Top people and lifestyle campaigns need photographers and directors who capture real emotion, natural light, and fast‑paced, story-driven productions.
This post features a rotating selection of people and lifestyle photographers and motion creatives from our latest Production Paradise Spotlights, updated regularly. Browse one standout image per creative, then click through to view full portfolios and contact details.
Yuyang Liu, China
Yuyang is a Chengdu-based photographer known for his documentary approach to human-centered stories. With international exhibitions in cities like Paris and New York, his work highlights subtle social differences and the relationship between people and their environments. Yuyang’s commercial clients include adidas, Airbnb, Nike, and Apple, capturing authentic, meaningful moments that communicate a brand’s spirit.
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Pavel Hejny, Czech Republic
Pavel is an award-winning advertising photographer, creative director, and set designer known for blending artistry with strategic vision. With international recognition and six Cannes Lions, including Gold and Silver in Print and Craft, his work brings clarity, impact, and style to his clients' messages. Pavel is also featured in Lürzer’s Archive: 200 Best Ad Photographers Worldwide.
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Samuel McElwee, Rep by Horton-Stephens Photographers Agents, United Kingdom
Samuel McElwee is an award winning photographer, raised in rural Australia and now based in London. From photographing icons on stage to spending time with everyday characters, he draws out personality fast, putting people at ease and finding the honest details that make a portrait feel alive. Whether he is battling an Icelandic wind chill or blistering heat, his dry humour never leaves, and it often shows in the work. Between commissions, he is always running a personal project, and he loves collaborating with creative teams.
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Laura Crosta, United States
Laura specialises in capturing authentic human experiences through both film and photography. She has worked with brands like Omada Health, JBL, Google, and Bank of America on impactful 360 campaigns. With international projects spanning Japan, Ghana, China, and more, her company, Mashed Potatoes, LLC, produces both photography and film shoots, seamlessly collaborating with broadcast productions to create complementary campaigns.
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Nick Hall, United States
Nick is a UK born, Seattle and Chicago based photographer known for his cinematic advertising campaigns and human-nature documentary work. With clients like American Airlines, BMW, and Nespresso, Nick blends his background in wildlife science with his passion for storytelling, capturing emotional performances and iconic visuals with a thoughtful, immersive approach.
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Henrik Knudsen, United Kingdom
Henrik is a London based photographer known for his emotive use of light, blending natural and artificial sources to tell stories about people and their environments. His clients include British Airways, BBC, McDonald’s, and Samsung, and his work has been recognised by the Association of Photographers, PDN, and the National Portrait Gallery.
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Per Schorn, Germany
Per is a photographer and filmmaker known for his dynamic and diverse body of work spanning 15 years. From capturing punk rock bands in his self-built photo booth to shooting high-profile personalities like Neven Subotic and electronic music producers Orkidea and Solarstone, his work blends art and storytelling. Per's projects have been featured in his coffee table book and a short film, Nothing 2 Wear.
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Cameron Karsten, United States
Cameron is a photographer capturing the rugged, authentic side of humanity in outdoor, agricultural, and industrial settings. With clients like CamelBak, Garmin, and Patagonia, his raw, immersive imagery documents real people in real environments, showcasing the true essence of outdoor life.
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Anthony Dias, United States
Anthony is a director and photographer specialising in lifestyle and automotive photography. Known for his fresh creative content and genuine personality, he works with car brands, resorts, and clothing brands, creating dynamic work that resonates globally.
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Patrick Heagney, United States
Patrick is an Atlanta based lifestyle and portrait photographer known for capturing authentic, effortless moments. With over 21 years of experience, his clients include American Express, Verizon, Amazon, and Bank of America. Patrick’s relaxed approach on set allows him to create a comfortable environment, capturing genuine expressions and interactions that resonate with sincerity and style.
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Sophia Hünnekens, Germany–South Africa
Sophia is a Munich based people and lifestyle photographer known for capturing authentic, high-impact imagery that connects brands with their audience. Working between Europe and South Africa, she brings a refined visual aesthetic and a strong focus on real emotion and individuality. Sophia’s collaborative approach ensures that the creativity behind the scenes translates into compelling, story-driven images.
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Paul Miller, United States
Paul is a Denver based photographer and director known for creating imagery that invites viewers to step inside a moment. With two decades of experience, his work blends emotional restraint and cinematic discipline, capturing real, unguarded moments with light, texture, and atmosphere. His clients benefit from imagery that resonates both personally and commercially.
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Mark Brumell, United Kingdom
Mark is a documentary and studio photographer known for his people-led storytelling, shaped by his background in travel and culture. His work blends classical photography with contemporary documentary traditions, capturing authentic moments in both studio and documentary settings. Mark’s clients and exhibitions reflect his focus on revealing character, context, and the subtle human stories often overlooked.
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Susie Lowe, United Kingdom
Susie is a lifestyle and portrait photographer based in Edinburgh, known for her precise craft and natural storytelling. With over 20 years of experience, her work spans hospitality, travel, food, and editorial, with clients including Kohler, The Gleneagles Hotel, and Cabrach Distillery. Blending technical discipline with a people-centred sensibility, Susie’s imagery connects audiences to place, experience, and story.
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Mary Beth Koeth, United States
Mary is a photographer who took the scenic route into the industry, from design roles at Hallmark in the US and UK to weekends spent roaming Europe with a camera and realising photography was the plan all along. After assisting and interning across Norway, Miami and Los Angeles, she now splits her time between Miami and Dallas, living out of two suitcases and bringing a well travelled, hands on perspective to every shoot.
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Alex Waber, Canada
Alex is a portrait, commercial, and fashion photographer based in Vancouver, B.C. A Capilano University Cinematography graduate, he combines film-inspired lighting and storytelling with still photography. His clients include Arc'teryx, Tilley Endurables, Sectin 35, and Shaw, with work published in Vogue, Wired, Rolling Stone, and The Guardian.
Alex is the owner and co-manager of Doris, a photography studio in Chinatown, and also hosts live music events and enjoys long bike rides.
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Felix Reed, Italy
Felix is an Italian commercial and lifestyle photographer known for capturing both authentic moments and carefully staged studio shots. With a passion for travel and the perfect shot, he works closely with clients to plan every detail of a shoot, delivering the desired results on time.
Felix and his team offer a complete service, from executing pre-designed concepts to creating entire campaigns from scratch. His work has been published and awarded globally.
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Brad Stanley, United States
Brad is a photographer and director with a passion for capturing dynamic action and lifestyle moments. From his early days shooting bike and ski racing to working with major brands like Ford, GM, Jeep, and Honda, he blends energy with authenticity in every shot. Brad’s approachable personality helps subjects feel comfortable, allowing him to capture real, natural moments. His work goes beyond product photography, creating visual stories that connect with the full lifestyle of each brand.
Represented by Vertical Reps, Brad is always ready for the next creative challenge
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Brogan McNab, Canada
Brogan is a Toronto based photographer specialising in fashion, beauty and lifestyle imagery, known for using contrast and movement to create emotional, intimate frames. With a clear, collaborative communication style, she helps creative teams shape strong visuals while drawing genuine energy from her subjects. Her work has appeared in Vogue Italia, Forbes and People Magazine, and she has shot for clients including Steve Madden, Boss and TKEES.
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Daniel Ehrenworth, United States
Daniel is a commercial photographer and director based in Toronto and New York, known for his vibrant use of colour and cross-genre portfolio. His clients include Canada Goose, Ford, Google, Hilton, McDonald’s, and Tim Hortons.
An award-winning photographer with accolades from the ADCC, American Photo, and The One Show, Daniel is also a gallery artist.
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Ed Cunicelli, United States
Ed has been based in the Greater Philadelphia area for over 30 years, shooting portraits and editorial work on location or in the studio, from one on one sessions to large scale productions. Known for a collaborative, people first approach, shaped in part by long term work photographing Indigenous communities, he creates rich, genuine images and is relentless about getting the right shot.
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Jonathan Blackham, United Kingdom
Jono is a commercial advertising photographer with over 25 years of experience, specialising in creating emotive, purpose-driven imagery. After being inspired by renowned conflict photographer James Nachtwey, he studied filmmaking and photography in Cape Town, London, and New York.
His work helps clients connect with their audience, always asking the question, "What is this person supposed to be doing?" Jono collaborates with top producers, stylists, and artists, and is always looking to expand his creative network.
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Nic Daughtry, United States
Nic is an automotive and lifestyle photographer/director with a passion for capturing design, the natural world, and the exhilaration of movement. He strives for his work to be dynamic, authentic, and emotionally engaging as well as technically well executed.
A lover of adventure and the open-road, he can often be found on road trips exploring and finding inspiration in his free time.
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Noel Hendrickson, Canada
Based in Vancouver, Noel is an internationally recognised commercial photographer, director, and storyteller. Known for capturing ‘the extraordinary’ in subtle, in-between moments, he brings true emotions to life through his unique visual storytelling. With a deep curiosity that fuels his creativity, Noel’s prairie roots instilled a love for the land, but it’s the ocean that captures his heart. He now lives in Vancouver, surrounded by mountains and the sea.
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Tom Cox, United Kingdom
Tom is a Manchester-based photographer specialising in lifestyle and sports imagery, known for his bold, high-contrast style. He creates dynamic visuals that blend vivid lighting with a documentary feel, working with brands like Adidas, Etihad Airways, Manchester City, McLaren Racing, and Meta.
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Tom Joy, United Kingdom
Tom is a sports and lifestyle photographer with a passion for capturing movement and authentic moments. Combining his love for sports, culinary arts, and music, he thrives on working with masters of their craft to create compelling, in-the-moment images. With a focus on commercial storytelling, Tom excels at presenting brands in real, dynamic settings.
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Amy Carson, USA
Amy is a Southern California based commercial and editorial photographer specialising inlifestyle, food & drink, hospitality, and tourism. Known for creative storytelling and capturing authentic emotion, she adapts to any environment or schedule with a solutions‑first approach. Amy collaborates seamlessly with talent and crews to capture those “magic moments in between,” delivering engaging, mood-driven imagery. Her clients include Pepsi, JP Morgan Chase, Los Angeles Times, and Pecorino Romano PDO, with recent work spanning beverage campaigns, cookbooks, hospitality projects, and editorial personal work.
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Lucila Blumencweig, Argentina
Lucila is an award-winning international advertising photographer working between South America and Europe. Known for vibrant, people-focused imagery, she specialises in honest, non-posed shots and excels at managing complex cross-media productions. Lucila’s high-energy approach and professionalism makes her a trusted collaborator on campaigns of all sizes.
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Tim Redman, USA
Tim is an Atlanta based photographer specialising in people and lifestyle imagery. Known for vibrant, expressive visuals and skillful use of light, he creates photos and motion that elevate brand assets across print and igital. Experienced in collaboration and directing, Tim captures authentic emotions ranging from calm to joyful, delivering cohesive, high-impact imagery for clients.
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Marco Mori, Rep by Horton-Stephens Photographers Agents, UK
Marco is a London based photographer known for combining technical expertise with a strong creative eye. Trained in Typography and Design at London College of Print, he began his career at top production houses and agencies including TBWA and Grey London. Today, he works globally and in the UK for clients such as Hugo Boss, Lucozade, Pantene, Lacoste, and Vodafone, producing polished, compositionally strong imagery. Born in London to an Italian family, Marco is fluent in Italian, wine, and fine foods.
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Mackenzie Smith, USA
Mackenzie is a photographer whose work focuses on the stories that connect us, especially through food. She creates intentional, evocative imagery that blends sharp creative vision with emotional intelligence, capturing both quiet intimacy and high-energy commercial campaigns. Collaborating with global brands and startups alike, Mackenzie produces visuals that build trust, spark appetite, and leave a lasting human connection.
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Jacquetta, UK
Jacquetta is a London based photographer specialising in bold, contemporary lifestyle and brand campaigns. Known for vibrant, human-centred imagery, she has worked with clients including Diet Coke, Guinness, Shark Ninja, and Step One. On set, Jacquetta combines calm leadership with strong collaboration to deliver efficient, energetic productions. She is available internationally for advertising, lifestyle, and editorial projects.
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Lindy Lin, USA
Lindy is a Los Angeles-based commercial photographer specialising in lifestyle, branding, and product imagery. Working from her West LA studio and on location, she creates authentic, story-driven visuals for product launches, social, advertising, and editorial campaigns. Lindy collaborates with both established and emerging brands, tailoring each project to a client’s aesthetic and audience, producing imagery that elevates identity and strengthens connections.
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David Haase, Germany
David is a Germany based photographer and director known for blending art and advertising with charisma, intimacy, and a keen sense of design. With over a decade of experience on commercial productions and brand campaigns, he delivers creative, efficient, and reliable imagery. David’s work balances precision with natural, intuitive visuals that highlight the human experience through close collaboration.
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David Burns, USA
David is a Central Florida based photographer specialising in commercial, editorial, and event work, often collaborating with film crews on large productions. Known for his cinematic, photo journalistic style, he captures dynamic storytelling across fast‑paced events, documentary, and editorial projects. Recent clients include Target, USAA, Visit Florida, and professional football player Darius Slay.
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Jeremy Shaw, Australia
Jeremy is a Sydney based photographer, cinematographer, and director who blends authentic human moments with cinematic storytelling. Known for his calm, people-first approach, he creates space for natural performances across stills and motion. Jeremy has worked on campaigns for Toyota, Woolworths, DoorDash, American Express, Breville, and more, bringing atmosphere, emotional honesty, and polished visual storytelling to automotive, retail, lifestyle, and narrative projects.
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Mitchell Wiisanen, USA
Mitch is a Florida based photographer specialising in sports and lifestyle imagery. Influenced by his upbringing in Austria, he creates clean, striking visuals that highlight the personality of brands and talent, capturing a distinct lifestyle. His recent campaigns include Alter Ego and GoRuck, with upcoming work for PrizePicks. Mitch is available for commissions across the US and internationally.
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Leyther Orozco, Colombia
Leyther is a Colombian photographer specialising in product, food, and drink imagery, known for his cinematic aesthetic and technical mastery. With over a decade of experience and recognition in Lürzer’s Archive as a Top 3 Photographer Worldwide, he combines precision, drama, and meticulous attention to detail. Leyther currently leads creative direction at Black Thunder Studio, producing carefully lit, high-impact imagery for brands seeking elevated visua lstorytelling.
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Matt Zugale, USA
Matt is a Philadelphia based portrait and lifestyle photographer who focuses on capturing authentic, effortless moments. Experienced across corporate and lifestyle settings, he works with clients including Millennium Management, Burger King, Lavazza, and Stuart Weitzman, creating imagery that connects quickly and naturally. Available worldwide for commercial and editorial assignments.
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George B Ward, UK
George is a UK based lifestyle and portrait photographer blending documentary authenticity with cinematic art direction. Influenced by his rural upbringing, he treats natural environments as an active part of his compositions. George has shot campaigns for global brands including Boots and Heinz and also produces personal portraiture work.
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OMS Photo, USA
OMS is a commercial photography studio specialising in lifestyle and people imagery that feels authentic, aspirational, and human. Working across beauty, consumer brands, corporate, industrial, healthcare, and agriculture, the team directs both real people and professional talent to create natural, brand true visuals. From casting and location scouting to full-scale production, OMS delivers compelling, emotionally resonant imagery for studio or on-location shoots nationwide.
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Harry Ehrlich, USA
Harry is a Boston-based commercial photographer and video director with over a decade of experience. He captures celebrity athletes, corporate culture, and intimate lifestyle moments with instinct and presence. Working with clients including Google, Bank of America, Staples, and Rob Gronkowski, Harry creates imagery that feels lived-in and authentic, combining commercial polish with candid storytelling.
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If you want to see more standout people and lifestyle photographers and motion creatives, explore our People and Lifestyle Directory and browse our latest People & Lifestyle Spotlights.
These Spotlights are shared with leading agencies, editorial titles, and brands worldwide, including groups such as BBDO, Publicis, TBWA, Saatchi and Saatchi, Ogilvy, and Dentsu, alongside lifestyle and culture publications and global brands working across travel, automotive, tech, and finance.
If you are interested in being featured in an upcoming Spotlight, get in touch for more information, options, and upcoming issue dates.
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