Team Works Production   Madrid commercials production

Team Works Production put together the new campaign for Saudi communications giant STC. The two-minute piece features some of the top players from Real Madrid - Benzema, Casillas, Albiol, Diarra and Higuain. In this stunning TV spot the audience gets to see what it takes to be the coach of one of the greatest football teams in history, all from the perspective of an eight-year old boy.

Director Mazen Fayad was in charge of the one day shoot, with two Red One cameras and a crew of almost 100 people all located in Real Madrid's Sport City on the outskirts of Madrid.

APRODUCTIONS   Madrid commercials production

Aproductions is currently producing the latest Spanish Tourism Office campaign, shooting 50 pictures with photographers Erik Almas and Ale Burset.

The company's events department recently produced the Cristiano Ronaldo Castrol Challenge that involved putting together a huge 30m x 7m screen, a big stage, seats, lighting, projector, 200 square meters Astroturf surface...

Director Yago Garbizu has just finished shooting a commercial with Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas for Spanish sports newspaper AS.

The company recently welcomed prestigious fashion and beauty photographers Antonio Terron and Vladimir Marti to its roster.

A new photo-film producer Alicia Torres and famous feature film director and script writer, Miguel Albaladejo joined the team as well. Some of Miguel's films are Manolito Gafotas, Rencor, Ataque verbal, Cachorro, Volando Voy, Nacidas para sufrir...

With branches in Madrid, Barcelona and the Canary Islands, Aproductions offers full production services across Spain and Portugal, as well as a locations database that includes over 200,000 images. Canary Islands office just received a big Profoto lighting kit for any photo shooting.

Directors: Eugenio Recuenco, Héctor Gómez Rioja, film-maker and script-writer Enrique Urbizu, Nacho Sarrais, Ale Burset, Yago Garbizu, Miquel Navarro, Bosi & Sironi and Losito & Losito.

LocLum S.L.N.E.   Barcelona camera/ accessories photography

New equipment for the summer season at LocLum:

• Magliner cart, with wheels and a double-sided top - smooth and even as a desktop on one side, sturdy and hardwearing on the other, a unique LocLum concept.
• Noblex 135S panoramic camera, with rotating lens (tilt-shift functionality incorporated) and a stunning 135-degree capture angle.
• Additional Canon EF zoom lenses, 24-70mm and 70-200mm.
• DSLR kit, with matte box and follow focus.
• Reflector boards in silver and soft silver, crafted after LocLum's specifications.
• Hasselblad H4D-60, with motion sensor and the new true-focus feature (awaiting delivery).

Besides regular delivery to-and-from set, LocLum proposes an airport service that meets clients at check-in with their materials ready-packed in Tenba Air Cases for safe and lightweight transport.

LocLum’s top of the range equipment has travelled far, from Brazil to San Francisco, Dubai, Thailand, Indonesia and currently Tunisia. Wherever prime equipment is needed, LocLum can supply it.

Visit the website for more information.

Palma Pictures   Barcelona photo production

Latest news from Palma Pictures:

• British brand Jack Wills tasked 16 year-old photographer Eleonor Hardwick and Andproductions with its summer catalogue, choosing Palma's beaches, streets and buildings as inspiration.
• Jacob's Chocolate chose Swedish photographer Petrus Olsson from Adamsky for its latest campaign, bringing together ice skaters and footballers in Barcelona.
• Palma Pictures Photo was selected for its savvy and cost effective casting expertise in Mallorca, Menorca and Formentera for the 75th edition of 'La Vuelta a España' bicycle race.

David Ruiz   Barcelona advertising photographers

David Ruiz' latest work includes the Lottusse campaign across web, catalogue and print media in Spain, China and Germany. He also photographed the recent Spanish Durex campaign.

One of David's latest projects includes coverage of the campaign for Oman Air, shot in the Arabian Emirates with production company La cosa de las películas.

Visit his website for more information.

Gustavo Lopez   Barcelona advertising photographers

Barcelona-based photographer and cinematographer Gustavo Lopez Mañas comes from a new generation of visual creators.

Over recent months Gustavo has been busy with projects for Honda, Land Rover, Sony Music, Termis and Universal Music, among others. He has completed commissions for a range of international magazines and agencies.

Visit his website for more information.

Fernando Alonso   Madrid fashion photographers

Recent work from photographer Fernando Alonso:

• Editorials for magazines Man and Happy Woman.
• Campaigns for brands Tonalá, Aibonito, Lolitas, UHMA, MOMU, CLO, TNO, MDM, Matiz, Torio, Dandara and Julian Gil.

David Matellanes   Madrid advertising photographers

David Matellanes shoots fashion and advertising photography in his own unique style. His intimate and highly personal photographs evoke a mysterious, seductive and dreamlike state that aims to transport his audience into a world of sensations.

David's dedication means he is involved from start to finish in all of his creative projects. He enjoys each part of the process and is only satisfied when he has achieved the goal of transmitting his emotions into his work.

His latest work includes:

• Editorials for XL Semanal.
• Advertising for Renfe and Brabante.
• Fashion campaigns for Carmela Rosso, Chareli, Lola Valdueza and Monsi.

Sergi Jasanada   Barcelona fashion photographers

Latest projects from Sergi Jasanada:

• Cover and editorial for Rabat
• Cover and editorials for Novias de España
• Cover and editorials for Men’s Health
• Cover and editorial for Kalma
• Editorial for Down Town

Sergi also shot campanigs for Sacha London, Bandas Rojas, Raffel Pages, Vasari advertorial with Laura Ponte and cover for the book of Josef Ajram (Plataforma Editorial).

Salvador Model Agency   Barcelona fashion models

Salvador Model Agency has had an extremely busy few months, with its latest news including:

• International division: Agatha Rudkho and Maria Reyes shot for the Raimond Bundo catalogue with Joan Duran. Visjna worked with Jordi Farrus and Muse Industry for Radiosa and is also in the Gaudi fashion shows. Marta Galofre and Charlotte Vega shot for Adidas with Jürgen Rosenbusch. Amelia Soutarson and Justyna took part in a Tothom fashion show, while Marta Galofre, Cora and Anna Orenga did fashion shows for Cymbeline. 
• Actors division: Roger Berruezo stars in the Antena 3 TV series Gavilanes and Globomedia's Aguila Roja. Peter Vives is in the feature film Eva produced by Escandalo Films, as well as DDHollywood and El Consul de Sodoma. Francesc Pages appears in Walking with Dinosaurs, a co-production with Creature Production and the BBC, and is currently shooting Alakrana with Fausto Producciones. Fedor de Pablos is in the musical Chicago in Madrid, while Paula Lopez stars in film sensation ESO.
• Commercial division: Maria Guinea: Lancia and Rafa Marquez perfume. Patricia Garcia: Louis Vuiton. Anna Orenga: Audi. Menh-Wai: Bailey’s. Barbara Eijman: Roc. Vanessa Castro: Timotei. Fran Rodrigo: Carte d'Or. Wen Jun Gao: Lays Europe. Oscar Morell: Trina TV campaign. Joaquim Esquius: Toyota Corolla Europe.
• Kids division: Yeray Rodriguez: Vogue. Lily Macleod: Boboli catalogue cover. Carla Floriach and Daniela Grande: Patrones magazine cover. Selene Millo: Toyota Corolla Europe.

Addict Studios   Madrid rental studios

Addict Studios offers 500 m² of studio workspace with facilities including natural light, two faces cove, 100 KW power, 5-7m ceiling height, 25m shooting range, vehicle entrance, free parking at the door, rest and meeting areas, a fully equipped independent make-up and styling area, air conditioning, water shooting facilities, catering services, a fully equipped kitchen and free breakfast, experienced crews, free 12MB Wi-Fi and an iMac G5. Equipment rental includes Profoto, Arri, Kinoflo and digital backs from Hasselblad (H3DII 31/39), PhaseOne (P45 plus), and Canon (Mk II, Mk III and 5D Mk II).

Recent work includes:

• TURESPAÑA by Ale Burset and Erik Almas (Aproductions).
• Luis Figo by Hamish Brown.
• Hugo Boss (Xavi Alonso - Real Madrid CF).
• Jesús Alonso.
• Giosseppo by Hervas & Archer.
• Hyundai IX35.
• Natalia video-clip.
• AS with Iker Casillas

Special collaborations: Eugenio Recuenco, Rankin, Ale Burset, Rafa Gallar, Txema Yeste, Gary Prior, Gonzalo Puertas, Gonzalo Machado, Diver & Aguilar, Bruno Dayan, Kristina G.Fender and Scott C.

Visit the website for more information about equipment, rates and special offers.

Centro Studios   Madrid rental studios

Located in downtown Puerta del Sol, Centro Studios offers 800 m² for all types of photographic, film, casting and event production. The studios are fully equipped with lighting, cameras and equipment for professionals who require 24/7 solutions.

The company's digital department carries the latest technology, including Hasselblad H3DII 31/39, Phase One P45+, Canon Mk III and 5D Mk II cameras, and also offers technical advice, colour management, scanner facilities, certified proofs, fine art prints, digital retouching and CGI.

Visit the website for more information.

Top Studios   Barcelona rental studios

Top Studios is a Barcelona-based company dedicated to rental spaces for photographic and advertising productions, video-clips and events.

Extensive facilities of 1500 m² provide five independent spaces with distinctive sizes and qualities to meet the needs of each production.

Top Studios offers a unique venue in the heart of the Olympic Village for all types of business event, providing all the necessary technical and logistical support for clients to surprise customers with unique product presentations, catwalk shows and showroom set-ups.

Recent clients include Harper's Bazaar and Big Magazine by José Manuel Ferrater.

Hotel Condes de Barcelona   Barcelona hotels

The four-star Hotel Condes de Barcelona is situated in the centre of Modernist Barcelona, on the elegant Passeig de Gracia opposite Antoni Gaudí's world-famous 'La Pedrera'.

The hotel is housed in two magnificent and recently restored 19th century mansions and offers 235 spacious, light-filled bedrooms, each designed to ensure maximum comfort with modern interiors that elegantly compliment the building's unique heritage. All rooms enjoy views of either some of Barcelona's most famous architecture or the hotel’s peaceful garden courtyard.

Trend-setting chef Martin Berasategui brings his unique style of cuisine to Michelin starred restaurants Lasarte and Loidi. From the modern terrace bar to the outdoor pool and solarium the rooftop is a true escape, and with its magnificent views has become one of the city's most celebrated nightspots. Guests who need to work while staying at the hotel have plenty of options - there are nine meeting rooms designed for holding conventions, press conferences and social events.

Hotel Constanza   Barcelona hotels

Located in the heart of Barcelona in the exclusive Eixample district, Hotel Constanza is ideal for business and tourism. Close to Passeig de Gracia, Plaça Catalunya and las Ramblas, the hotel is only a few minutes away from some of the city's most iconic buildings such as La Pedrera, La Boqueria Market and the Picasso Museum.

Hotel Constanza has two meeting rooms, one for up to six people measuring 12 m² and the other located on the top floor with an area of 20 m², able to hold 30 people.

Visit the website for more information.