"If it moves, it’s a task for Wim Woeber. If not, use WD40 or ask a still-lifer!"

Cars, people, children - how can one be specialised in such different categories? The simple link: it‘s all moving. Understanding both advertising and editorial, Wim’s goal is to comprehend his subjects, either cars, planes, children or personalities. This guarantees well planned assignments, great photos and satisfied clients.

He has worked out of his Cologne studio or on location for 20 years, and his permanent team consists of a renowned post-producer and a web developer to cover clients' every need.

As cars belong on the road, he captures movement and dynamics with his team of highly experienced drivers on public roads and racetracks. Beside his automotive work, Wim is currently working on a project supported by the German airforce entitled 'Pure Portraits of Airplanes'.

PX Group specialises in CGI, creative image retouching and pre-press services. An in-depth know-how of transportation, fashion, still life, advertising and people imaging makes this production house a reliable, yet versatile partner who works closely with agencies and photographers both in house and on location.

Additionally the PX Group offers film and animation, which covers concept development, shooting and post-production.

With offices in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and Frankfurt, the ongoing success of the PX network over the years is fundamentally due to its commitment to its full-time digital artists. Therefore short-term and large-scale jobs can be handled with efficience and always to a high standard.

Renowned illustrator and photographer Jean-Pierre Kunkel offers an all-included service package, saving clients valuable time and money. He works studio-based in Hamburg, Germany.

With over 30 years of experience, he combines photography and illustration techniques and is able to realise individual projects and provide creative alternatives.

He focuses on photo-realistic illustrations for advertising and editorial clients and specialises in packaging design, editorial, food, and people. He uses a wide range of techniques and illustration styles, creative retouching and post-production techniques.

Visit the website or email Jean-Pierre directly.

Welcome to Showcase Germany, brought to you by Production Paradise. This edition features some of the top German-based photo agents, photographers, illustrators, directors, music composers, post production companies, digital capture services, equipment rental companies, rental studios, and other creative talents and services. 

Companies such as Nivea, FC Bayern, Marc Cain, Villeroy & Boch, Universal Music, Vodafone, BMW, Telekom AG, Montblanc, s.Oliver, Aldi Süd 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:

• The Concept Of Lines − Richard Avedon, George Hoyningen-Huene and Irving Penn - Works from The F.C. Gundlach Collection. Until 12th February at The House of Photography, Hamburg.
• BLING BLING BABY! Glitter, glamour and a flirt with pop untill 15th January at NRW FORUM Dusseldorf.
• Shoot! Shoot! Shoot! Photographs of the 60s and 70s from the Nicola Erni Collection untill 15th January at Münchner Stadtmuseum.

Our cover image was shot by Leo Krumbacher. Leo is represented by Klein Photographen.

Felix Rachor is a Berlin-based fashion, beauty, and celebrity photographer, make-up artist and media designer. His photographs are loaded with creativity and original ideas.

He travels a lot and will spend next year between cities in Europe, Cape Town, Rhodes and America. Clients also benefit from Felix's post-production skills and excellent contacts. They also appreciate his straight forward manner of collaboration and fair quotes.

Felix has a number of years of experience working for big magazines, companies and TV stations and has seen many of Germany's top stars step in front of his camera.

Clients include JOOP!, Labello, CLR, SHISEIDO, Ivoclar vivadent, Universal, Sony BMG, Constantin Films, Sony Music, Phase One, Samsung, Elle, Woman, Face Magazine, Maxi, Storm, Quality and Stern, among others.

Bildergut - Image Processing is a full service post-production agency based in Munich, offering creative looks, expert compositions, photorealistic CGI work and a deep understanding of clients’ wishes.

With passionate artists who are eager for a fresh challenge, Bildergut is the perfect partner for all imaginable needs. Having worked with countless local and international clients, the innovative vision Bildergut provides is just the polished touch that clients are looking for. 

Latest work includes clients such as Andy Wolf, BMW, Hess Natur, Swarovski and many more.

Berlin-based Claas Cropp Creative Productions is a full service production company with experience across all areas of still photo production, location scouting, casting and moving images.

Recent productions include:

• Opel Ampera-e campaign production shot by Phil Poynter in Berlin (Scholz & Friends).
• Joop AW16/17 campaign production shot by Sascha Tassilo Hoechstetter in Germany (Inkorporated).
• MAN TGE catalogue and campaign production shot by Frithjof Ohm (head production: Matthias Pretzsch) in Berlin (Jung von Matt / Elbe).
• Goldwell video production directed by Markus Jans; DOP: Fridolin Schöpper in Berlin (inhouse).
• Airfield AW16/17 campaign still and video production directed by Kristian Schuller; DOP: Timm Lange (inhouse).
• Seidensticker AW16/17 campaign shot by Özgür Albayrak in Berlin (inhouse).
• Lufhansa campaign production shot by Sam Robinson in New York (Kolle Rebbe).
• Telekom campaign production shot by Mat Neidhardt in Berin (DDB).

Other clients include brands such as Louis Vuitton, Brioni, Lacoste, Nike, Adidas, Apple, Microsoft, Sony, Siemens, BMW, Audi, VW, Mercedes-Benz and Lufthansa.

Photographers include Annie Leibovitz, Jean-Baptiste Mondino, Ellen von Unwerth, Nadav Kander, Martin Schoeller, Uwe Düttmann, Phil Poynter and many more.

Lunik is a Berlin-based full service production company working across photography and video. Lunik’s international network allows it to offer all fields of production service worldwide, including location scouting, casting or whatever is needed for the perfect shoot.

In addition, Lunik is able to supply high standard 'Making-Of' film production, implemented by creative professionals.

Recent productions include:

• Gauloises photo and video shoot with photographer Wolfgang Zac.
• Two Bosch campaigns realised by Jann Klee in Berlin.
• Sparkasse 'Kulturförderung', shot by Gregor Collienne.
• Fashion shoot for Mizuno with Richard Allen.
• HUK Coburg autumn campaign with photographer Gregor Collienne.
• ING DiBa 'Employer Branding' shot by Jan Eric Euler.

Delight Rental Services provides maximum support for professional photo and video productions.

"Regardless whether you're a photographer, producer, stylist or outfitter, DRS will serve your needs, suppliying 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 Profoto Pro-10 2400 AirTTL, 7.5t Mercedes Atego truck, the VW Caddy Maxi, Briese focus.2 115 CINEMA and Nikon PC Nikkor 19mm 1:4 E ED.

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

Pirates 'n Paradise has been an innovative full-service post-production company since 1998. The long standing and experienced family of artists and producers is headquartered in western Germany’s media/advertising hub, Dusseldorf.

In 2008, a second branch was founded in Berlin. The Berlin team is mainly responsible for projects involving direct collaboration with agency creatives and film-makers. The team at Pirates realises projects for clients from all industries and works for the biggest international network agencies. Over the years, the company has won more than 70 international awards.

Equipped with the latest state-of-the-art technology, Pirates 'n Paradise not only works on 'classic' commercials involving editing, compositing, digital grading, 2D, and 3D, but also across all new digital channels. These include 360° video, stereoscopy, HDR technology, and many special formats such as trade fair films up to 8K resolution.

Visit the company website or contact the Pirates 'n Paradise team in Berlin for more information.