The 10 Best Commercial Photographers in Memphis

Bluff City. Grind City. Home of the Blues. The Birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll. Memphis has a variety of personas. And just like the city they thrive in, Memphis commercial photographers are as varied — and talented — a group of professionals as they come. Ahead, we detail some of the most noteworthy among them.

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But for now, let’s get to the list! Here are some of our favorite Memphis commercial photographers.

1. Loreana Rojas

With more than a dozen years as a professional photographer under her belt, Loreana Rojas’s experience and skill are in full display in her portfolios. While approaching her product pictures a variety of ways — simple straight head-on and some at unusual angles, solid bright backgrounds and totally dark ones, with and without props and complicated effects, and more — Rojas’s minimalistic compositional sensibilities dominate.

It gets particularly intriguing when Rojas goes into super macro mode and up really close to the product. However you want your product visualized, Rojas clearly demonstrates she has the chops and know-how to pull it off.

2. Stefanie Rawlinson

Stefanie Rawlinson photographs commercial and residential interiors, or as she more eloquently calls them: “spaces.” The photographs of residences we’ve seen of hers are pretty, have a bright light and airy feel, are positively comfortable, and are picture-perfect. So it’s no surprise at all that her work has appeared in a number of local and regional magazines.

Her shots of commercial spaces exhibit similar qualities. Even though her images of spaces don’t usually include any people, we can’t help but feel Rawlinson is really good at imparting a friendly and welcoming “Southern hospitality” feel throughout.

3. Claire Brumleve

Claire Brumleve’s Instagram feed is mostly personal work, but click through to her portfolio and behold: arguably the finest product photography in all of Memphis. In her work for Creative Co-Op, she shines in producing e-commerce content. But her creative interests extend far beyond that, including filmmaking and podcasting, with a focus on content that creates a positive impact.

Mostly, Brumleve’s work is stylish, authentic, and simply cool. Look her up if you need to be in touch with someone who understands what makes brands tick, whose work has some real soul, and who knows what she’s doing behind the camera.

4. Bob Pierce

Headshots are a common staple among commercial photographers, but common doesn’t necessarily translate to good. Bob Pierce’s headshots? Good. The keep handy in your files at all times for when the need arises kind of good. You’ve seen the ho-hum passport picture stuff and the gorgeous but overproduced portraits that just don’t quite fit in.

Pierce’s work is somewhere in between. You look good, but natural and relaxed, great for when an editor asks for a headshot for a news item, or to go with marketing material, social media banners, etc. These are workhorse branding assets, and they’re just right.

5. Sarah Bell of Sélavie Photography

An interior designer and among the most creative commercial photographers, Sarah Bell’s work with restaurant interiors is particularly appealing. Shot during the day, her use and control of light is superb, perfectly balancing both incoming natural daylight and any artificial lighting equipment she may be using.

No washed-out areas or outdoor views, the interior colors are nicely rendered, and the environment’s various details are sharp and clear. It’s all quite appetizing, frankly, even with no food in sight. Bell’s Instagram account is filled with her just as gorgeous shots of residential interiors, but you can head on over to her website to see lots more of her impressive restaurant images.

6. Camille Yadron

The owner and lead photographer of Camille Leigh Photography, Camille Yadron captures weddings, boudoir, and really stunning personal branding images, the kind that make you pause to appreciate. Like many of the Memphis commercial photographers in this subgenre, Yadron usually shoots her branding assignments on location, making it immediately apparent that she really knows her colors, lighting, and how to handle the environmental backdrop, whatever it may be.

Versatile and flexible, she crafts just the right pose and “look.” Elegant, serious, relaxed, fun, and playful… whatever image her subject wishes to portray, Yadron expertly delivers.

7. Steve Jones

For a more classic “editorial” look and feel for your marketing and business visual needs, check out Steve Jones’s work. Unusual among Memphis commercial photographers, Jones was a newspaper photographer before shifting his career to commercial photography nearly two decades ago. The man doesn’t have to “simulate” anything; his photographs are the real deal.

His eye for spotting crucial details to capture and his ability to compose compelling images from regular scenes are clearly evident in his portfolio. He’s probably one of those talents that can be let loose with little more than just a few words on the kinds of images you want for your advertising, brochure, corporate report, etc.

8. Andrew Stanford

Andrew Stanford first picked up photography at the formative age of 14, and since then has been glued to his camera. As the product photography manager for a large hardware manufacturer, he’s accustomed to doing quality work at scale and on tight deadlines. This is a set of skills that not every photographer brings to the table, but one that’s invaluable in a commercial setting.

Stanford is, in short, the kind of photographer who knows how to get his hands dirty and get things done, and we’re here for it. In addition to still photography, he’s also an adept videographer, a powerful one-two punch of creative talent to bring to bear for any client that needs it.

9. Jennifer Saltsman

A favorite of Memphis area interior designers, home builders, and related businesses, Jennifer Saltsman’s branding photography helps us visualize their gorgeous creations. Her Instagram account mostly shows residential interiors, while the more robust portfolio on her website reveals a lot more of her work with commercial establishments and product photography.

There’s a subtle but definite light, airy, softer feel to Saltsman’s images. Combined with bright lighting crafted well into a naturally-lit look, her shots are fresh, friendly, and inviting. When we remember that we’re basically looking at inanimate spaces, it makes Saltsman’s work all that much more impressive.

10. Elisa Kennedy of Ignite Imagery

“Having professional images to post on your social media, website, and shop makes a world of difference,” says Elisa Kennedy. She also says she’s “highly caffeinated,” and yes, that does come through in her personal branding work! Not that her shots are over-the-top motivational and energetic — they’re fun, and they’re alive.

She doesn’t do it through bright lights, colors, or other visual stimulants either, but through the expert handling of the people she photographs. This gives her work an authentic quality that’s undeniably appealing.

Bonus: Creation Studios

If you’re looking for Memphis commercial photographers who can provide a full range of marketing services for your brand, then you need to learn more about Creation Studios. This talented Memphis-based team can provide photography and videography that gets to the core of your business while amplifying your brand message.

So how important is handcrafted content that showcases your brand? As they share on their website: “Without great content, you can’t have a great website. You can’t have great marketing. You can’t have great advertising. And that all starts with the right concept that can be applied to photo, video, and graphic design that will make your message effective.” For a complete marketing makeover that leads to top-notch commercial photos and vids, check out Creation Studios.

Memphis commercial photographers: conclusion

Memphians know how to hustle, and thankfully there are plenty of talented photographers in Memphis, AKA Grind City, to help bring all of those creative projects to life. From product photography to branding imagery, business interiors for websites, and ad photography, there are Memphis commercial photographers standing by to make sure your business looks as amazing as it is.

And if you need a fresh, exciting space to bring your commercial images to life, count on Peerspace. All Peerspaces are owned by local hosts who strive to ensure your time in their spaces is perfect. Stylish, well-equipped spaces and thoughtful service — what can be better for your project?

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