photo production Nov 2013

7 Seas has its roots in Europe but provides a renowned photo production company for South America, thus following the sun around the globe.

The company maintains offices in Buenos Aires and runs a successful photo production company in Argentina and Cartagena, Colombia, producing also in Uruguay and Brazil. 15 years' experience in the production business makes 7 Seas valuable partners in defining the right location and carrying out the entire production, from planning to wrap up. The team believes that preparation is the key to every successful production and strives for precision and accuracy, backed by a solid location database that is constantly updated.

Resourcefulness is one of the key assets in 7 Seas Productions' work, relying on experienced local partners on site but also on a mind-set that runs like Swiss clockwork when it comes to its international head producers.

The Mediterranean division just finished jobs for Mercedes (Germany), Douglas (perfumes, Germany), NIKON, OPEL (Germany), Husqvarna (Sweden), and H&M (Sweden). Check the website for locations, references and production related descriptions of cities and regions.

AD Production was founded 25 years ago and specialises in the production and location management of photo and video services. The company operates mostly in Italy but can work in any part of the world, having access to a vaste range of locations that are sure to provide the perfect setting for each product or event.

Thanks to personal contacts with municipalities, architecture studios, museums, art galleries and artistic institutions, AD can offer a vaste range of exclusive supplementary locations for which access is usually difficult to obtain.

The company is renowned for its experience, professionalism and specialisation in the automotive sector, providing excellent quality-to-price ratio in its products and services from a flexible base. The AD crew offers an amazing production experience during working hours but goes the extra mile to ensure clients dine in the best local restaurants and find the best hotel deals.

Clients include Fiat, Lancia, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Mazda, Lexus, Lufthansa, Nikon, DPD, DHL and many more.

From the first phase of planning to the the final result, bigshrimp accompanies clients along every step of production. With its own model and location database, three fully equipped rental studios in Berlin and a worldwide network of highly experienced freelance professionals and suppliers, bigshrimp fulfils every spectrum of production service for advertising, editorial and catalogue clients.

Recent projects include production services for Wernesgrüner shot by Karsten Koch c/o Kelly Kellerhoff, Christ Jewellery shot by Gerhard Linnekogel c/o Schierke, Ernstings family shot by Sven Jacobsen c/o Schierke, and NKD by Marina Kloess, to name just a few.

GraceLand Productions is a full service production company whose primary focus is on creating dynamic hand-picked teams, meeting extraordinary and not so extraordinary budget demands, and executing and delivering outstanding media images - including catalogues, editorials, advertising campaigns and films for companies and brands.

Founder and executive producer, Grace Løvig, launched the Copenhagen-based production company in 2001 and has since had the privilege of surrounding herself and her clients with some of the best photographers, stylists, set designers, talents and make-up artist in the industry.

Over and over again, GraceLand Productions continues to coordinate projects with an ease and style that make everyone feel good.

Berlin-based hetzner. Produktion is a full service production company with experience in all areas of still photo production, location scouting and casting services throughout Germany.

Recent productions include:

• Telekom Young Professionals, pool shoot with Özgür Albayrak.
• BÜNDNIS 90 DIE GRÜNEN with Edit Held.
• DPA campaign shot with Peter Funch.
• LBS production with Christoph Riccius.
• Aktion Mensch campaign shot by Murat Aslan.
• Hornbach campaign shot with Julia Fullerton-Batten.
• An exciting campaign with Bo Hylén for Siemens Transportation.
• Another campaign with Michael Schnabel for Ford Germany - hetzner. Produktion traveled together with Michael and team throughout Germany, shooting 24 motifs with 14 different cars in six cities.

Latest news from Image Nation:

• David Maurer, represented by Christa Klubert, shot the new Skoda Superb campaign in Portugal. Agency: Leagas Delaney.
• Olaf Hauschulz, represented by Kai Tietz, shot the new BMW 4 Cabrio catalogue in Spain. Agency: Serviceplan.
• Anke Luckmann shot Sebastian Vettel and the Infiniti Q50 for the Adeyaka Infiniti Magazine in Montmeló Race Track Catalonia and Barcelona City. Agency was köckritzdörrich. She also shot other projects, like SMART fortwo, GQ & Jaguar F-50 and GQ & Nico Hülkenberg - more details in ImageNation's website.
• He&Me Photographers, represented by Severin & Wendeler, shot the new Audi A3 Cabrio for Philipp und Keuntje in Barcelona.
• Martijn Oort, represented by Kai Tietz, shot the new Mercedes Sprinter Mopf campaign in amazing locations in France and Spain. Agency was Lukas Lindemann Rosinski.
• Breun & Grega Photographers shot a Goodyear ad in Girona and Barcelona for Leo Burnett-Laeufer/Berlin.

Photo producer Joana Burgués offers everything clients need to ensure successful photo shoots in Barcelona.

"I have experience in Paris, New York, Los Angeles, Mexico and, for the past 15 years, my city, Barcelona. I collaborate with foreign production companies, supplementing and reinforcing their team. I own a vintage photo studio in the centre of the city that is available for exclusive shoots and equipped with an original set-up. The studio is also suitable for photographic events.

"I also provide specific props like an original NYC taxi cab or vintage furniture from my showroom. As for locations, we work in Barcelona, the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands and southern Spain - amazing locations all year round! I speak Catalan, Spanish, English and French, and hope to collaborate together soon!"

Kaktus Production offers a full range of production services for the photographic and film industries on St. Martin / Sint Maarten, St. Barts and Anguilla. From stunning turquoise water and white sand beaches to luxury villas and picturesque Creole-style houses, the company has the unique, eye-catching locations that bring every clients'  concept and vision to life. Located only four hours from NY, three hours from Miami, and eight hours from Europe, its locations are not only stunning, they’re also highly convenient.

Kaktus partners with leading photographers, art directors, producers and agencies to provide deep local, industry and technical knowledge while always ensuring the highest degree of comfort and convenience. By steadfastly focusing on clients’ needs, the company delivers results on time and on budget. "Et bien sûr, nous parlons Francais!"

Services include concept development, casting, location scouting, team coordination, travel and accommodation, permits, equipment, vehicles, crews, post production services, and more. Film, editorial and commercial clients include ABC, HGTV, Biotherm, Yves Rocher, Princess Tam Tam, Harper's Bazaar, Elle USA, Glamour USA and France, and Vogue Spain.

Visit the website, call +(590) 690 485 611, or email to discuss upcoming location needs.

Luminosa has been offering its services to international clients since 1999. With bases in Switzerland and Germany the company can offer professional and efficient support to a large part of mid- and southern Europe, focusing particularly on Switzerland, the Alps, the south of France, Italy, Germany and Austria.

The company believes in providing a personalised service tailored to the various needs and requirements of each individual client. The range of services necessary to successfully manage an entire project begins with individual counseling and extends to project estimation, budgeting, location research and scouting, kids-casting, prop-styling, art buying and all equipment hire.

Luminosa enjoys long-lasting cooperation with its loyal clients including Bogner, Brax, Christian Berg, Globus, Manor, Migros, McNeal, Monari, Mr. Porter, Peek & Cloppenburg, Selected and Charles Vögele, and looks forward to welcoming new contacts and helping with their upcoming productions.

For clients of all sizes, for international advertising, local below-the-line or catalogue project, MM Productions has the flexibility to produce for every need at prices far below expectation.

"Italy is our home, so come and get a slice of Italian style in your productions. We’ll reveal the secrets of the wolrd’s most outstanding locations."

Clients include Gucci, Longines, Bulgari, MEXX, BMW, Infiniti, Mercedes, DHL, Italian Mail, Frankfurther Allgemeine Zeitung, Zanussi, Valentino, Liujo, Breil, Diesel, TIM, Cinque, Mephisto, Next, Casall, Social Campaigns & Spots, L’Officiel Hommes, Elle, Vogue and Maxim.

New Folder is a full service production company founded in Bucharest in 2005, delivering photography, retouching and CGI throughout Eastern Europe.

The company works with its own in-house photographers and provides a complete solution, including lighting and camera equipment, casting, costume styling, hair and make-up, set design, food styling, location scouting, transport and accommodation, retouching and CGI.

Agencies include Leo Burnett, Rosst, Graffiti BBDO, JWT, GMP, Publicis, TBWA, Saatchi & Saatchi, McCann Erickson, Draft FCB, ADDV RSCG. Brands include Wella, Gillette, McDonald's, Peroni, Microsoft, HTC, Heineken, Coca-Cola, Burn, Volksbank, Raiffeisen, ING, MKB, Dacia Renault, Pepsi, Tuborg, Samusocial, Colgate, Pantene, Ariel, Fairy, Mr Proper, Lay's and Mirinda.

Awards include IPA Awards 2013, Luerzer's '200 Best Ad Photographers' 2013/14, and Cannes Lions 2010.

Visit the website for more information.

NOW Image Production Group is a production and post-production company with a creative visual strategic brand approach.

An experienced team offers excellent quality services in all aspects of a production. NOW gets involved from start to finish in every shoot, working together with clients to achieve the very best results by looking to create high impact, memorable images.

Productions range from cars to people and food. Either from the company's high-end, fully equipped studio or on location, the NOW philosophy is to always give the best professional service.

Passepartout4u offers full photo production services for advertising, catalogues and editorial projects. The company can handle large quantities of pictures for e-commerce and still life clients.

In-house post-production guarantees the final result inside 48 hours, depending on the project.

Pure Production offers a comprehensive production service worldwide.

With 20 years of experience across all levels of photographic and moving image production - from budgeting through to completion - Pure Production has secured a past client list that includes a wide range of key names across both luxury and mass markets.

Previous jobs have involved requests from the sublime to the ridiculous, all having been handled and produced with the same level of professionalism, dedication and enjoyment. Whether handling a brief, delivering finished art work or supplying individual elements like art buying, casting, equipment, crew booking or location scouting, Pure Production has all the skills and resources to facilitate each request every step of the way.

While London-based, Pure Production has business partnerships in many cities including Delhi, New York and Hong Kong, to name but a few.

Clients include Ford, Virgin, Dove, Sunglass Hut, Nike, Lamborghini, L’Oréal, Visa and many more.

Queen of Spade is a full service film and photo production company focusing exclusively on international clients from the advertising and fashion industry worldwide, offering a full range of production services throughout Greece, Cyprus, Italy, Morocco, Dubai, Latin and South America.

The company can cover every aspect of a shoot, from art buying through to locations and casting, set design and travel arrangements.

With a personal service and tailor-made approach, Queen of Spade has the flexibility to respond to the conditions of a project in progress and realise any visual brief.

Visit the company's website for more information.

Rock Productions Malta is a full service production company specialising in servicing international TV commercials, photo shoots, music videos, animation, CGI and reality TV shows.

Malta, an archipelago south of Sicily in the Mediterranean Sea, is a unique destination in a magical place. Brilliant blue seas, sun-drenched beaches, harbors, Europe's biggest water tanks and cosmopolitan cities next to historic temples, it is no wonder producers and photographers are drawn to the visual beauty of the island - as well as its year-round temperate climate. With over 12 shooting hours of daylight during the summer and over eight hours during the mild winter (which lasts only two-three months), shooting in Malta is highly attractive for clients. Malta has two main languages: English and Maltese.

With diverse locations, excellent resources and cheap services, Rock Productions can handle any budget for every type of shoot.

Select Services is an established, quality, full service photographic and film
production company located in Miami, Florida.

Gaby Schuetz leads a team of dedicated, experienced multi-lingual professionals. Whether it’s on set or through remote production assistance, Select’s focus is on
anticipating clients' needs and providing a “hassle-free” production experience.

The company is constantly expanding its horizons and producing shoots in Florida, the Caribbean, New York City, and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Select maintains an extensive online library of locations, enabling clients to access thousands of location ideas prior to arrival.

Select has developed valuable relationships with clients, from advertising names such as Topshop, Topman, Hugo Boss, Frito Lay, D Squared, Gucci, Banana Republic; editorials for Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, NY Times Style Magazine, GQ, Rolling Stone, Teen Vogue, Numero, Self, Elle; and with catalogue clients including River Island, Next Directory and Target.

It is always good to begin productions in a city as a stranger. Take me to Cuba perceives the island with different eyes, discovering locations and backdrops where locals would pass. The company produces in the wider Caribbean area with Cuba and Cartagena, Colombia as the main production spots and office representation. Recent productions include Cosmopolitan (UK), Mam'zelle (France) and Conleys (Germany). Take me to Cuba offers unparalleled knowledge and insight into the unique landscape and culture of this majestic country.

Take me to Cuba is a leading production company in South America. Its film production house - El Central - holds the exclusive Red Bull regional contract for the Caribbean. The company just finished a special on ex-formula 1 driver David Coulthard at the wheel of a 1950’s racing car on Havana's Ocean Drive, the Malecon.

Other recently awarded productions include 'La ciudad del Hip Hop' and 'Surfing to Baracoa.'

The Lab studios and production services take in all types of photographic projects, from international campaigns to catalogue shoots and images for digital media. Taking clients from the pitch phase through execution and project delivery, all steps along the way are always lead by The Lab's producers to secure an efficient process. Advanced technical know-how and nearly two decades experience enable the company to get the most use out of all resources.

From their studio facilities in the centre of Copenhagen the team can prepare and execute shoots in the whole region including equipment rental, location scouting, set building, staff recruitment, post-production and more. No matter the size of the project, clients are always met by professional counselling ensuring every shoot delivers the best outcome.

Recent Clients include H&M Home, Fritz Hansen, Boden UK, Toast, Bugatti Apparel, Ecco Footwear, Bianco Footwear, Rolf Benz, Engelhorn Sport, Pandora Jewellery, Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen and Zentropa.

For more information contact Producers Emil Eskesen +45 26 83 48 35 or Ole Clausen + 45 20 65 34 38.

Warsaw Creatives is a the biggest Polish-based creative and production agency offering creative and consultancy services exclusively to fashion and luxury brands. This season the company went beyond expectations, managing productions for the best Polish fashion and beauty barnds including Reserved, Sinsay, Deni Cler and Zien.

Warsaw Creatives was also appointed to provide production and casting services for many international clients for the first time, including American Vogue, KaDeWe, Breuninger, The Last Magazine, Obsession Magazine, Uniqlo, Tory Burch, Wall Street Journal and Hercules Magazine.

Additionally, the company hosted international teams and clients in Poland as local producer on shoots for Reebok, Chevron and German retailer Otto Group.