New Photographers and Directors Join Workbook

Ben Moscona's work reflects his passion for the environment and love of mountain sports. He grew up skiing in the town of Aspen, Colorado and discovered adventure photography from his desire to capture his love for the mountains. Based in Boulder, Colorado, Ben creates photography and films for outdoor brands and magazines. Select clients include Strafe Outerwear, Level 1 Productions, Powder Magazine, Bulletproof 360, Miles Partnership/Colorado Tourism and Sole. His work has been published in Powder, Freeskier, Backcountry Magazine, Forecast, SBCSkier, and more magazines. Last spring Ben shot, edited, and directed a short film for Backcountry Magazine about skiing and the end of the five-year drought in California. Recently, he also created the short "Ski Trip" for Strafe Outerwear, a film about skiing under the stars. Last year, Ben filmed a series of videos for "The Freaks of Aspen" netting over 150k views with three videos being produced in under seven days.  

For over 20 years Kristine Heykants has provided still and motion imagery that conveys an understanding of everyday life, specializing in location projects that tell stories about people and place. Her clients range from national editorial and commercial businesses to local agencies, colleges and organizations. Many of Minnesota’s most beloved brands have entrusted their visual identity to Kristine and her storytelling style that combines the real with beauty and humanism. With training in documentary photojournalism and fine art, she is an expert at observing often overlooked details that provide defining nuance to a project. When not working on client projects, Kristine is consistently exploring new ways to communicate visual meaning through her ongoing personal work.  

John Fedele is a photographer & director based in the Midwest shooting still and motion lifestyle imagery anywhere his projects take him. His work focuses on the ordinary moments in life and elevates them into something soulful with a modern twist. John brings a friendly, positive vibe to every set putting everyone at ease resulting in an environment perfect for creating and shooting natural moments. It's about energy, fun and doing whatever it takes to capture a great shot. His projects are a team effort with production resources across North America, so no matter shooting in a remote location, a major city or anywhere in between, you're in good hands and you will be creating some stellar imagery together!  

Photographer Jose Molina is Cuban-born and has worked for major ad agencies, design firms and editorial clients.  

If you made it this far, it means you like Vijey's work and want to know about the mortal behind the camera. He'll try to make this simple and not hit you with cheesy facts on how he picked up his dad’s camera when he was 10 (No one cares about that). • When he was in first grade he wanted to be a "Chocolate!" He was not the sharpest pencil in the box. • Born in India. Made in USA. (“Made” as in his photography career, if you didn’t get it.) • Works from Los Angeles & New York. • Coffee gets him through the day and Whisky takes over at night. • He makes the world’s best Old Fashioned. • He can have endless conversations about Star Wars and DC universe. • School? Yup! Got a B.F.A in Photography (RIP Brooks Institute) • Why Still-Life? Unlike models, Products are on time for the shoot and they don't talk much. • Artists he looks up to are Richard Avedon & Marshall Mathers. • He LOVES what he does. He gets bored when he's not in the studio shooting. He hopes he didn’t make this bio like a Tinder profile. Oops.  

Erika Dufour's life is a compilation of different artistic endeavors that feed into her photography, be it dance, martial arts, painting, ceramics, music, food.  Her artistic discovery never ends as she continues to observe, examine, touch, and play with the world around her.  

Dawn Heumann is an advertising and editorial photographer specializing in food, beverage and lifestyle photography. As a heart-driven story teller Dawn thrives on working with authentic people and telling brand's stories. Earning a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy and Religion from San Francisco State University and a Masters of Fine Art from The Academy of Art in San Francisco, she currently lives in Sonoma County where she finds great pleasure working with so many award winning restaurants, chefs and loyal wine clients. Outside of Napa and Sonoma assignments often take Dawn throughout the Bay Area, North America and abroad. Always bringing an energetic, positive, and can-do attitude while nurturing her interpersonal client relationships, Dawn takes pride in being the photographer with whom  you want to be on set.  

Capturing light and moments, the precise image to tell the story of your brand - your product - your business - in a unique and fresh voice through photography. From fashion to commercial lifestyle advertising imagery, whether it is elegant or fun, cutting edge or conversational, targeted or experimental - that's what J. Aitcheson Photography is all about. James Aitcheson, when not behind the camera, can often be found behind the mic of an amateur radio or camping in the High Peaks of the Adirondack park. When he isn't out communing with nature (and scouting out new locations for epic photo shoots in the process) he can be found at his home in New York with his family - his wife, two sons, a small pack of cats that own him, an African Grey bird that holds court in his in-home portrait studio, and a Great Dane dog that prefers to sleep (on his feet) under his desk.  

A renowned Southern California photographer, David Harrison’s extensive experience encompasses work for Architects, Advertising Agencies, Design Studios and Consumer publications throughout the Nation. Equipped with an avid curiosity and keen compositional eye, Dave’s evocative images reveal his passion for capturing the inherent beauty and drama of his subjects. Dave brings considerable technical expertise and artistic passion to his commercial work - which ranges from the stunning exteriors of architectural masterpieces to the sleek, mesmerizing designs of luxury interiors. Focused on even the smallest details, Dave is a perfectionist when it comes to determining the ultimate angle, most effective lighting and ideal exposure to create a highly memorable, compelling image.