Heidi Niemala   New York

Welcome to the latest issue of Showcase New York, brought to you by Production Paradise. We present the very best of the local visual media industry, with more information available in our Photo and Film directories.

Check out these upcoming events in New York city:

• Bicycle Film Festival, from 26th to 30th June.
• Jill Greenberg - End Times book signing, 19th July, 6pm to 7:30pm, ICP Store.

Our cover photo was shot by Heidi Niemala. Heidi is represented by Photogroup.

Marilyn Ballard Inc.   New York photo agents

Marilyn Ballard has a discerning eye for talent and enjoys the development and professional dedication involved in supporting her artists as they excel at their craft.

Her background as a photo producer and model agent, combined with years of building a network in New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Australia, and Europe, culminated in the development of Marilyn Ballard Inc, a full service boutique agency representing photographers, hair stylists, make-up artists, fashion stylists and art directors.

With a personalised approach tailored to each client and artist, team MBReps welcomes every opportunity to grow and collaborate with new friends. They enjoy a strong cocktail of professionalism with a twist of laughter, positively stirred!

Beth Klein Productions   New York photo production

Beth Klein’s career began as an agent at several leading NY agencies representing photographers, fashion editors and set designers. This experience led her to understand how to marry the demands of creating compelling images while balancing the needs of clients and creative directors.

Beth left the artists management side of the industry and focused on art buying and production. Prior to opening Beth Klein Productions in 2006, she had the good fortune of working freelance with Lloyd + co and then acted as Steven Klein’s in-house producer. She worked on accounts such as CFDA, Le Sports Sac, D&G, Akris, Alberta Ferretti, J. Lindeberg, Estee Lauder, Tod’s, Movado and several shoots for Vogue.

Beth’s approachable demeanor and unique experience has led her to work with a large roster of clients. Currently she services shoots all over the US.

Her considerable roster of services includes estimating, location permits, casting, art buying, reliable crew recommendations and post production referrals.

Trunk Archive   New York licensing and syndication agency

Trunk Archive is a full-service image licensing agency representing the most engaging and sought-after photographers. The archive offers unprecedented access to hundreds of thousands of fashion, celebrity, beauty, travel, architecture and conceptual images.

Providing an intelligent and forward-thinking alternative to the traditional resources for existing art, the agency serves as a creative partner by providing complimentary image research, visual strategy consultation and comprehensive rights and clearance services.

Additionally, the agency produces original commissioned content across all genres, most notably for the entertainment industry. New images are added daily as Trunk Archive continues its mission to make extraordinary art available for use in all contexts including editorial, advertising, consumer products and decorative arts.

Splashlight   New York photo production

Splashlight is the only full-scale creative production house with almost 100,000 square feet of studio spaces, a full, industry vetted production team, an in-house design group and state-of-the-art equipment and technology experts.

Over the last 10 years, the company's leadership in the fashion industry as content creation experts has allowed Splashlight to develop partnerships with leading brands, retailers and publications that have resulted in some of the most groundbreaking images and campaigns of the past decade.

Sally Montana   Zurich Documentary - Celebrity - People & Lifestyle

Sally Montana is a Swiss portrait and editorial photographer based in Brooklyn and her portraits, features, and photo essays have been featured in publications worldwide. Her clients praise her reliability, the quality of her work and attention to detail. She is fun to work with and makes people naturally feel at ease.

For Sally, photography is a language that has taken decades to master. Her curious nature, sense of adventure and professionalism help her adapt to any situation - from the quiet wilderness of Idaho to the bustling Washington D.C. chambers of power.

Olive Head Representative   New York photo agents

Olive Head Represents is a boutique agency specialising in photography. Olive has a long history and a stellar reputation in the fashion retail and advertising industry in NYC.

She prides herself on her dedication and support toward her photographers as they grow and excel at their craft. Olive enjoys an excellent rapport with her existing clients and welcomes new opportunities to grow and collaborate with new clients.

Rich Begany   New York still life photographers

Located in Manhattan’s Flatiron District, Rich Begany produces his studio-based photography for clients near and far.  He uses a range of photographic and digital tools, from capture through post-production. Rich has lent his discerning eye to top companies such as MAC Cosmetics, Maybelline and Origins and has visually captured the true essence of each product he photographs.

Please visit his website to see a full range of updated work. To discuss an upcoming project or to request a portfolio, please contact Majka Lamprecht at Traffic Creative Management. 

Gild Hall- A Thompson Hotel   New York hotels

Gild Hall, 60 Thompson's Wall Street sister property, is located on historic Gold Street and brings a new level of design savvy and service to Manhattan's illustrious Financial District.

Designed by Jim Walrod, the simple yet luxurious rooms feature oversized leather-tufted headboards and elegant custom-designed wooden furniture, topped with rich flannel throws and mahogany details. The hotel features a bi-level, Tuscan style wine bar and lounge, Felice Ristorante & Wine Bar, adorned with dramatic chandeliers and boasting extensive wine programming, as well as 126 handsome, cosmopolitan rooms and suites.

Effortlessly blending classical European sensibility with American contemporary style, Gild Hall serves as a modern-day gentleman's club for the kings and queens of Wall Street.

Robert Bacall Representatives   New York photo agents

Robert Bacall Representatives has been solving photographic and digital needs in the advertising and commercial markets for over 25 years. Bacall reps unique photographic talent that specialise in photographing babies, kids, seniors, food, portraits, still life, liquids, splashes, people on location, fashion, and more.

Bacall artists service clients across all industry sectors, including advertising, editorial and corporate accounts. Bacall Reps will also produce assignments that require a special hands-on approach to clients' needs. Bacall appreciates every opportunity that is presented and will always attempt to provide the best solutions on time and on budget.

Check out Bacall Reps on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Behance, Slideshare, Found Folios and Workbook.com to see the latest work being generated by RBR artists.

Clients include CIT Group, BMS, The Collection, Hilton Hotels, Target Stores, Golf Galaxy, Range Rover and Procter & Gamble.