Gina Spinelli is based in Lisbon, Portugal, where she works to uncover the relationship between people, place, and time. Her work has led her across the world, featuring renowned hotels, restaurants, and travel experiences.

Working in both film and digital, and with her adept use of toning, composition, and color, Gina transports viewers to specific places and communicates feelings of nostalgia and curiosity. Her style and approach lend themselves to diverse projects, but her primary focus lies in hospitality, where she holistically illustrates the traveler's experience.

Gina's recent collaborations include renowned venues and magazines such as Craveiral Farmhouse, Hotel Alegria, Whalebone Magazine, Vino Vero, and Lisbon Insiders.

NM Productions is a global production company that throws traditional methods out of the window. They cover full production but also offer modular services - location scouting, casting, on-set support - and can do it almost anywhere in the world.

They pride themselves on building long-lasting relationships with partners, helping to create work that is bloody brilliant. They are committed to craft, collaboration and innovation and are proud to be the first call for some of the industry's most talented and creative minds.

Having just celebrated their fifth anniversary, they have had a great year so far. Collaborating on projects such as Kroger Health with Patrik Giardino, Aman Hotels with Venkay, Range Rover with Boo George and Adidas with Giorgio Bruni and Dylan Johnston, to name a few.

Check out NM's talent roster here or get in touch here.

Welcome to openbcn studios, a premium photography studio in Barcelona's vibrant heart. Nestled in a neighborhood with hotels, hostels, and restaurants, the studio offers seamless production with convenience at every corner.  

Benefit from abundant natural light flooding through strategically placed skylights, creating consistent lighting for photoshoots, videos, interviews, and events. The nine-meter cyclo wall allows for expansive creative endeavors, with a studio height ranging from four to six meters for versatile shooting angles.

Enjoy essential amenities like a private dressing room, makeup stations, hair wash basins, and a lounge area with a kitchen. The studio blends modernity with history, preserving the industrial warehouse's original features. Located on a semi-pedestrian street, it provides a tranquil setting for focused shoots.

In summary, openbcn studios offers a premium experience with its strategic location, natural lighting, spacious cyclo wall, and well-designed amenities. It's the ideal choice for fashion brands, video production companies, and corporate events. Discover a unique space where creativity meets comfort and convenience.

Check the website for more information.

Ivanka Dias is a professional photographer, capturing the beauty of hotels and resorts through her lens.

With over a decade of experience in the industry, she brings her signature style, keen eye for detail and a unique artistic vision to every image she creates, conveying a sense of luxury, sophistication, and comfort.

An approved photographer for Marriott International, she had also worked with brands like Accor, Hilton, Minor, IHG, and more. Her clients appreciate her professionalism, her ability to understand their brand and vision, and her creative approach to every project.

"My passion for architecture emerges from my deep appreciation of design, simplicity, and storytelling. My approach to photography aims to highlight the uniqueness and brand experience of each property, including the mood and atmosphere of the space."

Ivanka Dias is also the founder of Dias Studio LLC, based in Dubai and Sofia, and available for assignments within GCC and Europe.

Mark is a London-based Interiors, architectural, still life and lifestyle photographer with over 20 years of commercial and editorial experience.

His commissions have taken him around the world and he has extensive knowledge of producing large and complex studio and location shoots at home in the UK, and abroad (particularly in Cape Town and Ibiza).

Mark’s regular client base includes high-end Interior designers, architects, boutique hotels and niche restaurants; fabric, furniture and paint companies; PR & design agencies, book publishers and many national magazines/weekend supplements.

Mark’s work is defined by graphically framed, clean compositions with sharp lines and crisp lighting. He adopts a less-is-more approach to angles, perspective and styling; favouring carefully selected detailed vignette shots over wide-views, thereby revealing and showcasing spaces and objects in a more thought-provoking way.

By creating images of a consistently high standard, he has built trust, loyalty and long-standing client partnerships.

Lorenzo Vecchia is an architectural and interior photographer based in Barcelona. Born in Florence, he was deeply influenced by the beauty of his surroundings, which sparked his passion for photography and particularly for capturing architecture and design.

With over 15 years of professional experience, Lorenzo has established himself as a leading expert in capturing the essence and beauty of architecture, with his portfolio including private residences, luxury hotels, commercial projects, and office buildings among his most frequent commissions.

"When approaching a project, I always prioritise studying the interplay of light, the surrounding environment, and the original design. My goal is to ensure that my photographs convey a sense of space and the clarity of lines, capturing the true essence of the architectural vision. By meticulously examining these elements, I aim to showcase the beauty and character of each structure, emphasising its unique features and highlighting the exquisite craftsmanship involved in its creation.”

His client list includes renowned names such as Armani, Burberry, Inditex, Desigual, Kimpton Hotels, Intercontinental, Luxury Retreats, Marriott, Sonder, as well as various national architectural firms.

Visit his website or his Instagram for more information and to explore his portfolio more closely.

Welcome to Showcase Oceania, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading photographers, photographers' agents, production companies, rental studios and stylists working out of Oceania.

More creative professionals and facilities for photographic and film production are available in our Australia (Photo and Film) and New Zealand (Photo and Film) directories.

Brands and publications including Bose, Tourism Australia, InterContinental Hotels, Mazda, among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Don't miss our recommended events:

• The 33rd annual Melbourne Queer Film Festival (MQFF) will run from 9th to 19th November, with a prime selection of local and international drama, comedy, documentary, and everything in between. The program features 50 feature films and 17 documentaries, 11 short film packages, three world premieres, 26 Australian premieres and 19 Victorian premieres.
• Back at Auckland Museum, the 59th annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition opens in December, and will display the winning photographs of the most prestigious nature photography competition in the world, organised by London's Natural History Museum.

Our cover image was shot by Paul Westlake. Paul is represented by Reload + co.

Growing up in his family’s hotel gave Greg Elms a natural affinity with food and people – and working the spotlight on the hotel’s cabaret shows kindled a fascination with lighting and performers. Shooting both photography and video, Greg has travelled the world on commissions for book publishers, designers and advertising agencies.

Drawing on two decades of experience and collaboration, Greg captures results that speak with the assured confidence of someone who has worked with both people and food all his life.

His most recent accolade is a Silver Award in the Professional Category at the 2023 International Photography Awards.

Clients include: InterContinental Hotels, Nando’s, Lonely Planet, Penguin Books, Intrepid Travel, Next Hotel Group, Earth Hour, Tourism Victoria, Mission Foods, Jenny Craig, Murdoch Books.

Food, beverage and culinary lifestyle photography is a niche that requires a specific skillset with an eye for detail. Barbara Wrigley McDevitt, a Florida-based food and beverage photographer, has excelled in that skillset. With more than a dozen years of experience behind the camera, she has keen eye for detail, lighting and narrative.

With a diverse style that emphasises beautiful light, texture and contrast, her goal with each image is to invite the viewer into the scene, evoke emotion and make them salivate. In order to accomplish that, her focus is on content and style, always aware of creating a strong narrative.

During the coming months, Wrigley McDevitt will embark on a culinary and architectural photo shoot for Angelina’s Ristorante, an upscale, fine-dining establishment, located in Bonita Springs, Florida, and the InterContinental Hotel in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Wrigley McDevitt travels between her studio and remote locations, and would love to collaborate with you on your next project to make people hungry. You can reach her at +1 612 743 2757.

Barbara Wrigley McDevitt is a Florida-based photographer with more than a dozen years of experience behind the camera. Shooting with a medium format camera, she has a keen eye for detail and brings her expertise to the food, beverage and culinary lifestyle areas.

She is deliberate and focused on her presentation of the narrative of your food story. A sense of story weaves throughout Wrigley McDevitt’s work and her years of experience together with a combination of skill, knowledge and technical ability allow her to problem solve whatever surprise is thrown at her on set.

Wrigley McDevitt is currently embarking on a culinary and architectural photo shoot for Angelina’s Ristorante, an upscale, fine-dining establishment, located in Bonita Springs, Florida, having just completed a photo shoot at The Intercontinental Hotel in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Wrigley McDevitt travels between her studio and remote locations and would love to collaborate with you on your next project to make people hungry. She also offers client participation via Capture One Live. You can share, view, comment, rate, tag and provide real-time feedback all from your own location while Wrigley McDevitt shoots in her studio. No uploading, exporting or downloading a single photo: convenient and easy.