London: Andy Knight LTD - Sets / Stages  

Andy Knight Ltd. are a leading set building and model making team working in the photographic and advertising industries.

Working closely with photographers and set designers to solve problems and realize extraordinary ideas, Andy Knight Ltd. have worked internationally on campaigns for Vogue, Nike, John Lewis and Volkswagen, among many others.

With a large skilled crew based in a fully equipped workshop and studio space in central London, services include set construction, sculpting, rigging, scenic painting, model making and digital effects.

Visit the website and contact Andy or Jon to discuss a project and see what they can offer.

London: AScreenEuropa Production - Photo Production  

AScreenEuropa Production offers full photo production services in France, England, Spain, Italy, Germany as well as the rest of Europe. The company organises budgeting, casting, locations and permits, travel, catering and all other production requirements for every kind of project.

Recent photo productions includes advertisements for Avis Europe by Ian Winstanley in the South of France and Madrid, and Vogue España fashion shoots in Paris and Venice. They also produced a range photos for Lotus cars in Germany and Austria, image bank for Avis Europe again by Ian Winstanley, and an editorial for Aston Martin by Joe Windsor Williams. Other recent campaigns include Cortefiel, advertising for Heineken and Sky Italia in London and a shooting for La Poste.

Recent film projects include a Robert LePage film in London and Streetdance II in Paris.

For request or further information you can call +44(0)20 3137 6898 or visit the website.

London: China & Company - Props Hire  

China and Company Limited is now London’s leading props hire company for food and drink photography.

The company is housed in a west London Mews building with 5000 square feet full of old and modern china, glass, textiles, cutlery and surfaces. A further 1000 square feet has been recently added to house an expanding collection of chairs and tables.

China and Company is open from 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m., Monday to Friday. You can contact them per email or call them to +44(0)20 8740 9588.

London: Delta Design - Portfolios  

Delta Design is a bindery situated in Clerkenwell and has been serving the photographic industry for the last 26 years. Its small team of professionals and creative binders have been enjoying making beautiful custom and handmade portfolios, boxes and bags in a wide range of materials and colours.

The company's latest additions are beautiful new iPad cases that can be created to match clients' portfolios in linen or leather with a suede lining. They are now available with their own little carry bag.

London: Dorita Nissen - Make Up Artist  

Dorita Nissen's background in Fine Arts and the experience gained from assisting great talents such as Pop artist Romero Britto, make-up artist Laura Mercier and Shiseido’s Creative Director Dick Page, have combined to give her work a painterly flair, specifically in terms of her use of colour and blending. She strives for idealised beauty without artificiality.

Her flawless skin-work has been seen in many important publications and won firm followers among the artists she has worked with.

Watch out for new work in November:

• Hero Magazine issue 6 - Main fashion article.
• Twenty6 Magazine issue D - Main beauty article.
• Soulwax promo – By Saam Farahmand.

London: Karmer Setbuilding - Sets / Stages  

Karmer deploys a huge range of techniques to realise stunning projects. Few places offer such an inter-disciplinary approach to design whilst managing to maintain a consistently high level of finish.

Its back catalogue of work indicates a professionalism that can only be achieved through an enthusiastic and immersive approach to designing. The company’s work displays a wit and intelligence that enriches the project: the designer's thought process is often clearly represented in the final product but is never intrusive.

Visit the website for more information.

London: Plastic Sandwich - Portfolios  

Plastic Sandwich offers custom made and branded iPad folios for versions 1 and 2, with 3 coming soon. The company uses full grain hides in a choice of colours, as can be seen on the website. The folios can be carried in a slip case or carrying bag.

Also available are print portfolios which have become an industry standard for photographers as well as corporate clients. These can be made in any size or format.

Plastic Sandwich are now direct suppliers to Land Rover/Jaguar.

London: Retouch and Post - Photo Post Production / Retouching  

Retouch and Post is a creative retouch and design company based in Shoreditch, London. With over 20 years of experience in the photographic industry, Retouch and Post applies the highest level of post production imagery to major advertising and retail fashion campaigns, as well as offering a service to suit every need and budget.

On set retouching facilities are available and international clients are provided with remote access to ensure a fast and smooth service. A fully colour managed workflow, using GMG proofing systems and an extensive knowledge in colour management to supply verified proofing is in place.

Retouch and Post has developed a continuing relationship with clients such as Adidas, Timberland and Toast, maintaining a close and unrivalled understanding of each company’s needs and systems.

London: Squid and Pear - Catering  

Squid & Pear is a family business started by epicurean sisters, Claire and Lisa.

Claire is a Michelin trained chef with over 10 years in the business and has worked alongside many of the industry's most revered names in some of London's finest restaurants. Combined with Lisa's background in location management and photo shoot production for the likes of Vogue, Vanity Fair, W magazine and large brand advertising campaigns, the pair decided to follow their passion to feed.

Squid & Pear provide top-notch catering for events, photo shoots and film/TV shoots. With the company's recently converted LDV school bus, complete with full kitchen and a new stone bake pizza oven, the Squid & Pear experience can be brought direct to clients at their location of choice.

Squid & Pear have a particular passion for seafood, however clients will find menus for vegetarians, vegans, coeliacs and carnivores alike.

London: The Hut in the Forest - Photo Post Production / Retouching  

"Once upon a time..."

Founded in 2006 by Hilxia - a graphic designer and photographer - and located in a little hut on the edge of a magical forest, The Hut in the Forest is a boutique retouching studio specialising in beauty and fashion.

Hilxia is passionate about perfection and detail, aiming for a natural look and to consistently provide outstanding quality and service. Since the establishment of The Hut in the Forest she has been collaborating with photographers and agencies in the pursuit of flawless images.

"... and all the clients lived happily ever after!"