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Jena Carlin

Fascinated with creating a narrative with light, composition, and texture. Jena Carlin is a freelance commercial and editorial photographer, videographer, and cookbook author with nearly ten years of experience. After receiving her BFA in painting (with a minor in photography), she dedicated herself to storytelling through the medium of photography. While food photography is her specialty, she is also passionate about lifestyle, product, and fashion photography. Executing photo shoots from conceptualization and art direction to final imagery, Jena does not stop there. She is also an experienced set stylist with a unique eye for building a scene. Her background in art has led to work painting room sets and textured surfaces and custom backgrounds for her many clients. This dedication to the whole process has led to many exciting clients including Kohls, Reader’s Digest, Maurice’s, and Martha Stewart where her work has been published nationally.

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.

Buff Strickland

Buff is a commercial and editorial photographer who shoots lifestyle, food, interiors and kids. She has 20 years of experience shooting for clients across the country on both big and small productions. Buff was born and raised in Texas and has been taking pictures as long as she can remember. She spent all her free time in high school photographing her friends and in the darkroom. Buff's undergraduate degree drew her to a career in advertising in San Francisco where she was able to work with some amazing photographic talent and continue her photography studies at UC Berkeley. She was inspired to quit her day job after a soul searching road trip and has never looked back. Buff's passion for photography brought her to New York in 2000. She traveled extensively shooting for clients such as Travel and Leisure, Gourmet, House Beautiful, Body and Soul, Parents, Hyperion, Time Inc. and Coastal Living. Buff is energized creatively by the variety of work she's asked to shoot and capturing moments that are personal and authentic in her subjects. In 2011 Buff, her husband and son George moved their home base to Austin. But she finds herself back in NYC shooting for clients and visiting family and friends as often as possible.

David Ellis

I see pictures everywhere I go. And that's what makes life so interesting." After college, I was hired as a staff photography assistant. I learned so much assisting other photographers those first few years, and later as a retail product photographer. I quickly realized I loved the pace of photographing people. I began to show my book around, and started getting commercial assignments. I specialize in lifestyle and portrait photography as well as directing motion. I make polished, authentic pictures that viewers relate to. I like shooting people, and I like collaborating with my subjects and other creative minds. No matter who it is or what it's for, I find a person's essence…through his or her environment, an expression or attitude, or anything else I see. I help set the tone to get the right image…whether that's speaking up or shutting up. Many variables affect the outcome of a photograph; my job is to help shape them. "Generations after me will be able to see exactly what I saw. I like knowing that." Today, I'm still keen on learning new things about my craft…whether that's video, audio or new gear. I still lug around the same camera bag I won at a photography workshop 26 years ago. I live in St. Paul, Minnesota with my wife and three children.

David Nevala

David launched his photo career while pedaling 3,254 miles across the United States as a bicycling photographer for the American Lung Association. In addition to making still photographs for editorial, commercial, and non-profit organizations, David also directs, shoots, and edits video projects for local, national, and international clients. David and his family live in Madison, Wisconsin with a dog named Winnie, a coop full of chickens, and seven bikes. David works with editorial and commercial clients, including The New York Times Magazine, Organic Valley, Harley Davidson, Outside Magazine, Ford, Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, Volkswagan, Runners World, Duluth Trading Co, amazon.com, The Guardian, Saris Cycling Group, AARP, City of Hope, Golf Digest, Accuray, Buell Motorcycles, Time, Ironman North American, American Lung Association, JanSport, & UPS

Bernhard Kristinn

Photographer & DOP for 14 years. Married and father of 3. Icelandic.

Gene Glover

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James Horan

Sydney lifestyle, editorial and tourism photographer James Horan is originally from Ireland now calls Australia home. James fulfills the needs of editorial, commercial and corporate clients with an eye for detail, a sense of humor and a style rooted in documentary photography. Much of his personal work focuses on the quirky side of life. When not on assignment or working on personal projects James loves spending time with his family, drinking big mugs of tea, eating cake and wishing he had hair, a dog and a field of donkeys.

Ben Gold

As a London based photographer fascinated by people I thrive when capturing the everyday moments of life that most take for granted. Specialising in reportage, lifestyle and portraiture I create colourful optimistic photographs for ad agencies, design teams and clients directly. My welcoming smile and friendly character enable me to calm and distract the most reluctant or camera shy subjects. Whilst my ability to adapt to any working environment means I am capable of capturing the vital aspects of business operations.

Chad Holder

If Chad’s photography had a trait it would probably be labeled optimistic. Chad looks to capture the beautiful, the good in the world around us, and the people in it. It could be a pleasant smile, time shared between friends, the solace of a place. “I am a photographer because I want to create, share, elevate the production, and collaborate with others who have creative ideas. I photograph because it's my way of telling the story.” Chad continues to create content for national brands as well as many local and editorial clients. He lives in Minneapolis, MN with his wife and 3 children.

Theo Stroomer

Stroomer's photography is focused on American communities, combining research with long-form journalism to explore history, symbols, and subcultures.

Robert Holland

Grew up on an island – still lives on one. Has proudly helped raise three amazing children. Loves challenging work. Doesn't get rattled. Loves negative space and positive people. Visualizes every moment of his life, which he considers a bit of a curse – except when working. Started out as a marine biologist. Creates innocent slice of life imagery or production-intensive shoots. Over the years has worked from camera cars, helicopters, camera boats, rigged remotes, scaffolds, cranes, floating in the middle of the ocean – and his own two legs. Working out of South Florida, Robert also has a full production company to support his still and director work. He has done major shoots for Coca-Cola, Budweiser, Yamaha, Ford, Cigna, as well as extensive shooting for marine, tourism, recreation, health care, home & garden and pharmaceutical clients. One of his strengths is simultaneous still and motion productions.

Nicole Loeb

I’m a Boston photographer and director – a first generation Chinese-American, an eldest daughter, and a big sister to my brother with Autism. My portrait and lifestyle work tells colorful, joyful, and emotion-evoking stories for commercial brands. I have a passion for showcasing companies and individuals that are moving the needle, breaking ceilings, and accomplishing the unthinkable. After graduating with a degree in finance and computer science, I started my career as a management consultant. I then took the biggest risk of my life and went for full time into photography. It’s been eleven years, and I cannot imagine doing anything that would make me happier.

Olivia Brabbs

I am known for my love of narrative and bring a documentary approach and feminine eye for detail to my photography. I capture a mix of subjects – people, places, food, experiences and products – to help hospitality, heritage and lifestyle brands tell their story. I am passionate about farm to plate storytelling. I have been working as a freelance photography for over 16 years. I am a second generation photographer following in the footsteps of my father Derry Brabbs who is a landscape and heritage photographer. Initially I followed a career as an NHS Occupational Therapist. I specialised in neuro rehabilitation for patients with head injuries. This was fantastic training in how to approach a project with sensitivity and empathy. Or even just how to put a nervous subject at ease on a photoshoot. I work between Yorkshire and London taking commissions across the UK.

Victoria Wall Harris

Victoria Wall Harris is a commercial and editorial photographer and director, who’s favorite projects are those that combine stills and motion. Not bound by genre, her creative approach gives clients a way to tell their full brand story in a positive and truly cohesive style. She studied photography at the College of Charleston in South Carolina and from there moved to NYC to pursue her career. She worked as an assistant and digital tech for some of the industry’s top photographers and learned the ropes of full scale photo and motion production while honing her own creative skills and building a diverse client roster. After seven years in Brooklyn's WIlliamsburg, Victoria relocated to LA in 2012 where she launched her own business full time. In 2017, she opened a daylight photo studio in LA's Eagle Rock called Hilltop Studios.

Lindsey Dowell

Lindsey was born in LA but was transplanted at an early age into the deep south where he became fully versed in all things southern. After a short stay in southern California, Lindsey was drawn back to the South and found himself in the coolest town in the world, Athens GA. With a degree in fine art photography, Lindsey moved to South Beach Miami and was fully immersed in the fashion meca of the 90's. The pull of the true south pulled Lindsey back to Atlanta where he began his career shooting editorial and commercial work. Lindsey lives in downtown Atlanta with his wife and two teenage boys.

Winky Lewis

I am fortunate enough to live in Portland, Maine with my husband and three children.

King Lawrence

King is an advertising and editorial photographer/filmmaker born and raised in Texas and based in Phoenix, Arizona. King and his team of ninjas produce both still and motion content for brands, magazines, and ad agencies specializing in industries such as sports/fitness, agriculture, healthcare, and development.

Earl Richardson

This is usually the area where photographers pretentiously posture as if they just cured cancer. They talk about how they connect spiritually with their subjects or how they've been influenced by Pee Wee Herman. Whatever. I find it quite annoying. In that spirit, I'll keep my pitch short and sweet. Here's what you need to know about me. I have more than 30 years experience in newspaper, magazine and commercial photography. I was a director of photography for a midwest ad agency as well as for the Topeka Capital-Journal.I shared in a Pulitzer Prize at the Kansas City Star for its coverage of the Hyatt Skywalk Collapse in 1981. A small piece of it, but a Pulitzer nonetheless. I like to have fun. I ride a road bike a lot, and my family is my number one priority. I won't tolerate intolerance. I don't like it when people talk on their cell phones while driving. It's dangerous. I play the uilleann pipes. I went to law school with my daughter. But the most important things you need to know about me are: I am easy to work with, I don't take myself too seriously, and I produce great work on a budget and on deadline. And now, I'm a FAA Part 107 Certified Drone pilot offering photography from an aerial perspective, too.

Dave Moser

I am a seeker, an artist, a photographer, a father, a husband, a lover of all things eclectic, a listener, a cook, a marketer, a business person, an outdoorsman and voyeur. I’ve photographed everyone from CEOs to celebrities to industry leaders to politicians to the every day "regular" person for over thirty years. I’ve hung out of helicopters, staged robberies, worked with models in the Caribbean, negotiated access to rooftops in Times Square, and once took 46 flights to Europe in 6 months all for the perfect image. I love that commercial photography allows me to problem solve while collaborating with different people in different places every day. I knew I found “my thing” pretty early when I noticed the world falling away while I’m shooting – it’s magical. My work has been featured in national advertising, publications, billboards, annual reports, and more. I’ve also had numerous solo and group exhibitions of both my commercial and personal work, and I’m proud to have received national and international awards.

Jill Broussard

I've always loved the curiosity of humans. How we each grow and change is a fascinating and unique story. I want to hear about your journey and all of your layers. The desire to know people has moved me over many years. It's given me access to bee suits and remote jungles, and given me the entry into how many walks of life there really are in this world. The work of understanding and seeking opened up the world in a way I never dreamed. My journey has been the "alethia," the revealed truth. I look forward to meeting you.

Scott Van Osdol

Scott Van Osdol shoots what he loves—documentary style, both stills and motion. He keeps it simple, clear, and compelling. He stayed busy during the pandemic shooting essential utility workers and farmers as they kept the lights on and kept us fed. His work has won more prizes than a case o’ Cracker Jacks: Lürzer’s 200 Best Ad Photographers 2020, Communication Arts Photo Annual 2019, Graphis Photo, PRINT, HOW, International Photography Awards, PR Week Campaign of the Year, and dozens of local and regional ADDYs. He shoots pro-bono for projects like Art From the Streets and the Big Bend Rodeo. For ten years he led the Hill Country Ride for AIDS marketing team, working with Austin’s best creatives to raise more than $10 million with campaigns that appeared multiple times in CA, PRINT, and HOW International Design Annual. He rides his bike silly long distances in the Texas heat. All this earnestness and collaboration in the service of good art and brand development means Scott is real easy to work with. He’s WYSIWYG with a big smile. Just look at his emoticon.

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.

Julia Vandenoever

Hi. I’m Julia. For as long as I can remember, I’ve told stories through images, from my childhood in Vermont, through college at Smith, where I majored in art history, and beyond. My extensive photography education includes stints at the SALT Center for Documentary Studies, attendance at the prestigious Eddie Adams workshop, and Review Santa Fe at Center. My career in photography began with Literacy Through Photography at the Center for Documentary Studies, after which I landed a job as assistant photo editor at Outside Magazine. For more than a decade I worked in magazines; following Outside I served as photo editor for Skiing and Backpacker. In 2011, I became a full time photographer, and my clientele ranges from Vegetarian Times to US Potato Board.