Pandosy Creative Agency focuses on producing stills and motion for food and beverage brands. Over the last decade, this female-led team has enjoyed working with top-shelf brands across North America including Crystal Head Vodka, wildwonder, and Chop Steakhouse.

Equipped with a full kitchen, in-house food styling capabilities, and an impressive prop library, Pandosy has everything on hand to bring together a photo or video shoot right when you need it. Every detail is carefully planned to ensure every campaign feels effortless - and absolutely delicious. 

Based in Vancouver, Canada, it's no wonder the city's vibrant food scene sets the perfect landscape for Pandosy's productions. The team also regularly collaborates with remote teams far and wide to bring their signature flair to every shoot. When it comes to food photography and videography, Pandosy Creative Agency is a trusted partner with staying power—far more than just the flavour of the month.

Kristine Trofimova is the founder, photographer, and creative director of Butterfly Studio in Amsterdam. She specialises in high-end, story-driven food and product photography, creating bold, original, and wow-worthy visuals that help brands shine across social media, campaigns, packaging, and editorial.

Her recent work includes collaborations with Heinz, Jean Bâton, VacuVin, Van Stapele, and Westfield Mall of the Netherlands, where she combined recipe development, photography, and videography to deliver content that looks as irresistible as it tastes.

Kristine loves diving deep into a brand’s identity to craft images that tell a story and feel unmistakably theirs. Every set is created in-house, from custom props to hand-made backdrops, giving each project a unique, authentic edge. Known for her detail, creativity, and consistency, Kristine captures the true flavor of a brand through recipe videos and full campaign visuals.

Rich Begany is a New York-based still life photographer and motion director.

Collaborating with a close team of producers, stylists and retouchers, Rich provides high-impact photo and motion assets for global brands and agencies to drive engagement and brand recognition.

His approach to making images has allowed the flexibility to adapt as the needs of brands have morphed leaving him poised to move between the demands of print campaigns, in-store display, large scale projection, ecommerce, social content, along with motion and animations.

Recent projects include work for Glow Recipe and Sakara Life.

If you would like more information about Rich Begany's work or are interested in discussing an upcoming project, please contact WIB agency.

Stuart Miller captures engaging moments and conveys emotion with well crafted lighting and clever technical solutions that never distract from the essential messaging of each creative brief.

Selected clients include Jack Daniel's, Jim Beam, Wild Turkey, Coca-Cola, Bombay Sapphire, McDonald’s, Canadian Club, Jägermeister, Gatorade, Ballantine’s, Jacob's Creek and Maker's Mark.

Hero Productions Iceland is a leading full-service film and TV production company based in Reykjavík.

The company specialises in high-quality commercials, feature films, TV series, music videos, and branded content, delivering seamless production services across Iceland’s unique landscapes.

Hero's recent projects include independent TV series 'Hæst', feature films 'Finnish Line' and 'Christmas Quest' for Hallmark, and commercials for Adidas.

With a trusted network of crew, cutting-edge equipment, and deep local expertise, Hero Productions supports clients from pre- to post-production. Their portfolio spans global brands and international studios seeking creative excellence and reliable service in Iceland.

"At Hero Productions, we combine creativity with precision, ensuring every project—big or small—receives the highest level of care and honesty."

Monky Productions celebrates 20 years this year! The team has worked on location across five continents, in all seasons and weather conditions, on the ocean and at mountain peaks, with an enormous group of talented people.

"It's a realisation of humbleness and gratefulness to look back on. We truly look forward to continuing the journey.”

This year Monky teamed up with 5roadz from Paris, shooting the new Nissan Leaf campaign in an epic road trip from downtown Oslo to the Norwegian mountains. Monky also joined Anchor Entertainment for their upcoming documentary about The Homeless World Cup and joined them this summer in Oslo, where 68 teams from 50 countries assembled for an epic showdown. 

Monky has also traveled abroad this year, where our line producer Håvard Schei was teaming up with Seven Islands Film and Syrreal Entertainmant in the Canary Islands for the new season of 'Oderbruch', the mystery thriller series, screening soon on ARD.

Monky Productions is a full-service production company specialising in high-end photo and film productions. Monky produces TVCs and large stills campaigns, but also provides line production services and location management for longer engagements, including documentaries, feature films and TV series productions.   

Monky have been a high-end provider for over a decade, establishing themselves as one of the most reliable service providers in Norway.

Mikkel Jul Hvilshoj is a Danish photographer based in Copenhagen, Denmark, working with advertising and editorial clients since 2005, with a focus on high-end still life photography.

In every assigment, his aim is to craft images that balance minimalism and serenity with a dynamic, elegant, and luxurious touch. Guided by the natural form and character of each object, and driven by uncompromising technical standards, Mikkel strives to create images that are both visually striking and timelessly beautiful.

Clients include Burger King, Carlsberg and Kronenbourg 1664.

Moonland Productions is a leading production service company in the Nordic region, specialising in location-driven shoots across Sweden, Norway, Iceland, and Denmark.

Trusted by global brands including BMW, Aston Martin, PUMA, TKMaxx, Amazon, Audi, FILA, and Mercedes, Moonland delivers production support to international standards for commercials, films, and photo shoots.

Their end-to-end production services cover location scouting, permits, management, and full on-ground logistics—backed by experienced crews and deep knowledge of Nordic filming conditions.

Whether in urban settings, dramatic coastlines, or remote landscapes, their local expertise ensures every production run as smoothly as possible.

Showcase Nordic Europe returns with a remarkable line-up of professionals and companies making waves across Scandinavia.

Welcome to the latest edition of Showcase Nordic Europe, where we shine a light on the exceptional talent and services within the commercial creative industry of this dynamic region. This issue features the work of renowned photographers, production companies, and rental studios. 

The Nordics offer more than just epic landscapes (but those landscapes are incredible!): high fashion gets the Scandi treatment in editorials for Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, Nissan ventured into the Norwegian mountains, and Burger King’s latest campaign is sure to get your juices flowing. Keep reading for more.

Our featured editorial, shot by Swedish photographer and art director Helena Schütz for Milk Magazine, showcases her distinctive style. Helena works between Copenhagen, Oslo, and London. Discover more exceptional creatives in our extensive European Directory and previous issues of Showcase Nordic Europe.

Dive into the vibrant Scandinavian cultural scene through these exciting events:

Anton Corbijn’s intimate portraits of iconic artists have captured the world’s attention. In 2025, the legendary photographer celebrates both his 70th birthday and 50 years of artistry with a major exhibition at Fotografiska Stockholm.

For film lovers, the Reykjavik International Film Festival (RIFF) returns, continuing its dedication to showcasing emerging filmmakers and progressive cinema.

The Nordisk Panorama Film Festival in Malmö, Sweden, will offer the best of the newest Nordic short and documentary films this September, along with a range of industry events.

Niels Busch is an experienced visual storyteller. With decades in the creative game, Niels Busch has seen it all—from icy expeditions and windswept coastlines to cozy lifestyle shoots and fine dining campaigns.

His camera has captured everything from global brands to local gems, always with an eye for authenticity and detail. Clients choose Niels because he brings not just technical skill, but also the calm confidence of experience (and yes, a sense of humor when the weather turns against the shoot).

Recent projects include lifestyle and travel campaigns, food and beverage storytelling, and visual branding that connects audiences to real, human moments. Having worked with a wide range of clients over the years, Niels knows how to balance creativity and strategy—delivering images that stick. After all, when you’ve been in the game as long as he has, you learn how to make even the trickiest shot look effortless.