Spring in January: Tideland Magazine and WaveKelly
This was a tiny editorial shoot in January, with an emphasis on spring
To Be A Human Being
To Be A Human Being — Christopher Wilson Photography Adventure, Hunting, photography, Poetry,
Baja Sur – Grundens South of the Border
[embedded content] Baja California… everything is always better with Baja in it. A
My Worries
Photographs from a project on deer processing,inspired by the paintings of Andrew Wyeth.In
The LV in Las Vegas
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Seattle Central’s Alumni Spotlight: Cam Karsten
Here’s a retrospective of my path to commercial photography via Seattle Central’s Creative
Photopolitic Feature: Raised In Water (part 2)
I introduced my long-term project, RAISED IN WATER on PHOTOPOLITIC back in 2023,
Albertsons’ Memorial Day & Summer Campaigns
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Petra
The Monastery at Petra. October, 2023.
Hoselink’s US Campaign
Hoselink traveled from Australia to shoot their first US campaign in Portland. Over
The Forgotten Seasons: Down the Pacific and Back
As part of an on-going series titled The Forgotten Seasons, I’m constantly training
Trothe Wine 2024 Harvest
I absolutely dig the client who also becomes a friend and a colleague,
Detritus
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Beneath A Halo of Jellyfish
The Wadi Rum, Jordan. Fall, 2023.
Capturing Italy’s Beauty with Garmin’s Fusion Apollo Speakers
Shot for Garmin in Italy (and North Carolina). <img data-attachment-id="7449" data-permalink="https://cameronkarsten.blog/2024/10/21/capturing-italys-beauty-with-garmins-fusion-apollo-speakers/default/" data-orig-file="https://cameronkarsten.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20240412_hero_fit_0036.jpg" data-orig-size="1500,843"
IF ICARUS WERE A WOMAN
Kyudo, the Japanese martial art of archery. Photographed in Tokyo.For Cathy, Celia and
Sarah Bond: Breaking Barriers in a Male-Dominated Industry
Sarah Bond – President of Microsoft Xbox. I was fortunate to capture portraits
BOLD JOURNEY Interview with Weston Fuller.
LINK TO INTERVIEW (click here). We caught up with the brilliant and insightful
New Garmin Marine work!
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Unveiling Authenticity Through the Lens: An Interview with Cameron Karsten
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The Velocity of Her Becoming
For my daughter, for her graduation from college. Photographed eighteen years ago. Or
Nonstops To Paradise
A campaign for Air Tahiti Nui, Tahiti’s flagship airline. Written, art-directed and
Reflective Layering: Winter
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The Forgiven Seasons – Walk on the Wild Side
Watching your child grow is a masterclass in many things: obviously patience, but
GoatBox Co – The OP Hunt
Creative Director John Idle reached out to me late last year for a
Magical Thinking
MAGICAL THINKING / Stars shape shift into starfish. / Whales breach through clouds.
CamelBak Chronicles w/Oskar Blues Brewery
CamelBak approached me with this killer idea to shoot a outdoor lifestyle stills
Garmin Marine Tearsheets
Always a joy and a reward to see finals presented in their absolute
How to Shred the Gnar
There’s a first for everything, and as a primary water sports enthusiast, I
2022 Director’s Reel
Work shot throughout 2022. Thanks to Leo and Daud for the amazing camera
A Day For Ice
For one day in the Pacific Northwest, everything frozen. <img data-attachment-id="6882" data-permalink="https://cameronkarsten.blog/2022/12/27/a-day-for-ice/cameron-karsten-photography-photographs-2022-xmas-freeze-in-the-pnw/" data-orig-file="https://blog.at-edge.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/a-day-for-ice-7.jpg"
It’s All Home Water: Restorative Shovels and Dynamite (Select Images)
Originally written by Gregory Fitz for Patagonia, this post provides a gallery of the
It’s All Home Water: Restorative Shovels and Dynamite
Written by Gregory Fitz Photographs by Cameron Karsten Original article posted on Patagonia
CREAM OF THE CROP! CAMERON KARSTEN FOR CORNERSTONE RANCHES
BY ISAAC ROBLETT Originally posted via Wonderful Machine Located in the beautiful Yakima Valley,
Mitigating Grief
MITIGATING GRIEFMy delusional strategies for dealing with the death of Magda: Speak only
2022 APA San Diego Untitled Exhibition
Clockwise from left: Rebecca Grant, Art Streiber, Dana Hursey We’ll be heading down
Harvest 2022
with Cornerstone Ranches – Lower Yakima Valley, Toppenish, WA Every end of summer,
Is This How We End?
Is this how we end? With bibles as bludgeons? With bumper stickers that
Case Study – CGI – Tightrope Walker
The bulk of my personal work starts with an image that just pops
The Tongue Cutters
One thing, though: You have to be a kid like these kids if
Uber Eats
What better way to promote Uber Eats than shooting comfort food with the chefs of Bed-Stuy Fish Fry, without a doubt the ultimate soul food home cooking in Brooklyn. Everything savory, warm and delicious, just like your mom used to
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Scen Drinks
Healthy and delicious and plant-based drinks as well as food, without creating waste. The first and only plant-based & zero waste certified restaurant in the world. So pleased do have worked on this project together with Maximilian Koenig and Matthew
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Scen Food
The first and only plant-based & zero-waste certified restaurant in the world, by Maximilian Koenig and Matthew Kenney. So pleased to have worked on this project together with Max & Matthew. Healthy, beautiful and delicious plant-based food without creating waste.
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McDonald’s Menu Hacks
Had the pleasure of directing the new social media videos and stop motion animations together with the incredible team at MJZ for McDonald’s, introducing the new menu hacks – which allow you to combine elements from different sandwiches to make
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AtEdge: The Image Is The Hero
ON SEEING, A JOURNAL #456 AtEdge: The Image Is The Hero February 15,
Blue Diamond + BTS
A super fun liquids, still life and splash job for the launch of the new Blue Diamond Super Flavor image series, across advertising, out of home, point of sale and social media. I think our BTS video adequately explains our
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Patrón Location + BTS
We also shot on location for both stills and video assets to wrap up this multi day project. Check out our behind the scenes video to meet our incredible crew, producers, stylists, creatives and talent. Full lifestyle location series /
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Patrón Stills
The continuation of our shoot with Patrón, creating stills to highlight the brand’s iconic bottles and different types of tequila, matched with their corresponding personalities: Silver, Reposado, Añejo and Extra Añejo. Beautiful beverage styling by Tina Bell Stamos and Prop
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Creamy and Cold
My studio has a new ice cream compressor. Check out the romantic raspberry
Chasing Silver’s “Washington’s Iconic Wild Steelhead Need a Path to Recovery”
Written by Gregory Fitz. Photographed by Cameron Karsten Any day on the river
International Photography Awards 2021
My father’s advise (at the dessert buffet): Always get one of each son. Applying his eternal wisdom ever since… 1st Place, Plantlab Cookbook | 2nd Place, Adidas x Parley | 3rd Place, Prada Resort | Honorable Mention, Frappuccino Self Promotion
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Archive’s 200 Best Ad Photographers Worldwide 2021/22
Grateful and happy to have worked on so many lovely projects with wonderful creatives to be recognized again. Thank you, Luerzer’s Archive and an even bigger thank you to all my fantastic collaborators who make all our shoots worthwhile!
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My Failure
When I look at these images all I see is my failure. Not
Micro Cotton
A still life and cinemagraph campaign for Micro Cotton, the world’s most eco-friendly towel brand, focusing on bathroom sustainability and saving water, with the Clean Water Fund as a proud partner on this initiative. For every ‘Powder Room Pledge,’ Micro
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Coffee Mate Masterbrand
Another project with Nestle’s Coffee Mate brand! Post-production by Leo Rocha / Manipula, Prop Styling by Raina Kattelson, Beverage Styling by Takako Kuniyuki and wonderfully produced by Jean Jarvis of Area1202 Productions. Thanks to Space28 for hosting our hybrid remote
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Prince of Peace
“Success isn’t built on success. It’s built on failure. It’s built on frustration.
J Albert Eyewear Rolls Out Handmade Italian Sunglasses Success
We were so proud to help J Albert Eyewear roll out three new
A Major Award!
To say I was thrilled when I got the news is a vast
All The Angels Are Here
HELL IS EMPTY AND ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE. Shakespeare wrote that over
Halo Top
What a pleasure to work on this fun and engaging project! Delicious ice cream, shot in a chilled studio with talented people, while hogging all available rental freezers in NYC for a week… Lots of pre-production went into this and
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Coffee Mate Iced Coffee
Lovely project with Nestle’s Coffee Mate brand, shooting stills and animated GIF assets for this fun summer visual. Post-production by Leo Rocha / Manipula, Prop Styling by Raina Kattelson, Beverage Styling by Takako Kuniyuki and wonderfully produced by Jean Jarvis
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Jim Beam RTD’s
Continuing our ice series with Jim Beam for both their new flavors and RTD cans (read-to-drink) in the middle of a hot summer. Thanks to Makoto Aoki for his real ice sfx work and to beverage stylist Takako Kuniyuki for
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https://news.amueller.com/2021/06/jim-beam-rtds/Heaven Better Have Horses
“I’ve wrestled with alligators,I’ve tussled with a whale,I done handcuffed lightningAnd thrown thunder
Cathedrals to Cod
While these photographs are almost entirely devoid of humans, the evidence of their
Last Chance to Get It Right – by Gregory Fitz PT – 2
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Jim Hughes Tackles Vaccine Trust PSA Campaign
Award-winning photographer Jim Hughes was brought on
Keep wearing those masks. Get your vaccines. Let’s fill the…
Keep wearing those masks. Get your vaccines. Let’s fill the stadiums. We can
Weekend plans? Might go to Home Depot. Buy some wallpaper, maybe…
Weekend plans?Might go to Home Depot. Buy some wallpaper, maybe some flooring. Stuff
McDonald’s Crispy Chicken Sandwich
A high paced, fun assignment with wonderful creatives from Wieden & Kennedy and the incomparable Joy Kilpatrick, who directed the TV spots for this campaign. The new crispy chicken, spicy crispy chicken and deluxe crispy chicken sandwiches are now available
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When a little mess is a good thing… Also, *mental note* to check…
When a little mess is a good thing…Also, *mental note* to check the
Madness, Manifested
Imagine squeezing yourself into a washing machine. Now imagine tumbling around in that
Cream Puff Latte
Innovative Beverage Concepts has launched a new and very delicious latte for spring,
Star Toppings
Here is a really fun shoot using all of the new toppings for
11 years ago, my brother Glenn told me about this little-known…
11 years ago, my brother Glenn told me about this little-known town somewhere
Adrian Mueller: Case Study:: Casse-Cou
Meet Adrian Mueller Adrian Mueller:
Casse-Cou
Casse-Cou Chocolaterie is the latest brainchild of plant-based Chef Matthew Kenney. Matthew and his team operate over 40 different restaurants worldwide. The vegan chocolates are now sold in a new store location on Manhattan as well as online. I’ve worked
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Caress
A lovely liquids and flower series for the new Caress Body Wash image campaign, including online, print and their redesigned packaging. Each liquid was the actual body wash with at times minor recipe adjustments to enhance viscosity. Beautiful liquid styling
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Under Armour
Another versatile campaign for billboards, social, online and in-store displays with Under Armour for ‘Curry 8 Flow’, the brand new shoe designed by Stephen Curry. Currently hanging in several key spots in select US cities -> Under Armour Billboards New
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Bulletproof – stills
Part two of our shoot with Bulletproof Coffee, where we captured stills of their products with ingredients, for print, online and OOH. Styling by Takako Kuniyuki, retouching by Tomo Hatano. You can check out some of the behind the scenes
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Bulletproof – location
Part one of a two part assignment, covering location stills for Bulletproof Coffee. Together with Jean & Devon Jarvis of Area 1202 Productions, we shot this two day assignment at the lovely ‘Rain or Shine’ studios near Plumb Beach in
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Jim Beam
My favorite project from 2020, appropriately featured at the end of the year. It was our last pre-covid shoot ever and all subsequent jobs with JB and others were done remotely through live-streaming, including our campaign extensions for the new
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Photoplus+
Conor Risch of Photoplus+ and I discussed how I currently shoot during the pandemic and how I envision a Post-Covid future for studio productions. Our chat was live-streamed and archived at Photoplus+ for all subscribers and anybody who’s interested in
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Adidas Crazy
This iconic ’90s B-ball sneaker features a style so unconventional, it was called Crazy. Worn by legendary players, such as James Harden. Styling by Alma Melendez, retouching by Andi Kuonath / RedFishBlack. Full series -> amueller.com/adidas-crazy
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Lance Crackers
Flying crackers, exploding cheese, milk splashes and tumbling peanut bowls; all for the 15 new flavors of Lance Crackers, together with the lovely people at VMLY&R. Food Styling by Takako Kuniyuki, retouching by Leo Rocha / Manipula. Full series ->
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PDN Photo Annual 2020
Absolutely thrilled to win in both the ‘Commercial’ and ‘Self-promo’ categories in this year’s PDN Photo Annual. My campaign for Prada got a nod from the jury, as did my coffee series for a client pitch and self promotion. Here’s
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Rocking and rolling! #setlife #photography #photoshoot…
Rocking and rolling! #setlife #photography #photoshoot #stilllifephotography #stilllifephotographer #commercialphotography #advertisingphotography #cosmetics #cosmeticsphotography #newyorkphotographer
Adidas Sleek
New campaign with the lovely people of Adidas and JL, this time for Sleek. Styling by Alma Melendez, retouching by Dippin’ Sauce. Full series -> amueller.com/adidas-sleek
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Plant Made
Matthew Kenney is hoping to spread the word about the health benefits of vegan food and making it more broadly available beyond his restaurants. ‘Plant Made’ is his latest attempt to take his message to a global audience. Together with
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Sometimes the sea seems the only safe place to be. Why is that? Is
ADOBE Live Photo Compositing Event
I was approached by ADOBE to be a guest creative photographer on their
Adidas ZX
Worldwide on- and off-figure ad campaign for the new Adidas ZX series, together with my neighbors one door down the street, ad agency Johannes Leonardo. Special Thank You to art producer extraordinaire, Alexia Politis. What a pleasure it is to
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Back to doing what we do best with @susanottaviano @realdws…
Back to doing what we do best with @susanottaviano @realdws #photography #photoshoot #studiophotography
If I Were An Angel
If I were an angel in Heaven and I looked down and saw this,
Abercrombie & Fitch
2020 launch of new women’s and men’s fragrance called ‘First Instinct’ by Abercrombie & Fitch. Stills and stop motion assets produced together with Interparfums. Retouching by Leo Rocha / Manipula. Full gallery -> amueller.com/a&f
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THE FREEDOM HARLEY. Mark Twain wrote that travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and
OOFOS stills & videos
‘Recovery in Motion’: OOFOS are meant to be worn by those who are on their feet all day. Tried them on myself during the shoot; likely the most comfortable sandals I’ve ever worn. Three day project with the lovely people
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HELL IS EMPTY AND ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE. Shakespeare wrote that over
Food Maison stills & videos
Remote home shoot with our French client Food Maison for Pierre Biscuiterie, Les Comtes de Provence, Borde and Temeraire, styled by in-house food stylist Takako Kuniyuki. Number of people on set, including photographer: 3You can see the full campaign (stills https://news.amueller.com/2020/05/food-maison-stills-videos/
A Silver Lining
Earth Day, 2020. One silver lining to all the quarantining is that carbon
Coffee stop-motion
Work produced with my QuaranTeam. In-house stylist Takako Kuniyuki #takakokuniyuki + remote digital tech and animation artist Ryan Liu @justryanliu and remote retoucher Leo Rocha @manipula.studioLive-streamed for our client. Number of people on set, including photographer: 2 To see how https://news.amueller.com/2020/04/coffee-stop-motion/