Los Angeles-based photographer, director and content creator Anton Watts has been extremely busy during the past months. 

In May Anton directed a CGI campaign for the Lexus ISF with Team One, shot the new Acura MDX in Lake Tahoe with Mullen, followed by a couple of CGI shoots for Toyota with Saatchi in San Fransico and downtown LA. 

That pretty much took Anton through to October where he shot the stills campaign and directed the launch film for the All New 2021 Hyundai Tucson. 

In December Anton had a couple more Code Red projects that involved shooting stills and directing four films which will be out of embargo for the next issue of Production Paradise.

Rick Souders, owner of Souders Studios, is a very well respected food and beverage photographer.  Known around the globe for helping food and beverage clients elevate their brands. Rick is an honors graduate of the Art Center College of Design and has been a part of many award-winning ads and campaigns. 

Rick grew up in the rural high plains of Colorado. He lived in a very creative and inspiring atmosphere. Growing up in a small town allowed him to raise chickens, rabbits, and pheasants. Rick’s passion for food and agriculture runs deep. He appreciates where our food comes from and that has played an important role in his love of food and beverage photography. Today he lives on the Souders Park property in a beautiful environmentally friendly ranch home. 

Rick is truly known an artist in the realm of food photography.  The Souders Team can offer remote art direction if needed, directing, retouching, food styling, beverage styling and propping. In the Denver area, Rick is known as “the Mile-High Food and Beverage Guy.”

The Souders Studios facilities include a commercial kitchen, two studios, five client lounges, three prop storage areas and is super client friendly. Visit the website, email Rick directly, or call 303-384-3128 for more information.

Recognised for the natural window light quality of his images, and with a knack for making even the prickliest subjects feel at ease, Joe Schmelzer’s work has appeared in every major interiors-centric magazine, website and blog.

Recent editotial clients include House Beautiful, Elle Decor, Luxe and The Wall Street Journal. Joe’s ability to help clients achieve their own creative vision has also made him a sought-after commercial photographer for high-profile brands including One Kings Lane, Bed Bath & Beyond, Cost-Plus World Market, CB2 and Pottery Barn.

Joe is based in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles. Lately, he has expanded his still photo work to also include full production video. All aspects of photo/video projects are handled through his independently owned company, Treasurbite Studio, Inc.

Based in Los Angeles and London, Russell Rutherford Group photographs award-winning still and motion content in the USA and UK.

An experienced advertising and lifestyle photographer and director team, they have been shooting campaigns for over 20 years. They began with cinema-quality motion content 10 years ago as it made sense to combine these two mediums and is more relevant now with challenging budgets, adding value to the deliverables more than ever. With an efficient, technically skilled team, work is faster and leaner.

Covid-19 remote productions are ongoing working with their in house Covid Officer. They can provide a custom risk assessment on request for your estimate package.

Clients are in the healthcare, government, tourism, retail and sports industries. 

Current references are on their pages, and a full client list is available.

Gaby Corrêa Productions Team never stays with their arms crossed, especially during challenging moments.

Over the last 20 years, Gaby Corrêa accumulated all the know-how, expertise and passion for this business.

With a quick response and wide network, GC Productions offers her clients possibilities and alternations of locations to produce photo and film production content additionally remote shootings wherever it is possible, due to this restricted world situation.

"Side by side with all our clients, with a great talented creative team, the goal is to find solutions for the brands to produce photo and video content, on set or in a remotely. Productions are running with clients on set and remote shootings in L.A., San Diego, Lisbon and Bali.

While the borders are closed for tourists, we are shooting remotely and clients are positively surprised with the creative team based on the island of Bali and super happy with the final shots.”

Nathan is a photographer specialising in automotive and transportation photography, capturing and presenting the motion and emotion they process. His home base of Denver, Colorado provides close proximity to mountains and outdoor adventure, which translates to the natural feel of his work. 

A highlight of 2020 included chronicling the rollout and build process of the Boom Supersonic XB-1 Supersonic Demonstrator. Nathan captured photography and video of the build of the plane during actual testing and assembly, working with the highly skilled team to create content while not interfering with the production timeline. 2020 marked the fourth year working with Team Acura for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, a favourite event where motorsport and nature merge. Nathan was also fortunate to capture owner stories for Nissan Stories and update brand images for Bradley Allen Apparel, to name a few. 

Nathan is excited for embargoed work to post and to dive into new projects in 2021.

Tom Michas is a Chicago based fashion and beauty photographer who creates contemporary imagery with a focus on minimalism and luxury. He thrives on high-production value and collaboration with strong personalities.

Possessing a discerning eye for detail, Tom strives to create photographs that are sharp and evocative. His experience as a commercial photographer and retoucher allows him to fulfill a client's vision from layout to finish.

Atomic Assistants Agency is the first agency of its kind that exclusively represents top-notch assistants for fashion, print, advertising and TV. Founded by Miami production industry pioneer Teddy Gunter, who also founded the Non Stop Prop Shop in 1991, Atomic Assistants Agency has tailored the art of booking an assistant to providing ease and peace-of-mind to its highly esteemed clients.

Atomic Assistants Agency represents hair assistants, make-up assistants, stylist assistants, pressers, fashion show dressers, tailors, seamstresses, PAs, temporary personal assistants, digital techs, photo assistants, prop assistants, food styling assistants, and manicurists.

Atomic Assistants Agency has provided assistants for prestigious clients including GQ, Vogue, Condé Nast, Maxim Magazine, Glamour Magazine, Elle Italia, Urban Outfitters, Pottery Barn, Macy’s, Yves Rocher, H&M, Hugo Boss, Rolling Stone Magazine, Nordstrom, Vera Wang, Ralph Lauren, Louis Vuitton, Carine Roitfeld CR Fashion Book, Patti Wilson, Danny Santiago, Nike, BET and Kohl's; world-renowned photographers such as Bruce Weber, David LaChapelle and Ellen Von Unwerth; and countless producers and photo editors.

Visit the agency's page on Facebook and LinkedIn.

"At Craig Denis Creative we truly hope that everyone is staying safe during these trying and turbulent times. When the dust settles from this pandemic we will be here offering discounted rates to both our current clients and new ones to help them get back on their feet and to get their marketing strategies moving again. 

Craig Denis Creative is currently operating out of Miami, specialising in advertising photography and producing award winning imagery for architecture, interior design, and hospitality industries. Once international travel is open again, we will be taking on assignments worldwide."

IMAJ Artists is an artist agency representing photographers, directors, creative directors, fashion stylists, hair stylists and makeup artists in the US and Europe. IMAJ Artists founders Michelle Leo and Tonya Pittman set out with one goal in mind, develop true connections between artists and clients through their professional insights. Coming from opposite ends of the industry with long lasting relationships and collaborations on the agent and modelling side, this strong female duo joined forces to take their agency a step beyond booking. In addition, IMAJ Artists is a one-stop shop for creating content with production teams and in-home studios for print and video shoots. 

IMAJ Artists work can be seen in various publications including Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar, GQ, Esquire as well as campaign across the US and Europe for various clients including Ralph Lauren, Ben Sherman, Perry Ellis, VILA, Longchamp, Gap, Nike and Adidas.