showcase new york issue 105

Feb 2008

Nute Nicholson: New York advertising photographers

Nute Nicholson is known for his clean graphic style of fashion and commercial photography. He found his true 'visual voice' during ten years of living and working throughout Europe, where he also perfected his unique style of shooting with a large format 8x10 camera.

Nicholson continues to work from his Brooklyn-based studio for clients including Urban Outfitters/Free People, Adidas, Sony, EMIVirgin Records, and numerous editorial clients.

His first book, "Pashion", is due out at the end of March, and he recently began work on a quarterly art-based fashion publication "FELT", due to be released this spring.

Jeff Olson: New York advertising photographers

This spring, check out photographer Jeff Olson's fine art debut at the prestigious Peter Hay Halpert Gallery in Chelsea, from 17th April until 31st May.

In addition, Jeff's latest projects have seen him travelling around the world, from El Salvador to London. For a full list of recent clients, including W Magazine Korea and the new A.B.S. campaign among many others, visit Jeff Olson's website.

Andrea Blanch: New York beauty photographers

'Too Young' is an exploration of the young male as a unique sexual being, rather than a pastiche of the expectations of modern culture. The photos in this series are informed by Andrea Blanch's solid understanding of the human form through her investment in fashion photography, as well as her intrepid investigation into what comprises male sexuality.

The boys, not unlike models, are draped in elegant scarves. However, their bare chests are exposed, and so too are their vulnerabilities as not yet fully developed men. The series addresses a question that is increasingly relevant as the age of sexual activity lowers and advertising continues to press against the barrier of exploitation: How young is too young?

Jens Umbach: New York portrait photographers

Jens Umbach has been busy shooting editorials:

• Erin Featherston in her New York atelier, for the spring issue of British Vogue.
• Moby for the March issue of Galore.
• Antonio Perez of Kodak for the January 2008 issue of Conde Nast Portfolio.
  

Jimmy Cohrssen: New York architecture photographers

Jimmy Cohrssen recently travelled to Asia and Europe to work on:

• New boutiques for Bathing Ape in Tokyo.
• Kengo Kuma's latest project in a private house in Tokyo - a gem!
• The recently opened Peninsula Hotel, Tokyo.
• The Citroën showroom in Paris, which was a cover and feature story for the January 2008 issue of Interior Design.
• The Nespresso boutique on the Champs-Elysees.
• The Tag Heuer and latest Hermes boutiques in Paris, for Casa Brutus.

Sebastian Gollings: New York still life photographers

Photographer Sebastian Gollings recently shot for a variety of clients, including:

• Australian Vogue "It must be love" feature about chocolate for the magazine's February 2008 issue, as well as a Prada Shoes story for its April 2008 issue.
• Men's perfume and other fashion still-life stories for GQ.
• A shoe piece for the upcoming spring issue of Poster Magazine.
  

Primus: New York rental studios photo

Nestled in the heart of one of Manhattan's most charming neighbourhoods lies the answer to the shooting needs of some of the world's most discerning photographers. Primus was designed by two photographers who wanted a space that was part of the creative process, a location with all the amenities of a studio but without the price of renting an architect's loft.

It's classic downtown New York at it's base; industrial metal doors, old world steel window shutters, and 100 year old maple floors etched with the history of the artists that used to haunt Soho. Every wall treatment, every fixture and detail has been chosen for it's unique look and flexibility, all the while offering an equipment room as well a library of flats and backdrops to augment it even further.

The amenities that make it stand out from other rental locations are those of a full service studio; freight elevator, A.C., steamer, racks, fax, wi-fi, etc. It is a space that keeps re-inventing itself every time you point a camera at it.

Neo Studios: New York rental studios photo

Neo Studios continues to provide stylish studios to a growing number of clients. Recent bookings include:

Adidas Y-3 for fashion week, Gregory Heisler, Todd Oldham, Kenneth Cole, Bergdorf Goodman, Russian Vogue, German Glamour, Seed Reps, Bruno Gaget, Ocean Drive Magazine, and Nautica, among others.

Neo recently added more Broncolor in-house lighting, created all-inclusive digital packages, and continues to provide a friendly service to its expanding list of customers.

Villani Productions: New York full photo production

Villani Productions provides clients with a wide range of services including art direction, creative consulting and photo shoot production. Founder Richard Villani has over 20 years of experience across the publishing, advertising, photography and production industries.

Richard has worked with various clients in South Africa, St. Tropez and Paris. His clients have included The United Nations, Armani Exchange, Nine West and The Queen Mary II. Magazine clients include Out Traveller, Esquire, Interview, US & French Vogue and Vanity Fair, among others.

Villani Productions has a deep network of the industry's top talent and support. A multi-disciplinary approach provides unparalleled service, and the company is involved at every step of the creative process to ensure clients' needs are met both to budget and to deadline.

Creative Chaos: New York full photo production

Creative Chaos rolls into spring 2008 marking it's twelfth year of production, casting and art buying in cooperation with the fashion industry's heavyweights.

This season's Creative Chaos includes the S/S '08 Missoni campaign, shot by Camilla Akrans and featuring supermodel Bianca Balti, H&M's spring and summer campaigns, and the S/S '08 Sportmax campaign, shot by Dusan Reljin showcasing star newcomer Ali Michael.

Casting & Production International: New York full photo production

With more than 20 years of experience in castings and productions worldwide, working with the best photographers in the business, CPI is not only a casting and production company! From branding to marketing and public relations, CPI strives to give it's clientele a top-notch, personalised service.

An exciting project that one of its renowned photographers, Mr. André Rau, is currently working on involves a book on Morocco ordered personally by His Majesty Mohammed VI. It will cover an array of subjects, from celebrities to models, designers with a pied a terre in Morocco to a contemporary look at the country's architecture and culture.

Other projects are also in progress in Tunisia and the UAE.

George Productions: New York full photo production

Established in 1997, George Productions is a New York-based production company that provides a full-range of production services both locally and internationally. Clients include Missoni, L'Oreal, Cerruti, Microsoft, BMW and Tag Heuer.

The company's principal, Kim Handley, has 25 years of experience in production. Kim takes an independent approach to every project; "Each client has different needs, expectations and requirements. There's never one job exactly like the other."

The primary goal of the latest New Balance campaign, (shot by Mark Newton and produced by George Productions), was to have a strong, distinctive cast. The client wanted to use real athletes; the photographer wanted them to be edgy-looking, with personality and energy. The tremendous results can be seen in this Showcase.

MISSION PHOTO PRODUCTION: New York full photo production

Founded by Mary Pratt in 2000, Mission Photo Production Inc. offers full photo production services that are tailored to meet every clients' specific needs.

During car shoots for clients such as Mercedes, Land Rover and Volkswagen, 'specific needs' can range from devising complicated schedules, where cars get swapped between the East and West coasts without having to factor in any costly down-days, to shutting down heavily trafficked bridges or hoisting cars onto rooftops and saltwater-splashed cliffs.

Pratt grew up in Switzerland and is fluent in several languages. She is experienced in handling multi-country shoots, having done so for IBM, XL Capital, UBS and, most recently, Microsoft. The latest project encompassed 20 destinations in 15 countries, covered over the course of four trips.

"Production", says Pratt, "with all its intricate details, is like assembling puzzle pieces to form one big beautiful picture. Over and over, I find it to be a fun challenge."

rrrentals: New York wardrobe stylists

Renting wardrobe instead of buying and returning seems to be the new trend, making stylists' lives much easier. rrrentals offers a large selection of contemporary lifestyle fashion for men, women and children.

The company was established by long-time stylists who understand the needs of the industry, and who have made the rrrentals wardrobe a great resource for any shoot.

The company was recently used for the new Keds campaign with Mischa Barton, Avon Cosmetics, Citi Smithbarney, Playboy, Macy's.com, Getty Images stock pictures, and many, many more.