benelux Jun 2026

Jan Ruinard is a creative producer in the Netherlands for photo, video, and event productions, as well as a freelance traffic manager for complex advertising and AI projects. Jan’s in-house image library provides a unique overview of possible locations in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and other regions of the Netherlands.

"We specialise in excellent production and location services for fashion, advertising, cultural, and automotive clients. We will make sure your stay in the Netherlands is as comfortable and relaxed as possible."

Recent clients include Citroën, TVM, American Vintage, Cirque du Soleil, and Wrap London.

C PRODUCTIONS is a Netherlands-based photo and film production company supporting international clients, brands, and agencies with productions across Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and beyond. Working from concept through to final execution, the team provides full service support including experienced crew, location scouting, permits, logistics, and on the ground expertise.

With strong experience in both photo and video shoots, commercial productions, and international campaigns, C PRODUCTIONS has built a reputation for making complex productions feel smooth and manageable. Their network extends across the Netherlands and Europe, allowing them to source locations, equipment, and trusted local crews quickly and efficiently.

Based in Amsterdam and working with global brands, the company combines flexibility, speed, and practical production knowledge with a hands on approach. As experienced fixers in the Netherlands, they understand the challenges of shooting abroad and focus on solving problems before they arise, helping productions stay efficient, on schedule, and on budget.

‘It is not about the product, but about the experience and the lasting impression you leave behind’. — Wouter - Founder SPARC®

SPARC® understands your world. A world where every detail counts. Based in the Netherlands, SPARC® is a strategic and creative agency dedicated to the automotive industry.

"That single spark—the moment something moves, inspires, and motivates you—is the driving passion that defines our work. We craft campaigns that evoke emotion, spark inspiration, and build lasting connections. By combining strategy, creation, and activation, we help your automotive brand capture and retain the attention it deserves.

With a rich history and extensive experience in the automotive sector, we strongly believe that an overcrowded market calls not for more volume, but a sharp strategy. Through a powerful blend of creative vision and strategic commercial insight, we work toward one clear goal: to increase brand awareness and stimulate business growth."

VISUALIZE documents industry from the inside. On active industrial sites with strict safety procedures and challenging lighting, VISUALIZE creates photography that feels authentic and professional, helping companies build trust and communicate what really happens behind the scenes.

VISUALIZE is led by Estíbalitz Soto, originally from Barcelona and now working across Belgium and Europe. Her documentary-style approach focuses on the people behind the process and captures industry with a human, precise, professional eye.

Recent assignments include work for Knauf Insulation, AVIA Partner, and Alba Synchroto across multiple sites and countries.

When conditions are tough, VISUALIZE keeps the shoot safe, smooth, and on point.

Bake a Picture is a boutique food photography studio with an agency mindset, led by Vita Devies. The studio works at the intersection of concept, styling and photography, creating imagery that feels sharp, tactile and alive. Clean compositions meet bold textures, with just enough imperfection to keep things real.

Every project starts with a clear idea. From there, Bake a Picture leads the full process from concept to final image, bringing together the right creatives to build a cohesive visual world rather than a collection of separate shots.

This approach recently came to life in a large scale campaign for Salsa Shop, seen across Amsterdam, where the work moved seamlessly from studio to out of home.

From campaigns to scalable content systems, Bake a Picture creates imagery that not only stands out, but gives brands a distinct and recognisable visual language.

"Bake it till we make it!"

Laura Knipsael is a photographer and art director based in the Netherlands, known for her bold use of color, light and visual storytelling.

Her recent work spans editorial, beauty, fashion and artworks for music artists, from collaborative art projects to commercial campaigns. Her personal project "Messy Beauty" showcases her signature aesthetic: raw, expressive and unapologetically vivid.

Based in Roermond, Laura is ideally situated to work across the Benelux and into neighboring countries such as Germany and Belgium and with her own transport she is flexible and easy to book for shoots on location.

Whether capturing experimental makeup looks or high-energy campaigns, Laura brings a distinct creative vision to every frame, seamlessly moving between commercial briefs and artistic exploration.

Rosie van der Elst is an Amsterdam-based advertising photographer specialising in food, drink and lifestyle photography. With a background in art history, her work is rooted in colour, composition and atmosphere, with a focus on creating images that feel energetic, natural and full of life.

For nearly a decade, she has worked across advertising campaigns, editorial projects and brand content for clients including Domino’s, Magnum, HEMA, and Dr. Oetker. Rosie enjoys working closely with brands, agencies and creative teams from the early stages of a project, helping shape imagery that feels visually strong but still spontaneous and real.

Known for bringing calm, positive energy to set, she is comfortable directing talent and working collaboratively alongside stylists, producers and wider creative teams to create relaxed, dynamic imagery with a strong sense of atmosphere.

thomas van schaik is a highly skilled studio photographer with a studio in the centre of Amsterdam. He specialises in capturing captivating still life, product, design, and occasional food photography. With a meticulous and human touch, he ensures that each product he photographs shines brilliantly.

His impressive portfolio includes collaborations with renowned clients such as Stox Energy Socks, Philips, JBL, VIVO, DelushFragrances, and numerous prestigious magazines. Additionally, his personal projects have gained recognition in the photography community, earning him accolades in the Dutch photographers awards.

Although his foundation lies in studio photography, thomas regularly works on location, bringing the same thoughtful aesthetic and attention to detail into a wide variety of environments and productions, further diversifying his creative range.

"Colorful, energetic, slightly nostalgic: describe my work and you’re describing me. Mostly working out of my Amsterdam-based studio, I love storytelling with boldness and expression.

Bringing my experience in production and art direction to sets, I enjoy the collaborative nature of working with ever changing teams.

Next to my commercial work in products, lifestyle and people, I love telling simple stories that put a smile of recognition on your face.

From hiding veggies in my childhood favorite snacks to the refreshing first Aperol under the Italian sun, I can’t stop showing the hundreds of things that go on in my mind every day. Hundreds of things that make me smile that I’m sure would make others smile too.

Undiagnosed but something’s clearly... different."

Kristine Trofimova is the founder and main photographer of Butterfly Studio, a food videography and product photography studio in Amsterdam. She creates cinematic recipe videos and premium product visuals for FMCG and food brands, combining art direction, styling, and motion into content built to perform across social, campaigns, and packaging.

Recent productions include Natural Heroes, shot on location in Bali, Indonesia.

Clients value the creativity and consistent quality she delivers across daily content and product-in-use videos, and her international assignments show a travel-ready approach that brings the same craft to every market. Every set is built in-house, from custom props to hand-made backdrops, giving each frame a brand-specific signature.

Known for sharp detail and a real curiosity about each brand's story, Kristine delivers visuals that taste as good as they look.

Thea Meulenberg Casting is a leading Amsterdam-based casting agency with a strong international presence and over 46 years of experience. As a family company, it combines tradition with a modern, forward-thinking approach. The agency specialises in TV commercials, online campaigns, social media content, photography, corporate videos, and short films, and is known for its diverse and up-to-date portfolio.

Founded in 1980 by Thea Meulenberg, the company quickly became a pioneer in the Netherlands and abroad. Today, Laurens and Sevina Meulenberg continue this legacy. The team represents actors, models, voice over artists, dancers, families, and distinctive talent of all ages and backgrounds, many of whom travel internationally for shoots and global brands.

Recent work includes campaigns for a wide range of national and international clients, always focused on authentic and compelling casting, delivered with care, creativity, and a strong eye for detail.