ADRET - Advertising Retouching is a Hamburg-based high-end digital retouching studio focused on still life, luxury, jewellery, beauty and fashion.

Unique images demand perfection and control. With special photography techniques and retouching experience, the highly skilled retouchers at ADRET pursue creative solutions with patience and concentration. With a full menu of services and efficient time management, the ADRET team is prepared to accomplish all imaging needs by deploying a range of skills to achieve outstanding results.

The experienced team takes the raw materials and polishes them to form a perfect diamond, setting the mood and correcting lighting and colours along the way. ADRET creates outstanding visual effects and generates images of the highest quality.

ADRET's goal is to support clients with their projects. Visit the website for more information.

Founded in 1996, Castin is a Frankfurt-based casting agency that has grown into an all-inclusive casting service with an index of some 2,500 models. Thanks to many years of experience, advertising, film and photography clients consistently rely on a type-specific cast of characters.

Latest news includes a new look to the company's casting photos: Castin now conducts casting sequences with multiple facial expressions which can be very funny and are a great way for clients to see more of each model.

Castin also presents its new project 'Castkids', including kids of all ages.

The company offers make-up artists and stylists and can provide additional casting direction, including live, video and street casting as well as organisation and coordination.

Clients include Hyundai, Porsche, Carglas, Siemens, GLS, Deutsche Bahn, Ferrero, Lufthansa, Ikea, Kia Motors, essence cosmetics, Thomas Cook (Condor), Jaguar, Sony, Westlotto, Commerzbank, Bosch, Lidl, Samsung, Dr. Theiss Naturwaren and MedipharmaCosmetics.

The Dutch-born photographer's studio has been based in Hamburg since the early 90s, but Tjaard Spiering also produces in multiple locations across Germany or, if asked, abroad.

Premium packaging shots and a perfect price-performance ratio is what he is known for. His professional work focuses on food and still life photography, and with an eye for detail and atmospherics, Tjaard masters photographic challenges with intuition and sensitivity. His background in graphic design permits him to use his experience to turn clients' ideas into perfect pictures.

Recent clients include The Schwan Food Company USA, Edwards Desserts USA, REWE Germany, Buitoni Pizza Switzerland, Mövenpick, Nestlé Germany, Schwartauer Werke Germany, Penny Germany, Findus Switzerland, Aurora Germany, Nestlé Turkey, Boss Greece, Gelato Latin America and Brazil.

Stefan Kapfer is an editorial commercial photographer working across beauty, lifestyle and fashion. His worldwide experience helps him to capture the moment.

Stefan has developed work for a number of national and international magazines and advertising clients.

His recent work includes Spectr Magazine and Maybach Glasses.

TMT is a technical service company for film and TV productions, shows and events. TMT provides high-tech equipment including the most recent specialised light and grip equipment. Its highly motivated team has many years of experience and can handle the overall management of the planning through to delivery of a production.

With two studios in its centrally-located Munich production building, the professional, highly specialised and qualified team meets any customer needs by providing:

• Studio 1: 200 m², 5x9x5m cove and 5m height, with head room of 6.5m.
• Studio 2: 500 m², 10x13, 4x10m cove, 6m height, with head room of 10m and extra door for car shoots.
• Suspension elements and rigging in-studio.
• Current curtain system for black duvatine fabric.
• Time-saving light and grip rental just next door.
• Partnerships with camera and photo rental companies for complete packages.
• Modern and representative lounge.
• Well-equipped make-up and wardrobe room, a fitted kitchen and fast WLAN.

MAGROUND photo stock - advertisers' first choice for high resolution background images and the biggest 360° HDR archive. To further enhance its portfolio, MAGROUND will be launching brand new products such as super high resolution VR environments and 4K and larger video footage in early spring 2017.

The new high resolution VR environments files average about 250 megapixels in size, reaching 30,000 pixels in width resulting in 450 megapixel files. The video footage comes from 4K, 5K and 6K cameras and drones, and covers the same areas of landscapes and cityscapes as its currently outstanding background images.

With offices in Hamburg, Los Angeles, Beijing and Shanghai, MAGROUND satisfies customers' needs 24/7, 365 days a year. International agencies such as Publicis, Leo Burnett, McCann, BBDO and DDB Ogilvy all rely on MAGROUND products, support and service.

Ben Leonhardt is an experienced Munich-based photographer specialised in still life, liquids and drinks.

Ben is a second generation photographer with over 15 years of experience shooting liquids. He has a strong problem solving ability and moves between traditional techniques learned from his father to experimentation, always trying to push boundaries while keeping in mind the budget.

His fully equipped studio and in-house post-production guarantee a smooth and on-time workflow.

Recent clients include Kulmacher, Paulaner, Hacker-Pschorr, Löwenbräu, Adelholzener, Esso, McDonald’s, iWest, BMW, Novatis and many more.

Stefan Hobmaier is a portrait and corporate photophrapher based in Munich, Germany. He works for clients in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and all over the world such as BMW, Linde, ProSiebenSat1, Haymarket, Redwood, C3, Conde Nast, SZ Publishing, G+J and various corporate and ad agencies.

Very recently he added various portraits of professional athletes to his portfolio including Jerome Boateng and Angelique Kerber.

Delight Rental Services provides maximum support for professional photo and video productions. "Regardless of whether you're a photographer, producer, stylist or outfitter, DRS will serve your needs, supplying a huge range of digital, lighting, production and styling equipment."

Be sure to ask the team for unique equipment - finding solutions, even with custom built gear, is only one of their specialties!

Latest examples from Delight Rental Services' continuously extending portfolio include Kino Flo Celeb 201 and 401, ARRI SkyPanel S60-C, Apple MacBook Pro 'Touch', Tascam DR-701D Audio Recorder, Eizo 27“ ColorGraphic monitors and Briese HMI 4000W.

The Hasselblad H6D-100c is also available as of today!

DRS is located in Berlin, Stuttgart and Marbella, but provides equipment worldwide.

Platzverweis is a competent team of scouts, location and project managers who work as a reliable partner for production companies, professional photographers and event managers. Established in Stuttgart and Berlin, it is connected throughout Germany and abroad.

Recent clients include Lufthansa, Mercedes Benz, Nimbus Group, PIURE and Steinel. Various location options can also be viewed with Production Paradise's new location finder.

Visit the website and subscribe to the mailing list to find out about its locations of the month.