Laila Alsane is a Latvian professional make-up and hair artist with 16 years' experience. She is based in Barcelona since 2008.

She enjoys traveling all around the world with new teams and new projects. She is also interested in exploring and learning new techniques and taking up new challenges at work.

One of her latest projects involved working with the Jan Tana team first in Columbus, Ohio and later in Barcelona. Recent video ads, music videos and fashion photoshoots she has worked on include Vacheron Constantin, Tous, Dior, Fit Bit, Red Bull, Kodaline, Wallapop, Elite Traveler Magazine, Cortana Brides and Gigi Barcelona Optics. 

Recent work by Nina W. Melton took her to Dublin, Marrakech, Miami and the Canary Islands. Inspired by her own happiness, her pictures are positive and always explore a fresh approach to getting the best out of each motif.

Her private work is frequently published in Babiekinsmag and Hooligans Magazine.

"When parents tell their kids they're off to a casting, most of them ask: 'are we going to see Nina?' Why? Because no one takes better care of them, and there's no one they can have greater fun with on the set!"

Based in Hamburg and Barcelona, Nina regularly works for El Corte Ingles, Sfera, C&A and Buhó on campaigns, catalogues and printed ads. Her 'Communion' catalogues for El Corte Ingles are a huge success.

Visit her website and follow her on Instagram for more information.

Cayetano González is a Spanish fashion and portrait photographer based in Barcelona. He also works as a cinematographer and occasionally as a fashion film and music video director.

After studying film and Fine Arts and working as a freelance studio photographer, he decided to start developing a portrait project based on exclusively natural light while combining analogue and digital photography.

Perfecting natural light is what occupies most of his time (studying, working and teaching). He now hosts workshops all around the world, helping other photographers and cinematographers in Los Angeles, New York, Barcelona, Rome, and more.

His editorial work has been seen in Vogue Italy, Elle Spain, Kluid Magazine and Jute Mag as well as commercial work for Shana, H&M, Dolores Cortés and Dorsia.

He loves the excitement of collaboration, of realising something beautiful from an idea and of working with a great team. "It’s challenging, exciting and always fun!"

RVD Media Group is an independent content creation agency with a varied group of clients. From conception to production, from post-production to publishing, its experience at all stages of content production allows the company to provide successful, creative solutions for all types of project, big or small.

A light structure of less than 10 people allows RVD Media Group to be flexible and reactive. The team can also call upon an experienced group of freelancers across five continents.

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

With over 19 years of experience as a freelancer in the camera department of the film and advertising industries, Gemma Silvestre’s cinematographic influences are clear in her work.

After learning from the best directors of photography, she decided to add technique to her own natural instinct by attending different schools. A Master's in Applied Photography at IDEP Image and Design School in Barcelona and a workshop in Creative Lighting at the International Center of Photography in New York, are just some highlights of her training.

Gemma is passionate about capturing light, details and feelings - pure emotion. In recent years, she has been drawn to the underwater world, with images full of creativity and imagination.

"Anything a client can imagine underwater, clothing, jewellery or drinks, these images will spark creativity, poetry and magic. Welcome to a world of inventive dreamscapes, where femininity, subtlety and beauty take the centre stage!"

5 Continents Production helps clients produce their picture and motion content all over the world thanks to its global network of trusted, experienced and passionate local production companies, spread over the world.

The search for inspiring new locations has always been difficult. 5 Continents Production makes it simple by showing its mood board of a wide variety of locations worldwide.

For clients with little time to uncover new destinations, 5 Continents Production offers a service that matches the best locations with each campaign, big or small, and also has a separate 'Cost Killing' service.

5 Continents Production is the best solution for any kind of production worldwide.

"5 Continents Production, Simple & Smart!"

Story: We Produce is a production company based in Spain, Mexico and Portugal. The team likes to turn ideas into reality by producing commercials, content and cultural events for all media.

"We love action and we love to be surrounded by creative people. We focus on having a very talented team to make sure the quality of our work keeps evolving."

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 is available in our Madrid (Photo / Film), Barcelona (Photo / Film) and Balearic Islands (Photo / Film) directories.

Brands and publications including Louis Vuitton, Tous, GQ, Visa, BMW, Vogue, Sony, L'Oréal, Campofrio, Harper´s Bazaar, Bugatti, L'Officiel, Audi, and Timberland, among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Be sure not to miss our recommended events:

• Barcelona, Besòs View - photography exhibition. Project by photographer Patrick Faigenbaum and geographer Joan Roca. Until 4th February at La Virreina, Barcelona. 
• Retornos de luz -  Toni Garcia's photography exhibition, until 13th May at Fundación Joan Miró, Barcelona.
• Ed van der Elsken photography exhibition, until 20th May 2018 at Fundación MAPFRE Bárbara de Braganza Exhibition Hall, Madrid. 

Our cover story was shot by Antonella Arismendi.  Photo production by Contigo On&Off. 

Sonda Production’s exciting recent campaigns include:

• Mercedes-Benz S Class 'Feel Intelligent Drive'. Photographer Uli Heckman and agency Antoni show off the pure elegance of this creation.
• The quiet prowess of the BMW i8 was personified through the lens of photographer Jeff Ludes amidst the classic architecture of Spain’s capital. Agency Serviceplan carried the creative torch while Sonda led the march with dynamic campaign support services.
• Audi eTRON - A 500km epic roadtrip around the Basque country. Photographer Jan Friese envisioned and captured the automotive future with dynamic and creative direction from Thjnk Agency. Sonda's rapid reactions and adaptability ensured a fluid photo shoot.

Susana Sánchez is a renowned freelance hair and make-up artist with over 19 years' experience working freelance across fashion and advertising campaigns. She is an expert in beauty with great skills and technique. She's also the founder of The Brow OW! makeup brand.

Her editorial work has been seen in Vogue Italy, Glamour, Elle, L’Officiel, Marie Claire and GQ. She has contributed to campaings with Revlon, L’Oréal, Nike, Coca-Cola, Converse, Levi's, Adidas, Wella, Desigual, C&A and Porsche, and has collaborated with companies such as Shiseido and Redken.

Susana is a calm and professional presence on any set, her warm personality, creativity and passion guarantee the success of any project.

She is sponsored by Dior Makeup and Balmain Hair Couture.