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the story behind this candlelit photograph

This shoot was commissioned by my photo agent, Norman Maslov, for the cover of his annual photography catalogue. It is also the cover image for the Maslov section in the Workbook sourcebook (that just arrived.) Just turn to lucky page 427 to check it out!

Those of you that follow the Manhattman blog know of Maslov’s fondness for hats (and music — and martinis!)
I was stoked to be a part of the iconic tradition of making an image to showcase his beloved hats on the cover.

Hi there. I’m Stephen Austin Welch, a commercial advertising photographer and director. My specialties are capturing authentic lifestyle images,
genuine portraits & graphic still lifes. I also shoot, what I have coined, environments and scapes. See ’em all on my site.

I shoot still photographs & motion spots for ad agencies, creative firms, companies and magazines worldwide.

Call me, SAW, (or my great agent, Norman Maslov — or our adept production company, LIMEY) for the next visual story you want to tell.

We love to shoot!