"Starting my career 20 years ago as a graphic designer in Israel's leading ad agencies, I've come to understand that I had no aspiration to be on just one side of the creative process. 

Self-taught mostly, I combine my passion for music, aesthetics and cinema as well as human interactions, to distil into dramatic, impactful, and conceptual photos. 

Currently based in Amsterdam, I've been making album covers, advertisements, corporate portraits, automotive and documentary photography around the world - in my studio or on locations.

In the end, it's the impactful image that drives my interest and makes my day.  There’s nothing more inspiring for me than to capture people in ways that they don't usually see themselves in. Using creative lighting and a fresh mood, I love sending them on a journey towards another dimension, bringing out some of the most interesting alter egos.

Commercial clients include Adidas, Porsche Travels, Publicis GNS Adv., Adler Chomski Group/ Grey Israel Adv., Orange, and a wide selection of the biggest law and tech firms in Israel."

Welcome to Showcase Benelux, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading photographers, photo & film production companies, studios, services for photo and film production and equipment rental working out of Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg. 

More creative professionals and facilities for photographic and film production are available in our Amsterdam (Photo / Film) and Brussels (Photo / Film) directories.

Brands and publications including Karl Lagerfeld, Calvin Klein, L'Officiel, Adidas, ID Magazine, Zara, Hyundai, Another Magazine, Weleda, Wrangler, and Dust Magazine among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Be sure to catch our recommended events:

• The Comics Art Museum wishes to highlight the effervescence of the contemporary Belgian comic strip art. United Comics of Belgium presents the work of 27 Belgian comic artists from different generations, genres and communities. Until 12th September at Centre Belge de la Bande Dessinée.
• Issei Suda (1940-2019) is a famous name in the world of Japanese photography, yet he remains relatively unknown in Europe. FOMU wants to change this with a first retrospective of his work outside Japan. Issei Suda - My Japan until 3rd October at FOMU, Antwerp.

Our cover image was shot by Julia Marino. Production by HotelRebel.

ROOFF is a worldwide operating, Amsterdam-based production company with over 18 years of experience in producing photo shoots (commercial, fashion and projects) and film (commercials and videos).

"We emphasise speed and efficiency, without sacrificing craft."

ROOFF has produced for clients like Adidas, Karl Lagerfeld, ZARA, Tommy Hilfiger, Hunkemöller and Condé Nast amongst others.

La Quadra is a production company based in Valencia, Madrid and Amsterdam; their strategic shooting situation permits them to work all over Spain and The Netherlands. 

"Our experience of more than 14 years enables us to provide services in photo and film production at any stage of the process: conception, production and post-production. We offer creativity, directors, big variety of locations, local suppliers, logistics, casting and international crews.

Due to the current situation, we offer the option to produce and direct your projects in many locations through our streaming system; you will feel as if you were actually there. 360º cams at the set and direct communication (visual and sound) with directors, producers or ADs, completes the traditional set up of streaming.

This are some of our clients: ING, Nike, Aston Martin, Ford, ADO, Balearia and many more. 

We procure creative solutions for all your projects. We are experienced, efficient, fast and fair."

"Starting my career 20 years ago as a graphic designer in Israel's leading ad agencies, I've come to understand that I had no aspiration to be on just one side of the creative process. 

Self-taught mostly, I combine my passion for music, aesthetics and cinema as well as human interactions, to distil into dramatic, impactful, and conceptual photos. 

Currently based in Amsterdam, I've been making album covers, advertisements, corporate portraits, automotive and documentary photography around the world - in my studio or on locations.

In the end, it's the impactful image that drives my interest and makes my day.  There’s nothing more inspiring for me than to capture people in ways that they don't usually see themselves in. Using creative lighting and a fresh mood, I love sending them for a journey towards another dimension, bringing out some of the most interesting alter egos.

His commercial clients include Adidas, Porsche Travels, Publicis GNS Adv., Adler Chomski Group/ Grey Israel Adv., Orange, and a wide selection of the biggest law and tech firms in Israel."

Thomas van Schaik is an Amsterdam based studio photographer specialising in still life, product, design and occasionally food. He uses a clean and human approach to make sure the products shine.

Besides shooting for renowned clients such as Philips, JBL, Pokon and Delush Fragrances and many magazines, he likes to create personal work, which has been recognized by the dutch photographers awards.

Although he is predominantly a studio photographer he likes to shoot on location as well.

"Starting my career years ago as a graphic designer in Israel's leading ad agencies, I've come to understand that I had no aspiration to be on just one side of the creative process. 

Self-taught mostly, I combine my passion for music, aesthetics and cinema as well as human interactions, to distill into dramatic, impactful, and conceptual photos. 

Currently based in Amsterdam, I've been making album covers, advertisements, corporate portraits, automotive and documentary photography around the world - in the end, it's the impactful image that drives my interest and makes my day.   

There’s nothing more inspiring for me than to capture people in ways that they don't usually see themselves in. Using creative lighting and a fresh mood, I love sending them for a journey towards another dimension, bringing out some of the most interesting alter egos.

Proficient in studio and location work, I'm ready for any task. 

Check out my website and Instagram for more of the vibe."

As a kid, Nick Franken always practiced sports. From playing tennis, doing athletics, jumping and grinding on his skates, to practising calisthenics. When Nick started as a photographer in the middle of the economical crisis, he shot a lot of corporate assignments.

Later on in his career he realised that he never mixed his two passions; sports and photography. With his experience in staged photography for his corporate and industrial clients in the most difficult places, he started to focus on staged sports photography. Unfortunately Covid-19 has delayed some of his latest assignments.

Strong, creative, passionate and full of muscle power, Nick commits himself to making epic shots for the sports industry.

ROOFF is a world wide operating, Amsterdam-based production company with over 18 years of experience in producing photo shoots (commercial, fashion and projects) and film (commercials and videos).

"We emphasise speed and efficiency, without sacrificing craft."

ROOFF has produced for clients like Adidas, Karl Lagerfeld, ZARA, Tommy Hilfiger, Hunkemöller and Condé Nast amongst others.

"Hey you! Yeah, you. Any idea when lockdown will be over? Any idea when we can go back to eating out? To basking in the warm glow of good wine and friendly conversation? Any idea at all? We just need our fix, man. Just a tiny little fix…!

In all seriousness, at STUDIO_M we’re serious about social distancing. But as food photographers with a true passion for anything you can stick a fork in (or put in a glass), we can’t wait for things to go back to normal.

Oh well. Taking a break from wistfully staring out the window after work, we’ve made a selection of our recently shot food and drinks and beverages. Curious to see more? Head over to our website and have a gander at the work we did (among others) for Dr Oetker, JDE coffee, Kanzi Apples, takeaway.com and Lattiz.

Has our work tickled your fancy? You’re more than welcome for a coffee and a chat in our Amsterdam-based studio. Or, in these strange times, to just give us a (video-) call!"