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Brooklyn, New York-based photographer Michael Marquand travels to the far corners of the east to visit the remote villages of Southern Bhutan while on assignment for guided tour company MyBhutan. Known for its soaring mountains, traditional monasteries, and lush forests, the beauty, and intrigue of the Bhutanese culture was the ideal complement to Michael’s body of work that includes a strong focus on travel, people, culture, and food.

Miami-based commercial and editorial photographer James Jackman hit a milestone last week, headlining the food section of The New York Times as well as making the front page of the newspaper itself for a major commissioned article on the diverse bakery scene in Miami. 

Philadelphia-based photographer Steve Boyle pays homage to former Olympic medalist Florence Griffith-Joyner in a shoot with fitness model Amber Callahan. Steve and Amber shot the retro style fitness shoot at a New Jersey high school track.

Peter Valli has shot the principal photography for nonprofit organization Pasadena Showcase House for the Art’s annual fundraiser for the past four years. His 20-year relationship of service with them has proved mutually beneficial, creating a network of both friends and clients.

Emily Andrews ventured around New York to photograph the artists featured in the NFT exhibition “Metaglyphs” for 1st Dibs Introspective Magazine. Not knowing quite what to expect at each location, the project proved to be quite the adventure.

Carpinteria, Calif.-based Mikaela Hamilton captures the many women who are homesteaders throughout her local community for the Women’s Heritage Sourcebook. This project aligned with Mikaela’s deepening interest in sustainable practices and was a great opportunity to learn traditional skills from the women who use them every day.

Atlanta-based photographers Bagwell + Protasio delight the senses with a sweet and savory seasonal produce campaign for Publix grocery stores. Bagwell + Protasio’s knowledge of food photography resulted in a beautiful display of images – complimenting the color and textures of the produce in both still-life and recipe form. 

Lawrence, Kansas-based Earl Richardson gains a different perspective while enhancing his photography skills through experimenting with drone imagery. He was eager to bring this birds-eye-view to his everyday life, where new angles provided Earl with an unconventional way of seeing his world.

Fashion meets functionality in a social media campaign shot by Portland, Oregon-based Richard Darbonne for the everyday footwear brand Sorel. Richard used playful, graphic imagery for their “12 Days of Christmas” feature, with separate looks for each shoe leading up to Christmas day.

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Brooklyn, New York-based Julian Walter submerges in the crystal blue waters of Cocos Island while on assignment for inflight magazine Lufthansa. His two-week journey sent him both above and below sea level on this remote island in the pacific ocean.

Phoenix, Arizona-based photographer Michael Duerinckx showcases an 8100-square-foot luxury vacation home in Scottsdale, Arizona for Est Est Interior Design. His beautiful images were later featured in Phoenix Home & Garden magazine and licensed by several parties involved in the massive project.

Chicago-based food photographer Jason Little had the opportunity to be a kid again while teaming up with brand-new macaroni and cheese brand GOODLES to create imagery for the launch of their product. The bold and bright studio session was inspired by Jason and the client’s shared affinity for 1980s cinema.

Manchester-based photographer Duncan Elliott visited 200-year-old Stocks Farm in the Midlands of England during hop season to capture the intricacies of cultivating hops over the course of a farming year. This project inspired Duncan to produce a promotional mailer in collaboration with a local brewery and Stocks Farm, which he will distribute in February of this year.

Austin, Texas-based Jody Horton tours the kitchens of three incredible chefs to document subjects wearing the comfortable and stylish Crocs At Work footwear collection. His images helped set the brand standard for Crocs’ newest product line that features the real-life workers who make up their audience.

Alberta, Canada-based Alex Buisse combines aerial photography with systematic documentation of climbing and skiing lines for his coffee table book Mont Blanc Lines. Capturing the attention of all kinds of adventurers, this book is the first in a series Alex hopes to create mapping the mountain ranges of the world.

Los Angeles-based photographer Michelle McSwain’s bright and colorful style brings the perfect amount of creative flair to this fun and flirty pool-side shoot for modern American liquor brand Bimini Gin.

Boston-based Nicole Loeb tours the Royall House and Slave Quarters to meet museum director Kyera Singleton for Macalester College’s digital publication. As an alumna of the institution, Kyera’s work reflects the societal movement toward including painful narratives of slavery in our understanding of America’s history.

Buenos Aires-based Javier Pierini takes to the bustling streets of the Argentine capital to give readers a peek into the lifestyle of this multi-cultural city for National Geographic UK.

Napa, Calif.-based photographer Barry Schwartz visits a hilltop village of Panicale, Italy for a self-assigned project later featured in The New York Times, The World Through a Lens series. His images tour the beautiful landscape and quiet villagers who call this Italian paradise home.

Vancouver, Canada-based photographer Seth Stevenson combines earthy elements with muted tones to give retail company Hudson’s Bay a clean and natural beauty product shoot featuring eco-friendly and BIPOC owned products.

Los Angeles-based photographer Lauren Justice was contacted by The New York Times to take portraits of paralympic archer Lia Coryell ahead of the Olympic Games in Tokyo. Lauren’s compelling images shed light on the resiliency of Lia’s human spirit, which has guided her to help others who face hardships similar to her own.

Toto, I have a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore. The concrete jungle is calling in this week’s Creative in Place: Metropolis

Mexico City-based Nicole Franco works alongside cast and crew on as unit photographer for Narcos: Mexico Season 3, which aired this past November on Netflix. As the show follows the real-life events of illegal drug trafficking in 1980s Mexico, Nicole’s photojournalistic eye helped capture the grit and glamour that has millions watching this dramatic retelling of Mexico’s past.

San Francisco-based photographer Winni Wintermeyer visits the redwoods of Santa Cruz, Calif. to shoot editorial portraits of author Jonathan Franzen for Saturday magazine.