new york Jul 2009

Bernstein & Andriulli is a premier artist management agency. The company represents international photographers, illustrators, stylists, hair and make-up artists, videographers, interactive and design studios, bringing them to the most distinguished companies in the world.

The company's website showcases work from the advertising, fashion and editorial communities.

Norma Jean Markus has been in the business of representing photographers for over 15 years. She began her career in advertising as a head art buyer for a major global ad agency, and after four years started her own company as the exclusive worldwide print agent for one of the most successful commercial photographers at the time.

Gradually, Norma Jean grew the agency which now includes 12 photographers: Tina Barney, Jessica Dimmock, Jens Honore, Christopher Jones, Dana Lixenberg, Sherrie Nickol, Michael James O'Brien, Tanit Sakakini, Type A, Jasper White and Neil Winokur.

Each of the agency's photographers is known for having their own unique and recognisable vision. Between them, they have published over 17 books, travelled to nearly every corner of the world to pursue personal work, and have produced countless images for commercial clients worldwide.

The Norma Jean Markus agency strongly believes in the ability of an audience to recognise the value of good work and the role it plays in the process of producing standout advertising.

Mary Pratt established Mission Photo Production in New York City in 2000. Mission is a full service production company offering anything from location scouting to casting, budgeting and travel arrangements to clients from all over the world.

Mission began the year with a shoot for Swiss Post with Tom Nagy in below-zero temperatures on Times Square. (And now, under completely different climatic circumstances, she's working with him again, for SAP.) Mary then travelled to Barcelona with Chris Sanders for a beauty client (the images are yet to be published and therefore cannot be shown).

Presently, Mission is wrapping a shoot for an exciting new mobility concept, photographed by another loyal client, Kai-Uwe Gundlach, in New York City. Images to be released in the next issue of Showcase.

Mechanism Digital is an award-winning digital production studio and a leading provider of visual effects for commercials, feature films and episodic television in New York City.

The studio's team of directors, artists and producers specialises in 3D animation, compositing, conceptual design, animated characters, digital environments and on-set VFX supervision. Mechanism's creative vision, decades of experience and structured process guarantee the highest quality visual effects, making the most of both budgets and deadlines.  

"Simply put, we do all the stuff you can't shoot."

Recent projects include spots for Mudd Jeans, Tide, Nintendo DS and Marquis Jet, a campaign for FedEx, and feature film 'Notorious'.

Yossi Michaeli has just returned to his home base in New York after spending a few weeks in Brazil shooting for prestigious publications and clients including L'Officiel, Marie Claire and Nokia.

His upcoming projects include collaborations with Vogue Hellas, Vogue Brazil, L'Officiel Brazil (cover and editorial to be shot in August) and London-based Wound magazine.

Check his website for more information.

Late last year, photographer Nick Ruechel began shooting a series of large-format studio portraits focusing on innovative artists. The project's working title is 'Bottom/Left' and features a very diverse group of individuals ranging from famous composers like Philip Glass and avant-jazz musicians like bassist William Parker, to young, emerging videographers like 15-year old Kainoa Perez.

In addition, Nick routinely records found objects and environments with his digital camera, a selection of which can be seen under 'Thoroughfare' at his personal website.

Thomas Schauer shoots for clients in Europe and the US. Recent work included:

• Signature food images for the restaurant Daniel and the new DBGB from chef, Daniel Boulud.
• Signature food images for Rouge Tomate restaurant in NYC.
• Complete visual work for the Apothèke bar in New York's Chinatown area from star barman and chef, Albert Trummer.
• Signature food images for Schindlhaus restaurant in Austria.
• A German cookbook for Mario Lohninger at Silk and Micro restaurant in Dance-DJ Sven Väth's Cocoonclub, Frankfurt. Published by TreTorri.
• Fall issue of Menu-Magazine and POS displays for Wegmans stores along the east coast of the US.
• A catalogue shoot for Pierre LangJewellery Collection.

Q Management pioneered new ground in the world of fashion when it opened the doors to its ultra-trendy Soho offices back in 1998. During a period that has seen the fall of many modeling agencies, Q, led by Jeffrey Kolsrud, has risen to become one of the strongest management agencies in the world. 

Q became known as the first agency to fuse a dynamic and fully functioning web-based virtual agency with a talented team of the newest, most progressive agents. 

Q models have appeared on countless covers and between the pages of the world's leading fashion magazines, and have captured an impressive number of prestigious advertising campaigns, including Sports Illustrated, L'Oreal, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Armani, Revlon, Pantene, Gap, Uniqlo and Jean Paul Gaultier, to name just a few.

Whether its an A-List celebrity (actor, musician, singer, athlete), a supermodel, an artist, Indian Sikh or contortionist, a breakdancer, a real father/son team from Sweden or 20 red-headed babies, Urban Productions/Casting can deliver!

Urban Productions/Casting brings a high level aesthetic and ingenuity to resource the right talent for the right job. With 23 years of fashion business savvy, the company ensures the best value for each project. From procuring worldwide talent, managing websites and negotiating rates and contracts, the agency provides a detailed and streamlined casting experience for each client. Full-service casting includes options to view selections either by digital still images or video websites, along with detailed talent information. 

Jewel Street Studios is a world-class rental studio in the heart of the Greenpoint Film and Stage district, minutes from Manhattan.

The company offers full service studio amenities plus the utmost in privacy and easy access. Private parking, a 16'x16' drive-in access door, 3200 sq. ft. studio space, grip and electric rental facility, 27ft x 25ft cyclorama with a flying flat, 17' ceilings and customised colour-correct hair and make-up stations are key elements to the Jewel Street experience.  

Client workstations and a private production office offer dual iMacs, hi-speed internet, phone, fax and copier facilities.

Jewel Street Studios also offers a full modern kitchen and catering bay, and the entire studio is powered by 100% wind-generated electricity.

Shootdigital's spacious studios, custom equipment packages, exceptional retouching and friendly atmosphere make it a favourite location of style-makers in fashion, advertising, publishing and the arts.

The company's 14,000 square feet of studio and production space occupies the top floor of the landmark DeVinne Press building in the heart of New York's fashionable NoHo neighbourhood. Its studios are designed with productivity and comfort in mind and are fully equipped with an extensive inventory of digital, camera, lighting and grip equipment.

Each studio features hardwood floors, 15’ to 20’ ceilings and beautiful daylight or blackout options. Additional amenities include mobile make-up stations, rolling clothing racks, WiFi and iMac workstations, iPod music systems, comfortable in-studio lounges, fully stocked mini-refrigerators, a full service espresso bar, private and in-studio bathroom facilities, and 24/7 freight access.