Photographers VIDEOGRAPHERS

Bobby Neptune

Hello. My name is Bobby. I’m a photographer, filmmaker and writer with a focus on Africa’s wildlife, wild-lands, and people. I’ve worked with major brands, fantastic NGOs, and publications from the Philippines to the Middle East, to Mexico and beyond. I’m based in Nairobi, Kenya and am available for assignments worldwide. I believe story, at its core, is able to build bridges across global gaps of distance, culture and socio-economic status. By being connected to the stories of others, we are reminded that we all have a story, that we all share in the common threads of humanity no matter where we come from.

Jenn Ackerman, Tim Gruber (Ackerman + Gruber)

Jenn Ackerman and Tim Gruber are a husband and wife team based in Minneapolis, MN. You will almost always find them working side by side, which has been the case since grad school. They enjoy the collaborative nature of being a tight-knit team and pushing each other to create images that sing. Their goal on every assignment is simple – evoke emotion and authenticity in every image they make. They take an authentic approach to their work and specialize in providing images of real people to advertising, corporate and editorial clients. They pride themselves in being storytellers and work to create a narrative in every photo they take. Their work has been honored by the Communication Arts Photography Annual and Advertising Annual 2009, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019, American Photography 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 PDN Photo Annual, Review Santa Fe Center Project Competition, Photolucida’s Critical Mass, Inge Morath Award, Magnum Expression Award, POYi, and many others. Their most recent documentary film won an Emmy and they were named a McKnight Fellow and to PDN’s 30 Photographers to Watch. For their aerial work, they are FAA 107 certified pilots and fully insured.

Rodrigo Ceballos

I was born curious and, forced into patience by my parents, I became fairly observant. In a day gone by, I grabbed a camera. Now I suspect that every photograph I have made –and will make, for that matter– is a piece of a colossal puzzle that I expect to complete in no immediate future. That is why I take photography so seriously; to portray with a sense of humor the paradigms that the human condition presents, i.e., life’s greatest secret. It is all just one big joke. Just like his jocular ocular tenor hates overblown speaking, Rodrigo declares himself a fan of irony and a solemn adversary of speaking in the third person.

Nico Avelardi

Geo Rittenmyer

Geo Rittenmyer is a visual storyteller. His career began in live entertainment and advertising portraiture working with clients such as ESPN, Disney on Ice and Ralph Lauren. He has gone on to adapt a cinematic approach for instudio and branded content allowing each image to tell a story. He is known for his dynamic use of color and ability to place a vision into any discipline, whether it’s a nocturnal landscape or studio still life. His photography is fully conceptualized from start to finish with each image’s color being just as important as the subject itself. With his innate understanding of photography and post-production he can visualize the final look before the process begins allowing the image to be created with the highest quality and most efficiency. His techniques behind the lens, lights and computer allow clients to feel at ease with the direction and collaboration throughout each project and a seamless communication process along the way. When not on the road, Geo resides in the Pacific Northwest where he maintains a well-equipped photo studio in Seattle and can carry out all the pre and post-production needs for various jobs.

Lucianna McIntosh

Food, Travel, & Lifestyle Photographer. Clients: Marriott, Auric Road, Chosen Foods, San Diego Magazine, Eater, Bringing it Home PBS Show, The Vida Well, Josh Hall Surfboards, Scorpion Bay Hotel, SDCM Restaurant Group, New Barn Organics, Condor Valley, Wandering Coyote.

Gregg McGough

Niels Busch

Danish award winning photographer Niels Busch born in Copenhagen, Denmark. Niels picked up photography from an early age in art class in primary school. After assisting 4 years in Copenhagen at the top studioes with still life and fashion photographers that took him around the world, he travelled to New York to assist on a freelance basis. With great passion and eager, he went back and started up a studio i Copenhagen City. The eager for traveling and passion for photography, took him to South East Asia to live with simpleness and aesthetics mixed with scandinavian living and sense of light, with Thailand as a base to live with his family. After a few years in Asia, he and his family missed New York and moved back. His work today takes him all over the world with national and International clients, with base in Copenhagen and New York.

Peter Amend

Since my dad handed me an antique film camera at the age of ten, I’ve been passionate about still image storytelling. I remember the first image I ever snapped of a wild buffalo on the western plains. And the anticipation of getting the film developed, memories rushing back. My passion is creating exclusive photography for the outdoor industry and beyond – connecting brands to their markets through visual storytelling, and providing imagery for advertising, print, web, social media and other platforms. I feel at home with a camera whether on an alpine peak, underwater with sharks, or shooting product in the studio. Loading my gear into a backpack for a weekend of shooting outside of cell reception is right in my comfort zone.

Marlene Gawrisch

Alex Buisse

ABOUT Whether it is a runner focusing before an Olympic race, a refugee becoming the first of her community to receive a university degree or a climber looking up at the mountain he will measure himself against, emotions are the common thread, human and universal. Telling people stories with earnestness and honesty is what I strive to do every time I pick up a camera. I am grateful that photography has given me so many opportunities to live unique experiences. There are too many to list exhaustively, but highlights include sailing an expedition yacht around Cape Horn, being invited to an Ethiopian coffee ceremony in Dadaab Refugee Camp, photographing Usain Bolt at the Olympics, skiing to the North Pole, naming three (small) mountains in Greenland, adventure racing through Tierra del Fuego, climbing on K2 and getting winched from a rescue helicopter at night [1]. I can’t wait to see what happens next! My work is currently divided more or less evenly between adventure and humanitarian/development projects. I currently live in Canmore, Alberta, but frequently travel back to my former home base of Chamonix, France.

Rob Durston

I have a pretty simple life. I like traveling, coffee, and laughing. . . ideally, all at once. I live on a small farm in Ireland, where my partner Olivia and I have an animal sanctuary. I was first handed an old Kodak Brownie camera at age 10. I went on to college where I studied photography and graduated at the top of my class. After a handful of photo jobs, I stumbled into producing. With its fast-paced creativity and non-stop action in captivating images, the advertising world swept me right off my feet. In my years in this industry, I’ve worked as a photographer, director and producer for clients like Sony, Cadillac, Honda, Bushmills, HP and IBM. I’ve organized and executed photo and video shoots for everything from food and yoga to homes, cars, and aerospace. If you can think of it, I’ve put a shoot together for it. After all this time, I’ve realised why I truly love what I do; I love people’s stories, and the chance to help tell those stories. And I especially love telling those stories using visual media, which brings depth and dimension to a narrative like nothing else.

Jamey Guy

Urs Bigler

Urs Bigler had an early insight into the world of photography, having been “brought up” in his father’s studio. He is constantly looking for new challenges in his commercial and personal projects. Urs’ diverse artistic style has ensured that he has been included in Lürzer’s Archive ‘200 Best Ad Photographers Worldwide’ in recent years, and has been nominated several times for the AOP Awards.

Roger Mastroianni

I’m a location photographer based in Cleveland,OH and I provide the photography you need to illustrate your editorial publication, annual report, or brand campaign. I specialize in shooting everything from portraiture to the performing arts. During the past 30 years I have been a regular contributor to a long list of national publications which have included Business Week, Forbes, Fortune, Newsweek, The New York Times, and Reader’s Digest. In addition to editorial portraiture, architecture, and industrial photography I also provide photography services for The Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals of Cleveland. At night I am the house photographer for Great Lakes Theater Festival, Cleveland Play House, and the internationally renowned Cleveland Orchestra. I grew up in the editorial business.

Dag Larson

Dag Larson Photography is a group of creatives first and foremost. The drive to invoke an emotion is always our main objective. Together, we are uniquely gifted problem solvers. Each of us brings experience and know-how to the shoot that allows peace of mind for our clients. We come together as a team, to create stories that turn ideas into powerful images, engaging videos, & dynamic gifs. We work tirelessly to create an untapped style that will set your brand apart from the competition and from a world of rinse-and-repeat ideas. We are mobile and tactile—expertly shooting everywhere from windswept peaks to pristine studio back-drops and all places in between. We excel at working with passionate creatives—bringing to life outside-of-the-box thinking, landing far-fetched concepts, and appeasing appetites that exceed our clients’ budgets. The challenge is always worth chasing. The photo is always worth a thousand words.

Webb Chappell

I make pictures primarily for editorial, corporate, science/technology, education, and advertising clients with a focus on environmental portraiture and story telling style documentary photography. Everything from landscape to food, architecture, fashion is fair game though. Love getting the call, collaborating on the process and engaging with new subjects.

Walter Shintani

Hello! I’m a freelance photographer based in Mexico City. The work here is a mix of commissioned work and personal interest. I like to shoot with available light when possible to be neat and clear! Clients I have worked for include: MBLM Dubai, Monocle Magazine, Wallpaper Magazine, NY Times, Magee, Culture Trip, Virtue Agency, Blink LA, Branch Bank, Tenaris Tamsa, NBC Networks

Mark Lehn

Mark Lehn launched his career in 2006, with an initial focus on documentary photography. His interest in photography stems from his love of travel and adventure, and as a means to create a narrative through imagery. From photographing projects in the remote regions of Mozambique to local tribes in South-East Asia, Mark’s wide scope covers commercial and editorial clients from around the world and his images have been featured in national and international publications and exhibitions. Born in Vancouver, Canada, Mark is currently based out of Brisbane, Australia.

Anthony Lindsey

Anthony Lindsey is a photographer living in San Francisco and working just about anywhere. Originally from Austin he earned degrees in both Architecture and Photography before choosing “door number two” and settling in San Francisco during the late ‘90s. By 2006 he had been recognized as one of the “Top 10 Young Photographers in America” by American PHOTO magazine. Now older and (thankfully) wiser he continues to work with clients intent on making pictures that are pure, relatable, and timeless. He currently focuses on images of the built environment and the people who live and work there. After work you’ll find him looking for the best spot to hunker down with some local food & drink and plan his next trip, preferably to somewhere warm near a large body of water. Anthony has worked throughout the US and in Europe, China, and West Africa.

Olly Bowman

Freelance photographer based in Chamonix and an experienced mountaineer, skier, cyclist and all round adventurer. I specialise in adventure and outdoor sports photography, but am available for everything from events to commercial product shoots. As a mountaineer and professional ski instructor I can easily get to anywhere you need to shoot in the mountains quickly and safely, and deliver the shots you are looking for, whatever the conditions.

Adam Hester

Adam Hester is a photographer/filmmaker originally from Seattle, currently living in Minneapolis. At heart, Adam is a creative storyteller, and his best stories are often told through both stills and motion imagery. His library of work often portrays unique, expressive lifestyle images that elicit authenticity. His approach to work is down to earth and filled with hard work, collaboration and a passionate eye for capturing the details as well as the big picture.

Mirjam Evers

Mirjam Evers is a New York City based travel photographer who specializes in international environmental portraiture, landscape photography and adventure images. Born and raised in the Netherlands, Evers has photographed in more than 90 countries, including many of the most exotic places in the world. Evers’ photographs are indicative of her unique capacity to personally connect with diverse cultures and communities. Her eye for location lighting is highly stylized and works to illustrate and heighten the unique characteristics of each international locale. She is able to transcend cultural and language barriers with an intangible spirit that is conveyed in every image. Evers is one of the founders of Photo Quest Adventures, an international travel company specializing in photography workshops and unique cultural experiences.

Jens Kristian Balle

Jens Kristian Balle is an award winning Canadian based conceptual photographer who works with clients in the advertising, commercial, entertainment and editorial industry. He creates imagery that tell stories, bring ideas to life and evoke emotions with the help of his clean and minimalistic style, which is strongly inspired by his Scandinavian roots(or so he tells himself ¯|_(ツ)_/¯ ). Clients includes McDonalds, Universal Pictures, Weber Shandwick, The New York Times, The Walrus Magazine, Starbucks, Telus, BC Hydro, Forbes Magazine, The Guardian, BC Dairy, Financial Times, Rogers Media, Native Cos, Curiosity Advertising, UPtv and The Wall Street Journal.

Mikaela Hamilton

Texas-born, Georgia-raised, residing in Santa Barbara.