Kris Cheng   New York

Welcome to Showcase New York, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading creatives and companies working out of New York. 

More creative professionals and facilities for photographic and film production are available in our New York Photo and Film directories.

Brands and publications including Avon, Equinox Hotels, Kate Spade, WSJ, Time Warner, Nike, Mazda, Universal, Kiehl's, Samsung, Disney, and Lululemon among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Don't miss our recommended events:

• Tyler Mitchell's photography exhibition I Can Make You Feel Good is as a declaration of joy and presence in these unprecedented times during a global pandemic and the fight for racial justice. Mitchell posits great possibilities for a future of pleasure, power and visibility and asks us to consider what a Black utopia could look like. Until 31st December at ICP. 
• Private Lives Public Spaces: 100-screen presentation of virtually unseen, homemade works dating from 1907 to 1991 explores the connections between artist’s cinema, amateur movies, and family filmmaking as alternatives to commercial film production. Staged as an immersive video experience, the exhibition reveals an overlooked history of film from the museum’s archives, providing fresh perspectives on a remarkably rich precursor to the social media of today. Until 21st February 2021 at MoMA, New York.

Our cover image was shot by Kris Cheng. 

Brent Herrig   New York food & drink photographers

As the work starts to flow back, you can rest assured that your next photography and videos shoot can move forward in the most seamless way possible. Brent and his team are offering both  Contactless Shoot and normal in-person shoot like the "old normal". For the contactless shoots, no travel is needed and a secure remote connection for constant feedback can be provided. ''We want everyone to be safe at the same time as we are continuing to create great work together.''

Your client still needs to create something that will tell a story and capture the appetite appeal of the product. Photographer and director Brent Herrig can help. Brent supports in-house and agency clients to achieve stress-free productions that hit the brief. 

Several brands continue to trust Brent to capture their vision of food, drinks and products in the most collaborative, efficient way possible.

What can Brent help you with next? Contact him directly to talk about your next project.

Mitchel Gray   New York sports photographers

Mitchel Gray: photographer, videographer, author. Bodies, action, portraits, story telling, and great lighting have always been Mitchel’s strengths, consistent through two award-winning, best selling books (over 150,000 sold, St. Martin’s Press), over 100 magazine covers - Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, Muscle & Fitness, M&F Hers, Runner’s World, Mountain Bike, Bicycling, Fitness, and others, many hundreds of editorial and ad pages, electronic use everywhere, and fine art gallery shows both in the USA and Europe.

The Bodies in Action series features includes Olympians, professional athletes (MLB, NFL, NBA), professional dancers from the NYC Ballet and Metropolitan Opera, and even combat soldiers. There is a very different aspect to these photos that make them truly a “first” in the genre – in each photo in the series that appears to have two people in it, there is only one - the same person shot in opposition to themselves. Mitchel has also just created another unique series viewable on his website entitled Stunt Brawling, using incredible  professional stunt people in action.

Visit Mitchel's LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to see more.

Go Studios Penthouse + Rooftop   New York rental studios photo & film

Since its inception in 2010, Go Studios Penthouse + Rooftop has established itself as one of the premier rental studios in New York City.

The Penthouse features an abundance of natural light with a 25’x 45’ skylight, equipped with a motorised shade system allowing for precise control of the natural light or complete blackout. Step outside any of three doors directly onto a 3200sq. ft. rooftop which wraps around the space. Full in-house equipment rental department is available for all of your photo and video needs.

Recent clients include DKNY, Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, Tory Burch, Steve Madden, Bloomingdale’s, Zara, Uniqlo, Anthropologie, Rag & Bone, Esquire, Glamour, Allure and Glossier.

Kindly Productions   New York PHOTO & FILM PRODUCTION

Kindly Productions is a full service production company with extensive on-the-ground experience in New York City as well as Los Angeles, across the United States and around the world. 

''Day in and day out you’ll find us producing a mix of motion and still shoots for the media industry; our experience ranges from broadcast to social media, editorial and advertising, to automotive, music, tech, device, sports, apparel, architectural, lifestyle, fashion, celebrity and entertainment.

Our clients include Samsung, Under Armour, Universal Music, Vogue, Uber, Toyota, Audible, Figs, Disney, The Wall Street Journal, Calvin Klein, Ford, Google, Verizon, lululemon, Jaguar Land Rover, Netflix, IBM and Royal Caribbean.

With today’s growing need for content, we’re familiar with every iteration. Moving, still or CGI, gifs and boomerangs, whether they’re shot together or on their own - we love it all!''

Timothy Devine   Washington D.C. advertising photographers

"I was born and raised in Easton, Maryland as the sixth of seven children. My parents were very proper and I blame them for my sense of humor.

I studied Theology and Classics at Georgetown University and graduated in 2001. I've always been a people watcher so rather than law school, I took my road less travelled and became a photographer.

I spent the next 15 years honing my craft in New York City shooting all kinds of editorial assignments. I primarily shoot a mix of portraits and lifestyle for a variety of clients. I travel a lot, but when I get the chance, I always go back to the eastern shore of Maryland to shoot for fun."

Kris Cheng   New York advertising photographers & directors

"A California native living in NYC, I have shot for brands like Nike, Apple, and Google, as well as a number of foundations and nonprofits, in over a dozen countries across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. 

My work is deeply informed and inspired by my interdisciplinary background in product design and storytelling, engineering, and international development - all of which are tied together by equal parts problem solving, creativity and empathy.

From solo shoots to directing large crews, I thrive in extremes, love challenges, and I strive to create the most striking and meaningful imagery possible in collaboration with everyone behind and in front of the camera."

Peter Baiamonte   New York people & lifestyle photographers

Peter Baiamonte’s strengths include clean storytelling, rigorous composition, vibrant colours, creative problem solving, and an ability to connect with his subjects, setting them at ease and making their time in front of the camera comfortable. He also excels at assembling an excellent crew,  working collaboratively with clients and creating a friendly, happy vibe on set.

Included in these images is the cover of the fall issue of Berkshire Magazine, a cover story that was shot while observing all social distance and safety precautions in relation to the Coronavirus pandemic.  

Peter’s work includes many styles and disciplines: portraiture, lifestyle, landscape, travel, and sports, among others. He splits his time between New York City and the Massachusetts Berkshires, working regularly with clients in New York and Boston as well as the entirety of New England. 

Peter's clients include Ernst & Young, Con Edison, Panasonic, Bayer, Novartis, Berkshire Magazine, CNY Group, Altimetrik, First Manhattan Co. and Webster Bank.

David Giesbrecht   New York fashion photographers

David Giesbrecht is a NYC-based entertainment and fashion photographer. Though based in in New York City he has worked on many projects along the East Coast of the United States for clients like Netflix, Sony and NBC Universal to name a few.

His work has been published in The New York Times, Vanity Fair, and Entertainment Weekly.

Ellen McDermott   New York still life photographers

Ellen McDermott, a New York City-based photographer, is best known for her beautifully lit interiors, moody still life, portraits, lifestyle and object d’art.

Ellen believes a strong collaboration with clients enables new creative possibilities in achieving photographic excellence. Her team is ready to take on projects which harness human emotion that sells product.

Ellen’s ongoing personal project is the series 'A Day in the Life' which takes her into different realms of the human existence.

Her work can be seen in ad campaigns, periodicals, books, corporate assignments, and private collections throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.

Clients include: Ralph Lauren, Martha Stewart Living, Iconix Brands, House Beautiful, Christie’s, Sotheby’s, Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt, among others.

To see more of Ellen’s work, visit her website and Instagram, or contact her by phone at +1 917-282-4692