Latest Additions – July
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Steve Utaski is a Pacific Northwest-based director and photographer. He lived abroad for much of his childhood and despite the embarrassment of having to learn a dime from a nickel in 4th grade, the experience imbued him with an outsider's take on the everyday, which he harnesses to this day. Whether shooting photos or films, he's as tireless as he is patient in capturing the story. His work has been featured in ADWEEK, Creativity, Shoot magazine, and the Seattle Show and screened at film festivals around the globe.
John Jay Cabuay is a New York City illustrator. His illustrations have graced the covers of newspapers, magazines, and book jackets worldwide. In 2014, Workbook chose his illustration to be the cover of Workbook 35 edition. He is featured in a book by Taschen called 100 Illustrators, a book about the 100 important illustrators around the globe. His illustrations have been recognized in Annuals for the Society of Illustrators. In addition to working out of his studio in Brooklyn, he is a seasonal event illustrator for Louis Vuitton America.
Sure, BurkleHagen is a catchy name for a food photography studio, but the name also symbolizes the shared vision and passion of its two creative founders: Andrew Burkle and David Hagen. Together, with their talented team, they bring a refreshingly unconventional approach, decades of experience, and a lot of humor to producing exceptional images of food.
Located in the heart of midtown Cleveland, BurkleHagen’s 6,000 sq. ft. studio warehouse loft can satisfy appetites of all sizes—including local and national brands, restaurants, chefs, and more. The studio features state-of-the-art kitchens, plenty of client workspace, and of course, the all-important mini bar.
Inspired by the humorous and hip, Jungyeon Roh's vigorous line brings life to colorful scenes that course with dialogue and the honesty and intensity of nature. Not afraid to address the gritty, grungy, or gross, she is equally capable of capturing intimate scenes, as well as expansive detailed ones that honor a sense of context and place.
Born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, Jungyeon moved to the U.S. in 2006 to study at New York's renowned School of Visual Arts. She earned her BFA in Illustration and Cartooning in 2009 and went on to complete her MFA in Illustration as Visual Essay in 2011. She currently calls the Upper East Side home and considers New York the best city for artists to live in, saying "New York always makes me work harder. It is full of cultural icons, and I find myself creating something new from these influences."
A few things you should know about Andrew Johnston: he’s a Midwesterner-turned-Angeleno who never goes anywhere without a camera (see tattoo), a laid back, chivalrous gent with a sprinkle of sarcasm. He considers himself a breakfast burrito connoisseur and a first-rate camper. He’s a beach bum who doesn't surf but would like to learn. He's a lover of vino...and I Love Lucy. He thinks he’s quite the travel expert and also happens to be one of the 27 people in the US who enjoys European football. Basically, he’s just a photographer who's happy to be working and adventuring. And he gets to do all of this alongside his business partner, his lovely wife.
Ali Donze's passion is creating images that convey a sense of mood and atmosphere with subtle details. Whether on location, or in studio using natural or artificial light, she taps into her skills and experience to bring out the best of whatever she's shooting.
Ali enjoys working with a wide range of clients, from small businesses to large advertising agencies. Working closely with her clients, she creates visuals that speak to their audience with an honest, appealing tone.
Jim Madsen has illustrated in the educational software industry, children's publishing, and advertising industry for the past 15 years. During this time, he has illustrated more than 75 books. James is a graduate of Brigham Young University and lives in Provo, Utah with his wife Holly and three children. He enjoys the outdoors, golf, and riding Harley Davidson motorcycles.
