Daily news from our Production Paradise members https://www.productionparadise.com Sat, 23 May 2026 22:58:26 FeedCreator 1.7.2 https://www.productionparadise.comshowcase/united-states-and-canada-issue-1018-2298/paula-wilson-61045.html Paula Wilson is a Canadian food and lifestyle photographer. Her award winning work for restaurants, cookbooks, and brands showcases her unique artistic vision and signature style.  Paula’s strong collaborative skills and vibrant energy inspire creativity and harmony in every project. Her team offers exceptional digital, video, and retouching services along with a talented network of stylists and designers. Her clients include Boston Pizza, McCormick, Kraft, McDonald's, Tim Hortons, Pizza Hut, and Kellogg's.]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 16:42:56 https://www.productionparadise.comshowcase/united-states-and-canada-issue-1018-2298/paula-wilson-61045.html https://www.productionparadise.comshowcase/united-states-and-canada-issue-1018-2298/blue-amber-production-63959.html Blue Amber Production is a woman-owned production company based in Hawaii and Canada, with offices on the North Shore of Oahu and in Vancouver, BC. Working across the Hawaiian Islands and throughout Canada, Blue Amber produces stills, motion, and commercial campaigns with deep local knowledge, calm leadership, and creative problem-solving. Often called in as the trusted "local producer", Blue Amber works seamlessly alongside visiting agencies, photographers, directors, clients, and other production companies — without ego, and always in service of the shoot. The team handles budgeting, casting, locations, permitting, crew, travel, and the thousand small details that make a shoot run smoothly. Known for respectful collaboration, inclusive sets, smart budget management, and environmentally and culturally mindful practices, Blue Amber helps complicated productions feel clear, supported, and considered from first call to final wrap — often finding efficiencies without compromising the creative.]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 16:32:56 https://www.productionparadise.comshowcase/united-states-and-canada-issue-1018-2298/blue-amber-production-63959.html https://www.productionparadise.comshowcase/united-states-and-canada-issue-1018-2298/joe-pellegrini-61608.html Joe Pellegrini is a commercial photographer with over 30 years of experience specialising in product and food & beverage imagery. While now based in Michigan, his work remains deeply connected to Chicago, where he continues to collaborate with agencies and clients and where the majority of his projects are produced. His approach is informed by a background in painting, bringing a nuanced, fine-art sensibility to highly crafted advertising imagery. For 18 years, Joe served as Subway’s lead photographer, producing visuals for national and international print campaigns, outdoor advertising, and in-store programs. His work is defined by consistency, precision, and an ability to translate creative direction into compelling, brand-driven imagery. Over the course of his career, he has created recognizable work for brands including Scrubbing Bubbles and Jim Beam. Joe works in close partnership with his producer to build the right team for each assignment—carefully aligning creative needs with efficient production, accurate bidding, and disciplined budget management. On set, he leads a collaborative environment that brings together top-tier food stylists, prop stylists, special effects artists, retouchers, and digital technicians. The result is a seamless production process and refined, market-ready imagery that meets the highest commercial standards. Joe shoots both in studio and on location, and is available for travel.]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 16:22:56 https://www.productionparadise.comshowcase/united-states-and-canada-issue-1018-2298/joe-pellegrini-61608.html https://www.productionparadise.comshowcase/united-states-and-canada-issue-1018-2298/steven-paul-studio-62998.html Steven Paul is a photographer and cinematographer focused on campaigns, portraits, and lifestyle imagery built around people and presence. After being blind for over two years, he has regained his sight, which has reshaped how he sees light, depth, and emotion. His work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Business Insider New York, Inc. Magazine, MSN Money, and will be featured in Maxim Magazine. Recent projects include an international fashion campaign photographed in Santorini, Greece, documentary and nonprofit work in Uganda, Africa, and commercial lifestyle campaigns for brands, nonprofits, and tourism organizations. Steven creates photographs with a cinematic feel, combining strong lighting, natural human moments, and a clean visual style that stands apart from trends.]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 16:12:56 https://www.productionparadise.comshowcase/united-states-and-canada-issue-1018-2298/steven-paul-studio-62998.html https://www.productionparadise.comshowcase/united-states-and-canada-issue-1018-2298/michael-hrizuk-63343.html Michael Hrizuk is a Southeastern, US-based photographer specialising in interior, food, portraiture, lifestyle, and hospitality photography. His work captures the essence of his subjects with precision and creativity, producing compelling imagery that tells a story. Whether photographing a beautifully plated dish, a dynamic portrait, or the inviting atmosphere of a hospitality space, Michael’s keen attention to detail ensures every image is visually striking and emotionally engaging. Collaborating with both hotels and restaurants in Savannah, Georgia, and Charleston, South Carolina, Michael creates captivating seasonal menu photoshoots that showcase the restaurant’s focus on fresh, local ingredients. His deeply collaborative approach extends beyond food photography—working closely with chefs, restaurateurs, and hospitality professionals, he brings their vision to life through carefully crafted images highlighting textures, colors, and ambiance. Michael’s expertise in lighting, composition, and storytelling allows him to seamlessly transition between architecture, lifestyle, food, and portrait photography, capturing authentic moments that resonate. By balancing technical skill with artistic vision, his work strengthens the connection between brands and their audiences, elevating the visual identity of restaurants, hotels, and creative professionals alike.]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 16:02:56 https://www.productionparadise.comshowcase/united-states-and-canada-issue-1018-2298/michael-hrizuk-63343.html https://www.productionparadise.comshowcase/united-states-and-canada-issue-1018-2298/gabriel-lucido-63446.html Gabriel Vincent Lucido is an American commercial food photographer. He is currently working out of his photography studio in Orange County, California. Collaborating with some of the most well-known brands in the food industry, his photos have been featured in substantial ad campaigns and a variety of packaging designs sold across the US. His photography is inspired by the nostalgic exaggerated ads of the 90s and early 2000s.]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 15:52:56 https://www.productionparadise.comshowcase/united-states-and-canada-issue-1018-2298/gabriel-lucido-63446.html https://www.productionparadise.comshowcase/united-states-and-canada-issue-1018-2298/cameron-karsten-63679.html "A study of life and family. Walking the paths of parenthood and observing. Teaching and learning from the youth. It is more than an observation, more than simply being a witness, but it is to be a full participant. That is when we can come to learn about how to be better, how to improve and how to grow. The youth are curious, creative and free. They are our originality. Be childlike. Be young. Embrace the youthfulness and then we will all relearn these skills of caring for one another and the places we call home." Cameron is represented by The Gren Group.]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 15:42:56 https://www.productionparadise.comshowcase/united-states-and-canada-issue-1018-2298/cameron-karsten-63679.html https://www.productionparadise.comshowcase/united-states-and-canada-issue-1018-2298/chad-dennis-63755.html Chad Dennis is a commercial portrait photographer based in Florida, working with brands, agencies, and cultural institutions across the U.S. and internationally. His recent work includes national campaign imagery for Farah & Farah, commercial and editorial projects for the Jacksonville Symphony, and assignments for organisations such as the International Car Wash Association and global healthcare and media clients. Known for his ability to build trust quickly, he creates portraits that feel natural, intentional, and grounded in real human presence. His work spans studio and location, often combining stills and motion for campaigns across digital, broadcast, and outdoor platforms, including large-scale billboard and brand campaigns.]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 15:32:56 https://www.productionparadise.comshowcase/united-states-and-canada-issue-1018-2298/chad-dennis-63755.html https://www.productionparadise.comshowcase/united-states-and-canada-issue-1018-2298/michael-matsil-63771.html "It’s that intangible thing we call style. It’s that metaphysical thing that musicians call touch. You can’t teach it because it’s in your body. I call it visual signature and it is the sum of everything this photographer does and knows. I bring every bit of it to the photographic task at hand everyday. It’s adaptable. It’s reliable. It’s fun. It tells a version of the truth based on living evidence. It evolves and changes with each assignment. It’s always there regardless of what gear I use or software I run. I can safely say I am a 20th century photographer with 21st century tools. That’s good for clients because I bring a perspective and evolved photographic chops that interpret, illustrate and tell the story of your brand."]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 15:22:56 https://www.productionparadise.comshowcase/united-states-and-canada-issue-1018-2298/michael-matsil-63771.html https://www.productionparadise.comshowcase/united-states-and-canada-issue-1018-2298/paul-saraceno-63787.html Boston-based photographer Paul Saraceno has been producing stunning images for his clients for the past 35 years. On location and in his 5000sf studio, Paul works with highly talented directors, food & prop stylists and set builders to produce everything the client asks for, and so much more. “I just love what I do. It’s as simple as that.”]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 15:12:56 https://www.productionparadise.comshowcase/united-states-and-canada-issue-1018-2298/paul-saraceno-63787.html https://www.productionparadise.comshowcase/united-states-and-canada-issue-1018-2298/ed-cunicelli-63788.html "Having spent almost 30 years photographing people, I’ve learned that my best work happens when I photograph people in their everyday lives, showing them as they truly are and in a way they appreciate being portrayed. I often get to work in healthcare environments as well, documenting people with amazing skills using new technologies to help other people feel better. Knowing both sides of a larger global healthcare network has taught me a lot about how and when to photograph people. Clients will look to me to portray real and accurate patient outcomes, capturing lifestyle moments that once seemed impossible."]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 15:02:56 https://www.productionparadise.comshowcase/united-states-and-canada-issue-1018-2298/ed-cunicelli-63788.html https://www.productionparadise.comshowcase/united-states-and-canada-issue-1018-2298/joe-scarnici-63794.html Joe Scarnici brought a rare kind of authenticity to his Spring/Summer ’26 campaign for K-Swiss, casting real-life tennis couple Mackie and Maria to anchor the story. Shot in December, the project leaned into the natural chemistry between two athletes who know each other’s rhythm both on and off the court. Rather than forcing moments, Scarnici let the connection lead, capturing a mix of performance and personality that feels effortless but intentional. The result is a series of images and motion pieces that blur the line between sport and lifestyle - clean, dynamic, and just a little bit magnetic. With a background in high-level sports storytelling, Scarnici continues to bring a human edge to performance campaigns and finding the subtle moments that elevate the work beyond the expected.]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 14:52:56 https://www.productionparadise.comshowcase/united-states-and-canada-issue-1018-2298/joe-scarnici-63794.html https://www.productionparadise.comshowcase/united-states-and-canada-issue-1018-2298/alex-waber-63873.html Alex Waber is a Vancouver-based photographer specialising in fashion, beauty and product photography. His work has been internationally published including in Vogue, Wired, Complex, Rolling Stone, The Guardian, Forbes, and Outside. He has shot for brands including Arc’teryx, DUER, ANIAN, SECTION 35, and Roots. Waber has managed his own studio in Vancouver’s Chinatown for almost two decades. There he oversees a team of creatives who work collaboratively on all kinds of projects. When they get a break from the commercial hustle Alex and the team try to fit in some creative work of their own. In his spare time, Alex enjoys hiking, biking, kayaking, and camping—skills he eagerly integrates into his work. His love for the outdoors is evident in how he incorporates the environment into his location shoots, especially in the mountains around his hometown of Vancouver. So, whether you’re planning a photo shoot in the high alpine, on a windswept shore or in a cozy studio, give Alex a call!]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 14:42:56 https://www.productionparadise.comshowcase/united-states-and-canada-issue-1018-2298/alex-waber-63873.html https://www.productionparadise.comshowcase/united-states-and-canada-issue-1018-2298/ellen-mcdermott-64082.html The New York City-based photography team of Ellen McDermott and creative partner Bridget Sciales produces timeless visual language with their imagery that is both intimate and visceral. Their photography evokes emotion which enhances the digital experience for consumers across e-commerce, marketing and content creation. Their approach involves shooting with a studied and refined lighting that immediately provokes the viewer into a time and space. "Throughout our careers together we have partnered with our clients as a driving force with digital pioneering and customer engagement using new and emerging digital channels. The end result is extremely well curated experiences in the era of digital immediacy. We translate our client’s retail standards and needs in the e-commerce space that drives social commerce and leads digital innovation." The work can be seen in ad campaigns, digital content, books, corporate assignments, interior designers and private collections throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. Clients include Ralph Lauren, Hanes, L’Oréal, One Kings Lane, Martha Stewart Living, Iconix Brands, Sophia Cashmere, Chicos, Brooks Brothers, White House Black Market, Toast, Plain Goods, Architectural Digest, Christie's, Sotheby’s, and Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt, among others.]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 14:32:56 https://www.productionparadise.comshowcase/united-states-and-canada-issue-1018-2298/ellen-mcdermott-64082.html https://www.productionparadise.comshowcase/united-states-and-canada-issue-1018-2298/peter-baiamonte-64189.html Peter Baiamonte’s strengths include clean storytelling, rigorous composition, vibrant colours, creative problem solving, and an ability to connect with his subjects—setting them at ease and making their time in front of the camera comfortable. He's also great at assembling an excellent crew, working collaboratively with clients, and creating a friendly vibe on set. Included in this group of images are photos from travel in the Azores, assignment work for Burr McCallum Architects, and portraits of various folks shot with a vintage panoramic film camera—the Widelux, made famous by the use of actor Jeff Bridges. Peter’s work includes many styles and disciplines: portraiture, lifestyle, landscape, travel, and sports, among others. He splits his time between New York City and the Massachusetts Berkshires, working regularly with clients in New York and Boston as well as the entirety of New England. Peter's clients include Ernst & Young, Bayer, University of the Pacific, Berkshire Magazine, CNY Group, Altimetrik, First Manhattan Co., Burr McCallum Architects, and Wyckoff Heights Medical Center.]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 14:22:56 https://www.productionparadise.comshowcase/united-states-and-canada-issue-1018-2298/peter-baiamonte-64189.html https://www.productionparadise.comshowcase/united-states-and-canada-issue-1018-2298/aaron-joel-santos-64227.html Aaron Joel Santos is an editorial and commercial photographer based in New Orleans, Louisiana. He has worked on assignments around the world for clients including The New York Times, Smithsonian, Apple, Sofitel Hotels, The Four Seasons, INK Global, and Vespa. His images have also been shown in galleries in the United States, Vietnam, and Malaysia. Throughout his work, Aaron tries to find a consonance between his subjects and the world around them, whether in portraiture, lifestyle shoots, or travel assignments. With his vast experience and diverse body of work, Aaron brings a calm presence and relaxed confidence to all of his assignments, from travel stories in the far reaches of Sri Lanka and Vietnam, to hotel and lifestyle shoots in New York and Melbourne, and everything in-between.]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 14:12:56 https://www.productionparadise.comshowcase/united-states-and-canada-issue-1018-2298/aaron-joel-santos-64227.html https://www.productionparadise.comshowcase/united-states-and-canada-issue-1018-2298/benny-cuppini-64249.html Benny Cuppini is a New York and Connecticut-based still life photographer specialising in jewellery and luxury product imagery. His work focuses on the relationship between light, surface, and form, using carefully controlled lighting and constructed environments to highlight the material qualities of each object. Drawing from both commercial and editorial traditions, his photographs aim to balance technical precision with a strong sense of atmosphere. In this series, Benny explores a range of visual approaches to photographing fine jewellery. Some images rely on dark, minimal compositions where light defines the structure and brilliance of the diamonds, while others introduce color, organic elements, and graphic shadows to build a more expressive setting. Across the series, jewellery is treated as sculptural subject matter, with subtle shifts in light and composition revealing reflection, texture, and balance.]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 14:02:56 https://www.productionparadise.comshowcase/united-states-and-canada-issue-1018-2298/benny-cuppini-64249.html https://www.productionparadise.comshowcase/united-states-and-canada-issue-1018-2298/justin-green-64300.html Justin Green is known for creating imagery that feels dynamic, natural, and distinctly human. His work is rooted in storytelling, with a focus on connecting subjects to their environment in a way that feels emotionally honest. Drawing inspiration from cinematic lighting and visual storytelling, he uses both natural and man-made light to shape mood, reveal authenticity, and help brands feel more relatable. Whether crafting a scene from the ground up or uncovering a compelling moment in real time, he is driven by the belief that the strongest images connect people not just to a subject, but to the world around them. This Showcase highlights the expansive range of Justin’s portfolio, featuring highlights from industrial, healthcare, lifestyle and portrait projects. By weaving together moments from vastly different worlds, this collection underscores his unique ability to apply a human-centric lens to any subject matter. It is a testament to his adaptability and his commitment to creating images that resonate, regardless of the industry or scale.]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 13:52:56 https://www.productionparadise.comshowcase/united-states-and-canada-issue-1018-2298/justin-green-64300.html https://www.productionparadise.comshowcase/united-states-and-canada-issue-1018-2298/notbland-photography-64315.html Los Angeles–based photographer Webb Bland creates cinematic automotive and lifestyle imagery rooted in environment, narrative and atmosphere. His work places vehicles within real-world contexts that feel grounded, immersive and human. Working across global editorial and commercial campaigns, Webb combines technical precision with a strong sense of story, developed over nearly two decades of work with leading automotive brands and publications. Clients include Ferrari, McLaren, Bentley, Alfa Romeo, Dodge, Genesis, Ford, and Top Gear UK (long-term US contributor). Recent work focuses on expanding automotive imagery into lifestyle-driven campaigns, weaving together people, location and mood to create more emotionally resonant visuals.]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 13:42:56 https://www.productionparadise.comshowcase/united-states-and-canada-issue-1018-2298/notbland-photography-64315.html https://www.productionparadise.comshowcase/united-states-and-canada-issue-1018-2298/jackie-represents-64330.html With a blend of hard work, discipline, and play, jackie brings her extensive photography and business background ensuring every project runs smoothly. She partners seamlessly with photographers, clients, artists, producers, and talent, ensuring successful shoots jackie’s journey began with a BFA in photography, followed by a role at a nonprofit art center. She moved to San Francisco to earn her MFA in photography, honing her skills and building a robust business network while collaborating with high-profile clients like Brita, Sephora, Taco Bell, and Coca-Cola. Recent clients include Meati Foods and Quince. Her expertise expanded into artist management, including booking artists for projects, managing contracts, and strategising artist development. Her ability to juggle responsibilities and maintain high production standards makes her invaluable to every project. Now representing photographers, jackie is inspired to build partnerships with artists and clients, guiding photography projects from concept through execution on set and remotely. She is drawn to creatives who have a unique perspective, yet know how to translate that into marketing opportunities specific to each client. "Let's grab a coffee and connect (in person or online)!"]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 13:32:56 https://www.productionparadise.comshowcase/united-states-and-canada-issue-1018-2298/jackie-represents-64330.html