YAKYAK Production Service is a trusted partner for international productions filming in Denmark and across Scandinavia. The company provides high-end production service and line production for commercials and still, branded content, feature films, and TV series.

With extensive local knowledge and a strong network of experienced crew and collaborators, YAKYAK Production Service ensures efficient and seamless productions - from early development and planning to the final day of shooting.

The team supports every stage of the process, including budgeting, location scouting, casting, logistics, permits, and full production management.

YAKYAK Production Service has delivered production service for global campaigns for brands including Volvo, Samsung, and Carlsberg featuring Mads Mikkelsen. The company has also line-produced major international productions such as Tenet directed by Christopher Nolan and Money Heist for Netflix.

YAKYAK Production Service helps international producers bring ambitious projects to life in the Nordics. Learn more at yakyakproductionservice.dk.

Niels Busch is a photographer known for capturing authentic moments with a natural, storytelling approach. His work focuses on light, emotion and detail, creating timeless images that feel personal, honest and beautifully composed.

Based in Denmark, Niels works extensively internationally, with most of his assignments taking him around the world. He is highly adaptable and comfortable working across a wide range of environments and conditions.

His photography is rooted in travel and documentary, with a strong ability to uncover the extraordinary within everyday life. Whether working in remote landscapes, busy cities or unfamiliar cultures, Niels brings a thoughtful and observant eye to each story, creating images that feel both evocative and human.

Through his lens, he invites viewers into the places, people and moments he encounters, offering a visual journey shaped by curiosity, sensitivity and connection.

The Lab is a Copenhagen-based production house and studio complex located in a former factory, where craftsmanship and creativity naturally meet. With more than 20 years of experience, the team at The Lab helps brands and creative teams turn ideas into strong visual productions — from early planning to final delivery.

The Lab's eight studios include both daylight spaces with character and soundstages built for stills and motion. Each studio connects to the in-house setup with equipment rental, set building, and The Lab Kitchen — a shared space where crews and clients meet over good food. In 2026, two new studios will be added to the facilities.

Beyond photography and film, The Lab also hosts events, exhibitions, and other creative projects. The raw industrial setting offers room for both cultural and commercial activities, such as Other Circle, which was hosted in June.

At The Lab, everything you need is under one roof.

Based in Copenhagen, YAKYAK provides production service for international film and still campaigns across Denmark and the Nordics. They support production companies and brands with everything needed to execute at the highest level – from local insight and logistics to trusted crews and seamless coordination.

Their experience ranges from large global commercial shoots to high-profile feature and streaming productions, including work on Netflix’s Money Heist and Christopher Nolan’s Tenet. They understand the demands of international teams and know how to build the right foundation for both fast-paced still shoots and complex multi-location film productions.

Driven by a commitment to creative excellence, problem-solving, and smooth execution, YAKYAK creates a focused production environment where ideas can thrive. They are proactive, detail-oriented, and fully invested in every brief they take on.

Ambitious production starts with the right partner.

Mikkel Jul Hvilshøj, a still life photographer based in Copenhagen, Denmark, has a two-decade career capturing various advertising campaigns and editorial assignments. His signature style blends cleanliness, graphic elements, and vibrant colours, aiming for dynamic, elegant, and luxurious imagery. He thrives on the creative and technical challenges of his craft, approaching each project with unwavering dedication.

Notable clients include Carlsberg, Burger King, Kronenbourg 1664, Schweppes, Bonduelle, European Milk Forum, and Domino’s Pizza. Since 2016, his work has been consistently featured in Lürzer’s Archive’s 200 Best Advertising Photographers Worldwide.

Mikkel is available for shoots both is his Copenhagen studio as well as on location worldwide.

Stay up to date with his work on his website and on Instagram.

Mikkel Jul Hvilshoj is a Danish photographer based in Copenhagen, Denmark, working with advertising and editorial clients since 2005, with a focus on high-end still life photography.

In every assigment his aim is to craft images that balance minimalism and serenity with a dynamic, elegant, and luxurious touch. Guided by the natural form and character of each object, and driven by uncompromising technical standards, Mikkel strives to create images that are both visually striking and timelessly beautiful.

Clients include Burger King, Carlsberg and Kronenbourg 1664.

Mikkel Jul Hvilshoj is a Danish photographer based in Copenhagen, Denmark, working with advertising and editorial clients since 2005, with a focus on high-end still life photography.

In every assigment, his aim is to craft images that balance minimalism and serenity with a dynamic, elegant, and luxurious touch. Guided by the natural form and character of each object, and driven by uncompromising technical standards, Mikkel strives to create images that are both visually striking and timelessly beautiful.

Clients include Burger King, Carlsberg and Kronenbourg 1664.

Showcase Nordic Europe returns with a remarkable line-up of professionals and companies making waves across Scandinavia.

Welcome to the latest edition of Showcase Nordic Europe, where we shine a light on the exceptional talent and services within the commercial creative industry of this dynamic region. This issue features the work of renowned photographers, production companies, and rental studios. 

The Nordics offer more than just epic landscapes (but those landscapes are incredible!): high fashion gets the Scandi treatment in editorials for Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, Nissan ventured into the Norwegian mountains, and Burger King’s latest campaign is sure to get your juices flowing. Keep reading for more.

Our featured editorial, shot by Swedish photographer and art director Helena Schütz for Milk Magazine, showcases her distinctive style. Helena works between Copenhagen, Oslo, and London. Discover more exceptional creatives in our extensive European Directory and previous issues of Showcase Nordic Europe.

Dive into the vibrant Scandinavian cultural scene through these exciting events:

Anton Corbijn’s intimate portraits of iconic artists have captured the world’s attention. In 2025, the legendary photographer celebrates both his 70th birthday and 50 years of artistry with a major exhibition at Fotografiska Stockholm.

For film lovers, the Reykjavik International Film Festival (RIFF) returns, continuing its dedication to showcasing emerging filmmakers and progressive cinema.

The Nordisk Panorama Film Festival in Malmö, Sweden, will offer the best of the newest Nordic short and documentary films this September, along with a range of industry events.

Niels Busch is an experienced visual storyteller. With decades in the creative game, Niels Busch has seen it all—from icy expeditions and windswept coastlines to cozy lifestyle shoots and fine dining campaigns.

His camera has captured everything from global brands to local gems, always with an eye for authenticity and detail. Clients choose Niels because he brings not just technical skill, but also the calm confidence of experience (and yes, a sense of humor when the weather turns against the shoot).

Recent projects include lifestyle and travel campaigns, food and beverage storytelling, and visual branding that connects audiences to real, human moments. Having worked with a wide range of clients over the years, Niels knows how to balance creativity and strategy—delivering images that stick. After all, when you’ve been in the game as long as he has, you learn how to make even the trickiest shot look effortless.

The Lab is a Copenhagen-based production house with over twenty years of experience supporting international clients and creative teams.  

"We handle projects from pre-production through to final delivery, ensuring a seamless process and strong results. With eight fully equipped daylight studios and a complete in-house setup—including set building, equipment rental and client facilities—we can host productions of any scale. 

Our team also provides expert location scouting and production management across Denmark, Scandinavia and the rest of Europe, making sure logistics and local conditions are always in hand. We work with trusted specialists in digital retouching and high-end analogue film processing, offering clients both modern and traditional workflows at the highest level. This allows every photographic production—digital or film—to move from camera to delivery within one coordinated system.  

At The Lab, we combine solid planning with flexibility to deliver efficient, reliable productions. Whether a small editorial or a major international campaign, every project runs smoothly and with meticulous attention to detail."