Hong Kong-based visual asset production house, Haplaboratory, is headed up by award-winning photographer, Eric Wong. As a previous mainstream advertising Executive Creative Director and a classic Virgo, Eric is sentimental to visual impact. His work covers a wide repertoire from advertising to celebrity, fashion and beauty, still and more.

Evolving with the new communication medium, the internet and online expansion means clients today require visual assets in a more connected and speedy momentum. Haplaboratory is able to provide both commercial photography and videography services within the same team.

"Our core team members are well-trained with international advertising agency expertise. We are in-the-know of strategic needs, brand image and art direction, thus enabling us to meet challenging creative briefs with high quality deliverables."

Red+Plus is a Shanghai-based creative team consisting of globally awarded photographers and young talents, directors, stylists, illustrators, make-up artists, hair stylists and fashion consultants.

"We are a group of passionate people happy to share our knowledge and expertise with our clients to meet their requests and develop their ideas. Red+Plus is proud to be a point of reference for the production of photography and motion campaigns, as well as creative projects for both fashion and advertisement. We represent an international pool of artists, each one gifted with a unique artistic style."

Red+Plus, together with the talents represented, work to develop concepts and ideas and to make them happen. "We support our clients, from creative and conceptual direction up to set coordination, with a special attention to detail."

With 2,000m² of space in Shanghai, Red+Plus also owns three in-house NY-style studios complete with equipment rental services; top-notch photo studios for creative use, from still life to cars, fashion shows to special events.

D'ELE is a creative agency dedicated to artist management and full service production. Based in Shanghai and with partners in Milan and London, for over 10 years the company has provided seamless and dynamic visual solutions to a wide range of international clients and advertising agencies.

"In partnership with Livello6 and 1806, we are proud to represent international visual artists within photography, illustration, CGI, film, and animation. Our artists are recognized globally with awards such as Cannes Lions and Promax BDAs."

Additionally, D'ELE provides full service production, all customised to the specific needs of its clients.

"From the very first moment of contact, Dillon Xiang has been a great person to work with. He offers excellent communication via email, Skype and dropbox including very clear and efficient exchanges about locations and creative needs, as well as collaboration for all production needs. He's proven to be a great organiser, completing smooth pre-production and flawless handling with all administrative prep work such as visas and customs procedures, making us feel at home and very welcome.

I've worked previously with fixers in Israel, Switzerland, the US, Senegal and Namibia. Seldom have I enjoyed such a great personal service paired with such an intense level of professionalism." Sanne Kurz, Director, BVK.

Half French, half German, Florian was born in Germany. After completing his degree in photography he worked as an assistant for different photographers and found his focus in beauty photography. 

Florian’s editorial work has been featured in magazines such as Elle, Vogue, Madame Figaro, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, GQ, and Allure.

His advertising clients are Chanel, L’Oréal, Helena Rubinstein, Chopard, and Clarins, among others.

Florian divides his time between Shanghai, Paris and Düsseldorf.

He is represented by Red+Plus. 

Bloc Productions is a China-based artist representation agency that represents a roster of internationally acclaimed photographers, directors, stylists and illustrators for Asian advertising and editorial clients.

Recent projects have included stills and film campaigns for the likes of Maybelline, SKII, Nike, Adidas and L’Oréal.

Welcome to Showcase China, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features leading photographers, photo and film production companies, photographers', stylists', hair and make-up artists' agents, studio and equipment rent, and fashion stylists, working out of China. 

More creative professionals and facilities for photographic and film production are available in our Beijing (Photo / Film) and Hong Kong (Photo / Film) directories.

Brands and editorials including Uber, Tatler, Lego, GAP, Hilton, GQ, Tom Ford Beauty, Qatar Airways, Forbes, KFC, Sephora, Mastercard, Nivea, Nike, Oreo, Adidas, Marc Jacobs, Kit Kat, Huawei, Puma, Johnnie Walker, Levi's, Coca Cola, Converse, and Vogue, among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Be sure not to miss our recommended events:

• Jimei x Arles International Photo Festival, including exhibition tours guided by artists, screenings, lectures, and more. Until 3rd January 2018. Various venues in Xiamen. 
• Huang Rui and RongRong: Photo Symbiosis (1994-2001) - exhibition featuring 10 photography series by the two artists friends, until 28th February 2018, at Three Shadows Photography Art Center, Beijing.

Our cover image was shot by Liu Song. He is represented by Red+Plus. 

D'ELE is a creative agency dedicated to artist management and full service production. Based in Shanghai and with partners in Milan and London, for over 10 years the company has provided seamless and dynamic visual solutions to a wide range of international clients and advertising agencies.

In partnership with Livello6 and 1806, D'ELE is proud to represent international visual artists within photography, illustration, CGI, film, and animation. Its artists are recognised globally with awards such as Cannes Lions and Promax BDAs.

Additionally, D'ELE provides full service production, all customised to the specific needs of its clients.

Jason Capobianco’s career has been one long pursuit of the unguarded moment, where he often captures the winning frame during the ‘in between’ moments of a shoot.

Celebrity portraits filled with connection and intimacy. Fashion and beauty images painted with a cinematic grandness. Social media video spots filled with happiness and humour.

These are some of the reasons that Jason’s clients keep coming back for more. His experience and adaptability in the fast changing landscape of commercial photography, is the key to his success.

“My desire to never have a ‘style’ comes from the fact that I never want to do the same thing twice. I never want viewers to say ‘that’s a Capobianco image, or video’. I always want to keep them guessing.”

Red+Plus is a Shanghai-based creative team consisting of globally awarded photographers and young talents, directors, stylists, illustrators, make-up artists, hair stylists and fashion consultants.

"We are a group of passionate people happy to share our knowledge and expertise with our clients to meet their requests and develop their ideas. Red+Plus is proud to be a point of reference for the production of photography and motion campaigns, as well as creative projects for both fashion and advertisement. We represent an international pool of artists, each one gifted with a unique artistic style."

Red+Plus, together with the talents represented, work to develop concepts and ideas and to make them happen. "We support our clients, from creative and conceptual direction up to set coordination, with a special attention to detail."

With 2,000m² of space in Shanghai, Red+Plus also owns three in-house NY-style studios complete with equipment rental services; top-notch photo studios for creative use, from still life to cars, fashion shows to special events.