Photographer Tim Schober and food stylist Lukas Baseda created new kinds of ice cream and sorbet accompanied by Samova products. Intense colours are only one result of their teamwork.

Philipp Schneiders' summer fruit close ups open new views and details of this delicious superfood.

Photographer Markus Dominitzki and food stylist Anna Wiedey dedicated themselves to the king of vegetables - the asparagus.

yolo films is a specialist in film production and servicing based in Germany. The company, founded by Christian Pannrucker and Sven Lehmann, offers the full range of production services to advertising agencies, brands and worldwide production companies.

The yolo films team's functional expertise and experience will ensure clients receive a productive and efficient service, including:

• Excellent location services.
• Competitive quotes for facilities and equipment.
• Transparency with all costs and payments.
• Achieving the best deals for the client.
• Good and trusted relationship with Completion Bond companies.
• Ensuring local insurance is in place to cover local workers.
• Budgeting, cost and production reporting.

Jonas Nefzger is a lifestyle, sport and documentary photographer who grew up close to the Alps, just south of Munich.

He lives in Munich and captures his authentic work in lively cities and the great outdoors anywhere in the world.

His focus is on getting to the core of stories, people and places to give a unique view to the audience in the most naturalistic way.

Clients include ADAC, AOK, BayWa, C3, ENTEGA, GoreTex, GreenCity, Kästle Ski, RedBull, Schipper Company and VW.

Born in a small town near Cologne, David Weimann found his love for photography after being inspired by his father and grandfather. He graduated from his photography scholarship in 2002 and began his journey working on cruise ships before finally starting work for magazines and companies as a portrait, lifestyle and business photographer.

Celebrities such as Eric Burdon, Max Cavalera and Dirk Bach appreciate his quick and concentrated way of working, making a shoot a time-saving and fun event.

Before becoming a photographer, David also worked as a mechanic, graphic designer, and student of sociology. These experiences all help him better understand the needs of his clients. He now lives with his wife, an award-winning wine-maker, and two daughters in a small village close to Cologne. He works all over the world.

NPIXO recently completed indoor shots of the new Porsche 911 GT2 RS. The new arrival in the 911 line-up really packs a punch! With 700bhp it is the most powerful GT2 ever made, and is truly a powerhouse.

What could be a better way to stage this supercar than by giving it what it needs - a lot of space to unfold!

The look and composition of this image series underlines the clear demands of this racing "bolide".

"Hello, we are 7 Seas Productions. We carry Latin America in our heart and soul. We are a small team of location professionals that work tirelessly to bring you the best of Colombia, Cuba and Argentina. It can get confusing in these location wonderlands, that´s why we rely on our sound location database that helps taking decisions and on our location experts on the ground. 7 Seas is small and swift.

Our most underrated location jewel is Cartagena and the Colombian Caribbean coast. To describe it in a few words is not easy, but here's a try: there are beautiful sand-lined islands off the shores of blue and turquoise waters, amazing houses and mansions on these islands with tasteful interiors. That´s the beach part. Around colonial Cartagena's downtown and boho-chic Getsemaní, there’s no deficiency of boutique hotels, art galleries and exclusive restaurants. Stunning colonial backgrounds guaranteed. And above all: it's safe. Cartagena is Colombia's prized window to the world. Take a closer look at our website and soon we'll be saying '¿hola, qué tal?'”

Welcome to Showcase Germany, brought to you by Production Paradise. This edition features some of the top photo production companies, photo agents, photographers, directors, post production companies, location services, make-up artists, stylists, equipment rental companies, rental studios, and other creative talents and services based in Germany.

Companies such as Nivea, Deutsche Bahn, BMW, Diesel, Telekom, Santander, Procter & Gamble, Lufthansa, Schwarzkopf, and Tom Tailor among others, 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:

• Andreas Mühe: Pathos as Distance - photography exhibition, until 20th August at House of Photography, Hamburg.
• Mario Testino. Undressed / Helmut Newton. Unseen / Jean Pigozzi. Pool Party - photography exhibition, until 19th November at Museum für Fotografie, Berlin.

Our cover image was shot by Vanessa Maas.

"To be a great photographer, it takes the combination of a trained eye, creative talent, passion and many years of experience and commitment to capture the essence of anything in front of the lens. Wolfgang Wilde is that photographer."

711rent is a leading professional equipment rental company with seven branches in Hamburg, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Paris, Barcelona and Mallorca.

"Get in touch with their expierienced staff for your next project. They deliver to any location or you can pick up your equipment ready loaded in their location vehicles, even with an onboard 20KW generator if needed.

Their stock covers photo equipment such as cameras, flash systems, grip and digital equipment as well as video and film gear. The huge variety makes it easy to outfit even the largest sets and have precisely the lighting or camera gear needed."

The 711rent network enables clients to order equipment and pick it up at any of the company's branches. Clients are always welcome to stop by and check out the newest equipment, or just have a cup of coffee and a chat!

Digirox offers high-end digital photographic support and post-production. Up-to-date equipment and experienced digital technicians provide an expert service and streamlined workflow. Backed by many years of experience, the post-production department sets the highest standards for retouching.

Recent productions include:

• Armin Morbach for Schwarzkopf and Catrice.
• Patrick Houi for Tom Tailor.
• Ralph Mecke for L’Oréal, Goldwell and KMS.
• Liz Collins for syoss.
• Blasius Erlinger for Peruvian Connection.
• Jean Graisse for REWE.
• Jette Stolte for Gerry Weber.