Team Works Production   Barcelona commercials production

June 2007; the height of the summer season. Yet Team Works was still able to find stormy Spanish weather to film this spot for Samsung.

Filming took place in both Madrid and the north of Spain, along a part of the coastline normally closed to the public due to dangerous conditions. The three day shoot had the team on the move with various location shots between San Sebastian and Madrid.

Director: Kim, Jong Won.
Client: Renault/Samsung Motors.
Agency: Welcomme.
Production Service: Team Works Productions.

APRODUCTIONS   Madrid photo production

Aproductions continually looks to offer the best support for productions, and has recently expanded its services by opening:

• Addict Studios: 450 sq.m. natural light studios in Madrid, with car entry, V.I.P. room, and free car and truck parking. Close to efficient public transport (metro and bus), as well as access by road from the M30. The company can now offer a total of 1200 sq.m. studio space, divided into four separate units for all clients' requirements.
• Dispara-la: Special division in Barcelona and Madrid specialised in still life and product photography for magazines, brands, and ad agencies.
  

Recent work by Aproductions photographers includes for brands such as Pirelli, Roc, Ibercaja, Simio, Nike, Adolfo Dominguez, Nintendo Wii, Ayuntamiento de Madrid, El Corte Ingles, L'Oreal, and Seaport, along with editorials for Telva, FHM, Elle, Ragazza, AR, Vogue, and GQ.

Landing Zone Production   Barcelona photo production

Recent campaigns from Landing Zone Productions:

• La Perla wordwide summer campaign. Photographer: Michaelangelo Di Battista.
• Kocca Jeans campaign. Photographer: Roberta Pagano.
• Debenhams Desire. Photographer: Adrian Green.
• Vogue Novias. Photographer: Santiago Esteban.
• Self Service Magazine. Photographer: Alasdair McLellan.
• Mamas and Papas. Photographer: Peter Robinson.
  

Candela Imagen   Barcelona photo production

Candela Imagen recently produced the Adidas Football 08 international campaign by photographer Levon Biss, with agency 180 Amsterdam BV.

The campaign features some of the biggest stars in world football, including, Steven Gerrard, Patrick Viera, Lukas Podolski, and Lionel Messi.

MAGNA PRODUCTIONS   Barcelona photo production

After some relaxing time off over Christmas and New Year, the Magna team is back and full of energy for its new productions.

Recent campaigns include Stradivarius Spring/Summer 2008 (Jonathan Miller), Aldo Kids Shoes (Franck Malthiery), Perfume Aigner Starlight (Mireia Castane), and Custo Spring/Summer 2008 (Mariano Vivanco).

Recent editorials include El Pais (Xevi Muntané), Yo Dona (Jonathan Miller), Dazed & Confused (Mariano Vivanco), GQ (Xevi Muntané), and Yo Dona - Especial Moda de España (Mireia Castane).

The Magna team would like to wish all our readers a successful 2008.

Sonda Productions   Barcelona photo production

Sonda Productions' latest projects:

• Honda Civic shot by Michael Haegele in Barcelona and Almeria. Agency: Hakuhodo.
• Volvo XC 70 with photographer Bo Hylen in Madrid and Valencia. Agency: SCP Sweden.
• Phillip Morris L&M with photographer Malte Braun in Barcelona. Agency: Leo Burnett Frankfurt.
• Toyota Rav4 shot by Willie von Recklinghausen in Madrid and Valencia. Agency: Saatchi & Saatchi Design.
• Mercedes SLK shot by Pascal Malamas in the country roads outside Barcelona. Agency: Shanghai DGM.
• Opel Astra and Tigra shot on location with Leif Schmodde in Barcelona. Agency: McCann Erickson Frankfurt.
• VW Phaeton with photographer Tom Grammerstorf in the streets of Barcelona. Agency: Grabarz & Partner.

Dolce Vita Productions   Barcelona photo production

It has been a busy year for Dolce Vita Productions, with projects all over Spain and South America for clients including Nike, Pepsi, Dove, La Perla, Roberto Cavalli, C&A, Otto, Vogue, Toyota, Quelle, Sainsbury's, The Sunday Times, Bloomingdales, and many more.

With so many global projects involving such high quality photographers and other great artists, 2007 truly was la dolce vita for the company, who worked hard to make all of its clients' creative ideas a production reality.

UN MINUTO   Madrid photo production

Recent jobs for Renault featuring both the Clio and Megane are showcased here by Un Minuto.

Steffen S took the shots for the Publics agency. Good weather and a good result were, as usual, both found in the south of Spain.

If you would like to know more about the work of Un Minuto, its photographers or illustrators, please contact the company direct via the website.

Marta Calheiros   Barcelona photo production

Marta Calheiros is a Barcelona-based photography agency and production company, supplying advertising agencies with internationally established photographers. In addition, the company produces the work it procures for all its photographers.

Marta Calheiros also offers a range of production services to foreign photographers and agents that are designed to meet specific production requirements. The company can act as local fixer, or provide extensive production services anywhere in Spain.

Almudena Madera Management   Madrid photo agents

Almudena Madera Management coordinates talent in the creative world of photography, llustration, styling and production.

Photographer Gorka Postigo recently joined the company's roster. He trained as an architect but has been involved in the fashion industry since starting his career as a professional photographer with Davidelfin. Since 2000 he has been shooting campaigns and directing the image of the brand.

Alongside, Gorka produces work for several national publications, including Vogue, Vanidad, Neo2, and Elle.

Ana Curbelo   Barcelona photo agents

Ana Curbelo represents talented fashion and advertising photographers including César Lucadamo, Dani Miranda, Gonzalo Puertas, Juanma Moncloa, Rubén Martín, and Alejandro Iglesia, amongst others.

The company also offers full production services in Spain, Uruguay, Mexico, Argentina and many other interesting locations around the world.

Recent campaigns include: Grupo Puleva, Axa (Alejandro Iglesia), Ford, Ace (Velazco&Epstein), and Suzuki (Velazco&Epstein).

Recent editorials include: Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Vogue, EPS, Woman, Elle, Vanidad, Sportlife, Men's Health, La Vanguardia, Marie Claire, and Neo2.

Motif Management   Barcelona photo agents

Motif Management represents photographer Sergi Pons and stylists Miguel Arnau and Miriam Arruga.

Recent photography by Sergi Pons for:

• Campaigns: Carrera Sunglasses campaign - 2008, Springfield summer 2008, Dos Mares summer 08, and Silestonecampaign 08.
• Editorials: Vogue Novias, El Pais, Glamour, and Vanidad.

Recent styling by Miguel Arnau for:

• Campaigns: Roberto Cavalli S/S 08, La Perla Studio F/W 08, and Just Cavalli S/S 09.
• Editorials: Hercules, El Pais, Bazzar Rusia, GQ Germany, and L'Uomo Vogue.

Recent styling by Miriam Arruga for:

• Campaigns: Silestone 08 and Dos Mares 08.
• Catalogue: Chinche.

Fernando Alonso Estudio   Madrid advertising photographers

Latest work from photographer Fernando Alonso:

• Editorials for magazines Man, Vanity Gay, Arte de Vivir, and Wow.
  
• Summer 2008 fashion catalogues for Leyenda-MDM, Torio, Matiz, and Kalfe.

Fernando Alonso is currently represented by Capetona.

Álvaro Bujons   Barcelona advertising photographers

Recent photo work by Alvaro Bujons includes:

• Bonviva 2008 Calendar (Roche Laboratories) with Saatchi & Saatchi Healthcare Agency. 12 portraits of women affected by osteoporosis determined to enjoy life. Art direction by Alfonso Lügstenmann.
• TopSe images for luxury store Santa Eulalia's new website, with Estudio Siete. Art direction by Javier Pereda.
• Celebrity portraits for Telva Magazine (including Benedetta Tagliabue, Arcangel, Lydia Delgado, Purificación Garcia, Gerard Guix, Antonio Tapia, Miguel Sanchez Romera).

Friedel Scholten (Workstation)   Barcelona advertising photographers

In this Showcase photographer Friedel Scholten presents his latest advertising campaigns.

• Aigner Men's Perfume. International campaign. Client: Puig. Creative Director: Luis Blanc from Blanc-Co. Make-up: Lewis. Model: Enrico de Maria, America's Cup 2007 title defender.
• La Caixa. Client: La Caixa. Agency: Odisea, Barcelona. Creative Director: Xavier Parcerisas.
• Maax Catalogue - Pyjamas. Client: Sans Apparell. Creative Director: Francesc Vilet. Make-up: Dani Rull. Styling: Oscar Visitación.
• Nestlé Chocolate Noir. Client: Nestlé. Agency: FMRG, Barcelona. Creative Director: Xavier Fontcuberta.

Jose Manuel Ferrater   Barcelona advertising photographers

José Manuel Ferrater recently completed a selection of national campaigns for advertising and fashion clients, along with a range of important national and international editorials for NOX, Display, and NEO2.

This featured assignment was recently published in La Vanguardia magazine, with model Elisa Sednaoui from Uno. Hair and make-up was provided by Daniel Rull, styling and production by Ana Blanch.

Aragon + Photo   Madrid advertising photographers

Recent projects from Aragon + Photo:

• Milano. The classic design house changed designer, giving a fresh new look to its Spring/Summer collection. Hair and make-up: Miguel Angel  from Ana Prado. Model: Arthur from View Management. Concept: Cesar del Olmo. Styling: Patricia Figueroa.
• Nox. Steve McQueen and his close relationship with the world of racing - the Indianapolis 500 and Monaco Grand Prix were the starting point for these images. Hair and make-up: Piti Pastor. Model: Ben Giessler from View Management. Styling: Patricia Figueroa.
• FHM Collection. The X files, special agents, UFO sightings and Area 51 still fascinate Jose Aragon's imagination. Shot on location on a rare clear day, the whole team were watching the sky just in case! Hair and make-up: Piti Pastor. Models: Mike Nock from Francina, Johan Johanson and Lukasz Jakuboski from SS&MM. Styling: Patricia Figueroa.

Juan Aldabaldetrecu   Madrid advertising photographers

Juan Aldabaldetrecu is a Madrid-based photographer with experience in fashion, beauty and advertising, who constantly works on top editorial assignments.

Some of his latest work includes:

• EPS, Eduardo Noriega, December 2007.
• Elle, cover, November 2007.
• Elle, editorial 'Besos', January 2008.
• Elle, editorial 'Jeans', January 2008.

David Ruiz   Barcelona advertising photographers

In this Showcase David Ruiz presents his latest campaign for Gas Natural.

The photographer also shot and produced the recent spring/summer catalogue for Ian Mosh in the Bardenas desert, in collaboration with BVisual.

He also presents a campaign for UNICEF, in collaboration with publicity agency Contrapunto.

Paco PEREGRÍN   Madrid advertising photographers

Although based in Madrid, fashion photographer Paco Peregrín works steadily with clients internationally.

Recent editorial collaborations included fashion features for upcoming issues of the international ZINK magazine (New York) and Vision Magazine (China), including the January cover. His fashion work will feature in forthcoming issues of Rolling Stone (Spain), X-Ray (Germany), Calle 20 (Spain), Tendencias (Spain), Flux (UK), ZDM (Spain), Revista 40 (Spain), AXM (UK), and LOOKdeBOOK (Spain).

Paco recently photographed international actors Belén Rueda, Eduardo Noriega and Leonor Watling for Cinemanía Magazine (Spain), and dancer and choreographer Patrick de Bana for Zero magazine (Spain). He shot catalogues and advertising campaigns for clients Ëiroa per María Barros, and also shot electro-duo Wagon Cookin' for the cover of new double album '2 Faces'.

Paco Peregrín will be the focus of a major feature article for Life Element Magazine (China), and has been contributing his fine artwork to various charities whilst becoming a favourite with many fine art collectors.

Jose Luis Abad Rubio   Barcelona advertising photographers

Latest Spring/Summer 2008 campaigns from photographer Jose Luis Abad:

Cover and editorial for Te Vas a Casar, and fashion and beauty editorials for Le Coments. Campaigns for Maria Mare, Caroche, Bertruchi, and Rolser.

Featured in this Showcase are the photos from the Maria Mare campaign. Styling: Javier Soria. Hair and make-up: Fran LLobat. Artistic Diretor: Angel Aguado. Model: Gertrud Vicktor from View management.

The photographer recently opened his Abad Photo Production division.

Top Studios   Barcelona rental studios photo

Top Studios recently welcomed a range of different photographers and special events to its installations.

Photographer Ole shot the Desigual 'Better & Better' summer look. Book and M. Arnal shot for Abanderado, and Outomuro shot the Rosa Clara and Ferrater photos for Massimo Dutti Kids. T. Yeste shot for Metal, and Jordi Cortes for Glamour. Events included Design Hotels Berlin and AB Initio, USA.

Top Studios had the pleasure of welcoming celebrity actress Scarlett Johansson, modelling for Elle magazine New York and shot by photographer Ben Simons. Barca football player Thierry Henry also appeared at the studio for work by FSC France.

ALTERNATIVA PRODUCCIONES   Madrid rental studios photo

Alternativa Producciones offers spacious loft-style studios in the centre of Madrid, just next to El Retiro park. The studios are completely equipped for photo productions, castings, filming and special events.

The company has everything needed to turn clients' ideas into reality, guaranteeing the best equipment and a highly professional team.

Recent clients include Reebok, Zara, El Corte Inglés, In Style, Campofrio, and Glamour.

Check the company's special offers for studio and Profoto material rental.

Francina Agency   Barcelona fashion models

The Francia Agency models have been involved in many exciting recent projects:

• Cintia Dicker - Editorial Marie Claire Spain. Photographer: Alfonso Ohnur.
• Monique Olsen - Editorial Woman España. Photographer: Michael Schulz.
• Lis Tiegs - Editorial GQ. Photographer: Tony Kelly.
• Melanie Capitte - Editorial Cosmopolitan Spain. Photographer: Rafa Gallar.
• Carolin Hoppe - Editorial Neo2. Photographer: Thomas Wagner.
• Alexandra Diaz - Editorial Revista H. Photographer: Mila Requeijo.
• Tiffany - Germaine de Capuccine image campaign. Photographer: Jordi Farrus.
• Esther Mastroyianni - Editorial Woman España. Photographer: David Urbano.
• Asa Steenson - Editorial Hello. Photographer: Juan Aldabaldetrecu.
• Delfina - Editorial Diva Magazine. Photographer: Robert Devian.
• Marta Español - Revlon worldwide brochure. Photographer: Santiago Esteban.

La Agencia   Barcelona fashion models

Recent news from La Agencia's models:

• Fashion brand Mango held its latest show and La Agencia introduced two models that are now hot talents, Kim Noorda and Milagros Schmoll - both sensual and elegant.

• Nila was the face of Christmas 2007 in the latest TV commercial for U-blue from Puig. With her mystic expression and powerful attitude she's on course to be a very famous face.

• The agency's new faces worked hard this past season. Kasia R appeared in the feature 'El Delgado Buil' for B-guided Magazine, Luc Priester and Niko de Clerk worked together for Wad Magazine and Glamour Spain, while Marta Mir worked for the designers Zazo & Brull. Little Nahuel Rojas appears in La Mono Magazine, and Ana Clara featured in Juan Pedro Lopez' look book.

• Edita made Russell Marsh's list of 'Favorite New Models'. Marsh is casting director for Prada and Miu Miu, and his exclusive list appears in the latest issue of Pop Magazine.

Salvador Model Agency   Barcelona children models

The models from Salvador Model Agency participated in many successful campaigns during 2007, and welcome 2008 with the same level of excitment and enthusiasm.

The agency's Evelyn and Claudia feature on the Big Fun catalogue cover, whilst model Pau Chaves appears in the new Nokia worldwide campaign.

Bread & Butter   Barcelona fashion events

This year's winter edition of Bread and Butter, the international 'tradeshow for selected brands', boasted more space than previous events with the show extending to the upper part of the Fira de Barcelona to include the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.

The tradeshow's big exhibition space had brands from street to sport, alternative to high fashion presenting, with catwalk shows held in the museum itself. There were also design exhibitions by international fashion schools, and art exhibitions inspired by Andy Warhol.

For three years now Bread and Butter has been organising the charity project 'B&B - Fetish for Charity', which provides care and advice for families, children and young people affected by AIDS.