Creators Are Us

Dan Winters’ images are iconic; and it’s not just because he photographs icons. The magic of a Dan Winters portrait is it’s authenticity. His pictures have a soul. They invite the viewer to connect with people in a very real and personal way. In a media landscape overflowing with “less subtle” imagery his always seems […]

Andrew Zuckerman is an important figure in the next generation of photographers. At just 31, he has already produced two books, worked extensively for top magazines, and even crossed over into independent film. An alumnus of the School of the Visual Arts, he assisted immediately after graduation. Before long, he was shooting his own work […]

“All dressed up and no place to go,” says Erwin Olaf, describing the image that jumped into his mind as soon as the New York Times Magazine asked him to photograph this year’s couture. “I wanted to have this woman more or less locked up in this beautiful environment,” explains the Amsterdam-based photographer. Before each […]

In the world of conceptual advertising photography Jean-Yves Lemoigne is on his way to becoming European royalty. Clients around the globe seek him out for his ability to generate clever ideas with high visual impact. Clients probably like something else about Lemoigne…he used to be one of them. That’s right. Lemoigne worked for six years […]

The dramatic, cinematic and sometimes enigmatic images of photographer Julia Fullerton-Batten are sought after by the top ad agencies and art collectors worldwide. She’s the rare photographer who successfully straddles the commercial and fine art worlds; doing so with a boldly beautiful look that explores the emotions of maturing into an adult. Fullerton-Batten’s accomplishments — […]

From sleek car photography to conceptual still life and witty portraits Photographer Ian Butterworth wears many hats working as an ad photographer in the diverse Australian market. On the international stage he’s become well known as someone who can bring a humorous concept to life; walking the fine line between refined humor and silliness. He […]

For photographers who dream of shooting fun ad campaigns for international brands Mat Baker is surely a source of inspiration. In less than four years Baker made the move from shooting headshots of models in his native New Zealand to traveling around the world shooting campaigns for top ad agencies. In those few short years […]

Photographer Kevin Cooley isn’t afraid of the dark. In fact, he’s almost like a cat, using the cover of darkness as his opportunity to go out and hunt – for pictures. He’s known for using the night sky like a giant canvass and a plethora of manmade light sources like paintbrushes to create stunning fine […]

It seems like everywhere you look recently you see one of Kelvin Murray’s photographs. He’s won eight major awards for his imagery this year alone and you’ve likely come across our featured image in the 2009 PDN Photo Annual or in the 2008 Lürzer’s Archive 200 Best Ad Photographers Worldwide. Despite all of his success […]

  Belgian photographer Kurt Stallaert imagery is as broad as it is idiosyncratic. He shoots fine art, fashion, advertising, and more recently motion pictures. His work is united by a shadowy cheer and quirky humor in striking images. For these reasons, and because of his inexhaustible drive, his work is distinctive and has earned him […]