Panasonic
2nd July 2012
Ph: Satoshi Minakawa
Ag: Dentsu
Satoshi travelled the globe to shoot Panasonics 'Sharing the Passion' Olympic campaign.
Shooting Brazilian superstar footballer Neymar de Silva, and our very own Louise Hazel, heptathlete - the images are up all over London and are yet another example of how dynamic and versatile Satoshis imagery can be.
Eugene McGuinness
29th June 2012
Ph: Dean Rogers
Co: Domino Records
Dean spent a couple of days one on one with Eugene McGuinness, at various locations around London to shoot the singer songwriters latest press images.
His new album, The Invitation to the Voyage, is released this August.
Lionel Messi
25th June 2012
Ph: Hamish Brown
Pub: The Times Magazine
Hamishs images of Lionel Messi, arguably the worlds best footballer today, ran this weekend as cover and inside story of The Saturday Times Magazine.
With Englands rather disappointing European Cup, it seems sights have been set on the World Cup in 2014 instead, where without doubt Messi will be showing the rest of the world hows it really done!
The Vaccines
19th June 2012
AD: Damien Poulain
Ph: Colin Lane
Co: Sony BMG
Damien was commissioned to create the artwork for The Vaccines upcoming singles & album release later this summer. The first single No Hope is out on July 8th.
Creating a shoot which is both timeless and authentic in its photographic approach, Damien chose Colin Lane to shoot the imagery. I wont spoil the surprise but the casting of the girls that feature is key to the whole campaign....
Made in Broken Britain
18th June 2012
Ill: Ian Stevenson
The Outsiders Gallery / 1st June - 7th July
Ians latest solo show, ‘Made in Broken Britain’, explores the merciless self-consciousness of modern life, featuring canvases, drawings and miniature installations in his signature style.
With sculptures of aging superheroes that can no longer help us, toy Police cars with their wheels stolen, a smashed up riot van, public signage and celebrity photos with their tact and sheen buffed away, plus a sign saying ‘Please Wait Here Until You Are Useful, Thank You’, he’s only just started shouting at everyone and he’s got plenty more to say....see link below.
www.itsnicethat.com
Japanese Vogue
14th June 2012
Ph: Satoshi Minakawa
Pub: Japanese Vogue
Satoshi shot this beautiful Audi special for Japanese Vogue.
Mixing his many lighting & colour palette talents, Satoshi shot car, landscape and model creating this striking image for the June issue of the magazine.
Make Mine Milk
13th June 2012
Ph: Hamish Brown
Ag: Kindred
This time around Hamish flew to Bulgaria to shoot the renowned British actor Vinnie Jones for the latest Make Mine Milk campaign.
Capturing Vinnie in trademark East End gangster style pinstripe suit and tie ... i dare you to laugh at his milky tash!
Marie Claire
12th June 2012
Ph: Hamish Brown
Pub: Marie Claire
One of the most over subscribed events at the Olympics this year seems to be the ladies Beach Volleyball.... i wonder why?!
Hamish was lucky enough to shoot Denise Johns and Lucy Boulton from the GB team for this 4 page Marie Claire health special, which focuses on the girls training for the upcoming challenge.
London Festival of Photography
30th May 2012
Ph: Arnhel de Serra
Exhibition: The Great British Public
This Thursday sees the start of the LFP, previews beginning at 4pm at the Guardian Gallery and concluding at Dog Eared Gallery,25-28 Field Street
WC1X, for a ‘Great British’ street party from 7.30pm where Arnhels work will be showing.
'The Great British Public' exhibition will be featuring work by John Angerson, Nick Cunard, Peter Dench, Liz Hingley, Zed Nelson, Martin Parr, Ben Roberts, Simon Roberts, Chris Steele-Perkins, Ewen Spencer, Homer Sykes and Giulietta Verdon-Roe.
Arnhels image was been chosen for both the invite and programme cover - seen here.
Man About Town
30th May 2012
Ph: Luke Stephenson
Pub: Man About Town Magazine
The bi annual mens magazine, art directed by MM Paris, commissioned Luke to shoot his first story for them and their latest edition ... the 'dog' issue....
His 6 page watch story with fashion editor Way Perry, captured friends dogs against numerous coloured backgrounds highlighting both fashion, product and pooch personality!
Twin Magazine / Vicky McLure
29th May 2012
Ph: Dean Rogers
Pub: Twin Magazine
This month saw the release of Twins 6th edition of the magazine.
Dean shot this beautiful 8 page story with actress Vicky McLure on location in Margate.
Creating his trademark filmic style, through light and mood, the story is one of personal contemplation.
Bonobos
29th May 2012
Ph: Matt Brooke
Co: Bonobos
Matts third shoot for the American clothing giant Bonobos, took him back to the studio in NYC.
The brand allows Matt to push the fun factor every time, and with their chino special he got to play with movement as well as colour ideas see here.
Selfridges
29th May 2012
Ph: Luke Stephenson
Co: Selfridges
This month saw Selfridges summer window displays launch, with a very British theme...what with it being the Jubilee after all!
Lukes Darts player images was chosen for the 'Indoor Pursuits' window, with 10 of his pictures framed and taking pride of place around the bar setting ... a perfect fit for the smiling faces of Britains much loved heros of the 'arrows'!
Mini Boden
29th May 2012
Ill: Claudia Boldt
Co: Boden
Claudia created the covers and inside of this Jubilee Special edition of the Mini Boden magazine.
With her Adventures of an Incognito Corgi, she created numerous guises for the little fella and if you click on Bodens website theres a 'naked' corgi waiting for your very own designs, for a competition they're currently running.
See link
http://www.boden.co.uk
Because I am a Girl
21st May 2012
Ill: Rude
Ag: AMVBBDO
Rude was asked by AMV to illustrate a booklet for Plan UK's campaign 'Because I'm a Girl'
The Campaign is to fight gender inequality and promote girls rights across the world. One in three girls are denied an education by the daily realities of poverty, conflict and discrimination.
Plan is a global children's charity who work with children in the world's poorest countries to help them build a better future.
Help them to transform the lives of the worlds poorest girls, show them your support at
plangirls.org
Odd Dog
21st May 2012
Ill: Claudia Boldt
Pub: Jonathan Cape
Claudia's latest book, commissioned by Jonathan Cape, hits all good bookshops in May. 'Odd Dog' is the charming tale of Helmut, an apple-loving mutt, and his fear of fruit thievery by his neighbour pooch, Igor.
Click the link to watch a sweet piece of animation, as Claudia's illustrations come to life - what will happen to Hector's apples?
Odd Dog teaser...
French Elle
8th May 2012
Creative Director: Matt Brooke
Pub: French Elle
French Elle is the 'mother' of all 42 International editions of the magazine, and as a weekly publication has had little time to change its design over the years...until now.
Matt was bought into French Elle at the start of this year and asked to re design the mag from front to back cover.... every page of content, its layout, fonts and general rhythm has been tweaked by Matt, and was launched last week.
Founded in 1945, the weekly magazine now has a fresh new look to continue to compete with its monthly fashion counterparts.
SKY
24th April 2012
Ph: Satoshi Minakawa
Ag: Venture 3
Phase three of SKYS imagery is everywhere on billboards right now.
Featuring our great cycling World Champions in one ad - Victoria Pendleton and Sir Chris Hoy - and then the dynamic pairing of female BMX star Shanaze Reade and the amazing road cyclist bradley WIggins in the other.
More ads will follow...and like these you wont be able to miss them!
Nissan Juke
17th April 2012
Ph: Luke Kirwan
Ag: TBWA / G1 Paris
Luke shot the print for Nissan Jukes new European 'Built to Thrill' campaign.
The complicated set build had to include numerous items from the various extreme sports that inspired the Jukes design.... a dune buggy, quad bike, motorbike & jet ski, to name just a few, were laid out, suspended and balanced on blocks so when viewed from the camera's perspective the illusion of looking at an actual Juke is complete.
Working again with set stylist Lyndsay Milne, the full build can be seen as it happened on the film link below...enjoy !
Nissan Juke Film
DAKS
17th April 2012
Ph: Matt Brooke
co: DAKS AW12
Swapping his art direction hat for his photography one, Matt shot DAKS latest Menswear AW look book.
After having worked with the brand on the creative direction of their campaigns previously, Matt understood their needs and with a great model & stylist team on board the results are here to see.
