lucy is a Chicago based portrait, food and lifestyle photographer. Her thoughtful compositions, documentary approach and bold use of color result in artful storytelling across all subjects. Recently her work was included in American Photography 35 and 36. In 2018 She was selected as one of The Lit List’s 30 under the radar photographers and received a Communications Arts award for Advertising photography. When not taking photos, she’s often at her studio or snacking out and about in Logan Square. She deeply appreciates a good cup of coffee and would love to read your tarot cards.

Elizabeth Cecil

Elizabeth Cecil is a professional photographer. Whether she is shooting food, lifestyle or travel, her work is inspired by light, color, and her natural surroundings. Elizabeth aims to capture visual authenticity and poetry in everything she photographs. Her work has appeared in Bon Appetit, Saveur, Coastal Living and The Wall Street Journal. She is a contributing photographer and the founding photo editor of Edible Vineyard. When she’s not making pictures, you can find her out catching waves with her husband or in the kitchen baking a pie. Elizabeth lives on the island of Martha’s Vineyard except when she boards the ferry or hops on a plane to travel for work.

Dave Spataro

When someone asks what I do I tell them I’m a photographer. The next question inevitably is "what kind of photographer?"​ Well, that’s a little tricky because I love shooting everything. It could be a national advertising campaign on location for Marriott Hotels in Mexico or shooting food in my full service 3000 sq. ft. studio for Publix or Boar’s Head. Also, It might be filming a TV spot in the Dominican Republic for Iberostar Hotels and lets not forget the family who I like to shoot while I’m on vacation. So you might say it doesn’t matter if it’s real people, talent, stills or video, personal or for hire. I love capturing the moment that I’m in. Of course, none of this can be done without working with the best people in the industry: Talent agencies, producers, assistants, wardrobe, hair & makeup, food-stylists, prop masters, retouchers and editors. I know, I sound like a jack of all trades but I love it all. So I invite you to take a look at the work and decide which side of my business is best for a project we can work on together.

Ashley Gieseking

John Valls

JOHN VALLS STUDIO specializes in capturing the nuance and beauty of food. From farm to fork, with clients running the gamut of the restaurant and winery world. From white linen exposures plated by Beard award winning chefs, to urban exposed-rafter restaurants filled with handcrafted cool, all the way to the farms and vineyards that supply these restaurants with artisan delicacies, John Valls Studio specializes in capturing every part of the food cycle. John and Theresa are John Valls Studio. Whether they are working in the studio or in the field, Theresa unites the necessary elements for the perfect moment and John captures it flawlessly. John shoots all forms of culinary exceptionalism. Upstart restaurants, renowned chefs, wineries, agencies and publishers have all relied on his honed intuitive sense to help discover every project’s true purpose. His vast experience in the studio and in the field help mold his client’s concepts, creating something unforgettable with each photograph.

Tom McCorkle

I specialize in creating conceptually and visually rich images. Working on still life, food and product photography in my studio is where I feel most at home, although paddling a kayak is a very close second. Utilizing my knowledge of technical lighting and my eye for detail, I am able to make objects appear better on screen and in print than they would to the naked eye. My work can be found in many national advertising campaigns, as well as editorial magazines, and of course, plenty of e-commerce websites. With 10 years of photographic experience and a BFA from RIT, I am ready to help you bring your shoot to life.

J Filipe Wiens

J Filipe Wiens has been photographing professionally for over 10 years. His work has taken him around the world and has been featured in advertising campaigns for various companies such as Marriott International – Starwood Hotels – Kempinski Hotels – Hilton Worldwide – Hyatt Hotels Corporation- Fairmont Hotels & Resorts – Swissôtel and CBS Studios to name just a few.

Suzanne Clements

Some like to take the easy road, others prefer the path less travelled. I am a fan of the latter – I thrive on challenge, detail, and problem solving. It’s that passion that makes me crave the right shot, right set, and most mouth-watering styling. Food photography is not a simple path from idea to execution – it’s an exploration and often a collaboration. When I first began to explore this type of work I knew it would make for an epic creative journey from my first attempts at lighting, to the way I continue to push myself creatively today. I am always exploring and I don’t think I’ll ever stop learning. When I’m not in the kitchen or the studio you’ll find me happily collecting my share of sand and dirt out on the mountain bike trails in Central Florida. To me there is no better feeling than the rush you get from a job well done…except maybe the rush of rolling along a beautifully flowing trail with some happy jumps and berms in a beautiful wooded setting.

Aaron Kyle Barton

I’m Aaron! I am a New York and Detroit-based photographer and videographer specializing in Product/Still Life, Food, and Lifestyle. I enjoy shooting in a bold and graphic style for everything Still Life and food, and in my lifestyle I want to make the model look like they are having the best day they’ve ever had.

Lauryn Ishak

Lauryn Ishak is a commercial and editorial photographer based in Singapore, though she’s frequently found bouncing around Asia and beyond. She shoots everything from architecture in China to posh Maldivian private islands, and from scraggly climbs up Indonesian peaks to all the hideouts that comprise the perfect day in her Lion City home. Lauryn has lived, studied and worked in Germany, Indonesia, Hong Kong, New York and Switzerland.