7 Mountains Productions, a leading high mountain production company operating in Switzerland, France, and Patagonia, had a remarkable year filled with significant anniversaries. One such milestone was the 100th anniversary of the esteemed Italian ski brand Colmar, where they played a pivotal role in reenacting an imaginary Alpine legend known as 'The Dude'.

Another notable anniversary was that of Eider, a brand with a rich history spanning over 60 years, renowned for designing clothing that fuses French heritage, expertise, and technique.

Recently, 7 Mountains, under the leadership of their Buenos Aires office, embarked on a back-to-back production for the US brand Free People. This captivating journey led them first to Chile's Patagonia and then to the enchanting Swiss destination of Gstaad.

Their collaboration extended to the Australian brand Industrie, where they had the unique opportunity to privatise a rail car on the splendid Belle Époque train route from Montreux to Gstaad. The final leg of that journey took them to Zermatt, where they had orchestrated shortly before another remarkable production, this time for Anthropologie.

Call 7 Mountains to get to know more about Gstaad, St. Moritz and Zermatt.

KT Produktion GmbH is a Swiss-based production company, founded in 2007. Over the years their focus has switched from productions all over the globe to productions in the Swiss Alps.

KT Produktion loves to bring teams to remote areas and support them in the elements. Katharina Trachsler, the executive producer of KT Produktion calls the mountains her home and she is an expert in the rugged terrains.

In the past years KT Produktion has collaborated with international and national teams and helped to make outdoor productions a big success. KT can handle your entire production or take care of parts of your projects as a scout, location Manager or fixer.

Weather cannot be changed, but a team can be outfitted to conquer the elements.

The team of KT is ready to support you in the mountains and to make your project a safe production.

Backstage Hotel Vernissage & Luxury Chalets provides distinctive shooting settings in the renowned Matterhorn village of Zermatt, nestled in the Swiss Alps.

Crafted with precision in the local artist and architect's atelier in Zermatt, their luxury loft, chalet, mountain cottage, hotel, and apartments showcase a blend of glass, wood, and metal. This combination of traditional wooden architecture and contemporary art renders these spaces ideal for fashion or lifestyle photoshoots.

As an added perk, if you find yourself weary after the session, consider unwinding directly in the loft and indulging in their breathtaking whirlpool, which can be elevated above the roof for a truly spectacular experience.

Tina Sturzenegger is a food and still life photographer, based in Zurich, Switerland.

Her modern signature aesthetic and love for everything related to the world of food creates a striking and atmospheric imagery.

Tina is represented by Visualeyes Artists and is a member of the Art Directors Club (ADC) Switzerland.

Thomas Baumann is a freelance photographer based in Zurich and Thun with a passion for staged portraiture and editorials in a documentary style. His work is emotional and moody, creating a unique atmosphere in every photograph.

He loves to collaborate with clients, developing concepts and storytelling to ensure that the final result perfectly captures their vision. He believes that using always the same signature style limits the freedom to express exactly what fits the story. That is why his images are not in a unique and predefined colour palette but in a tonality that is intended to emphasise the desired mood. He is always searching for the perfect shot. He has a keen ability to capture the essence of his subjects, whether it be the intimacy of a portrait, or the raw emotion of a moment

Thomas’ work has been featured in print, online, social media and international campaigns. Among his clients are global and local companies as well as agencies and magazines like British Airways, Air Zermatt, Bilanz, Nagra, Nutriathletics, Hamilton International, NZZ am Sonntag, Migros, Swiss Television SRF.

See more of his recent work on his website or follow him on Instagram or just  get in touch to discuss the details of your upcoming project.

Ian is a British freelance photographer and artist, living in the Bernese mountains of Switzerland.

He is an experienced visual communicator, competent at finding creative solutions in any situation.

Clients have a trusting rapport and enjoy working with Ian, frequently returning for his impactful and emotive work.

Alex Buschor, originally from Zurich, is a skilled photographer specialising in architecture and outdoor photography. He obtained his education in Australia and has since then accumulated over two decades of experience in the fields of photography and videography.

Through his experience he was able to realise several projects for Mountainbike Magazine. Year after year he travels all over Switzerland as well as abroad for stories.

He produces not only high-quality images, but also footage for entire productions in the field of outdoor/sports.

ALL IN Production was founded in 2009 and is based in Zurich, Switzerland. During these years of producing a wide variety of images and films, they have made connections and friends all over the world. They are an all FINTA Team and care about creating safe workspaces for everyone.

ALL IN works with passion and awareness, and thinking eco-conscious has always been very close to their hearts.

These last months have been great for ALL IN. One of their services is location scouting, and their wide connections in Switzerland were very helpful for the Hatex shoot. They also produced a beautiful image campaign with the photographer duo apricotberlin for Zuercher Kantonal Bank. Other shoots, such as their international image campaign for Philips and Swatch, and their Calida Autumn/Winter campaign with photographers Petrovsky&Ramone were other successful projects they had the privilege to work on.

Stefan Kürzi has specialised in mountain sports, outdoor lifestyle and portrait photography for more than ten years. His clients appreciate him for his precise and professional way of working, and the stunning results he achieves with efficiency and dedication.

In the field of business photography, he manages to skilfully put the client in the foreground and capture their personality in small, subtle moments.

Uncomplicated, likeable, authentic, technically skilled and organisationally experienced, this photographer shows himself in dealing with clients or agencies, which is enormously appreciated.

Welcome to Showcase Switzerland, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading photographers, photo and film production and location companies working out of Switzerland.

More creative professionals and facilities for photographic and film production are available in our Zurich Photo and Film directories.

Brands and publications including Anthropologie, Philips, Schiesser, Bally,  Zara Woman, Nutriathletic, among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Don't miss our recommended events:

• Until 4th June at Landesmuseum, Zurich, the World Press Photo Exhibition 2023 will showcase the world's best photo journalism from the last year. The photos are selected by an international jury out of more than 60,000 entries by 3,752 photographers from 127 countries. The subjects range from the war in Ukraine to the impact of climate change and the protests in Iran.
• Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival will take place from 30th June to 8th July. As the only Swiss festival dedicated to genre films, the NIFFF attracts all who take interest in the power of the imagination and innovations.

Our cover image was shot by Noémi Ottilia Szabo for Volans Swimwear.