Welcome to Showcase Spain, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features the best of visual media professionals and companies working out of Spain. 

More creative professionals and facilities for photographic and film production are available in our Madrid (Photo / Film), Barcelona (Photo / Film), Canary Islands (Photo / Film) and Balearic Islands (Photo / Film) directories.

Brands including Alhambra, Rolls Royce, Lindt, BBC, Harper's Bazaar, Decathlon, Netflix, Yves Rocher, Intimissimi, Solstice, Vogue, Levi's, and Nestlé among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Be sure to check out the events: 

• Lee Friedlander's documentary photography exhibition. Until 27th January 2020 at Fundación MAPFRE Recoletos Exhibition Hall, Madrid.
• Based on True Stories. More than a hundred photographs by various authors will be exhibited through their mobile device, the visitors will be able to connect the exhibited photographs with more images and resources on the Collection's website. From October 31st to February 28th 2021 at Foto Colectania, Barcelona. 

Our cover story was shot by Sergio Cattivelli. 

"While working for various internationally known brands, such as Intimissimi, 7 For All Mankind and Acqua di Parma, I learnt to deal with some very different type of products and the challenge of always finding a way to creatively photograph them never ceases to excite me.

I enjoy taking care of a project from its very start: the concept, ideas and mood are based on a thorough and methodical research which happens everyday. I craft my own sets, trying to transform everyday objects into something more. I also take care of the post-production because it’s vital for me to give that final touch that is my vision.

My fondness for colour and composition is the base of my aesthetic, but I also clearly visualise the brands’ guidelines and then combine them together. My latest collaborations with two Spanish brands, Los Objetos Decorativos and Verone represent this ideal mixture, that places my work between commercial and artistic."

The GFX, FUJIFILM's mirrorless digital camera system, has achieved the highest level of image quality in the world of professional photography.

The system continues its evolution with the GFX100, which uses a large format CMOS sensor with over 100 million pixels, which makes this the highest-class resolution mirrorless digital camera ever produced.

The GFX100 along with the GFX50S and the GFX50R are the coming together of FUJIFILM's unique blend of imaging and optical technologies and heralds the future of photography for the years to come.

"Our latest addition to our state-of-the-art product range is the Fujinon GF30mm F3.5 R WR lens, which offers excellent edge-to-edge sharpness, bringing out the full potential of GFX sensors, helping to convert what you see into art. Precisely, one of Production Paradise trusted photographers Alberto G. Puras was one of the few official testers of this product on a global scale."

For more information about the Fujifilm GFX large format system, please click here.

RVD Media Group is an independent content creation agency with a varied group of clients. Its experience at all stages of content production, from conception to production, from post-production to publishing, allows it to provide successfully creative solutions for all types of projects, big or small.

Its light structure – less than 10 people – allows RVD Media Group to be competitive, flexible and reactive. If needed, the team can call upon a highly experienced group of freelancers across five continents.

With RVD Media Group your project will also be carried out quickly, successfully and at a fair price!

Josep Rodenas’ photography is inspiring, evocative and human by nature. He doesn’t portray perfect models, but common/ordinary people that need no words, just the look in their eyes or a simple gesture to express themselves.

Rodenas travelled to the Philippines in 2012 and discovered the world of classical and contemporary ballet. He has photographed first class soloists and ballet maestros, and his photos have been published in national and international magazines.

His work includes a variety of characters: academics, Nobel-Prize laureates, gallery owners and architects, artists, actors and international models.

His personal style goes beyond photography: it tackles human nature and sensibility: the value of the intangible, what’s there, but not everyone can see.

“Portraiture has been a privilege for me, because it has allowed me to know fascinating people that I would have never met otherwise”.

During lockdown, Lucho was commissioned to shoot Real Madrid's first-time image which includes their 2020/2021 full range kits as well as all the captains of the club together. The production took place in Madrid in a completely safe environment and each talent was shot individually and put together on post afterwards. Tethered remotely to the agency in London.

Lucho Vidales is a photographer and director working worldwide, blurring the lines between editorial and advertising photography. From the beginning of his career, he has repeatedly taken part in fast-paced productions which often involve renowned personalities. He strives to bring great energy on set and makes sure whoever is on the other side of his lens has a great time.

Lucho enjoys being involved in the creative process as much as possible.

Clients include: Adidas, Adidas Originals, Under Armour, New York Times, Hypebeast, SoccerBible, Freeletics, Red Bull, Team Messi, Neymar Jr Sports, and McDavid.

Features include: New York Times, T-Magazine, T-Magazine China, Red Bulletin, Die Zeit, Hypebeast, and SoccerBible.

Georgie Uris is a Galician portrait photographer based in Barcelona, educated in film and television direction in Spain and England.

For 15 years he developed a narrative to connect brands with their audiences through his own video and photo production company, where he explored his curiosity for human psychology, marketing and simple, honest communication.

"I build real moments and I document them. Unless strictly necessary or if the concept requires it, I usually work with natural light."

His work revolves around the emotional state of the person he is portraying.

''As a photographer, I feel responsible for everything that happens in front of the camera: hair, make up, and costumes interest me as much as light and lenses.''

Above all his work is candid and natural.

He has worked for clients such as Amnesty International, Colgate, Huawei, EA Sports, and Cora Belloto.

Minded Factory offers the creation, production and completion of any kind of project. The team gets involved from development and pre-production to post-production. Minded Factory never stops working, and looking for new and fresh collaborations.

Get to know their talents and their inspiring work, ranging from captivating narrative films to passionate and engaging commercials. 

Nvidia, Kane’s and Oululainen are some of the brands directors and DoPs Joan Bordera, Jean-Noël Mustonen F.S.C and 3 Dots have collaborated with. Also take a deep dive into the narrative works created by directors Efthimis Kosemund Sanidis, Asher Emmanuel, the captivating cinematography of Birgit Bebe and Emma Dolesman and the creative photography of Julia Buruleva.

Josep Sabaté is a Barcelona-based photographer specialised for packaging and communication. He has a wealth of experience in different fields with a particular focus in food, beverages and cosmetic photography.

With their home economist and styling team they can approach any challenge with the right style for each project.

His latest work has been for Pastas Gallo, Cola-Cao and Affinity.

Nora Bast (alter ego of Eleonora Fazio) is an Italian fashion and portrait photographer based in Barcelona (Spain). Her work is based on empathy, she defines every detail of her work according to brand image, model attitude and team work. 

Nora improved her fashion and marketing skills to help clients find the perfect image to make their brand solid, studying Fashion Marketing at Bocconi Institute and Fashion as Design at MOMA (Museum of Modern Art) with an online high level graduation in 2018.

This kind of attitude and preparation has been crucial for her collaborations with international magazines and brands as Vogue Italia, Elegant, Volant, Pitti Uomo, JuanmabyelCuco, Ester Ferrando, ICM, Oscar Leon (for 080), Brain and Beast (for 080) and more.

Working with Nora Bast means elegant, powerful and meaningful images based on a strong marketing strategy and human connection.