showcase miami issue 192

Dec 2009

Remi Rebillard: Miami beauty photographers

"Leave it to the French to produce photos that are not only thought-provoking and enticing, but completely and utterly sexy. Remi Rebillard's photography encapsulates all of those things, and so much more."

The now New York-based photographer has been featured in some of the world's top magazines. Remi's photography does not shy away from graphic and emotive images that project onto the viewer. Check out the gallery for more.

Montana Pritchard: Miami fashion photographers

Montana Pritchard is a highly successful nationally recognised commercial photographer based in West Palm Beach, Florida. From creative fashion in exotic locations to polished studio work, he has earned widespread acclaim for his vision.

Montana opened his own photography business in 1996, shooting for clients such as Nike, Polo- Ralph Lauren, Physique, Nikon, Barcelo Rum and Rolex. In 2002 he opened a second location in New York City.

After ten years in business and seeking respite from 100-hour work weeks, six employees and two locations, Montana took an entire year off from commercial photography. Closing both studios to travel around the world he backpacked, camped and climbed on all seven continents, chasing the beauty of silence, solitude and camaraderie of nature through the beauty of light and form.

Returning to Florida in January 2007, Montana opened a new studio space in West Palm Beach. Focusing on fine art and the production of his book 'Isolation Revealed' which showcases landscape images and journal entries from his journey, Montana is redefining his career, chasing his passion for beauty in every situation.

Wick Beavers: Miami advertising photographers

"I am a right brained conceptual guy. Even without a camera, I'd be a visual artist. I see light as the major conundrum and tiny nuance of a happy universe, designed for a photographer's purpose to bring us all introspection, comfort, knowledge... Home. I seek the moment when the universe aligns and the light is just so, the planes line up, the subject is apparent and I snap the picture. Ahhh! there is nothing better. Hardly..."

Andrew Kaufman: Miami advertising photographers

"Andrew Kaufman doesn't fit the mould of many of his contemporaries. He produces a tremendous amount of personal work, in every format imaginable, and is really someone impossible to categorise. One day he might be shooting 6x7 for an ad client and the next 4x5 for a personal project. He has worked for magazines, agencies, art directors, ad clients and collectors and has somehow managed to avoid the mass homogenisation of imagery that now seems to be prevalent in those fields." Daniel Milnor from the Smogranch.

Andrew's current clients include State Farm, The Home Depot, Rolling Stone, Leo Burnett, DBB, Marlboro, NFL, TIME, OUTSIDE, Simon & Schuster, Penguin, Arthur Frommer's, Worth, Smithsonian, Audubon, Popular Mechanics, Golf Digest, and many others.

Redinger-Libolt: Miami fashion photographers

Redinger-Libolt is the combined talents of Scott Libolt and Cristina Redinger. The Miami-based duo specialises in combining commercial and editorial styles, creating their own brand of 'Fashionable Lifestyle' photography for the hotel, entertainment and fashion industries.

Clients include: Hilton Hotels, Pacific Palms Resort, Wholefoods, Epson, Midas, MCA/Universal, CNBC, Forbes Traveler, Conde Nast, Marie Claire, Brigitte, About Twenty.

Scott and Cristina, fluent in Spanish, German and English, offer a wide range of production support with over 10 years of shooting and producing experience.

Jose Manuel Vidaurre: Miami food & drink photographers

Jose Manuel Vidaurre was recently selected by Luerzer's Archive for the book '200 Best Advertising Photographers Worldwide'. He has won simultaneously Platinum, Gold and Silver in the Photography/Commercial category at the Creativity 37 Awards, and has garnered a total of 56 awards throughout his career.

Jose Manuel has also been selected by Kingston Technologies for the programme 'Icons of Photography'. Recent magazine interviews include Digital Photo Pro November 2009 (USA), AfterCapture January 2009 (USA), A!Diseno December 2008 (Mexico), and Signcafe 2008 (Bulgaria).

Sid Hoeltzell: Miami food & drink photographers

In 1990, Sid Hoeltzell relocated his studio from New York's Photo District to the Miami Design District. He graduated Magna Cum Laude at the Fashion Institute of Technology, NYC, where he later became Adjunct Professor in Photography. He also held seminars at the NYC Photo-Expos in hand-colouring techniques. Sid will feature as an artist in residence on 'The Oasis of the Seas' and 'Allure of the Seas' for RCCL (Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines) between 2009 and 2014.

Sid has received numerous Addy awards for work with RCCL, Martini and Ryder Trucks, as well as an International Silver Clio for Johnnie Walker Black. Sid worked with Sydney Pollack and Harrison Ford as consultant for a photography studio scene in 'Random Hearts' that was filmed in Miami. He also spent six weeks documenting art for the Vatican Museum.

He is currently pursuing an ongoing book project on the Florida Everglades. Added to his iconic underwater images and occasional editorial work, Sid is virtually unclassifiable as a photographer and brings creative expertise to every project.

Nicole Langholz: Miami * new talents

Nicole Langholz is an independent photographer who focuses on the fashion business. Over the last twelve years she has shot models all over the world and her photographs are included in the portfolios of leading talents represented by such powerhouse agencies as Ford, Promod, View and Touche.

Nicole's keen eye for faces and beauty which she captures in her model shots have landed her models on the covers of countless fashion magazines. Her background as an agent with agencies including Ford, Promod and View has shown her what kind of pictures models need to get ahead in the competitive fashion industry.

Her home is Miami Beach, Florida, but she spends her summers in Europe.

Daphney Antoine: Miami hair and make up artists

Daphney Antoine is an internationally experienced and qualified stylist, hair and make-up artist who works across multiple facets of the media, including TV, film, commercials, music, editorial, advertising, fashion shows, celebrity, and on-screen appearances.

A flexible team player, enthusiastic and energetic, she thrives under pressure while maintaining a sense of humour. With excellent management and communication skills, Daphney consistently sets and achieves the highest standards for her clientele.

She moved to Miami in her teens and has had the opportunity to work with many different types of nationalities in editorial, fashion print, catwalk shows, live television and music videos. She was the Director of Style and Make-up for Pan-American Sports network for over two years, and her work has been extensively published and broadcast in the United States, Latin America and Europe.

In 2004 Daphney moved to Paris, France, to study French and gain further experience in the French fashion capital. She then moved to Dublin, Ireland, where she continued to grow and expand her repertoire as an established name in make-up artistry, hair and fashion styling. She is currently based in Miami, Florida, and is available to work right across the US.

Gina Gorelik: Miami fashion stylists

Gina Gorelik is a stylist with a true passion for her craft. With years of experience and an individual approach to every project she brings her skills, professionalism, and easy going manner to every set.

Clients include Target, Dell, Marriott, Sony Ericsson, Perry Ellis, Sony BMG and MAC Cosmetics, to name just a few. Gina's work has also been published in numerous publications worldwide.

Growing up in Ukraine with her seamstress grandmother, Gina was fascinated with beautiful fabrics and trims that, with skill and patience, were turned into unique and amazing clothes. She came to New York, graduated from New York University, and after working in Fashion PR found a career in fashion styling.

Trendy Inc.: Miami fashion stylists

Trendy Inc. is an innovative company based in Miami that has been offering services to the entertainment and lifestyle industries since 1993. Internationally renowned stylist and image-maker, Irma Martínez, is the founder and creative director of the company and her client portfolio includes the biggest and brightest Latin stars, top brands and Fortune 500 companies.

Delivering high impact collaborations for top-rated shows, music productions, editorials and ad campaigns, Irma's broad experience and unique vision allows her to create, translate and develop image and style concepts that generate an immediate and memorable connection with each project's target audience.

Photopia Studios: Miami rental studios photo

Photopia has been providing professional photography facilities for over 10 years. One of the most frequently used studios in Miami, it is also one of the largest, combining the sophistication of New York loft studios and remote locations in the Keys all within the same facility.

Photopia's latest feature is a brand new location, 99 Palms, a beautiful ultra-modern white house decorated with a tasteful mixture of white leather, crystalic acrylic accessories and silver metal objects. It has beautiful outdoor furniture on the terraces around the house and by the pool.

Photopia offers endless possibilities for high-end professional photography. Props from furniture to bedding, curtains, lamps and accessories can be used free of charge. Based over approximately 30.000 sq. ft., the complex has two fully equipped studios measuring 3000 and 2000 sq. ft. respectively, along with three different sized cottages, eight terraces, a Caribbean beach setting, a raised deck and tree house.

Aperture Professional Studios & Supply: Miami rental studios photo

Aperture Professional Studios and Supply was a fixture on Miami Beach for 16 years before recently moving to its new location.

Offering three great rental spaces and an outdoor shooting area, the company has the largest and best maintained still photographic, lighting and grip equipment rental inventory in the Southeast, including the latest digital technology, Canon cameras, Phase One digital backs and Apple computers. The company also carries a full line of expendables.

Aperture Professional looks forward to helping clients solve their equipment and studio needs when on location in the Southeast.

• Studio A: 2000 sq. ft., north-facing daylight, 24x10' windows, drive-in access, Cyc: 28x32' full cove, ceiling height: 16', make-up and changing room: 12x15'.
• Studio B: 1100 sq. ft., drive-in access, Cyc: 18x26 full cove, ceiling height: 16', make-up and changing room: 12x15'.
• Studio C: 1060 sq. ft., Cyc: 16x24', ceiling height: 16', make-up and changing room: 12x15'.

All studios include stereo, TV and kitchenette facilities.

mmproduction, Inc.: Miami full photo production

mmproduction, Inc. is a Miami-based full service photo production company providing an extensive network of partners to cover all shooting needs.

The company can organise and manage photo shoots for ad campaigns, catalogues and editorials in studio or on location according to clients' specific requirements. mmproduction optimises every shoot by managing budgets and respecting deadlines.

Contact the company for a dedicated selection of location references from its huge picture database. With its well-placed network of professional contacts, mmproduction can produce in Miami, Ibiza, Mallorca, New York, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. The company's European office is located on the island of Mallorca.

Taurus Productions: Miami full photo production

Taurus Productions is a full service production agency located between south Florida and Scottsdale, Arizona. The company's expert on-location knowledge and superb personalised customer service has shaped its reputation and trademark within the industry.

Offering an extensive location library the company's services extend to Florida, the Southwest, California, the Bahamas, Mexico and the Dominican Republic.

Editorial and campaign clients include: Coca-Cola, Levis Jeans, Wrangler Jeans, La Perla, Ay Yildis, Nelson, Mercedes-Benz.

Catalogue clients include: Alba Moda, Witt Weiden, Wahlbusch, Macy's, Girls Scout, Bon Prix, Schwab.

The team can also work in Italian, German and Spanish.

Magic City Farm: Miami other locations

Magic City Farm is a throwback in time. The 1920's island cottages, boathouse, and farmhouse are nestled in an acre of lush vegetation, all with views of the Little River flowing along the property. Clients are surrounded by an idyllic refuge, yet busy downtown Miami is only minutes away.

The boathouse, a large studio bedroom with kitchen and bathroom, is perched over the water. Fully furnished with funky vintage, it includes TV, DVD, AC, and wireless broadband. Sit in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows and watch ducks, manatees, iguana, egret, ibis and turtles just inches away.

The six historic cottages, with their cosy wooden porches, island colours and rustic furniture create many photographic possibilities or just peaceful lounging. There is easy street parking with a short drive to downtown or South Beach and for swimming and water activities the bay beach is a five minute drive, the ocean 15 minutes away.

The property is available for weekly stays, photo or film shoots, and events. For additional information and prices, email or call (305) 757-7711.