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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"
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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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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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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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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Snickers Almond Brownie
Another new Snickers creation I shot for the launch of the latest flavor combination, together with the excellent people at JKR: The Almond Brownie. Styling by Takako Kuniyuki, post-production by Simon Verrill, SFX by Makoto Aoki / Swell. Full series
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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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Sam’s Club
One of my favorite repeat assignments of 2020, together with fantastic integrated producer, Quinn Buggs. Over the period of a year, we shot for 4 Instant Savings Books which go out to all Sam’s Club Members. Beautiful mix of still
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Adrian Mueller: Case Study:: Casse-Cou
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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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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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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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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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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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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/
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/
Remote shooting + on-set live stream setup
I hope all of you are well and safely working from home! We’re doing our best here in New York and are grateful to all the men and women who unselfishly work to keep our communities safe, our hospitals running https://news.amueller.com/2020/04/remote-shooting-on-set-live-stream-setup/
Nutella Social Media GIFS
Rounding out this Nutella campaign with a still life shoot to create GIFS and new social media assets, promoting playful ways of making breakfast fun for parents and kids alike. Expert styling by Takako Kuniyuki, retouching by Andi Kuonath. You https://news.amueller.com/2020/03/nutella-social-media-gifs/
Ntidote
New work for NTIDOTE, plant-based, nutrient dense health bars for energy and nourishment. Organic, unprocessed and mostly raw vegan ingredients, including some of the worlds most powerful superfoods: Golden Turmeric and goji berries to promote healthy skin, improving immune function https://news.amueller.com/2020/02/ntidote/
Archive’s 200 Best Ad Photographers Worldwide 2020/21
I guess everything does come full circle at some point! I was selected for this award for the first time in 2010 and I’m grateful to say that I’ve been part of many outstanding campaigns over the last 12 years. https://news.amueller.com/2020/01/archives-200-best-ad-photographers-worldwide-2020-21/
Prada – Resort 2020
A celebration of the preciousness found in the everyday, the Prada Resort Campaign 2020 launched on corner store bouquets and in flower shops around the world. Dahlias wrapped in Lexi Boling (photographed by Keizo Kitajima), holding white oriental lilies wrapped https://news.amueller.com/2019/12/prada/
Workshop NYC
This food and beverage photography masterclass was designed for a select group of participants who got my full attention, expertise and input – including camera & lighting techniques, food styling, retouching and post-production tips, as well as workflow concepts. The https://news.amueller.com/2019/12/workshop-nyc/
Adidas Yung-Continental 80
New OOH series for Adidas Yung and Continental 80. Styling by Alma Melendez, on-set retouching by Andi Kuonath, post-production by Dippin’ Sauce. Full series -> Adidas Yung Continental 80 https://news.amueller.com/2019/11/adidas-yung-continental-80/
ApotheCARE Essentials-Body Care
Beautiful ingredients, submerged in pure water, conveying the process of phyto-extraction in the lab. ApotheCARE Essentials-Body Care product line for Unilever. Magic styling by Lisa Lee. Sublime retouching by Tomo Hatano. Full gallery -> ApotheCARE Essentials-Body Care https://news.amueller.com/2019/10/apothecare-essentials-body-care/
Adidas Supercourt
Another lovely series with the fine people of Adidas and JL, this time for a classic – Supercourt. Styling by Alma Melendez, Retouching by Dippin’ Sauce. Full series -> Adidas Supercourt https://news.amueller.com/2019/06/adidas-supercourt/
Adidas ‘Born from Light’
Born from light – the new campaigns for Adidas Carbon Futurecraft 4D shoes, including KITH, SNS, INVINCIBLE, FOOT PATROL and NONPARTNER. With a twist on 3D printing, Adidas produced their new Futurecraft 4D shoes through a process known as Digital https://news.amueller.com/2019/05/adidas-born-from-light/
Adidas Nite Jogger-Stills & Motion
Adidas Nite Jogger – featuring the reflective qualities of this new shoe and its distinctly different & changing looks during daytime, nighttime and in transition light. Precision work together with the Adidas/JL design team and our stylist, Alma Melendez. Edit https://news.amueller.com/2019/04/adidas-nite-jogger-stills-motion/
ApotheCARE Essentials-Skin Care
Stylist Lisa Lee outdid herself once again by sourcing the most impossible to get botanical ingredients at the most difficult time of year. Japanese Bloodgrass, Gingko leaves and Burdock root in the winter! Her on-set styling is just incredible and https://news.amueller.com/2019/03/apothecare-essentials-skin-care/
Adidas Parley-Stills & Motion
Parley, an organization that addresses environmental threats towards the oceans, joined forces with Adidas for their latest shoe, which is produced with plastic ocean debris. Stylist Megan Caponetto produced several stunning set designs around this concept with recycled plastic string https://news.amueller.com/2019/01/adidas-parley-stills-motion/
Wine
Found a few wine shots from earlier this year for Coastal Living Magazine
Sam Kaplan’s New Promo is a Feast for the Eyes
Sam Kaplan is no stranger to meticulously arranging objects in his photography. But