Growing up in an East German environment characterised by drab greys and darkness, Dorit developed a deep affinity for light. Light, she realised early on, is a central factor in the beauty of photographs, and she is a master at using it in her photographs in a variety of sometimes unconventional ways.

During her photo shoots, she places special emphasis on a happy atmosphere and conveys a feeling of security to the children with a childlike lightness. In doing so, she always succeeds in capturing these precious moments and capturing the true expressions of emotion that deserve to be preserved for eternity. Her very own, unmistakable style in dealing with light enables her to create fascinating photographs of unparalleled beauty.

Are you looking for a suitable location for your upcoming film or photo shoot? With Locationhero, you are able to instantly book the best places in Germany.

The team behind Locationhero is constantly scouting for new unique locations to keep expanding what is possible. By either filtering by category, locality or specific feature details, you can draw inspiration from a plethora of fascinating locations or find the very best match for your moods.

The booking process is as simple as scrolling. Within a few clicks, your request is sent to the experienced team of Locationhero, consisting of photographers, artists, location managers and skillful production staff. If available, your location will instantly be reserved.

Additionally, Locationhero is very familiar with the challenges of location scouting. In case you didn’t find what you were looking for, Locationhero will happily support you in finding the perfect match and save you hours of searching.

And there is more: if you have great locations and would like to make them available to photo or film productions, you can apply as either a scout with Locationhero or suggest your own location as a property manager - and join the network!

Finally, the company introduces a new service to get everything at a glance: Locationhero's aerial scouting and 3D models for premium locations. Just get in touch.

Located in the breathtakingly vast Uckermark region, Das Studio Uckermark is a one-of-a-kind location and rental studio, surrounded by beautiful lakes, forests and hummocks.

Founded in the summer of 2021 by photographer Karel Kuehne and stylist Jane Garber, it has already been the chosen location for top-notch clients including Holiday Magazine, See by Chloe, Zalando, ZDF, C&A, Schiesser and Breuninger, among others.

Here are some noteworthy details and technical specifications:

• Property (gardens, orchards, forest): one hectare,
• Studio ground floor: 100m2, upper floor (open gallery/attic): 50m2,
• 2x 400V 32A power outlet,
• 3,6m background system, styros+stands,
• Team-table (seats 14 pax), two MUH stations, racks and hangers,
• Underfloor heating, wood-burning stove,
• Two WCs, shower, open fully equipped kitchen, dishwasher, induction hob, oven, fridge, freezer,
• Grohe Blue water system (cooled, filtered water, sparkling/medium/still),
• WLAN, Sonos music system, AppleTV (with AppleTV+, Netflix, Paramount+, PrimeVideo),
• Beamer/cinema (3.6m screen),
• Dormitory in the attic (sleeps up to 6 pax),
• Garden tables and chairs (seats 16 pax),
• Deck chairs, Weber grill,
• Full catering available (on request).

Welcome to Showcase Germany, brought to you by Production Paradise. This edition features some of Germany's leading talent and services for commercial photo and film production.

Companies and publications such as L’Officiel, BMW, Eucerin, Porsche Martini Racing, Mercedes, and many more, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

More creative professionals and facilities for photographic and film production can be found in our Berlin (Photo / Film), Cologne (Photo / Film), Dusseldorf (Photo / Film), Frankfurt (Photo / Film), Hamburg (Photo / Film), Munich (Photo / Film) and Stuttgart (Photo / Film) directories.

Be sure to check out our featured events:

• FILMFEST MÜNCHEN is turning 40 this year, and for the first time, the festival will be screening a total of six international world premieres during the festival. From 23rd June to 7th July.
• Ralph Gibson - Secret of Light: Gibson is not interested in photographic documentation, and instead understands photography as an aesthetic endeavor. Until 20th August at Deichtorhallen Hamburg.
• Abe Frajndlich. Chameleon: Frajndlich has portrayed creatives from music, art and show biz, and with CHAMELEON, the Fotografie Forum Frankfurt presents the iridescent diversity of the American photographer. Until 17th September.

Our cover was shot by Levin Lee.

Claas Cropp Creative Productions is a full service production company with experience across all areas of still photo and moving image production, location scouting and casting.

Recent productions include:

• Audi Original Wheels campaign, shot by Jürgen Berderow in Denmark (Philipp und Keuntje)
• Porsche Martini Racing, shot by Cem Guenes in Berlin (Grabarz und Partner)
• Christ campaign with Robin Gosens, shot by Jana Gerberding in Milan (Bejond Germany)
• Schleich directed by Sven Schrader in Berlin (Traffic Productions).

Other clients include brands such as Louis Vuitton, Brioni, Lacoste, Adidas, Apple, Microsoft, Sony, Siemens, BMW, Audi, VW, Mercedes-Benz and Lufthansa.

Photographers they have worked with include Annie Leibovitz, Michel Comte, Jean-Baptiste Mondino, Ellen von Unwerth, Nadav Kander, Martin Schoeller, Phil Poynter and many more.

Lunik is a full service photo and video production company based in Berlin. Lunik’s team realizes big and small productions in Berlin, Germany, and beyond with vast experience in still and moving image production, location scouting, casting and art buying.

Lunik brings the fullest attention to detail to a set, assuring that everybody has what they need and feel cared for.

Bringing together the best teams to provide effective solutions for any production project, is one of Lunik’s highest goals. In addition, Lunik is able to supply high standard 'Making-Of' film production, implemented by creative professionals.

Recent productions:

• '40 Years Corsa' campaign with photographer Enes Kucevic (Velocity McCann).
• DHL campaign with Jürgen Vogel from Philipp Rathmer Photography (Aufbruch-Scheven-Kroke)
• Interview and portrait for Endel, part of Amazon Alexa Innovators.

Heynstudios is Berlin’s only industrial studio from 1907, available for photo and film productions. Over 200 square meters of space in daylight or blackout. Additionally, the complex offers a large industrial looking courtyard and a 1900’s Berlin-inspired bar, the “Fritz Heyn”, also available for film and photo productions.

The studio also has a range of props available from old cars and motorcycles, to old furniture and lamps. The rustic charm of wood and leather in the studio likens to the world of the Peaky Blinders. It is also possible to drive vehicles into the studio as it is located on the ground floor. Being on the ground floor also makes loading/unloading a breeze, as you can drive your production trucks right up to the studio door. Heynstudios also have a small set of equipment to help support you in smaller production endeavours (more information on the website).

"A wide range of brands have shot in our spaces including the likes of Apple, Highsnobiety, Coca-Cola, Amazon and many many more. TV productions like CNN, Pro7, and ZDF have also found their way to our space. Streaming services have also produced films on our lot, like the recent production of 'Der Greif' for AmazonPrime.

We welcome all types of projects in our spaces, feel free to contact us to find out more or take a peek at our website."

Located in the breathtakingly vast Uckermark region, Das Studio Uckermark is a one-of-a-kind rental studio and event space. Founded in the summer of 2021 by photographer Karel Kuehne and stylist Jane Garber, it has already been the chosen location for top-notch clients including Holiday Magazine, See by Chloe, Zalando, ZDF, C&A, Schiesser and BMW, among others.

Here are some noteworthy details and technical specifications:

• Property (gardens, orchards, forest): one hectare,
• Studio ground floor: 100m2, upper floor (open gallery/attic): 50m2,
• 2x 400V 32A power outlet,
• 3,6m background system, styros+stands,
• Team-table (seats 14 pax), two MUH stations, racks and hangers,
• Underfloor heating, wood-burning stove,
• Two WCs, shower, open fully equipped kitchen, dishwasher, induction hob, oven, fridge, freezer,
• Grohe Blue water system (cooled, filtered water, sparkling/medium/still),
• WLAN, Sonos music system, AppleTV (with AppleTV+, Netflix, Paramount+, PrimeVideo),
• Beamer/cinema (3.6m screen),
• Dormitory in the attic (sleeps up to 6 pax),
• Garden tables and chairs (seats 16 pax),
• Deck chairs, Weber grill,
• Full catering available (on request).

In the heart of Berlin, you can rent a 330 m2 south-facing studio space, directly above a fully equipped film and photo rental house.

1st Floor Studio offers everything you need - just a flight of stairs away of our rental HQ and has a freight elevator, two separate 63A/400V lines, free Wi-Fi, a wireless sound system including Spotify account, as well as industry-grade kitchen appliances.

The 6 x 4 x 3,8m infinity curve is built on wheels, so you can customise your perfect studio space or even follow the sunlight during the day.

In the lofty, bright space, perfect for a wide range of productions, the team is always on site during your stay to help with any needs your production calls for.

To contact 1st Floor Studios, you can call +49 30 26 39 145 500 or send them an email.

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We work for industries in technology, logistics, food, cosmetics, transportation, and more.

Based in Berlin, we collaborate with our network of CGI professionals, photographers, illustrators, and artists, depending on the scope and direction of the assignment, to deliver stunning results.

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