cape town Jul 2010

Infidels represents local and international photographers, stylists and hair and make-up artists. Recent campaigns by its artists include:

• Marguerite Oelofse shot with Dazed and Confused, Elle, Marie Claire, Glamour and Cosmopolitan magazines.
• Caroline McClelland shot for Soviet Jeans and Heineken.
• Stephen Greeff shot for American Swiss, Green Cross and Markham.
• Romi Stern shot for Levi Strauss and Swiss clients Amplifon and Richner.
• Kevin Fitzgerald directed a commercial for Alfa Romeo starring Uma Thurman and shot the Woolworths lingerie campaign that will appear in stores in August.
• Hair and make-up artists Johanni Nel and Linda O’Connell recently had the pleasure of working with Baby Phat's Kimora Lee Simmons.

Mark's burning passion for his craft is clearly demonstrated in his series 'My Country - My Life - My Passion', in which he shows two sides to a career that mirrors the amazing country of South Africa and all that it offers him.

The Third World tactile beauty and rough textures associated with some of the poverty and lower living standards of an emerging African country contrasts with the image of a nation that staged arguably the best (hence First World standard) FIFA World Cup in history. 

Mark is able to move effortlessly between the rough, gritty documentary style of photography that his surroundings dictate to the slick, high quality advertising requirements of some of the world’s largest global companies.

Visit his website for more information.

Recent work from Ice Models includes:

• Michelle Oosthuizen goes wild in an 'Out of Africa' story featured in Dutch Cosmopolitan.
• Levi Lomey displays a youthful side to denim in Feld Hommes.
• Sam Laskey goes futuristic in All Magazine.
• Donnet Dumas returned from Paris looking more sensual than ever.
• Local 'It Girl' Charlbi Kriek salutes South African style and style makers by featuring on the cover and in an editorial for Elle magazine's July issue.

Recent bookings by Max Models Cape Town:

• Zink cover July - Aniko shot by Kristian Schmidt.
• Marion & Lindi winter 2010 - Alice shot by Merwelene van der Merwe.
• G&W cover July - Marga shot by Anthony Friend.
• Zink Magazine July - Maryke shot by Kristian Schmidt.
• W Magazine USA - Gillian shot by Kevin Macintosh.
• Madame Figaro July - Gillian by Agnes Poulle.
• Elle magazine July - Alice shot by Morten Qvale.
• Glamour June - Alice shot by Neil Kirk.

First Productions has just completed its busiest season since being established in 1987, and over the years has found the most valuable form of advertising to be "word of mouth".

The company proudly maintains a renowned reputation by offering the highest degree of personal service alongside guaranteed professionalism, integrity and a "no problem" attitude.

For the off-season, First Productions proposes Croatia as a perfect destination for the European summer months. A taste of some of the fantastic locations on offer is available on the company's newly revamped website.

First Productions would like to thank its valued clients for their continued loyalty and support, and hopes to see them - along with the new ones gained this season - back in Cape Town for 2010/11.

South Africa is proud host of the FIFA World Cup 2010, and in this feature Gavin Schneider Productions showcases a selection of recent shoots inspired by what is the ultimate sporting event.

The company was thrilled to work with celebrity Kelly Brook for FHM in Cape Town, where it also produced the Redbull Freestyle Football event featuring Brian Mengel of Denmark. Check out the clip to see some fantastic action.

Gavin Schneider Productions was honoured to produce the recent Louis Vuitton celebrity campaign with photographer Annie Leibovitz. Look out for the launch in September.

Even before the company started working with Vogue Spain five years ago, Freelink had always been a big fan.

"You don’t have to be a parent to appreciate the flair that Vogue Ninos puts into kids’ fashion, and you don’t have to be a wannabe bride to enjoy Vogue Novias’ novel approach to bridal wear."

The latest shoot was completed on a tight schedule, with three photographers and five stories shot over six days. But as clients know, Freelink has never shied away from a challenge, and thanks to its great crew, amazing talent and trusty weather, it was a challenge well met.

With the end of the Cape Town season, the excitement moves to Europe and Asia. Check out the Cape Town Productions website for information on Portugal, Spain, Croatia, the south of France, Thailand, Greece and Namibia.

The website will also feature new locations created by the World Cup venues across South Africa.

Prinz Productions has been busy with many diverse projects completed and lots more in the pipeline:

• Texman and Tojeksperten shot by photographers Christina Bull Nielsen and Anders Kavin.
• Bon a Parte and Funny Kids shot by Thora Knudsen.
• Schwab photographed by Jens Schmidt.
• Takko photographed by Holger Friedrich.
• Three teams from Otto shot by Sven Jacobsen, Sam Bisso and Bodo Rickassel.
• Silver Cross shot by Kate Abbey.
• Test shoots for Torsten Orendt and Antti Viitala.
• FHM editorial involving very rare white African lion cubs shot by Jens Schmidt.
• Kyle Christy shot stills for the film Blue Crush 2 in Port Edward.
• FIFA World Cup documentary with Irish Producer Evan Mcauliffe.

Prinz is now running productions in Lisbon. With its fantastic weather and varied locations, beaches with festive bars, historical buildings, forests and modern streets, Portugal is cheaper than other European destinations and, of course, production friendly. The company has teams booked for July and will be there between March and October every year. Visit the website for more information.

EuroConnection will kick off Cape Town's spring/summer season in September 2010. Its autumn/winter months, June and July, have been busy with a range of international photographic productions.

"I have worked with Julie for the past nine years and each job that I have given her has been managed with finesse and success. She is highly professional, reliable and a pleasure to work with. I wish that there was EuroConnections and Julie Van Damme on each photo production!" Agency Claudia Trucco.

Visit the website for more information.

Steel Productions has managed to enjoy the World Cup and at the same time produce across South Africa. The team has introduced clients to locations around the continent, with recent productions including:

• Louis Vuitton by Carter Smith with Brachfeld Paris - a safari story shot in Gauteng and North West Province on the Botswana border.
• Jack Wills by Eleanore Hardwick.
• Carpisa with Bafana Bafana by Rui Teixeira.
• George @ ASDA by Robert Wyatt.
• Friskies by Steve Hoskins.
• Vodafone by Tony Chau and Nokia by Josh Cole, both shot around Durban on the east coast.
• TV commercial for KPA Insurance with Stiller Studios Sweden.

The Steel team is looking forward to their next productions that will be keeping them busy over the weeks ahead, both in South Africa and further a field across Africa.

Big Sky Productions latest projects have had a distinctly African feel. Although based in South Africa, the production house works in a number of African countries.

Recent work included:

• Okapi campaign featuring Gaye from Vision Models.
• Football book 'African Goal' captures the true sense of the beautiful game and was produced and photographed throughout the continent.

Visit the website for more information.

Harbour Bridge Hotel & Suites is ideally positioned on the Roggebaai canal near to the V&A Waterfront within the Cape Town International Convention Centre precinct. The state-of-the-art hotel provides the ultimate accommodation choice for both business and leisure travellers. Set against a backdrop of picturesque mountain views with a seawater canal running through the hotel's bridge wing, Harbour Bridge Hotel & Suites provides a real link between the city and the sea.

Harbour Bridge Restaurant portrays a convenient and picturesque location along the canal. Additional facilities include a sun worshiper's pool, sundeck, 24-hour reception and ample secure undercover parking.

Visit the website for more information.