Standa Merhout, a renowned beauty and fashion photographer based in New York, Paris, and Prague, has graced the pages of ELLE, Harper's Bazaar, InStyle, Esquire, Nylon, and Vogue. He specializes in beauty, cosmetics, and hair campaigns for top brands like l'Oreal, Shiseido, Decleor, Carol's Daughter, and Fillmed, collaborating with leading advertising agencies worldwide. Standa has also worked alongside directors on TV commercial sets, and his diverse clientele includes l'Oreal Paris, Givenchy, Shiseido, Make-up Forever, Fendi, Nike, Adidas, and Coca-Cola. With a career spanning over two decades, Standa's journey began in 1997 when he discovered his passion for photography while studying economics. He quickly rose through the ranks, becoming an exclusive photographer for Elle in 2000. His recent projects range from capturing the glamour of NYC's Met Gala to showcasing the essence of iconic brands in picturesque locations like Provence, France. Standa's unique approach to photography, blending light and emotion, results in work that captures authentic beauty and spirit, whether in the studio or on location.

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WORK

  • – Exclusive contract with Elle magazine from 2000-2010
    – Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, Marie Claire, Nylon, Surface, Schoen, Dolce Vita

  • – Beauty: l‘Oréal Paris, Givenchy, Shiseido, Carol’s Daughter, Make Up For Ever, Avon
    – Fashion: Fendi, Lacoste, Nike, Adidas, YKK
    – Jewelry: Bvlgari, Chanel, David Yurman
    – Lifestyle: P&G, Coca Cola, Société Général, Kaiser Permanente, Le Petit Marseillais

  • – Tryan George for l’Oréal
    – Adria Petty for Clerasil and for East Village Girl’s Club
    – Theresa Wingert for l’Oréal
    – Dante Ariola for Kaiser Permanente