Ilka & Franz are an award-winning Photo & Director Duo based in London (UK). Their work blurs the lines between disciplines as they apply their aesthetic and humour to still life, portraiture, film and animation. While their uninhibited use of colour is vibrant and bold, their conceptual undertones are often subtle and of child-like naivety. The duo shoot, art direct, build, style and retouch and work on commercial and editorial commissions in the UK and abroad.
CLIENTS:
Adidas, Amazon Kindle, Audi Magazine, Avon, Breast Cancer Now, Cadbury, Dairylea, EasyJet Traveller, Guardian Weekend, Halifax, Haribo, HP, IKEA, KaDeWe, N26, Nectar Points, Nivea, Observer Magazine, Onken Yogurts, Papa John’s, Pizza Express, Public Health England, SanDisk, Der Spiegel, SurveyMonkey, Vodafone, Wired UK & DE, Women’s Health Magazine, Die Zeit & many more.
Projects
- Bella Italia by Ilka & FranzBella Italia is a surreal dream of an Italian summer holiday. Sweaty, tanned beach bodies meet Italian food. Conceptualised, shot and retouched by London-based photo duo Ilka & Franz, with food styling by Iona Blackshaw (assisted by Annabelle Dawson). Make-up: Anna Inglis Hall @ Stella Creative Artists. Talent: Javier Urbano & Veronica Klimenko
- Ilka & Franz for Campo ViejoIlka & Franz shot Campo Viejo’s Valentine’s Day campaign! Photography: Ilka & Franz Post-Production: Ilka & Franz Producer: Candy Field Photo Assistant: Daniel Bailey Stylist: Hope Lawrie Groomer: Grace Ellington Prop Stylist: Helen Macintyre Talent: Michael A. & Santo T. @ BMA Models
- Ilka & Franz for TobleroneIlka & Franz got commissioned to shoot Toblerone’s Valentines campaign! Photography: Ilka & Franz Set Design: Lorenzo Dispensa Set Design Assistant: Michela Natella Stylist: Emma Scalondro Stylist Assistant: Dennj Malaguti Hair/ MUA: Clarissa Carbone Nail Artist: Giulia Zacconi Lighting Assistant: Stefano Mattiocco
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Photographer/ DirectorIlka & Franz
London, United KingdomFreelance
Ilka & Franz are a photo & director duo based in London (UK). Their work blurs the lines between disciplines as they apply their aesthetic and humour to still life, portraiture and film. While their unmistakable use of colour is vibrant and bold, their conceptual undertones are often subtle and of child-like naivety. Ilka & Franz draw their inspiration from pop culture, kitsch and surrealism as they put a playful spin on the ordinary. The duo shoot, build, style and retouch and work on commercial and editorial commissions in the UK and abroad.
CLIENTS:
Adidas, Amazon Kindle, Audi Magazine, Avon, Breast Cancer Now, Cadbury, Cosmopolitan, Dairylea, EasyJet Traveller, Guardian Weekend, Halifax, HP, IKEA, KaDeWe, N26, Nivea, Observer Magazine, Onken Yogurts, Public Health England, SanDisk, Der Spiegel, SurveyMonkey, Vodafone, Wired UK & DE, Women’s Health Magazine, Die Zeit & many more.
AWARDS:
2021 Sony World Photography Awards - Shortlist (Portfolio & Creative Category)
AOP Awards 2020 - Finalist
Production Paradise Spotlight Awards 2020 - Shortlist
2020 Prix de la Photographie de Paris (PX3) - Gold - Fine Art/ Still Life, 2nd place - Fine Art & Honourable Mention
International Photography Awards (IPA) 2019 - Honourable Mention
Prix de la Photographie (PX3) 2019 - Honourable Mention
One Eyeland Awards 2018 - Finalist
International Photography Awards (IPA) 2018 - Honourable Mention
Production Paradise Spotlight Awards 2018 - Shortlist
Prix de la Photographie (PX3) 2018 - Bronze
Moscow International Foto Awards 2018 - 2nd Place
2017 Tokyo International Foto Awards - Silver & Honourable Mention
One Eyeland Awards 2017 - Silver
GoSee Awards 2017 - Finalist
Skills
- Photography
- Advanced Retouching
- Directing Film
- Photographic Direction
- Photography Shoots
- Concept Ideas
- Art Direction
- Set Design
- Prop Styling
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2021 Sony World Photography Awards - Shortlist (Portfolio & Creative Category)Sony World Photography Awards
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