Digitalstore Vienna is the new 2017 partner of 'Filmball Vienna', offering a very special service.

Austria´s largest professional photo equipment rental company is offering a sensational 50 per-cent reduction on rental prices as part of 'Filmball Vienna 2017' on March 24th (password: "Filmball Vienna 2017“, as long as stocks last and according to the terms and conditions of Digitalstore Vienna.)

The equipment selection can be found online.

Stephan Huger, born and currently living in Vienna, is an international, multi-award-winning photographer specialised in architectural photography.

The character of his pictures is based on his specific approach to architectural photography. Stephan attaches great importance to reflecting the architect’s intention in his photos, even interpreting it via a perspective and picture composition that focuses on the essential details.

Stephan's passion for architectural photography extends to national and international clients. He is just one of a handful of 'European Masters of Architectural Photography', a distinction conferred on him by the Federation of European Photographers in 2016.

Lukas Kirchgasser is an advertising photographer with a keen eye for detail combined with an oustanding technical ability and precise lighting skills. His understanding of the business and huge passion for photography allows him to create pictures that are memorably eye catching and in its lighting and style absolutely unique.

Lukas is highly professional but always in a friendly and relaxed manner. With his positive attitude, he brings out the best of every shoot while working in a busy but unstressed atmosphere.

Lukas is constantly working on creative food and drink photography projects for Michelin starred chefs and top restaurants in Europe. At the same time, Lukas is collaborating with companies and agencies for advertising campaigns and is also shooting architectural projects and diverse products.

Denis Mujakovic is a visual artist and illustrator based in Vienna.

As a cluster manager of Illustria under Design Austria, he has the privilege of maintaining communication between Austrian-based illustration talent and the public, as well as promoting awareness about illustration as a communication medium and art form.

Welcome to Showcase Austria, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading photographers, illustrators, equipment rental, location and prop companies for photo and film production currently working out of Austria.

You can find more creative professionals and facilities for photographic and film production in our Vienna Photo and Film directories.

Companies including Volkswagen, Vanity Teen, Schoellerbank, LaudaMotion GmbH, Von Köck, Figlmüller - Daily Roast, 74 Magazine, EGGER Holz and Wiberg, among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Be sure not to miss our recommended events:

• Wiener Filmball 2017, 24th March at Wiener Rathaus, Vienna. 
• Alfons Schilling. Beyond Photography. An exhibition of expanded photography featuring experimental work, holograms, steriophotography, film and paintings. Until 14th May at Westlicht, Vienna.

Our cover image was shot by Gerhard Merzeder, represented by Weinper.

2017 will be a very exciting year for digitalkameraverleih as the company will significantly expand its product range with Phase One medium format cameras, Briese Focus reflectors and Arri Skypanel lights.

Another major project is the renewal of the website, which will be finished in the first half of 2017. It will provide customers with a fast and satisfying user experience.

The most recent additions to digitalkameraverleih's portfolio are the Pro-10 AirTTL generator and D2 AirTTL monolights from Profoto and the 5D Mark IV camera from Canon.

As one of Austria's leading photographers, Peter Burgstaller had the chance to create new images for LaudaMotion, Niki Lauda's exclusive business charter flight service. If you know Niki Lauda, he just wants to work with the best.

For the new VW Passat Alltrack he and his partner Peter Andrukonis highlight their creativity and skills in motion pictures. 

Michael Hochfellner is a fashion and people photographer based in Vienna, Austria. His creativity is focused on achieving essential results and outstanding outcomes for his clients.

Michael's main motivation is to take natural and individual images. His results are characterised by a unique style and feeling in which he strives for the perfect moment, captured in the one picture.

Visit his website for more information.

Mona Lorenz is an experienced food, still and lifestyle photographer based in Upper Austria. She received her degree in photograpy from the Graphische Photography College in Vienna.

Mona has a passion for food, which perhaps stems from her growing up in a family of cooks. She spent her childhood in a hotel and worked in tourism. Food and travelling are two essential components in her life.

After completing her photography studies, she travelled around the world with dreams, hopes and her camera. After this exciting period, she took it easy and co-founded a studio specialising in food and stills in Vienna.

A few years ago she moved to the countryside of Austria. She now works from her studio, which is equipped with a kitchen. But she is also happy to shoot on location.

Mona's clients include advertising, packaging and editorial. She brings an open mind and enthusiasm to every project, and last but not least the knowledge for creating images that speak to her visual voice, the natural touch her clients will appreciate.

Photographer Philipp Kreidl is based in Vienna and has more than 25 years' experience during which he has touched on many areas of photography, including portraiture, people and lifestyle, travel and still life.

Over recent years, Philipp has specialised more in exterior and interior, architecture, celebrity photography and portraiture.

Philipp's national and international clients range from architects to corporate clients and magazines, who all share an appreciation for his efficiency and experience when realising projects.

He creates sensitive compositions and delivers high quality work across image editing and retouching.