Contents Production provides full production support for photography and film projects in Italy and abroad. Whether you need local assistance or complete production management, the team adapts its approach to suit each brief and scale of production.

Based in Rome and operating nationwide, the company works across stills, video and drone shoots, offering a reliable framework for smooth and efficient productions. Its network of experienced professionals spans key regions including Tuscany, Emilia Romagna and Lazio, as well as southern areas such as Sicily, Puglia, Campania, Sardinia and Basilicata.

From early planning to final wrap, services cover everything from location scouting and art buying to budgeting, travel logistics and accommodation. The team also handles transport, catering, on set vehicles, equipment rental, set build and design, along with all contractual requirements.

With production taken care of from start to finish, clients can concentrate on the creative side, knowing the practical details are handled with care and precision.

Core Media continues to grow as a full-service production company, working with an expanding roster of local clients, including brands such as Sealand Gear.

The team offers end-to-end production solutions, from in-house e-commerce content to full-scale commercial productions, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and a strong creative vision throughout every project.

Over the past year, Core Media has welcomed new creative talent, bringing together experienced producers and directors alongside social media specialists who understand how to create content that performs across platforms. The studio has evolved with the introduction of professional podcast facilities, upgrades to the unit section, and expanded in-house gear to support a wider range of productions.

Melissa and Craig believe this year marks a defining chapter for the company. Given the opportunity, they are confident that Core Media will deliver a seamless, professional, and highly successful shoot that exceeds expectations.

Jeremy Shaw is a Sydney-based photographer and director known for crafting emotionally resonant, cinematic imagery rooted in authenticity and connection. The past few months have seen him behind the camera on a string of major national campaigns, including two new Toyota spots, one highlighting safety and the other celebrating their End of Year Sale.

He recently directed a vibrant Woolworths ad for Mangos, while also creating standout automotive work for Great Wall. Expanding his commercial storytelling range, Jeremy brought his natural eye for movement and human energy to recent shoots for AMEX Velocity and Great Southern Bank.

With the warm weather back in Australia Jeremy has continued working on his 'Endless Summer' project that he has been shooting the past decade.

Andreas Smetana is a photographer, director and the co-founder Australian production company Flint.

He thrives on variety and this openness to change has shaped his whole approach and sits at the heart of his work, along with a strong sense of craft and memorable, considered imagery. Calm and confident, but always energised on set, Andreas moves easily between stills and motion.

He’s highly technical when it matters, yet always focused on creating work that feels smart, human and grounded in real light. He works closely with clients, keeps the process clear, and makes the whole experience genuinely enjoyable.

Joe Scarnici is a California-based photographer and director with a focus on sports, lifestyle and active portraits. His work blends movement, personality and a strong sense of place, giving brands imagery that feels lively, contemporary and rooted in real moments.

He collaborates with athletes, actors and global clients who value his cinematic approach and his eye for natural connection. Whether he is shooting an intense training sequence or a relaxed coastal scene, Joe brings a mix of precision and ease that translates well across advertising, editorial and digital campaigns.

Working from Los Angeles and travelling often, he takes on projects worldwide.

"A successful photo shoot is built on relationships. It comes from communication, trust and team work."

Presented here are photo shoots from three clients that Alex has been working with for years. Four years, working with No Reception Club photographing campaigns, e-com and press releases. Six years working with Tuft and Paw, and working with their founder for several years before that on other projects.

And ten years working with the team at Arcteryx, starting as a retoucher before moving in to campaign, e-commerce, and various special projects.

"The best part is that these collaborations also become great friendships."

London-based photographer Chris Howlett is renowned for his striking still life and product-focused imagery—a style that forms the foundation of our larger advertising campaigns, many of which have been featured in global marketing initiatives.

"Working closely with expert stylists, retouchers, and production teams, we create bespoke, high-quality visuals used across a wide variety of media. While product and still life photography remain at the heart of what we do, our experience spans a wide range of sectors. From producing dynamic drone video content for golf clubs to crafting compelling fashion imagery, we bring the same attention to detail and creative vision to every project.

Our work includes on-location shoots for global brands such as Scholl, as well as lifestyle-focused campaigns and tailored content for emerging jewellery startups—helping new brands stand out with unique, polished visuals from day one.

This Spotlight showcases just a fraction of our lifestyle, product, and advertising photography. We offer a comprehensive range of still and motion-image services, collaborating directly with clients or within larger production teams to shape campaigns that align perfectly with their goals.

If you're looking to elevate your brand with compelling product, lifestyle, or advertising imagery, get in touch—we’d love to help bring your next project to life."

Nick Hall is a Brit now living on an island near Seattle and Chicago along with his wife and their eight children. He is regularly awarded for his cinematic global advertising campaigns and world renowned for his deeply moving human-nature documentary projects.

Originally a wildlife scientist and biodiversity conservationist, Nick blends his passion for the natural world with the specific needs of global brands and Fortune 500 advertising clients including American Airlines, Barclays Bank, BMW, Four Seasons, Intel, Nespresso, and Uber.

Nick is as comfortable roughing it with hunter gatherers in Tanzania as he is directing huge global advertising campaigns. Known throughout the industry as a gentle and immersive photographer, Nick brings an inclusive and thoughtful energy to all his projects allowing him to capture deeply emotional performances and iconic visuals that celebrate our connections to one another and the world all around us.

"Photography is a visual storytelling medium, so learning about subjects —who they are, what’s important to them, their surroundings is an important part of my practice. I believe that photographing someone is a way of communicating with them and about them.

I am relatable, responsive, and accessible, but also relentless in my pursuit of the right shot. I produce images that are rich, creative, complex and genuine and I’m always focused on my clients’ goals. 

I would welcome an opportunity to work with you."

With a background as rich as his imagery, Darien Robertson brings a unique perspective to commercial work. His Jamaican heritage and upbringing in a family of artists inform a visually literate and energetic style, perfect for brands looking to tell their story.

He blends the authenticity of photojournalism with the strategic demands of advertising, creating visuals for clients like WestJet and Lonely Planet that are not only visually rich but also deeply resonant. Darien's process is about capturing the feeling behind his clients' intentions, and displaying them for the world to see.

As he develops new editorial and personal projects, he continues to push his creative boundaries, ensuring he brings a fresh eye to every collaboration.