Steven Elphick - Commercial Photograhers

Description

Steven has been described as being highly creative and adaptable offering on the spot solutions and possessing a unique artistic sensibility. Working together as a team with creative directors, art directors and designers, or taking the lead when asked, client’s appreciate his multifaceted approach.
Expert at creating memorable images where food, wine and lifestyle converge into one definable moment, Steven’s lives his passion. • Owner of Steven Elphick & Associates commercial photo studio • Operate a 2,600 sq ft. food, product and fashion studio with fully equipped kitchen • Educated in Photography at Sheridan College and Ryerson University • 35 years experience in Commercial Photography • Applied Arts Award winner • Adult Educator: Photography, Sheridan College • Technical and creative lead in several major photo studios • Extensive pre-press interface • 15 years experience photographing in the Niagara Wineries region • Extensively published in international wine books and magazines • Very large wine image archive • Collaborate with creative directors, art directors and clients as a creative partner to yield great results on time and on budget • Mentor to assistants and junior photographers • Evaluate and implement emerging technologies and software • Producer / director of complex motion projects • Currently solo photographer for “Spectacular Wineries of Ontario” Panache Publishing USA • In strategic partnership with a mobile app development company Commercial Photography Business Experience Extensive studio and location, editorial and commercial photography experience, in food & beverage, product, Packaging, promotion & advertising material, gift presentations, fashion & lifestyle, Interiors, entertaining, home décor, landscape, architecture, store locations, portraits/people, close cut food and beverage photography. Resources 29 Ripley Ave is located beside the Cheese Boutique North-light studio, sufficient size for three product sets at one time, or a room set build. Fully equipped studio kitchen designed in consultation with reputable food stylists, includes 5 major appliances (4-burner electric range with exhaust fan, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, stand up freezer) as well as a deep fryer and meat slicer. Features deep restaurant stainless steel sinks, large stainless steel counter top, baker’s rack and upper wall cabinets, and 16 linear ft. of stainless steel work surface. A extensive prop room for food & wine with kitchen accessories and linens in a multitude of colours. Tableware (dishes – in many colours, utensils and glassware for every occasion). Variety of bake and cookware. On staff full-time – producer/makeup/ special effects artist with 25 years of IATSI motion picture experience. On site digital retouching available.