Hamburg and Berlin-based production, casting and location company bigshrimp is proud to finally announce its move to new offices in Berlin, complete with even more capacity for full photo production support, live casting, and much more.

With plenty of real life couples to choose from - be sure to take a look at the company's selection of Berlin-based couples and feel free to contact the team to assist with any casting needs - bigshrimp's continuously growing talent database features models from across the country. The company has successfully supported national and international clients and photographers for many years. 

bigshrimp recently supported Benne Ochs (c/o EmeisDeubel) with his shoot for Bundesministerium für Gesundheit, Tim Adler for Wolf and Marina Kloess for Reno Shoes.

Some of the latest work from Nordstern Studio featured in this Spotlight includes Philipp Schneider's new 'Algae-Plate' pictures, inspired by the clarity and diversity of the seas. His winter 'VeggiePlates' also speak for themselves. Photos: Philipp Schneider. Food styling: Lukas Baseda.

Inspired by the sun, Tim Schober's editorial style 'Summer Drinks With Tea‘ features client Samova. Photos: Tim Schober. Food styling: Lukas Baseda.

Markus Dominitzki's latest work shows a new packaging range for Moin Bio. Photos: Markus Dominitzki. Food styling: Rainer Meidinger. Agency: Mutter. Client: Moin Bio.

Oliver is a food and stillife photographer based in Hamburg, Germany. His passion is food: the preparation, the pleasure and all the wonderful things associated with it.

After a classical training as a commercial photographer, he went through some interesting jobs and places before finally diving into photography. Specialised for several years in watch and jewelry photography, he followed his passion for food photography and now works for well-known agencies, brands, food blogs and publishers.

He’s available for assignments worldwide.

With his own fully equipped digital daylight studio in Hamburg, Germany, Carsten Eichner specialises in still and food photography. His studio offers quality professional photography linked with creativity and teamwork in collaboration with some of the best food and prop stylists.

Carsten works for a large variety of PR, editorial subjects and above all advertising across food, still life and interior photography. He has international experience working for agencies and editorial magazines, both on location and in the studio.

Featured in this Spotlight are photos of Carsten's recent shoots for Beef!, the apetito special edition cookbook, and his personal work entitled 'artfloor'.

Clients include Burda, Der Feinschmecker, Billa/Austria, Dr.Oetker EDEKA, Hilcona, Lidl, Unilever and Weight Watchers.

Visit his website for more information.

On the occasion of the International POS campaign of Nivea Sun and FCB, Hamburg Christoph and his team turned to sunny Portugal. Evocative images produced on the beach south of Lisbon entice the viewer to spend more time with family and of course, care more for sun kissed skin.

For Loki Schmidt Foundation, Christoph Siegert photographed visually arresting motifs for the current image campaign. The motifs are designed to stimulate an emotional appeal and focus on the people in nature as well as the interest of the viewer for the Loki Schmidt Foundation. The Foundation was established by the wife of the former, recently deceased Chancellor of the Federal Republic Helmut Schmidt. The aim of the Foundation is to preserve rare plants and the unique nature throughout Germany.

The Fruit Vendors are Christoph's contribution to the current BFF (Bund freelance photographer and film designers Germany) exhibition in Berlin entitled "Reduction." The interior of a car serves as screen for a highly emotional sales processes. The Fruit Vendors have emerged along the highway north of Nairobi, Kenya, in a photo project for an NGO.

711rent is Europe's leading professional equipment rental company with seven branches in Hamburg, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Paris, Barcelona and Mallorca.

711rent experienced staff is available to help in any kind of project. They deliver to any location and you can also pick up the equipment ready loaded in their location vehicles, which include an onboard 20KW generator if needed.

711rent has plenty of new equipment in their shops:

• Profoto D2 1000 and 500, the fast and lightwight compact flash with built in TTL and HSS,
• Profoto Pro 10 with built in TTL and HSS
• Zeiss Batis 25/2 and 85/1,8 lenses for Sony E-mount cameras,
• Canon 1Dx Mark 2 and Canon 5D MarkIV
• Nikon 105/1,4 (portrait and beauty lenses),
• Sigma Art 20/1,4 (unique fast wideangle lens for Canon)
• DJI Ronin MX Gimbal systems,
• Battery powerd wind machines,
• LED Products from Tecpro, Thelight (Velvet Mini) and Zylight (Newz),
• Pentax 645 Digital System 50MP CMOS Sensor and Leica M System 24MP CMOS Sensor.

The 711rent network enables clients to order equipment and pick it up at any of the company's branches. Clients are always welcome to stop by and check out the new equipment.

711rent is Europe's leading photo and film equipment rental house with branches in Hamburg, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Paris, Barcelona and Mallorca. The company carries well-maintained gear from all major brands, including Profoto, Broncolor, Briese, Arri, Kino Flo, Dedolight, Hasselblad, Phase One, Canon, Nikon, Apple, Mole Richardson, The Light and many more.

Their Dusseldorf branch is the logistical hub of the 711rent's network that caters to the whole Ruhr district. All the 711rent locations have their own parking lot and a convinient loading ramp. In their  Dusseldorf shop you can find a studio area where customers can test out the newest in lighting and camera equipment or just enjoy a chat with the expierienced staff.

Among the latest additions in the equipment offered by 711rent you can find such models as Profoto D2 1000 and 500 with build in TTL and HSS, Zeiss Batis 25/2 and 85/1,8 lenses for Sony E-mount, Canon 1Dx Mark 2 and Canon 5D MarkIV, Nikon 105/1,4 (portrait and beauty lenses), Sigma Art 20/1,4 (unique fast wideangle lens for Canon), DJI Ronin MX Gimbal systems, Pentax 645 Digital System 50MP CMOS Sensor and Leica M System 24MP CMOS Sensor.

Werner Bartsch is based in Hamburg and is specialised in corporate photography. His clear photographic style can be found in annual reports and image brochures of companies such as Lufthansa, Commerzbank, Volkswagen, and Infineon.

He also regularly portrays personalities from business, politics, and arts for renowned magazines. For years he covered the life and work of Nobel laureate Günter Grass and former chancellor Helmut Schmidt.

Werner enjoys working with people, whether it is on location, or in a studio atmosphere, and creates a comfortable setting for CEOs, groups of people and individual staff members alike.

Prolightrent is one of the leading rental houses in town. "Whenever high-end, well maintained camera and lighting equipment is needed, we're your first contact, with experience, knowledge and a huge variety to choose from."

Whether it is the smallest screw or a full-scale photo or film production, Prolightrent provides every technical requirement. Its state-of-the-art equipment is constantly updated, while the highly experienced team is always on-hand with help and guidance to find solutions to any problem.

The stock is regularly updated with the newest releases, such as the Phase One XF 645 body, the spectacular IQ3 100 digital back, the DJI Ronin, or the Canon 5D Mark IV.

"With our dropbox just next door, you can pick up gear any time, 24/7. Our equipment includes top-notch brands such as Bron, Briese, Profoto, Arri, Kinoflo, Canon, Nikon, Hasselblad, Phase One, Apple and many more."

Visit the website for more information.

In terms of picture concepts, alphadog has some of the most sought-after industry experts for high-end creative retouching and CGI solutions.

Numerous notable photographers, advertising agencies and industrial concerns are counted among alphadog's clients.

A selection of recent jobs shown in this Showcase includes BEEF!, Birkel, Bijou Brigitte and Pantene and Pro-V.

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