AlexanderDerrick

Selected work · Chicago + Los Angeles

Products.
People. Motion.

Commercial product photography, lifestyle imagery and video for e-commerce, websites, advertising and social media.

I handle creative direction, lighting, photography, video production and final retouching—so your images and films share a consistent visual style.

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Product photography & still life

Lighting. Materials. Detail. Use.

Bacardi rum bottles and a hand holding a glass against a neutral background

Glass & liquid

Controlled reflections keep glass, liquid and packaging clearly defined.

A hand holding a green textured leather card holder against a dark background

Product in hand

Hand interaction makes scale, texture and everyday use tangible.

Nash technical power supply with a large metal dial on a wood surface

Technical equipment

Lighting reveals the product’s finish, controls and construction.

Close-up of Cossini leather, stitching and embossed branding

Material & construction

Close-up detail highlights leather grain, stitching and craftsmanship.

Enso tattoo liner needle macro with pin configuration and size specifications

Precision macro

Extreme close-ups reveal details customers can’t see in a standard product shot.

Product micro-loop

A short looping product video for websites and social media adds interest to ordinary static shots.

Lost Wick Studio candle styled with books and objects on a dark tabletop

Styled still life

Styling places the product in a setting that supports the brand’s identity.

Three views of a green Seraph leather card holder on a pale background

E-commerce coverage

Consistent product views help customers understand materials, design and capacity.

Lifestyle, fashion & portraits

Expression. Movement. Atmosphere.

A model in sunglasses and a blue jacket outside at night

Editorial on location

Color, ambient light and styling give a streetwear image its atmosphere.

Black-and-white photograph of hands holding a necklace

Jewelry & editorial

Black-and-white photography emphasizes jewelry, gesture, form, and style.

Fashion model outdoors with strong sunlight over a mountain landscape

Fashion on location

Movement, landscape and backlight create an expressive campaign image.

Close-up of a woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat in warm outdoor light

Fashion close-up

A closer frame shifts the story from the landscape to expression and detail.

A man seated beside bookshelves and a desk in a home interior

Environmental portrait

A considered setting connects a person to their work and character.

A man drinking from a cup on a city street

Urban lifestyle

Street context and an everyday moment create a more spontaneous portrait.

Clients I've worked with

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Meet the artist behind the work, and learn how I plan, produce and finish a project.

For your project, we’ll define the shot list, visual direction and delivery formats before production begins.

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Send me a brief on Upwork with your product or brand, the photos or videos you need, and your target date. I’ll help define the scope and recommend a production approach.

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