cape town Apr 2016

Agent Emma represents exciting local and international photographers, each one selected for their breathtaking portfolios and commitment to unparalleled photographic work. Agent Emma and her photographers have had a successful season shooting for a global clientele.

Dazzling shoots include Mizuno Sportswear, Hitachi, Lexware, Dorna, Mikagy Makeup, and Muitzig Beer.

Agent Emma is also excited to introduce two inspiring photographers to her books: Betina Du Toit and Antonia Steyn.

Representing a select range of talented creatives: One League Creative Management is one of South Africa’s premier artist management agencies.

Its accomplished roster of photographers, stylists and hair & make-up artists is passionate and driven by a desire to create beautiful imagery. 

Recent highlights shot by our photographers in advertising, fashion, lifestyle, beauty, TV commercials and music videos include:

• Travys Owen – Fader magazine cover, Orange culture campaign, Marie Claire magazine
• Stefano Moro Van Wyk - Ermenegildo Zegna, Flair magazine, Design Scene Magazine
• Steve Marais – Mon Cheri chocolate, Lipton ice tea, Tena, Melrose Arch, Elle magazine

For nearly a decade, Cape Town-based photographer Morné van Zyl has quietly gone about the task of perfecting the art of people photography. Whether he’s shooting high-profile commercial campaigns, special unit production stills or editorial features, his comfortable and easy manner with his subjects ensures he always inspires the right performance to support his client's brand message. In the case of portraits, he has the unfailing ability to capture the true essence of the person he’s photographing.

Morné has an efficient and uncomplicated approach to producing outstanding images. This approach, along with his renowned ability to work under pressure, has earned him a reputation as one of South Africa's top portrait and commercial photographers. It has also made him the photographer of choice for many local and international editorial clients, advertising agencies and production companies.

Clients include Qatar Airways, Puma, British Airways, Virgin, SA Rugby, Sanlam, eTV, Discovery, Kulula, Men’s Health, GQ, Cosmopolitan, Sports Illustrated, Women’s Health, Wired UK, Red Bull, Condé Nast Traveller, Financial Times UK, Sky Sports and Business Day. He is perhaps best-known for his series of provocative close-up portraits which has been the subject of several print and online features.

Michael's work reflects his equally strong love for stills and motion. His understanding of the two mediums is solid, knowing that each require a different approach and mindset to execute well. He spends his off time doing what he does during his on time, shooting.

Michael has become known for his enthusiastic approach, do-it-yourself attitude towards his assignments and a willingness to always go further than is expected.

Over the past six years his client list has grown strong and fast. His recent clients include, Mercedes-Benz, Bridgestone, Mediclinic, Jameson, Sanlam and Red Bull.

Hein van Tonder is a food photographer and stylist based in Cape Town. He has mastered the ability to create beautiful images by manipulating the incredible and long hours of natural light available in the city.

Hein was a 2015 finalist in the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year competition, and a double finalist in 2016.

Clients include Checkers, Clemengold, Sunday Times Food Weekly, Taste Magazine, Food & Home Magazine and Marie Claire Cuisine et Vins de France. He has recently photographed 'The Story of a House' on location in France and styled and photographed a recipe book for Cobb International which has been released worldwide.

08Media Productions has been enjoying a busy season, with teams still arriving into autumn. It has been a great production summer, with both new and familiar faces:

• H&M Kids by Tim Marsella, Franck Malthiery and Ezperansa Moya.
• Casall by Bersa.
• Oriflame Cosmetics by Joel Rhodin.
• NK Stil by Oscar Falk.
• 6ixty8ight by Eric Josjö.
• DV Mode by Joel Rhodin.
• Björn Borg by Richard Keppel-Smith.
• Go Outdoors by Justin Badenhorst.
• Twilfit by Elisabeth Frang.

"Each team working with 08Media Productions has been treated with equal parts care and enthusiasm, and been given our undivided attention. We look forward to welcoming new clients and those that we already know - thank you all for a great season!"

After another busy summer season, 10-4 Africa provides highlights from jobs across Africa, Europe and the Indian Ocean Islands:

• Clinique shot in Cape Town. Stills photographer: Ulrich Knoblauch (c/o Supernova). Director/DOP: Jason Hearn. Make-up: Merle Titus (c/o Infidels). Hair: Richard Wilkinson (c/o Supernova).
• Porter Magazine with Kelly Slater shot in Jeffreys Bay, South Africa by photographer Ben Weller (c/o CLM).
• MRP campaign with 'it' girl Poppy Delevingne (c/o Storm Models). Shot in London by Kevin Mackintosh (c/o Serlin Associates). Set design: Daryl McGregor (c/o Lalaland).
• Evian shot in Seychelles by Jean-Yves Lemoigne (c/o Carole Lambert).
• US Sports Illustrated Swim Suit shot in Zanzibar by Ruven Afanador (c/o SarahLaird & Good Company). Hair: Peter Butler (c/o Tracey Mattingly). Make-up: Joanne Gair (@joannegair).
• Phillip Lim 3.1 with supermodel Liya Kebede (c/o IMG). Shot in Ethiopia by Viviane Sassen (c/o We Folk).
• Porter Magazine shot in Tanzania by Boo George (c/o Streeters). Model: Constance Jablonski (c/o Viva London). Hair: Samantha Hillerby (c/o Streeters). Make up: Emma Kotch (c/o Streeters).
• S.Oliver shot in Cape Town by Neil Kirk (c/o Klein Photographen).
• J.Crew summer campaign shot in Cape Town by Coliena Rentmeester (c/o Art Department) and Nagi Sakai (c/o De Facto Inc.).
• Penelope Chilvers shot in Cape Town by photographer Rudi Geyser (@rudigeyser.com).

10-4 Africa would like to thank all its new and existing clients for their continued support. Be sure to check the latest showreel from the TVC department.

EuroConnection is one of South Africa's preferred film, photo and music video service production companies. The company's founder, Julie Van Damme Lagoe, was born in Brooklyn and lived in Antwerp and Amsterdam. She has travelled the world working on professional productions for over 20 years, and her large network of connections has allowed her to create EuroConnection Cape Town. The company continues to deliver creative solutions, turning clients' ideas into reality.

EuroConnection was developed with high production standards and regular customers who keep coming back for more.

"Our passionate production team can offer you complete professional no-nonsense support, producing the most cost-effective way, on target, on time, and on budget!"

Latest clients include Philips, TCC Global, Panasonic, Expresso, Time Out, TV commercial 'VakantieXperts', TV music video 'Ladyluck', Bugaboo, 'The Island' series Channel 4, Hush, BonAqua/Coca-Cola, Photononstop and Sunny.

Established in 1987, First Productions is one of the longest running and most experienced production houses in South Africa. The company offers a full-house service for all advertising campaigns, catalogue shoots, editorial magazines and television commercials.

Working internationally although mainly in the German market, the company has an outstanding reputation for transparency, efficiency and commitment in providing the highest level of hands on, personal service with a strictly “No Problem” attitude.

First Productions' flexibility, extensive location knowledge and solid industry supplier relationships enable it to offer clients an exceptional service with a smooth, trouble free production.

Clients this season have included BMW, Peter Hahn, Impressionen, Adler, Heine, Oakley, Brooks Brothers, Rivella, LLB, Klingel, Wenz, Lidl, Burda, Nivea, Coop and Walder.

The Cape Town Office offers bespoke film and photo production service to the international market. Proudly run by Ila Nazar and Hanna Bjoerklund, Production Pool Cape Town offers unique and personal service, starting from the first e-mail to the last goodbye at the airport. Both Hanna and Ila have many years of experience in production and advertising worldwide and have a special soft spot for Cape Town and its beauty.

Production Pool Cape Town focuses on stills advertising and fashion clients, however is no stranger to the TV and documentary world, having facilitated various shoots and a full season of Sweden’s Next Top Model amongst others.

Recent productions include: Volvo, About You, Otto, and Ing Diba.

The people at Steel love what they do – creating the space for magic to happen. The last six months of summer in South Africa have been jam-packed with loads of magic making.
 
The Steel team was delighted to work for the first time with these new clients and photographers:

• Esprit SS2016 Print & TVC – shot by Matteo Montanari and directed by Mooks Hanifah with DOP Tristan Sheridan for Raw Files
• Volkswagen – shot by Jo Metson Scott of Webber Represents
• Pitney Bowes - Shot by Michael McLaughlin of Dalton Artists
• Shell – shot by George Logan of Horton Stevens
• Snow & Rock – shot by Nigel Riches and Pete Webb
• AA Bank - shot by Thirza Schaap
• 4 Weddings / AE Networks - shot by Antonia Steyn
• Sivantos – Shot by Mierswa Kluska

Always offering first class production services with a personal touch, the people at Steel are looking forward to their regular productions and shooting further afield in the months ahead.

"Full Service Production... that’s what Cape Town Productions offers their clients. They celebrated 28 years of world class, hands-on production and continue to fulfil their clients creative aspirations through their knowledge and experience. Loyalty to their clients results in loyalty to their brand.

They look forward to still welcoming a few more teams into Cape Town this season, as it’s not too late to maximise the wonderful weather expected right through May.

Cape Town Productions were thrilled to host some USA-based clients this year as well as their Europe connections who have been loyal supporters for many years.

Cape Town Productions….the name says it all!"

Located on scenic farmland just 20 minutes from central Cape Town, Studio 26 is a dedicated location facility consisting of two components constructed exclusively for production use. It caters to both stills and cine productions of any size and description.

• The Open Air Studio: An outdoor studio consisting of an open roofed building structure, stairs, deck area, doorways, open windows and plenty of neatly paved floor space. With limitless angles to shoot from, it is a favourite with catalogue photographers and provides a blank canvas for art directors to turn into any scene imaginable.
• The Lake Houses: Custom-built to give Cape Town the one thing it did not have - a rustic timber, lake-side cabin complete with classic jetty and a set of shabby-chic huts. Referencing both the American north, Alpine cabins and the Caribbean in one spot, the Lake Houses have been used extensively for countless outdoor themes. Moveable decking sections and a vintage pick-up truck are some of the props provided to complete the picture.

Picturesque backgrounds, vehicle access, and the possibility of waterborne themes such as swimming and boating increase the many possibilities.

"At Studio26 anything is possible!"

Photo Hire is a leading equipment rental house in South Africa, providing the most advanced gear for the photographic, video, broadcast and film industries to suite any style and scale of production.

From heavyweight brands to unique accessories, cameras, rigs, lighting and more, Photo Hire has it all. The company's gear has been seen on the set of local indie videos as well as international blockbusters. Photo Hire is a favourite choice for top photographers, production houses and agencies alike.

The dynamic team is committed to outstanding service and client care. This impeccable work ethic and professional, friendly approach has garnered Photo Hire a flawless reputation as one of the most advanced support houses in South Africa.

The company also boasts two large studios, a Digital Cinema support centre, and a dedicated sales department.

Cine Photo Tools is a top sales destination in South Africa for the most current selection of equipment for the photographic and film industries.

Combining a global vision with local market insight, Cine Photo Tools sells everything from heavyweight brands to unique accessories, and is the official dealer for brands such as Canon, RED Digital Cinema, Kino Flo, broncolor, OConnor, Flanders Scientific and Small HD.

For the novice or experienced, Cine Photo Tools is there to arm clients not only with the best gear, but also the know-how. The staff are friendly, efficient and able to offer solution-driven assistance at an individual level.