Topher Scott Photography, New York

What services does your business offer and what makes your business stand out from the competition?
My style of photography comes with a strong background in advertising, fashion, and lifestyle influences. Recent clients include: ELLE (US), Nike, Shopstyle, Bluefly, Aeropostale, Easy Spirit, Bloomingdale's, Volvo, The Style Scout, Viyet. Previously featured in editions of Vogue, Elle (US), WWD.

What was the inspiration to start or run this business?
I've been passionate about content creation since I was a young child -- my visual curiosity and instincts have always fueled me to be creative. Throughout my career, images by Richard Avedon, Helmut Newton and Guy Bourdin have been a tremendous source of inspiration.

What do you love most about your job?
My career has introduced me to so many unique personalities and talented individuals. And above all, there is always a new horizon -- always something new to learn.

What is the best reaction you've ever gotten from a customer?
I've had fantastic reactions, some of which have led art directors to publish my work in trend-setting magazines like Elle and foreign editions of Vogue.