Sephi Bergerson is an India-based industrial and corporate photographer with more than 35 years of experience creating authentic visual narratives for global brands, agencies, and industry leaders. His work spans manufacturing, engineering, energy, infrastructure, technology, healthcare, and corporate environments, combining documentary observation with carefully crafted lighting and production.

Recent assignments include leading the photography for Godrej Enterprises Group's corporate rebrand, creating a large-scale image library across multiple manufacturing facilities in India. His clients include Apple, Shell, Honeywell, Unilever, Safran Aerospace, Sanofi, Ernst & Young, Cognizant, and Godrej Enterprises Group.

Known for bringing clarity, scale, and human presence to complex workplaces, Sephi works throughout India and internationally, creating distinctive visual assets that help organisations communicate their brand, culture, people, and operations with authenticity and impact.

Central Studios is a Shanghai-based creative production agency with collectively over 20 years of experience delivering premium campaign content for global brands across China and the wider region.

Central Studios' bilingual team offers end-to-end production services and asset creation — from creative direction and stills to motion, live streaming and event broadcast — working directly with brands or alongside international agencies and production partners who need a trusted team on the ground.

Recent projects include full content production support for Maison Margiela’s FW 26 Show and Folders exhibitions, and campaigns for Levi's, Under Armour, and Zara, spanning photography, film and live broadcast.

From a single shoot to a full content program, we bring the experience and network to execute seamlessly across Greater China and Southeast Asia.

"Planning a China production? Drop us a line to chat."

Darien Robertson is a Tokyo/Fukuoka-based photographer specialising in editorial, portrait, and commercial photography. Known for his distinct artistic vision and ability to capture compelling moments, Darien brings an authentic sensibility to each project.

His portfolio features striking imagery for clients such as Forbes Japan, Lonely Planet, and WestJet Magazine.

Whether carrying out involved location shoots across Japan or creating intimate studio portraits, Darien’s eye for detail and documentary-style approach ensure that his photographs tell an engaging story. His recent editorial work highlights his versatility, blending modern aesthetics with emotional resonance.

Darien's dedication to visual excellence and effortless collaboration allows him to consistently deliver captivating imagery that brings his clients' narratives to life.

This is Showcase Asia: outstanding professionals shaping the commercial creative industry.

Welcome to the latest edition of Showcase Asia, highlighting exceptional talent and services within the continent’s commercial creative scene. This issue features renowned photographers and full-service production companies specialising in both photo and motion.

In this edition, a group of photographers demonstrates incredible range—from sports to skincare, lifestyle to industrial. Production companies showcase campaigns across Asia’s diverse landscapes, from lush greenery in Sri Lanka and futuristic urban settings in Japan to secret locations in Central Asia, and much more.

Our featured story, New Chinese Style, was photographed by Fish Zhang for Zara, with production managed by Central Studios. More outstanding creatives can be explored in our Asia & Oceania Directory and in past issues of Showcase Asia.

Engage with the continent’s vibrant cultural scene and don’t miss these recommended events:

Photo Video Asia, India’s premier B2B platform for photography and videography, takes place from 30 August to 1 September in New Delhi.

Beijing Silvermine: Archive Anthology brings together over 1,500 photographs, books and installations by Thomas Sauvin at Fotografiska in Shanghai, tracing the evolution of his project recovering film negatives from a recycling plant on the outskirts of Beijing.

Hope 2026: I Was Smiling When I Shot This showcases around 100 works by Herbie Yamaguchi, including vintage prints from the first decade after his move to London at age 23, at Fujifilm Square in Tokyo.

Metaramba Productions is a full-service creative production agency based in Sri Lanka, specialising in the seamless delivery of photographic and content productions.

"We handle every production detail—from permits and transparent budgeting to crew, equipment, and location sourcing—ensuring each element supports the creative vision while remaining grounded and realistic in practical logistics.

Combining local expertise with international production standards and experience, we are committed to delivering seamless, reliable productions that enable creative teams to focus on achieving exceptional results."

Yuyang Liu (b. 1991, Sichuan, China) is a Chengdu-based photographer who uses a documentary approach—sincerity, patience and flexibility—to tell human-centered stories. Nominated for the Prix Pictet (2025) and the Leica Oskar Barnack Award (2021), he served on the Photography Jury of the 98th ADC Annual Awards.

His work has been published internationally and exhibited in Shanghai, Paris, New York, London, and Beijing. He documents subtle social differences and ordinary lives, harnessing visual metaphor to reveal relationships between people and their environments.

He believes authentic, meaningful moments communicate a brand’s spirit. Commercial clients include adidas, Allianz, Airbnb, Apple, HSBC, Lafite, Jordan, JD.com, Nike, and Universal Beijing Resort.

He is now represented by Work Unit Agency.

"We are a global creative production company driven by sustainability.

From motion to stills, we partner with leading brands, artists, and changemakers to craft productions that are seamless, elevated, and more responsible.

We believe creativity and sustainability can thrive together. That’s why we rethink every stage of production—cutting waste, reducing unsustainable materials, and reshaping industry standards for a smarter, more conscious consumption.

Our mission: to deliver outstanding creative productions while setting new benchmarks for sustainable productions in the creative industry."

ORBIS Production is a multi-award-winning, full-service film, photo and video production company headquartered in Milan, with offices in Rome and Venice, servicing Italy, the Mediterranean and Europe.

International agencies and brands hire ORBIS for high-stakes briefs: luxury talent, brand-sensitive environments, restricted locations, multi-city routing and tight turnarounds.

ORBIS delivers stills and motion for luxury, fashion, lifestyle, automotive and sports across Milan and Lake Como, Tuscany, the Amalfi Coast, Capri, Sardinia and Sicily, extending across Corsica, the French Riviera and Monaco. With access to distinctive, exclusive locations, ORBIS turns treatments into executable shoot plans.

The team runs the entire local operation: line-item budgets, bidding, cost control, art buying, location scouting, accelerated permitting, casting, elite English-speaking crews, equipment, travel and logistics, on-set leadership and post supervision.

Producers and brand teams gain one accountable partner protecting image, schedule and budget. From first call to final delivery.

"Calm set. Absolute control. Premium finish."

Courage Production is a film and photo production company based in Milan, operating across Italy since 2016. The team runs a 300 sqm studio, Spazio Sannio, in the center of Milan and manages full-service logistics for international clients. This includes permits, location scouting, crew hiring, and equipment rental anywhere in Italy.

Recent work includes the Meshki campaign shot by director Mattia Benetti and photographer Darren McDonald in Puglia, featuring Tina Kunakey across private masserias and the coastal town of Polignano a Mare.

In northern Italy, the team managed production for Boden with photographer Sam Wilson on Lake Garda, coordinating logistics across private villas and Riva boats. On the service production side, Courage Production partnered with Art Production for TIME, handling the Milan session with US football and AC Milan star Christian Pulisic, photographed by Alex F. Webb.

Cannes Lions awarded, Courage Production works with agencies, fashion brands, and foreign production companies as a direct production service partner and local fixer in Italy.

Based in Florence, Full Movie stands out as a cutting-edge rental service, specialising in a wide array of light, grip, and camera equipment, catering primarily to cinema, TV, advertising, documentary, and music video productions.

Full Movie was founded by seasoned filmmakers and technicians Giulio Aspettati, Lucas Berisso, and David Lisi, in collaboration with the renowned Movieland group from Bologna, boasting almost 30 years of industry experience.

Their mission? To seamlessly blend passion, professionalism, and expertise to meet all production requirements. With a team of seasoned professionals, they ensure personalised solutions for every project, handling film equipment daily.

But Full Movie offers more than just rentals. They boast a fully equipped studio for commercial and independent photo and film productions, along with comprehensive production support services.   Whether it's captivating scenography or custom set design, they've got you covered, even providing expert advice on the ideal equipment for any shoot.