moscow Mar 2010

Latest news from Vitals Moscow:

• Vitals now represents photographer Egor Zaika. Egor is renowned for his striking fashion imagery and portraiture and he regularly contributes to a range of Russian and international fashion publications, including Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, Fantastic Man, Elle and Citizen K. To coincide with his second solo show in 2009, Egor published a monograph entitled 'Trade'.
• Natialia Belozerova styled two editorials for InStyle Russia shot by photographer Jock Sturges. Stories feature Russian actress Maria Kurdenevich and Czech model Hana Soukupová, selected as one of only nine models to appear on the cover of American Vogue in an issue that compared today's supermodels to those of the 80s and 90s.
• Photographer Vladimir Mishukov and stylist Natalia Belozerova produced advertising campaigns for Zelenaya Marka / Green Label Vodka, Russia. His images will also feature on the labels.
• Egor Zaika is the man behind the Sberbank image bank. As creative director, Egor commissioned photographer Olga Lavrenkova to produce more than 400 images that will be used by the major Russian bank in its advertising campaigns and promotional material.
• Vitals announces an exhibition by photographer Vladimir Mishukov at Espace Arlaud in Lausanne, Switzerland. The show, entitled 'Culte de la Famille', will be exhibited until 14th March.

Avocado has extended its representation in Russia by adding many more professionals, including photographers, illustrators, creative directors, 3D and CGI specialists.

• Photographers: Markus Wendler, Dimitri Tolstoi, Serge Guerand, Bruno Bisang, Urs Wyss, Joerg Kritzer, Anya Chibisova, Enrico Labriola, Seb Michel, Hanspeter Schneider, Claudia Goetzelmann, Stephan Schacher, Marco Grob, Werner Deisenroth, Tony Kelly, Anton Zemlyanoy. New additions: Morgan Norman, David Byun, Tim Bret-Day, Susanne Stemmer.
• Illustrators, new additions: Marco Cavazzana, Martine Brand, Kiril Chelushkin.
• Creative directors: Eric Jones. New addition: NormanCavazzana.
• Retouchers: Photosonic, Josh Kitney.

Avocado's new website features free and commercial work from all of its artists. For inquiries or bookings, call +7 495 999 6898, +7 903 755 2471, or email direct.

Moscow-based AYA Production offers a full range of production services for commercial photo and film shoots, including:

• Professional production teams in Russia and abroad.
• 350 m² studio.
• Equipment rental, including Sinar, Broncolor, Foba, Canon, Dedolight, Arry, REDONE.
• Casting, location scouting and event management.
• Art management.

The company also has its own gallery space, Collector Moscow Art Gallery, that doubles as a unique location for photo and video shoots. Email or call +7 (495) 979-69-54 for more information.

 

Aleksey Gorbunkov shoots with both slide and a digital cameras and has experience working in Italy, Holland, Turkey, Mongolia and Azerbaijan. His studio's team can organise a shoot from the initial creative idea through to post production. Enjoying strong connections with stylists, artists and set decorators, the company can visualise any type of shoot.

Clients include companies such as Suzuki, Range Rover, Swissair, Coca-Cola, Nivea, Nestlé, Panasonic, Winston, Rexona, Visavi Bank, Sprandi, Ecco, O'stin and others.

Check the website for his latest work.

Advertising photographer Eduard Kraft is a Qualified European Photographer and a member of the PPA, the Advertising Photographers Guild of Russia, and the Union of Russian Photo Artists.

He has more than 10 years experience as a commercial advertising photographer. Currently based in Moscow, he works both in studio and on location, travelling extensively and shooting for a variety of national advertising, fashion, beauty and tourism clients as well as stock agencies.

Clients include: Sony, LG, Epson, Sitroniks, Ford, Audi, Caffe Pascucci, Ist Line, Rolf, Finn Flare, Apple Moon, Oven Jeans, Sprandi, Ralf Ringer, Respect, Fashion Gallery, Valentin Yudashkin, Comedy Club, Ursus, Timex, Aprel, Rusich beer, Solodov beer, Gallaher Liggett-dukat.

Moscow-based photographer Vladimir Kochetkov specialises in advertising, fashion and beauty images. He has over seven years experience in post production and digital workflow.

Vladimir's clients include: Oriflame, Fleishman Hillard, Baersdorf, Faberlic, Beeline, Allianz, Vichy, Sex And The City Magazine.

Visit his website for more information.

Alexander Korobov is a Moscow and Hong Kong-based advertising photographer who has been shooting professionally for over 13 years. His quest for beautiful imagery allows him to work successfully across a wide range of disciplines. He currently lives in Hong Kong, but shoots pictures anywhere in the world.

Clients include: BBDO, McCann Erickson, Schwarzkopf, Maria Galland, Londa Professional, Avon, L'Oréal, Knight Frank, Beeline, Alfa Bank, Rosbank, Tele2, Mild Seven, TNK-British Petroleum, LandRover.

In 2009, Alexander was awarded gold, silver and bronze awards in the Commercial category at the FEP European Professional Photographer of the Year Awards in Brussels.

Lena Erysheva is a talented young photographer who works across fashion, portrait and art photography. She is currently working between Moscow and Minsk. Check her website for more information.

ISO I Drive and Space is a professional photo studio located in the centre of Moscow that allows even the most sophisticated photographers the opportunity to be creative in many new ways. Only seven minutes from the subway, there is free parking and a roof space that enjoys amazing views over the city.

Studio features include: four separate studios with a total space of 500 m² and a shooting area of 250 m², client lounge, height of between 5 and 5.5m, two daylight studios, cyc 5x5, make-up room, free Wi-Fi, kitchen, bathroom, high voltage (220-380 V) 200 KW power, air conditioning, freight elevator (up to three tonnes).

Equipment: Profoto, Manfrotto / Avenger, HMI (on demand), Apple, Canon, Phase One and Hasselblad. Services: equipment rental, catering, post production, professional assistants.

Editorial clients: Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, GQ, Esquire, L'Officiel, Elle, Maxim, Marie Claire, Tatler, Icons, Men's Health, and many others.

Agences: Avocado, Anis, Bazelevs, BBDO, Buzz, Instinkt, Park production,  Pacific Film, FocusFilms, Vitals.

Amber Production, Helsinki, is an all encompassing entertainment and production service company providing professionals who are specialised in all stages of product development.

The company offers an excellent avenue to cost effective international video and film production. Its subcontractor network manages productions in Finland as well as globally within a modest cost structure. Over the past year, Amber Productions' network has completed various projects available for preview on its show reel, including work for Nokia mobile phones and Nokia Siemens Networks. Aside from working in Finland, the company's partners produce commercial films in London, Rio de Janeiro, Hong Kong, Zagreb, Munich, Dusseldorf and Lisbon.    

Amber Production represents some of the leading Finnish film directors, including Misko Iho, Mari Mantela, Pietu Takala, Juuso Syrjä, Juha Lahti and Martin Jäger. The company provides TV commercial production, commercial film and video production, Internet video campaigns, telecine and colour grading services, 3D animation production, production services worldwide and production consulting.

Local representatives are available in Moscow, Kiev and Riga.

Just Production was created in 2004 and specialises in TV commercial production and photo shoots for both Russian and international clients. The company also shoots music videos, corporate films and provides production services for foreign clients in the Russian market.

Just Production provides a wide range of TV production services, including on location shoots in Russia and abroad with leading Russian and foreign specialists, location scouting, technical support, casting and a range of post production services.

The company's staff have a wealth of experience organising film and TV projects in Russia and abroad. Just Production also exclusively represents one of the most gifted and popular Russian commercial directors, Alexey Rozenberg.

"We aim to work quickly and flexibly, anticipating tomorrow and surpassing our clients' expectations by offering them complex and first-grade services."

Ninja Films Studio has been producing TV commercials, feature films, music videos, photo shoots and corporate films for over seven years. The studio specialises in both full CG TV commercials and combined live action with CG, offering a wealth of experience in 3D animation and classic drawn animation. The company uses the latest equipment for completing projects on time and to budget.

Working worldwide, clients include Coca-Cola, Danon, BEKO, LG, Ehrmann, Panasonic, Sony and Nokia.

Solyanka is a nightclub and restaurant offering fusion cuisine, mixing Mediterranean, Thai and even Mexican recipes. Simple ingredients and products are cooked and served in a unique way.

Solyanka combines a range of different elements based around cosiness and comfort in absolutely everything, from interior design to the music policy. The menu is moderate but carefully composed. Solyanka also offers Twins Shopp boutique, selling clothes by promising designers, as well as the summer terrace Swan Lake in Gorky Park.

Swan Lake is located right by Neskuchniy Gardens on the banks of the swan-filled Golicin Pound. The restaurant allows guests to experience all the joys of summer without leaving the city. With its own unique atmosphere, Swan Lake welcomes families and couples in equal measure.

In the evenings, party people come for a change of scene and to relax from the hustle and bustle of clubbing. Swan Lake is a comfortable and unpretentious place that encourages guests to stay for as long as they wish.