ONELEAGUE   Cape Town photo agents

ONELEAGUE Cape Town represents top local and international photographers, illustrators, stylists and hair and make-up artists. Contact the agency for electronic portfolios, and be sure to check out the slick new website. Latest news:

• Alexa Singer's recent work includes worldwide campaigns for Nescafe and Pampers, a Queen Mum catalogue and a cover for L'Officiel.
• Antonia Steyn shot campaigns for Levi's Jeans and FCMB Bank, as well as editorials for Glamour and Cosmopolitan.
• Photographer Damon Fourie has joined ONELEAGUE.
• Debra Roets shot the Woolworth's kids summer campaign, as well as advertising campaigns for Draft FCB.
• London-based photographer Gavin O'Neill will spend the season in Cape Town with ONELEAGUE. He has just completed an international campaign for Philips, a Revlon advertorial, a lingerie advertising campaign for Harrods and a beauty shoot which appeared in UK Vogue.
• Guy Neveling shot campaigns for O'Neill, VW and Schweppes.
• Michael Meyersfeld has been shooting in Dubai and Ukraine and also completed a campaign for Orbit gum.
• Petra van Raaij shot a perfume campaign for Monaco and the new Triumph campaign.
  

Bird On A Wire   Cape Town photo agents

Bird On A Wire is a hot new creative representative shop under the guidance of Vanessa Eyden and Sonja ter Horst. The company services the local and international advertising, production, magazine and lifestyle industries.

The agency offers an organic, solution-based, hands-on talent pool of both established and up-and-coming photographers, stylists, hair and make-up artists, illustrators and directors.

With Vanessa's art buying and advertising agency background, and Sonja's global advertising agency and production house experience, Bird on a Wire offers creative and financial solutions tailored to fit individual client's briefs.

Visit the website for more information.

Shape Shifters   Cape Town photo agents

ShapeShifters Photographers Representation is a boutique agency with a strong and dynamic production department that includes permanently appointed Production Managers and Casting Agents. This ensures the continuity of client relations, meaning production is a stress-free experience with people at the helm who truly care for their clients and who are knowledgeable about their preferences.

The company's focus is on lifestyle and advertising related work. Recent shoots have included:

• Pampers Germany - Photographer: Lambro.
• Tetra Pak UK - Photographer: David Chancellor.
• Mitre UK - Photographer: David Chancellor.
• Pfizer USA - Photographer: Brooke Fasani.
• Malta Guinness Africa - Photographer: Dougal Paterson.
• Sony Erickson UK - Photographer: Patrick Ryan.

Anthony friend   Cape Town advertising photographers

Latest work from photographer Anthony Friend:

• Recently returned from a 10 day shoot in Mauritius for the 2008 Cosmopolitan swim wear edition, and is currently wrapping-up the Cosmopolitan 2009 'Sexy Man' calender.
• Campari campaign for Nigeria, facilitated by Hippocampus.
• Men's Health cover and editorial - Anthony's 6th cover and editorial of 2008.
• Woolworth's Christmas editorial
  

Up and coming shoots:

• Anthony has been selected to shoot the Relais Chateau Cellars-Hohenhort cookery book with exectuive chef Peter Tempelhoff and owner Liz McGrath.
• He will be shooting December fashion editorials for Cosmopolitan, Men's Health and Oprah Magazine.
  
• Anthony will be flying to San Diego to shoot the Easihair campaign.
  

Steel Productions   Cape Town photo production

As winter departs, Steel Productions looks back on a busy "off-season". Photographer Tom Nagy wall-papered the hull of a 120ft boat for Evonik, while Chris Dawes shot Blacks and Millets, enjoying great mid-winter sunshine in the city and 2ft of snow in the mountains. Microsoft successfully completed the South African leg of its 17-country campaign, shot by Richard Renaldi on his beautiful 8x10 setup.

The Steel team is thrilled to have former production manager Nolan Hooper on board as a full time coordinator. Clients can now contact Caryn, Andre and Nolan for information and production assistance in English, and Manuela for German and French inquiries.

Steel Productions looks forward to welcoming back old faces and meeting new ones; the team is ready for the summer and raring to go with its (lucky!) 13th production season. The season ahead promises "great weather, lots of new locations and a bevy of beauty-slept models."

Cape Town Productions   Cape Town location service and scouts

In Cape Town last season the company produced many CGI and "comping" shoots:

• Emir Haveric shot the new VW Passat through Grabarz & Ptn W.A GmbH. The car was shot using a rig on the city streets, and elements of the locations were used to build up modern futuristic graphic backgrounds in post-production.
• Marc Trautmann shot Opel using foreground and middle-ground locations. The backgrounds were shot in Shanghai.
• Jan van Endert produced the Gaggenau shoot using modern South African architecture through Ogilvy and Mather.

Cape Town Productions has been extremely productive during the winter months, updating its locations database, scouting fresh locations and negotiating favourable rates with suppliers on its clients behalf.

EuroConnection South Africa   Cape Town location service and scouts

In July, Euro Connection produced an incredible campaign for Belgian designer Dirk Bikkembergs with photographer Luc Willame. The results will be featured on Production Paradise next year.

In April, Euro Connection produced the Henri Lloyd autumn/winter 2008 campaign, with creative director Krister Appelfeldt and photographer Lars Strandberg. They shot around Cape Town and in Aquila Private Game Reserve, two hours from the city. The reserve offers an authentic African 'Big 5' safari experience.

The sun is out and the shooting season has begun, with photographer Paul Bellaart and his team shooting for Playboy Holland.

Euro Connection is constantly looking to improve its client services. In Cape Town, the company can offer new location and production options and is equipped to successfully manage any level of photo production.

The Worx Production House   Cape Town photo production

The Worx Production House had a very successful 2007/2008 season and wishes to thank all of the amazing crew who helped make it possible. The company also takes great pride in having worked with wonderfully talented local photographers Mark Cameron, Anthony Friend, Damon Fourie, Crispian Plunkett, David Chancellor, Ulrich Knoblauch and Misha Taylor.

End of season highlights:

• Nakheel (Dubai) - Photographer: Daryl Patni.
• Faith Shoes (UK) - Photographer Crispian Plunkett.
• Mitre (UK) - Photographer David Chancellor.

Nomad Production House   Cape Town photo production

Given its resources and established infrastructure, Cape Town is the perfect base from where Nomad can provide all types of shoot with the necessary tools to succeed. These resources, along with Nomad's personalised and excellent service, are extended to all of Africa's incredible locations. This success is due to the "No problem" attitude lived by the Nomad team.

Nomad has produced many exciting and challenging advertising and catalogue shoots over the past three seasons, including Visa Card (UK), Clark's Shoes (UK), Hummer (USA), Peugeot (Belgium), Fortis Bank (Germany), Sympani Insurance (Sweden), Siemens (Germany), Jupiler Beer (Belgium), Otto (Germany), Dorothy Perkins (UK) and Prima Donna (Belgium).

Big Sky Productions   Cape Town photo production

Bigsky Productions completed international shoots in its more tropical coastal locations of Mozambique and Kenya.

Kenya is a fabulous location alternative, with flawless weather most of the year round. Editorial client Zest Magazine and catalogue client Lalesso made use of the spectacular natural locations. Click on the video link for a fun 'behind the scenes' video.

Mozambique was an ideal location for Puma, offering an authentic African football backdrop for the "Peace One Day" campaign.

Summer has finally returned to Cape Town, and with many confirmations already it looks as if it will be a busy season for Bigsky.

BLM Productions South Africa   Cape Town commercials production

The South African winter season was filled with catalogue and editorial shoots for BLM Productions.

Norwegian clients Voice Norge dominated the winter turn out, and the company was fortunate enough to utilise the beautiful Durban winter weather to shoot the autumn and winter campaigns for several brands. Starting in the Drakensberg mountain range and working down to the Mtentu "Red Desert" in the Eastern Cape, a truly breathtaking part of South Africa provided a stunning backdrop.

The company also stopped at Tala Game Reserve with Norwegian Elle for a big autumn production with Gyslan Yahri and Petra Middelthon.

Freelink   Cape Town photo production

Durban, Namibia or Mauritius might only be a short flight from Cape Town but they can seem worlds apart when it comes to shooting.

That's why Freelink has partnered up with local specialists in these exotic locations to offer clients the same level of service and support they've come to expect but in the most breath-taking new locations.

When Christine Le Clos revealed these developments during her annual European migration, the response from her clients was overwhelming.

"With these exciting new location options and a favourable exchange rate, things are shaping-up for a real bumper season," said Christine.

Ice Models   Cape Town fashion models

In this Showcase, Ice presents a bevy of South African beauties:

• Striking local face Charlbi Kriek was recently shot by Signe Vilstrup for Costume Magazine in Denmark.
• Fresh-faced South African Elbe vd Merwe landed the new Wonderbra campaign for South Africa.
• Durban-born Sicelo won the Next NY Model Competition and will be heading off to the Big Apple shortly.
• Jetsetting Capetonian Simone Newman recently returned from Europe with some great new pictures.
• South African-born Roberta Little can be seen in the new Henry Lloyd campaign.
• A new rising local star to watch out for is Mikhaela du Plessis.
• Local boy Sean Gibson is featured in the San Siro campaign.

Y models   Cape Town fashion models

Latest news from Y models.

• Lera Koryts'ka - Cosmopolitan Lingerie. Photographer: Jacques Weyers. Arrives in Cape Town 4 Oct '08.
• Devin Paisley - Jean Paul Sport catalogue. Photographer: Tom Wivegh. Arrives in Cape Town 8 Oct '08.
• Daniela Freitas - Elle magazine. Arrives in Cape Town 10 Dec '08.
• Rory Johnson - Engelhorn catalogue.
• Sumarie Bouwer - Plumo catalogue. Just arrived in Cape Town.
• Delamaine. Photographer: Candy Kennedy.
• Mignonne - Le Full catalogue. Arrives in Cape Town 26 Oct '08.

MAX models   Cape Town fashion models

Max Models has revamped its board to operate as a select boutique agency with hands-on management uniquely tailored to each individual model. Driven by Lyn Maxwell who has been instrumental in developing the fashion industry in Cape Town, the Max Models stable is in global demand. A few recent highlights:

• Gina Athans booked for Vogue.
• Maryke features in Harper's Bazaar Beauty.
• Dune new book and look under new management by Max Models.
• Nadia is the face of Lalu cosmetics.
• Featured in this Showcase, Claire is the star of an amazing editorial shot by Justine Polkey.
• Jenna is on billboards across Europe for Hunkemoller.
• Palesa is the new black face of Yardley Africa cosmetics and fragrances.
• Minki featured in a Shimansky Jewellery campaign.
• Alisha features for Gillette worldwide.
• Natalia was booked for Herbal Essence worldwide.

Outlaws Model Agency   Cape Town fashion models

Latest news from Otlaws Model Agency:

• Venatia Otto - The current Nokia 'Face of Africa' has joined the agency's ranks. The Namibian-born beauty has graced the covers of local magazines including Elle, and has strutted her stuff on the runways of New York.
• Roxy Louw - Roxy has been asked to join international music star Eagle Eye Cherry in a tree planting ceremony at the annual 'Rocking the Daises' event in Darling.
• Aidan Bennetts - The Top Billing presenter and local TV personality has joined the Outlaws Team. He recently launched his own range of furniture available in all @ Home stores.
• Tammy-Ann Fortuin - Tammy has signed-on alongside former Springbok Bobbie Skinstad to host a brand new sports programme 'Luv Sport' on dstv.

95 Keerom   Cape Town restaurants

95 Keerom is a "seriously stylish" dining destination, where old rubs shoulders with the new (the restaurant building is one of the oldest in the city), and well-groomed waitrons ensure a seamless experience.

Northern Italian cuisine is the focus, and Giorgio Nava's single-mindedness in keeping things simple with the best quality produce is exemplary. The fact that he has a fishing boat that catches the restaurant's seafood specials and farms organic produce is certainly testimony to this!

Favourites such as the risotto and the much-loved sliver-thin carpaccio with parmesan are the stars of the menu, while specials can include anything from oxtail to rabbit. Superb Italian and local wines complement a fine dining experience.