showcase amsterdam issue 355

Jul 2012

Unit Creative Management Amsterdam: Amsterdam advertising photographers

Unit c.m.a is a broad-based agency for photography, illustration, art-direction, styling and production.

Located directly in the heart of Amsterdam, the company represents over 40 local and international creatives working for a wide range of ad-agencies, editorial and fashion clients.  Unit c.m.a also offers production to independent (inter)national photographers and directors.

"With a group of devoted imagery addicts, we hope to stimulate quality, insight and specialism within the world of visual perception."

Woodwork: Amsterdam CGI & 3D

Woodwork is a creative design studio based in Amsterdam. It was originally founded in 2011 by creatives Balster van Duijn en Marvin Koppejan.

Woodwork specialises in animation, visual effects and live action. It was carved out of the idea that digital and analogue design can work together harmoniously, therefore the company maintains a design-led, hands-on approach to everything it does. From concept to delivery, Woodwork produces work that is versatile, innovative and diverse. 

"24 frames per second, one detail at a time."

PAUL ROBERTS: Amsterdam creative post production

Paul Roberts works in a beautiful area of Holland used by Dutch master painters for inspiration, just 15 mins from the centre of Amsterdam. 

Paul's clients are a vibrant bunch of international photographers as well as commercial names including KPN, UPC, XS4all, HEMA and Delta Lloyd.

Paul draws inspiration from his creative background to continuously look for new and exciting ways to present artistic visual expression. Experience has shown that his expat status brings a special tension to the creative process that both he and the client can feed off, making the journey from input to final image a unique and pleasurable experience. 

Hansdevries Photography: Amsterdam beauty photographers

Passionate Amsterdam-based photographer, Hans de Vries, clearly learned his tricks in the Dutch fashion industry.

Dutch talents, from long standing favourites Yfke Sturm to Ymre Stiekema, have all passed in front of his lens. In many instances, the eye-catching picture that launched their careers will have come from Hans' camera.

His eye for high quality glamour and style can be found in everything he does, while his unique approach, raw and edgy work serves to ensure artistic beauty.

Commercial campaigns include Keune, Samsung, Max Factor and Maybelline. Editorial clients include Jackie magazine, Men's Health, FHM, Esquire, JFK, Cosmopolitan, Vision China and Profile Switzerland.

The Location Bank: Amsterdam lofts and houses

The Location Bank has 32 years' experience as a successful location agency and production company.

With broad experience in location scouting, location management and producing photo and film shoots worldwide, the company recently completed a number of different automotive shoots for Audi and Mitsubishi. Many art directors and photographers have found great locations through the website.

Owner Franck Hakkert has broad experience producing and directing film shoots. He speaks five languages, a skill that comes in very handy during international productions.

Catvertise: Amsterdam trained animals casting

Catvertise, now in its 17th year, is a professional animal casting agency located in Amsterdam and run by the talented Sabine van der Helm, an animal handler with 27 years of experience.

Literally almost every kind of animal can be booked for film (television, movies and commercials), theatre and photography productions. Catvertise pets have starred for big multi-national brands including Ikea, Mars, ABN/Amro, Philips, Smiths, Volkswagen, Motorola, Cote d'Or, Clarks, Canon, Kodak, Fuji, KLM, Bayer, Ecco, Mexx, Citroën and Tommy Hilfiger, amongst many others.

The photos featured in this Showcase are the result of Catvertise's collaboration with photographer Edwin de Jongh.