PHONE +61 (0) 2 9958 5567
EMAIL studio@christianmushenko.com
LOCATION The Orchard Studio 161 High St (Entrance on Stan St), Willoughby NSW, 2068, Australia
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Christian in New York www.junebateman.com
Christian's photographs have a simple, honest style that manage to get to the heart of the subject and capture its 'soul' and 'feeling'. He specialises in shooting food and people in a distinctive ‘silky and romantic’ style. His work is alive and vibrant, with an eye for beauty and humanity.
His award-winning photography is sought by his clients to put them ahead of their competition. For over 20 years, Christian has been shooting for some of the world's largest brands working with direct and agency clients in the UK, the US, Asia and Australia, shooting everything from global campaigns to small pro-bono work, and personal projects.
His ability to relate to, and put at ease subjects from kids to movie stars, and his easygoing and quick working style have led to long standing relationships with a broad base of clients.
Christian is also known for his lush fine-art seascapes, which have featured on Hollywood movie sets and grace walls from Manhattan to Sydney. He is represented in New York by June Bateman Fine Art.
In Sydney, he runs a busy purpose-built commercial studio with full kitchen facilities, daylight and flash equipment, and top of the line digital DSLR and large format cameras and printers. See www.mushenko.com.au
Apple, American Express, Bacardi Lion, BBC, Bose, Darrell Lea, Elizabeth Arden, Fosters, GlaxoSmithKline, Gloria Jeans, Goodman Fielders, Hilton Hotels, Johnson and Johnson, Eli Lilly, McDonald's, Nestle, QANTAS, Sanitarium, Sony, Telstra, Unilever, Virgin, Vodafone, Wrigley
• Nominated in 2010 Black and White Spider Awards
• Nominated in 4th Photography Masters Cup International Color Awards
• Gold Lotus Award 2009 Adfest in Outdoor Poster Category DDB Sydney
• Cannes Lion 08 Bronze Lion with DDB Sydney McDonald's outdoor campaign photograph
• Nominated in 3rd Photography Masters Cup International Color Awards
• Nominated in 2nd Photography Masters Cup International Color Awards
• Peoples Choice winner 2007 Head On Alternative Portrait Competition
• Nominated in 2007 Black and White Spider Awards
• Nominated in 2006 Black and White Spider Awards
• Awarded Honor of Distinction in the 1st Photography Masters Cup International Color Awards
• Included in 2010 Head On Alternative Portrait Competition
• Featured Photographer in Canon 'Reflexion' exhibition, celebrating 50 years of EOS
• Included in 2009 Head On Alternative Portrait Competition
• "Affinity" joint exhibition 2009 Charles Hewitt Gallery Paddington
• Included in 2009 Head On Alternative Portrait Competition
• Peoples Choice winner and Finalist and Head on 2007 Alternate Portrait Competition
• "Everyday Heroes" solo exhibition 2007
• "Soul" joint exhibition 2007 Bathers Gallery Balmoral
• Masters of Photography International Charity Exhibition 2006 Brazil
• "Seduced by the sea" joint exhibition 2005 Bathers Gallery Balmoral
"Christian worked with Leo Burnett to photograph 51 products in Hong Kong as part of a global food shoot for McDonald's. Working with a team from Leo Burnett Chicago and Hong Kong, he worked with meticulous attention to detail to make the food look mouth-wateringly appetizing. Christian quickly familiarized himself with the global brand identity and worked in a very collaborative and efficient way to make sure we kept to a very tight schedule. The end result set new standards for us"
Mark Blears
Regional Brand Director
Leo Burnett Limited/Arc Hong Kong
"I want an award winning photographer that I can rely on to give me the results I want by pushing the boundaries. My clients want photographs that put them in a position way above there competitors. Mushenko Photography have a level of quality that sets them apart, I have been dealing with them for 5 years and wouldn't go anywhere else. They are professional, passionate and unparalleled."
Lynda Howitt, Creative Director
"As editor of Slimming & Health magazine I commissioned Christian and his team to shoot for us on many occasions. He has shot covers, real-life slimmers and fashion stories for us – and in addition to shooting excellent photographs, it is Christian’s incredible manner in dealing with all subjects that leads us to re-book him. Shooting women who have lost large amounts of weight is a process requiring sensitivity, patience and enthusiasm and I always have complete faith in the ability of Christian (and his professional team), to do this. As a title with limited budget Christian’s creativity with locations was a god-send and he was able to offer suggestions to our team – but while always fulfilling our brief".
Kate Fitzpatrick
"Christian Mushenko and his team have been working with our business for a number of years. Christian is so much more than just a photographer. He and the team provide us with fantastic ideas, great insights and their knowledge of the business is demonstrated in their work. They are an invaluable resource for our business but most importantly our relationship is based on trust and I am always confident that they will deliver on their promise".
Kristene Mullen
VP/Director of Corporate Communications.
McDonald's Australia.