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Michelle Leo Agency
New York - Miami - Los Angeles
Michelle Leo Agency is a premier women-owned photo and creative talent agency based in New York City and Miami, representing photographers, directors, videographers, fashion stylists, prop stylists, set designers, hair stylists, makeup artists, and manicurists.
Founder Michelle Leo brings over 20 years of experience as an artist agent, combining expertise with a fresh vision to represent both established and emerging talent. Known for excellence across advertising, beauty, celebrity, editorial, fashion, hospitality, lifestyle, and sports, the agency’s talent produces standout campaigns, luxury brand work, and high-profile collaborations.
With artists throughout the United States, the agency connects brands, celebrities, athletes, and production companies to exceptional talent, with notable work in sports photography and athletic campaigns featuring Lionel Messi, Lindsey Vonn, and Venus Williams.
The agency’s talent has collaborated with leading brands including Adidas, Cartier, Jean Dousset, L’Oréal Paris, Marc Jacobs, Mastercard, Nike, Puma, and Wilson. Their work appears in Elle, GQ, Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, W Magazine, and music videos for Marc Anthony and Thalia.
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jackie represents
California
With a blend of hard work, discipline, and play, jackie brings her extensive photography and business background ensuring every project runs smoothly. She partners seamlessly with photographers, clients, artists, producers, and talent, ensuring successful shoots.
jackie’s journey began with a BFA in photography, followed by a role at a nonprofit art center. She moved to San Francisco to earn her MFA in photography, honing her skills and building a robust business network while collaborating with high-profile clients like Brita, Sephora, Taco Bell, and San Francisco 49ers. Recent clients include Amprius Technologies and Homestead Modern.
Her expertise expanded into artist management, including booking artists for projects, managing contracts, and strategising artist development. Her ability to juggle responsibilities and maintain high production standards makes her invaluable to every project.
Now representing photographers, jackie is inspired to build partnerships with artists and clients, guiding photography projects from concept through execution on set and remotely. She is drawn to creatives who have a unique perspective, yet know how to translate that into marketing opportunities specific to each client.
"Let's grab a coffee and connect (in person or online)!"
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BOSCHTOBANRAP
Berlin - Cologne
BOSCHTOBANRAP Artist Management is one of Germany’s leading agencies for photographers’ management. They represent internationally renowned photographers and collaborate with some of the most respected creative agencies and innovative brands in the German and European advertising market. The agency's focus is on the strategic development and positioning of its artists, as well as the realisation of visual campaigns in still and motion across automotive, lifestyle, fashion and beauty.
"Our roster includes 25 artists – from established master photographers to promising young talents whom we actively support and develop. Among them are Frederike Wetzels, Janine Graubaum, David Maurer, Felix Krüger, Stephan Glathe and Nadia von Scotti, as well as the duo Sallyhateswing.
A young and innovative team of agents manages our artists from offices in Berlin, Cologne and Cape Town. Founded five years ago, the agency builds on 20 years of industry experience from its founders.
Our contribution: creativity through growth – and growth through creativity."
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Monday in May
Hamburg
Monday in May is a boutique agency based in Hamburg. Their represented photographers are: Anne Deppe, Arthur Mebius, Benjamin Pichelmann, Britta Leuermann, Christian Kerber, Florian Büttner, Kathrin Leisch, Laura Nenz, Lina Grün, Tobias Gromatzki, Volker Wenzlawski, and Walter Glöckle. Their main specialities are lifestyle, people, automotive, portrait, beauty, food, interior, still life, and travel, and most of them also work as directors.
"Our mission is to turn every production into an exceptional, efficient and highly professional experience. We value a cooperative and trusting partnership and offer tailor-made solutions. One of our core principles is transparent and open communication at all levels.
Beyond business, we find joy in connecting people and helping to turn ideas into realities. We are dedicated to support and represent the photographers we work with, nurturing their success and facilitating their growth.
Join us on this exhilarating journey as we push boundaries, celebrate creativity, and breathe life into captivating visions."
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Shoot in the Alps
The Alps
For over 15 years, Shoot in The Alps has been making productions happen across the breathtaking European Alps. With locations spanning France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, and Slovenia, they treat the Alps as one seamless region, focusing on what works best for each shoot in terms of logistics, budget, and creative vision.
Their vast location library includes just about everything – modern alpine cities, striking glaciers, quaint villages tucked into green valleys, crystal-clear lakes with wooden boats, jagged cliffs, snow-dusted meadows (even in summer), and yes, even beaches within a few hours' drive.
What really sets them apart is their mountain-savvy crew. From producers and location scouts to mountain guides, drone operators and helicopter pilots, everyone is based in the Alps and knows the terrain inside out. They're experts at balancing production needs with the quirks of mountain life, which is exactly why top fashion labels, production houses, and photographers trust them to deliver, even in the most remote and challenging spots.
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Just Us Production
Cape Town, South Africa
Just Us Production is Cape Town’s leading full-service production partner, bringing bold ideas to life through world-class motion and photography campaigns.
"It’s been a remarkable season. Cape Town was buzzing this year — the energy was high, the work was bold, and the excitement around every production was real. From packed schedules to golden-hour shoots that stretched long into warm evenings, it’s been a summer to remember.
As we move into April, the city settles into one of its most beautiful times to shoot. The light softens, the wind eases, and the pace becomes just that little bit more refined — while still holding onto that unmistakable creative pulse.
We’re here for all of it. Ready to keep the momentum going, to craft meaningful work, and to make the most of this incredible city."
Recent clients:
- Audi with Victor Goico and Andy Wagenhofer
- Stadium Sweden with Kim Hellstrom
- Love Holidays with Richard Johnson
- JD Sports with Martin Brown; Video Lead: Oliver Nuttall with Jen Spence Productions
- Regatta Retail with Dave Kennedy; DOP: Simon Cox
- DARE2B with Antonia Steyn; DOP Nick Burton-Moore
- Emirates Bank with Niquita Bento and Prodigious Dubai.
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VGBND Production Services
USA - Latin America - Europe
Established in 2002, VGBND is your trusted film production company across Europe, including Spain’s stunning Mediterranean coasts, Switzerland, South America, and the USA.
Specialising in high-quality film production, TV series, documentaries, music videos, branded content, and dynamic ad campaigns, VGBND handles logistics like scheduling, budgeting, location scouting, permits, casting, local crew, equipment rental, tax incentives, remote streaming, underwater filming, LED volume stages, and sustainable sets.
Filming in Spain offers unparalleled creative freedom with its incredibly diverse locations: sun-drenched Mediterranean beaches, majestic mountain ranges like the Pyrenees and Sierra Nevada, historic cities, charming white villages, and the unique volcanic landscapes of the Canary Islands for breathtaking shots. Enjoy highly attractive financial incentives with national tax rebates of 30% on the first €1 million and 25% on additional qualified Spanish spends, plus enhanced regional supports reaching up to 50% in the Canary Islands.
The company's global network ensures cost-effective, tailored production services for commercials and narratives.
Trusted by Builders Club, Netflix, Somesuch, Stink Films, Gate+, and directors like James F. Coton, Vincent Peone, and Nic Yiallouris. Discover Spain’s production paradise with VGBND—your gateway to exceptional content creation in one of Europe’s most visually rich and versatile destinations.
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Because Production Services
Switzerland
This spring, Because Production Services invites you to explore some of Switzerland’s most cinematic roads.
From dramatic mountain passes winding towards alpine dams to vineyard roads stretching along pristine lakes, Switzerland offers a striking diversity of backdrops within a small territory. But beauty alone is never enough.
"We ensure each location works for production: permits, road closures, traffic control, safety coordination, drone authorisations and seamless collaboration with local authorities. Our team provides full-service support tailored to international crews — from scouting to wrap.
Switzerland’s infrastructure, reliability and compact geography allow ambitious road shoots within controlled timeframes and budgets.
At Because Production Services, we don’t just find the perfect road — we make it production-ready. Because every road is a story waiting to be filmed."
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Gorodenkoff
Estonia
Gorodenkoff Productions is a full-service commercial production company known for delivering high-quality, versatile content. With a skilled in-house team of VFX artists and an art department, the company specialises in full-scale productions, production services, and advanced virtual production.
Their streamlined workflow ensures fast delivery without compromising on creativity or precision. Recent projects include a TVC for Stone X, a Fortune 50 financial services company, as well as production services for leading brands such as Vanish, ABB and Strepsils.
In addition to commercial work, Gorodenkoff is the world’s leading provider of premium stock footage, trusted by global brands including Samsung, LG, and Microsoft, among many others. By combining innovation with technical excellence, Gorodenkoff Productions helps clients tell powerful stories and stand out in today’s competitive marketplace.
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EASY Production
Kyrgyzstan
EASY Production is a full-service production company delivering commercial, advertising and digital projects for local and international brands. The studio provides end-to-end production solutions — from creative concept development to full turnkey execution, including filming and post-production.
The company also operates as a service production partner for international and regional teams, supporting projects in the region’s outstanding natural locations — from dramatic mountain landscapes and lakes to modern urban environments. The production team manages all on-ground operations, including location management, casting, technical coordination and budget supervision.
Open to collaboration with other production companies, agencies and directors, EASY Production offers a structured workflow, strategic approach and high production standards tailored to global industry expectations.