photo production Feb 2014

3Star Productions is a worldwide full-service production company based in Los Angeles and New York City. The company provides a premier service for all aspects of still photography and moving pictures production. From budgets, casting, location scouting and permitting, to catering, travel arrangements and all other production needs, 3Star guarantees every detail is cared for. It is the team's goal to exceed clients' expectations and ensure that each project is executed with efficiency and care.

With over 30 years of combined experience, 3Star is an industry leader. Deeply committed to the environment, the company is constantly looking at ways to lower the impact of each and every production while maintaining the highest quality service.

Recent clients include UGGS, Numero Vogue, Harper's Bazaar UK, True Religion, MasterCard, KSwiss, Wrangler, Swarovski, Fox 20th Century, Subaru and photographers Mario Sorrenti, Camilla Akrans, Warwick Saint, Norman Jean Roy, Paola Kudacki, Nino Munoz, Steven Lippman, Sarah Silver, and Marc Baptiste, to name just a few.

7 Seas Productions is a fashion and advertising production service working throughout the Americas. Its services are focused on the needs of international productions, mainly from Europe and North America. They offer photo production services in Cuba, Cartagena, Colombia and Argentina where the busy summer production schedule is still in full swing.

Combining a strong location database, quick response time, resourcefulness and a tight grip on these regions make 7 Seas productions a first choice when working in the Americas. The biggest challenge over the last couple of years has been to reassure photographers, agencies and clients of the huge versatility, security and diversity that rein for productions in these countries.

These efforts have not been fruitless, their client base is continually growing and recent photo productions in South America produced by the 7 Seas team include fashion with Bonprix (OTTO group), a worldwide campaign for Coke Zero and Coca Cola Red in Argentina, beachwear for J.Crew in Colombia and fashion again with Conleys (Germany) and Promod (France) in Cuba.

A Zaffarano Productions is a full service production company specialising in commercial advertising photography and film production. With the means available to complete any size project in any location, national or international, Zaffarano provides the talent, experience and knowledge to make it all happen seamlessly.

Monica Zaffarano is president of Monica Joy Zaffarano, Inc. As lead producer she has over 20 years of industry experience in fashion, advertising, film, television, theatre, dance and charitable fund-raising.

Her company provides full production coordination, including total organisation, estimates, budget management, custom tailored crews, talent casting and usage negotiations, locations and permits, travel management, catering, equipment rental, scheduling, travel arrangements, props and sets.

"Above all, our company is passionate and driven by a love of people and collaboration with others. Time and time again our clients and crews tell us what a cohesive production it has been, and this response reflects the essence of what we bring to the table and confirms we are doing it right!"

Allucinazione is where photography, commercials and studio shoots happen in central Rome. The team is made up of an all-English and Italian speaking staff, including assistants and digital technicians.

Allucinazione offers a full range of production services for video and photo shoots, in the studio or on location, including casting, locations, scouting and recce, permits, transport, accommodation and equipment rental (Canon and Hasselblad digital cameras, flash as well as continuous lighting equipment is all available).

Contact Allucinazione for further information and visit the website to see more of what the company can do.

Amanacliq is a full service production house dedicated to the dynamic Asian market. Along with partners Amana Inc from Tokyo and Bernstein Andriulli from New York, the company is able to provide complete visual solutions with a wide range of services from photography, film and illustration to facilities, equipment rental, and post-production work.

With the experience of working with multinational clients and advertising agencies worldwide, the team keeps pursuing fresh exciting ideas for the advertising industry.

Clients include Acer, Adidas, BAYER, BMW, Boeing, British Airways, Coca-Cola, Chrysler, Ferrari, Dell, DHL, Electrolux, Fedex, GE, Gillette, HP, HSBC, HTC, Ikea, IBM, Johnnie Walker, Kleenex, Lenovo, Levi's, LG, L'Oréal, Mercedes, Microsoft, Motorola, Nike, Nikon, Nivea, New Balance, Nokia, Nestlé, PCCC, P&G, Porsche, Puma, Qoros, Robust, Samsonite, Samsung , Sephora, Sony, Standard Chartered, STB, Unilever, Uni-president and UPS, among others.

APRODUCTIONS is a production company specialised in photo shoots. Representing the best national and international photographers, it provides art buying and full production in Spain. Based in Madrid and Barcelona, with offices in Seville, Alicante and the Canary Islands.

Photo campaigns:

• Adidas Gareth Bale campaign by Jesus Alonso for TBWA Madrid
• Ikea campaigns by Biel Capllonch for SCPF.
• Heineken with the Spanish football selection campaign by Pedro Aguilar for McCann.
• Nissan with the Spanish football selection campaign by Pep Avila for TBWA Barcelona.
• Cruzcampo with the Spanish football selection campaign by Pedro Aguilar for McCann.
• Gillette (P&G) with the Spanish football selection campaign by Jesús Alonso for ContrapuntoBBDO.
• Frutare (Unilever) worldwide campaigns by Pedro Aguilar for LOLA
• Solero campaigns by Jesús Alonso for LOLA.
• Nespresso by Pedro Aguilar.

Visit the website for a full list of photographers and recent work.

 

Berlin-based Claas Cropp Creative Productions is a full service production company with experience in all areas of still photo production, location scouting and casting.

Recent productions include:

• British Airways campaign shot by Nadav Kander.
• Mustang campaign shot by Roman Göbel.
• Amundi campaign and pool shoot by Steffen Jagenburg.
• Adidas NEO campaign shot by Lars Borges.
• Opel Insignia campaign shot by Marc Trautmann.
• KfW campaign shot by Steffen Jagenburg.
• Eduard Dressler campaign shot by Ali Kepenek.
• Hallhuber F/W 2013 campaign shot by Annemarieke van Drimmelen.
• Lufthansa campaign shot by Philip Rathmer.

Other clients include brands such as Louis Vuitton, Brioni, Lacoste, Nike, Adidas, Apple, Microsoft, Sony, Philips, Procter & Gamble, Siemens, BASF, BMW, Audi, VW, Mercedes-Benz, Ergo and Deutsche Bank. Photographers include Annie Leibovitz, Jean-Baptiste Mondino, Ellen von Unwerth, Nadav Kander, Martin Schoeller, Roxanne Lowit, Uwe Düttmann, Esther Haase, Joachim Baldauf, Luis Sanchis, Ralph Mecke, Glen Luchford, Peter Funch and Wim Wenders.

Based in Munich, Fernsicht Produktion has been offering full service support for national and international photo, film and video productions since 2000.

From planning to realisation, the company provides a high-level of personal consultancy and commitment to clients. Believing in partnerships, true teamwork and keeping to deadlines and budgets, with its proven partner network Fernsicht Produktion guarantees highly professional and efficient production support in Europe and the US, tailored to clients' individual needs.

The company's service portfolio includes production consultancy, casting, location and permit management as well as on-site support.

Clients include Adidas, BMW, Busch Jaeger, Chevrolet, Commerzbank, Hauber, Hirmer, Lidl, Mercedes-Benz, Otto, Takko and Zalando.

JB5 Productions will produce whatever, whenever, wherever with national and international agencies and clients. The company strives to provide the best production services possible from inception to completion.

Throughout their years in production, John and his team have developed a vast network of contacts from around the globe. His ability to collaborate with photographers, creative directors, art producers and crew has provided JB5 Productions with many repeat customers.

Collaborations with clients and photographers include Acura, Asics, Blue Cross Blue Shield, BMW, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Design Within Reach, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, Jimmy Dean, Lexus, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Sun Life Financial, Thomas Bagels and Volkswagen.

Located in Paris and run by Jacqueline Pusch and John Fanning, JPPS offers global production consulting for advertising and editorial shoots of all sizes. Their vast experience and their reliable international network allows for successful shoots worldwide.

Over the years, the pair's unrelenting enthusiasm, energy and endurance has been appreciated by clients including Louis Vuitton, Hugo Boss, Max Mara, Sunglass Hut, Harper's Bazaar, Harrods, GQ, Glamour, Vogue, Dazed & Confused, Zeit, H&M, Repetto, Diesel, Manor, Boden, Holt Renfrew, BMW, Renault, Citroën, Peugeot, IBM, Allianz, Lufthansa, Philip Morris, Perrier and Rolex.

JPPS also offers creative services for making-of videos, Internet spots and behind the scenes photography.

Find JPPS Photo Production on Facebook or visit the website for more information.

LouLou Locations and Productions is a London-based company with over 15 years of experience in stills advertising. Working on both local and international projects, LouLou is able to provide a fully bespoke production service, including location scouting, location management, production, casting, recommendation of stylists, hair and make-up artists, set builders, model makers and good catering.

LouLou worked with US photographer Alex Tehrani in London on two large campaigns during the summer months, as well as producing shoots for Kiran Master, Henrik Knudsen, James Day, David Stewart, Ben Stockley, Chris Turner, Jason Hindley and Paul Murphy.

Visit the website to view the most recent portfolio and the online library.

Mission Photo Production offers comprehensive production services for still and moving images, locally and around the world.

The company’s founder Mary Pratt is not only used to switching back and forth between languages - primarily English and German - but, perhaps more importantly, cultures. Having grown up in Switzerland and living in New York for 20 years, Mary is familiar with the subtle differences between American and European tastes that can be crucial when realising a campaign.

“One of the aspects I love about my career is the variety,” Mary reflects. “No job is alike, and yet each project feeds the next one - often in unpredictable ways. By continuously building upon experiences, I am able to offer clients a platform on which their concepts and needs can successfully be turned into a viable reality.”

Visit Mission’s website for more information.

Nu-Projects already started the year off in South Africa producing the latest campaign for DM. Working both locally and abroad, Nu-Projects has the capacity to integrate a top level of service and production wherever the team is. With 2013 being a great production year, Nu-Projects has worked closely on many jobs in far off locations from Rio De Janeiro to Capetown as well as locally throughout Germany.

As a top level photo production company, Nu-Projects offers the highest European production management on all of its jobs, from small to large international campaigns. With global experience, it represents a multi-lingual team that facilitates everything necessary for a successful production, ranging from financial management, transportation, scouting, casting, art-buying, permits, to the full range of production management.

Operating with an incredible network of professionals, Nu-Projects works tirelessly with a precise and innovative approach from pre-production to wrap to ensure the success of every job. 

Pacey Production Company is a full service photo production company with an
international outlook, based in Auckland New Zealand and covering Australasia
and the South Pacific.

Recent projects include health imagery for New Zealand Trade & Enterprise to distribute to international markets, fast turnaround online video for Vodafone and Draft FCB (which impressed the client so much it's now being run as a TVC), and coordinating imagery for 'Love is in the Air', New Zealand's first same-sex marriage in the sky for Air New Zealand.

With over 15 years of international production experience, the Pacey Production Company can provide all the fabulous, yet cost effective options New Zealand and the South Pacific has to offer.

Palma Pictures Photo & Motion had one of it's best years ever in 2013 producing shoots in Barcelona, Madrid, Mallorca, Ibiza, Almeria, Malaga and working with photographers such as Patrick Demarchelier,  RJ Shaughnessy, Anders Overgaard, Dan Jackson, The Wade Brothers, Frederike Helwig and celebrities like Blanca Suarez, Doutzen Kroes, Messi, Rafa Nadal and many more.

The company looks forward to welcoming you to Spain.
 

Production Berlin provides a boutique approach to photography, film and event production. Located in Berlin and Paris, the company works with clients in fashion, advertising and the arts. Its services cover every need, from art buying to scouting exclusive and unusual locations in Germany, France and around the world.

The company prides itself on meeting the unique demands of each project with the attitude that nothing is impossible, making every shoot a pleasure.

In the past year, its crew has travelled around the globe to bring to life such exciting projects as US Vogue shoot in Turkey by Mario Testino, with Kate Moss and Chiwetel Ejiofor, star of '12 Years a Slave'; Cate Blanchett cover and editorial for AnOther Magazine; Galeries Lafayette campaign for S/S 2014 in London and Palm Springs.

Other clients include Schwarzkopf, BMW, Salvatore Ferragamo, Wall Street Journal, Nike, Nokia, V Magazine and Interview.

Pure Production offers a comprehensive production service worldwide. With 20 years of experience across all levels of photographic and moving image production - from budgeting straight 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.

Sharpen Studio is a full service international photo and video production company based in Beijing and Milan. The studio is highly specialised in fashion and advertising production and provides a whole package of creativity and 360° service.

Supported by an international and locally based, multi-lingual production team including photographers, a make-up artist and video director, Sharpen Studio is capable of producing anything from simple one-day studio shoots to month-long multiple location car shoots.

Clients include Adidas, Range Rover, Vogue, Pantene, Harper's Bazaar, Kappa, Pop Magazine and many more.

Shoot Production has a reputation for professionalism and meticulous organisation, together with creativity and the good-humoured flexibility to deal with any eventuality.  It is increasingly in demand as a 'stand alone' service taking the hassle and headache out of stills production for a variety of agencies and photographers.

In the last few months Shoot Production has worked with a host of clients, especially Sky TV.

For Sky's billboard campaigns Shoot has organised the world of Bond for 'Fleming' with Frank Herholdt, pulled together the elements for 'Moonfleet' in Ireland, travelled to Budapest to capture Dracula with Herve Haddad, and flew Chris O’Dowd on wires for series two of 'Moone Boy'.

In between, Shoot has also organised fashion shoots for Farah and Internaçionale to name but two, scouted locations, held castings and planned and costed exhibitions and other events.

Shoot in The Alps is a film and photo facilitating company operating in the Alps. With the region straddling five national borders the company works between France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia as if they were a single geographic entity.

The company's database includes year-round snow locations, mountain chalets, modern architecture, extreme sports locations, magical forests and breathless scenery that it can make accessible to any crew.

Providing solutions to every possible logistical need for film and photo productions, Shoot in the Alps handles everything from location scouting, specialised crews, stunt people, mountain safety experts and helicopters, to warm cups of espresso at the top of a glacier. Its strength lies in detailed knowledge of the alpine territory provided by a network of professionals who live and work in the region throughout the year.

The company's connections and expert knowledge allows clients to make the right decisions when planning, choosing locations and the equipment required.

Sicily Productions is a full service production company based in Sicily and Sardinia, providing a premier service for all aspects of photography and moving pictures including budgets, location scouting and permitting, catering, travel arrangements and all other production needs.

With over 12 years of experience in the field, Sicily Productions stands by its strong commitment and proven track record of being one of the best production companies in Italy. The team's expertise and local knowledge will provide a taste of the best locations from across the country, Sicily, the Sicilian Islands, Sardinia, Puglia and the beautiful Amalfi coast.

• Next joined Sicily Productions once again with two mens' wear productions on the beautiful Amalfi coast.
• Deval shot their summer 2014 catalogue in Sicily.
• Straight from Hong Kong, CHLOSIO flew in to shoot their 2014 campaign in the beautiful Baroque area in Sicily.
• Adidas shot their worldwide campaign on the beautiful beaches of Sardinia.
• YOU Magazine shot an editorial with top model Inés Sastre around the Amalfi coast.

Other clients include Marks & Spencer, H&M, Cosmopolitan, Panasonic, Monari, Poetry, Marie Claire, Annabelle Magazine, Cellbes, Next London, Chico New York, Look Magazine, Otto Group, Ferrari Magazine, Sheego, Ellos, Adidas, Brigitte Magazine, Sandwich, You Magazine, Texman DK, JD.Williams, Fabulous Magazine, and many more.

Quotes can be handled within 24 hours. For more information visit the website or call +39 347 688 1606.

Hosting the best climate and sunshine hours in the UK, South Coast UK has everything you need for your advertising, fashion and lifestyle shoots.

With its Miami-style houses, romantic thatched cottages, grand stately homes, castles and ruins, miles of sandy beaches, beach huts, jetties, yachts and an abundance of water sports, this beautiful area of England is so visually rich and diverse that you could be anywhere in the world - yet only a stone's throw from London.

SC.UK provides bespoke location and production services tailored to every brief. Whether it's a one day shoot or a few weeks on location, the company can cater for any size of shoot and budget.

Recent campaigns include global Coca-Cola (launching April '14), Beiersdorf Nivea European 2013/14 and the launch and continuing campaigns for M&S Bank.

The Junction team is excited to share some of its latest projects. Regular cooperation with both Henkel and L'Oréal led to the latest hair visual for Schwarzkopf's Spa campaign, shot by Colin, as well as two more KVs for L'Oréal's X-tenso campaigns shot by Jeremy.

The company also participated in a challenging viral campaign for Continental Tires.

Porsche and The Junction have been cooperating on a number of new projects this year, including a campaign to promote the company's new child car seats. The Junction took charge of the entire project from beginning to end, including the production of three videos, two main key visuals and beautiful product photos for the seat range.

A great recent task for Wagner Productions was taking care of shooting for the Volkswagen Cup. Photography duo Heckl & Mennemann, AD Anika Kemkensteffen, and Producer Dieter Wagner returned after an extensive shoot on numerous locations in Rio De Janeiro. The highly visible campaign and catalogue was of course helped with football stars Pele, Neymar and Mueller. And not forgetting, the football-crazy kids of Brazil.

Wagner Productions worked with Dutch Photographer Martijn Oort (represented by Kai Tietz), on location in Moscow and also with mixed martial arts star Fedor Emelianenko.

In Vienna, Wagner Productions was busy organising shoots for Vienna International Airport (photographed by Julia Baier / represented by Bransch Europe) and Peek&Cloppenburg.