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Showcase Magazine
Alexandra Schijf
Stylists/ food & home economists
"I don't just style, I create dreams."
Alexandra (Alex) Schijf is a Dutch freelance food and props stylist. Her work has been published in multiple best-selling cook books, web and commercial campaigns for the likes of PepsiCo, Philips and Nespresso.
"Looking for a stylist who doesn't only create the perfect image, but whom you can also trust with art direction and organizing the complete shoot? You've found her!"
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Showcase Magazine
Otto van den Toorn
Beauty photographers
Based near Amsterdam, former composer and DJ Otto van den Toorn decided to leave his secluded studio life behind and move into the photographic world. 20 years of modelling experience was also a great way to start working as a fashion photographer!
Otto loves working and connecting with people and so has established himself as a full time fashion and beauty photographer. His work is aesthetic with the strength to make reality more powerful and beautiful.
Otto’s assignments are mostly fashion related and he has shot campaigns for brands such as Ibana, Nikkie.com, JoshV, Makeupstudio, Inglot, MiMoneda, Lookx, RTL, Mjus, Cavallaro Napoli and Tramontana as well as magazines such as Talkies Magazine, LAF, SalonNV-UK, Grazia and Stylevision.
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Showcase Magazine
Amsterdam Production Services
Film & Photo production service
Amsterdam Production Services is The Netherland’s leading production service company. John Trapman, a Canadian abroad in Holland, leads the multi-lingual team with over 20 years’ experience providing cost effective production for commercials, features, TV and photography.
"We know how difficult it can be to shoot abroad and that is why we offer our total commitment providing for every component of production services in Holland, such as location scouting and fixing, casting, crew, equipment, studio, hotel, transportation and post-production. No project is too big to handle or too small to enjoy!"
Recent work includes:
- Netflix drama - 'Sense 8' season two. Director Lana Wachowski.
- Nivea 8x4 - Japanese commercial.
- Chinese TV production - 'Race The World'.
- Photo shoot - Stylist Magazine cover of Viktor and Rolf.
“I cannot recommend John and his team more highly. Effortless, transparent, honest and good humoured; working with John was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. Amsterdam is a fabulous production centre and John is a consummate professional with a wealth of experience.” Phil Barnes, UK Producer.
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Showcase Magazine
Nadja Pollack
Children / kid photographers
Nadja Pollack is an Amsterdam-based kids fashion photographer working with many international brands and magazines. Her drive to create outstanding images for commercial, editorial and advertising use as well as her involvement in the many parts of the production process make her an excellent choice for clients worldwide.
Nadja works with small independent brands as well as many luxury brands. Her calm but engaged nature makes her easy to work with for many professionals from the fashion industry.
Her clients include Minimaven Magazine, Hooligans Magazine, Magazine Kids, The Small Gatsby, Mischka Aoki, Isossy Children, Shan and Toad
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Showcase Magazine
Mathilde Karrèr Photography
Still life photographers
Mathilde Karrèr is a still life photographer from Amsterdam, currently based in Berlin and working internationally.
After a career in film, since 2012 still life photography has become her main focus. Mathilde has a keen eye for styling and has a well developed sense for creating a narrative within a single image. Working solo or with talented stylists, she strives for a high-end image, well balanced in atmosphere, colour, texture and light.
Luxury goods, jewellery, flowers, fashion accessories and dachshunds are just some of her favourite subjects to shoot. Commercially she has worked for Zalando, Ace&Tate and Bugaboo. Editorially she has shot for Vogue, Vogue Man and Highsnobiety.
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Showcase Magazine
Simone Jay Styling
Stylists/ props, furnishing, interior
Simone Jay has a well-established track record within the Netherlands as a talented stylist for film and photography. After finishing a major project for The Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, Simone has now been asked to work on a new campaign for the Concertgebouw with photographer Marcel Molle.
Her taste and talent to deliver inspiring styling has been recognised by Jelier & Schaaf who have recently used her skills for a Honig commercial and subsequently a new Albert Heijn commercial. Responsible for the creative input, advising on moods, responsible for buying and sourcing props and on-set propping, she always stays within budget and is very resourceful when it comes to finding creative solutions.
Simone has a client list that includes both national and international clients like Kraft, Marks & Spencer, Coca-Cola, Volkswagen, Skoda, KLM/Air France, Nationale Nederlanden, Heineken, KPN, NS, AEGON, Rijksmuseum Amsterdam and The Concertgebouw.
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Spotlight Magazine
Pim Hendriksen
Amsterdam
Pim Hendriksen's greatest strength lies in linking his technical knowledge of photography with the emotions being captured. He is able to perfectly blend these skills, as is highlighted in his work as a commercial photographer.
Pim specialises in advertising, portraits and automotive photography with a look and feel that is colourful, powerful and energetic.
Pim loves challenging lighting situations and capturing moving subjects such as people and vehicles. He is a pragmatic and innovative problem solver on set and provides high production value and great creative input. He works with different mediums and methods, cinemagraphs being just one example, and he feels right at home on big productions and complex sets.
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Spotlight Magazine
Cameron Studio
Amsterdam
For over 15 years Lieke Heijn and Pim Janswaard have been working as Cameron Studio, completing numerous books and productions for commercial and editorial clients.
In addition they also shoot portraits, lifestyle and stills for magazines in the Netherlands. In collaboration with best-selling author Rens Kroes, their books are now also being sold in the UK, USA, Canada and Australia.
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Spotlight Magazine
Bart van Vlijmen Photography
Amsterdam
Bart van Vlijmen is a professional photographer with over 15 years of experience. With his Dutch sobriety, dedication, enthusiasm and good humour he is highly appreciated for his excellent work.
As a passionate photographer, Bart has a relaxed professional approach. His craftsmanship shines through in every shoot, and whether it’s corporate, architectural, interior photography or portraits, his subtle, meaningful images always capture the essence. His attention to detail gives exceptional results.
With his joyful character Bart enjoys working with people. He has the skill to tell lively visual stories and his natural images always capture a person or situation in an authentic way.
Bart has a broad range of experience and works across various disciplines. He adapts to every location and always loves the challenge to create something beautiful. As dedicated as he is, he will never accept a job if he does not feel he can deliver exceptional results.
Visit his website to see his full portfolio, stories, information and experience.
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Spotlight Magazine
Simone Jay Styling
Amsterdam
Highly talented Amsterdam-based stylist Simone Jay has an excellent understanding of trends. Maison et Objet Paris presented ‘Silence’ as one of the inspirations for 2017/2018, indicating a growing desire for silence and serenity amidst an overstimulated hyperactive visual world; Simone’s signature has long since been of a serene elegance.
For still life photographer Sigurd Kranendonk, Simone produced vegetables and backgrounds for a non commissioned series ‘Wintergreens’, and with Jelier & Schaaf Commercials she provided props and set dressing for an Andrelon Unilever commercial by JWT Amsterdam.
Her contribution to the restyling of the Rijksmuseum webshop was displayed on the Rijksmuseum homepage.
Simone is comfortable offering all aspects of the styling process, from generating ideas to producing mood boards, buying and sourcing props and on-set propping. She is a versatile stylist experienced in both interior and lifestyle photography as well as chosing wardrobe for high-end fashion clients.