Stockholm-based Bianca Brandon-Cox started her career as a documentary photographer 20 years ago. Inspired by her work as an Art Director for food photo shoots, in 2009 she focused her own business entirely on food and beverage.

She now works as a food photographer, prop stylist, film director and DoP on food films for commercial products, restaurants and reportage productions. She uses her skills for both people and food and has won several awards such as 'Best in the World' in the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards.

Bianca has developed certain skills for social media such as film production for YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. Her clients range between small producers and big commercial companies, including Arla Foods, Axfood, Mars Nordics, Philips, Oatly, Urtekram, Kung Markatta, Svenskt kött, Restaurant Mistral, Gourmet Magazine, Travel + Leisure Magazine, Giorni, Bonnier, Norstedts, Semic and Brillbee.

"The aim of Karpati Production is to deliver high-end commercial and drama production services. We have contacts with all the experienced film industry personnel here in Sweden, and with 30 years in the field we can assure the highest quality of production assistance and support.

Latest production service work was for a Danish company on a three-day shoot to establish Stockholm for a new TV crime drama for Europe.

If you are looking for locations, we have a huge archive. With the Nordic light and typical Scandinavian nature spots, here are some stunning examples:

• Island of Gotland with Fårö (Faro): virgin pine tree forests, ancient stone coastline and fishermen's cabins.
• Northern Sweden: fields and mountains, thousands of romantic tarns and lakes and sunsets long enough to meet the sunrise.
• Lappland: lodge cabins, mystic white moss covered trees, nordic light and reindeers.

2017 clients include: Unibet for Europe and Australia, Vattenfall (Swedish power company ), 'GreyZone' Danish/Swedish TV series for 2018, and Elgigianten - Elkøp."

"Lovely Linen is a Swedish brand specialiced in 100% linen products, such as bedlinen, table clothes, napkins and bathrobes. We shot this in an old school bulding in the south of Sweden, trying to build a story around the old school that works as a designer's studio. Styling: Petra Jensen. Art direction: Lotta Diab."

Using broad strokes, lipgloss by the gallon and minute lighting, Swedish still life photographer Magnus Cramer makes material come alive. ”It’s funny, really” says Magnus. ”I’ve got a diploma in engineering, but I spend a lot my days spreading thick layers of mascara on a piece of paper in a studio.”

While that might be something of a simplification, there is no denying the creativity and meticulousness in his work has allowed him to carve out his own special niche in the world of cosmetics and be sought after. But Magnus uses anything but delicacy when he designs his set ups. ”In the end, it is all in the lighting” he says. ”I guess that may be the engineer in me speaking. I simply won’t give up on an image until I am satisfied.”

Clients include Douglas, Electrolux, H&M, L.O.V Cosmetics, Olympus, Oprah, Oriflame, Piz Buin, Reebok, Samsung, Swarovski, Volvo and Tush Magazine.

Delight Studios offers three large creative spaces for photo and film production. A friendly team of skilled personnel provides immediate support, unique spaces, a well-stocked equipment rental department, innovative thinking, and great tasting food cooked by an in-house chef.

Delight's three large studios range from 250m² to 325m², all with their own distinctive style and character. Having recently relocated to Finnboda Hamn in Stockholm's picturesque harbour, the company now offers beautiful views and an exclusive experience.

With 12+ years working in the industry, the Delight team are committed to ensuring all requirements are met before, during and after a shoot.

Using broad strokes, lip gloss by the gallon and minute lighting, Swedish still life photographer Magnus Cramer makes material come alive. ”It’s funny, really” says Magnus. ”I’ve got a diploma in engineering, but I spend a lot my days spreading thick layers of mascara on a piece of paper in a studio.”

While that might be something of a simplification, there is no denying his creativity and meticulous nature has allowed Magnus to carve out his own special niche in the world of cosmetics. But he uses anything but delicacy when he designs his set ups. ”In the end, it is all in the lighting. I guess that may be the engineer in me speaking. I simply won’t give up on an image until I am satisfied.”

Clients include Douglas, Electrolux, H&M, ICA, L.O.V Cosmetics, Olympus, Oprah, Oriflame, Piz Buin, Reebok, Samsung, Swarovski, Volvo and Tush Magazine.

Delight Studios offers three large creative spaces for photo and film production. Clients are greeted by a friendly team, skilled personnel, quick support, unique spaces, a well-stocked equipment rental department, innovative thinking and great tasty food cooked by an in-house chef.

Delight's three large studios range from 250m² to 325m² and all have their own distinctive style and character. Having recently relocated to Finnboda Hamn in Stockholm's picturesque harbour, they now offer beautiful views and an exclusive experience.

With 12 + years working in the industry, the team is committed to ensuring that all requirements are met before, during and after clients' time at Delight Studios.

Welcome to debut issue of Showcase Nordic Europe, brought to you by Production Paradise. Our first edition features some of the leading photographers, directors, location scouts, photography and film production and service companies, photo agents; stylists, hair and make-up artists agents, modeling & casting platforms and more currently working out of Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark. 

You can find more creative professionals and facilities for photographic and film production in our Copenhagen (Photo / Film), Oslo (Photo / Film) and Stockholm (Photo / Film) directories.

Companies including Elle, Nescafé, ERGO, Vogue, Omega Watches, Samsung, Nissan, Harper's Bazaar, H&M, Dansk Magazine, and Ugg, among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Be sure not to miss our recommended events:

• Lumière - fashion photography exhibition by Patrick Demarchelier. Until 14th May at Fotografiska, Stockholm. 
• BASIC  - photography exhibition by Erik Steffensen featuring a selection of black and white photographs taken during the last seven years. Until 17th May at Fotografisk Center, Copenhagen. 
• Golden Sunset - collective exhibition of contemporary Swedish photography. From 25th March to 30th December at Moderna Museet, Stokholm.

Our cover image was shot by Oslo-based photographer Steffen Oftedal. 

”It’s funny” says Swedish still life photographer Magnus Cramer. ”Sometimes, when I get to the studio there are literally buckets of lip gloss, mascara and foundation waiting for me. You just don’t dab that on. You work it.”

And work it is exactly what Magnus does. He uses huge amounts of cosmetics to create images for his clients. Spread evenly, and lit meticulously, he uses his photographic skills to create small landscapes in order to live up to his clients' high demands and expectations.

”I enjoy the creativity, locking myself up in the studio and setting out to create the perfect image. Still life photography is all about putting objects in situations that make the bystander stop in his or her tracks. Once I blew up bottles of really expensive whiskey to create that. Let’s just say it worked!”

Clients include Apoteket, Douglas, Electrolux, ICA, L.O.V Cosmetics, Olympus, Oprah, Oriflame, Piz Buin, Reebok, Samsung, Swarovski, Volvo and Tush Magazine.

ArtBlue Productions is a Swedish production house based in Athens, Greece offering full production services, model casting, location scouting, set building and production.

With 15 years in the business, the company has worked for various international fashion magazines including Vogue, Marie Claire, Elle, Harper's Bazaar and My Theresa.

"Our service is aimed at developing long term relationships with our clients, working as a constant production resource. We manage all aspects of production and casting, achieving excellence through our work. Our team of dedicated producers draws upon years of experience across all areas of production. And Greece the perfect setting for shoots!"