Get to know the standout photographers, talent agencies, and production companies featured in Production Paradise Portfolio Review BCN 2026, held in Barcelona. Over two buzzing days, creatives from across Europe came together for fast paced one on one meetings, honest feedback, and the kind of conversations that stick, with award winning creative directors, art buyers, and producers from some of Europe’s most respected companies and agencies.
Barcelona Production
Barcelona
Camilla Camaglia
Rome
Cosimo Salvati
Mexico city
CUT - Close up Team
Mallorca
Dan Hack
Lisbon - London
Emeis Deubel
Berlin
Fabrizio Piscopo
Milan
Jack Margerison
London
Inezz Production
Barcelona
Ken Brown
Vienna
Kyla Elaine
Amsterdam
MAMMA TEAM Productions
Barcelona
MKS Milan
Milan
Nicholas Duers
New York
Niels Busch
Copenhagen
Olga Poppius
Mallorca
Palma Pictures
Mallorca
Paragon Retouch
Valencia
Patrick Stegmaier
Hamburg
Pawel Ksiezopolski
London - Warsaw
Renata Stonyte
Manchester
Scott Grummett
London
Severin Wendeler
Hamburg
Swerve Represents
London
Thomas Kettner
Hamburg
Barcelona Production has been helping international clients bring their projects to life since 2004, offering tailored production services across the globe, with a particular focus on Barcelona, Spain and the Canary Islands.
With 25 years of experience in the audiovisual industry, the company is known for its professionalism, positive energy on set and collaborative approach to every production. Teamwork sits at the heart of Barcelona Production’s way of working, creating a supportive, family-like atmosphere where everyone works together to ensure each project not only meets expectations but exceeds them.
Combining strong local knowledge with an international outlook, Barcelona Production delivers seamless, high-quality production support designed to make every shoot run smoothly and every result stand out.
Camilla Camaglia is a beauty, commercial, still life and portrait photographer based between Rome, Milan and Berlin. With more than 10 years of freelance experience, she works across Italy and Germany, collaborating with beauty and fashion brands, cosmetic companies, artists and magazines.
Her photography blends clean, contemporary aesthetics with expressive, colour-driven visuals, combining clarity, precision and a strong visual identity. With a refined eye for detail and a commitment to authenticity, Camilla creates imagery that moves effortlessly between polished simplicity and more avant-garde creative expression.
Her distinctive approach celebrates diversity and individuality, qualities that run consistently through her work. She is known for a collaborative way of working, bringing both creative sensitivity and professionalism to each project.
Camilla’s work has been featured in print publications including Vogue Germany, L’Officiel Arabia, L’Officiel Brazil and Glamour. In 2019, she published a book together with international make-up artist Einat Dan, sponsored by Kryolan.
Her clients include Universal Music, Yepoda, Namza, Glossybox and many others.
Cosimo Salvati is an Italian photographer based in Mexico City, specializing in still life, fashion, and commercial photography across Latin America and beyond. With a background in art direction and a sharp eye for composition, his work balances technical precision with a strong visual narrative.
In 2025, he shot the Tecate Light — Gulf of Mexico Bar campaign, which went on to win multiple Cannes Lions awards. The project, photographed off the coast of Veracruz, captured the raw energy of the sea in contrast with the bold identity of the brand, becoming a standout example of high-impact advertising from the region.
Cosimo frequently collaborates with agencies and production houses to develop bold, location-driven stories, and is known for creating clean, elevated images that feel both playful and intentional. His practice bridges European design influences with the spontaneity and color of Latin American culture, and he brings that perspective to projects worldwide.
Close Up Team is a full service photo and video production company based in Barcelona, Madrid and Mallorca, producing across Spain and Portugal. Working with clients from around the world, the company provides service production for campaigns, fashion catalogues and a wide range of advertising and marketing projects.
Known for its down-to-earth approach and close attention to every detail, Close Up Team combines practical expertise with a highly responsive way of working. Its production method is designed to deliver smooth, efficient shoots and results that consistently exceed expectations.
With strong local knowledge across Spain and Portugal, Close Up Team supports international brands, agencies and creative teams in bringing their photo and video projects to life with clarity, flexibility and care.
Dan Hack is a fashion and lifestyle photographer with a cinematic eye and a strong instinct for storytelling that feels intimate, transportive and timeless. Born in Cape Town and based between London and Lisbon, his work is shaped by culture, light and texture, capturing real moments with a refined and emotional edge.
Working across fashion, travel, hospitality and lifestyle, Dan creates imagery that connects deeply while maintaining a sense of effortless sophistication. His clients include global fashion houses such as Chanel and Longchamp, as well as editorial titles including Vogue, Elle, L’Officiel and GQ. He has also worked with lifestyle and hospitality brands such as Nomade Hotels, El Fenn and Selfridges.
Dan is known for a calm, collaborative and energised presence on set. Adaptable and easy to work with, he creates an atmosphere in which people feel relaxed, creatively open and ready to produce their best work.
He collaborates with brands that value soul, subtlety and beautiful execution, whether established names or rising voices shaping the future of style and culture.
Emeis Deubel is a Berlin based artist management and visual communications agency representing creatives working across photography, film and hybrid reality. Founded in 2009 by Konrad Florian Emeis and Jan Deubel, the agency combines strong creative vision with a hands on approach to artist management and production.
The agency represents a curated roster of photographers, directors and visual artists working across advertising, editorial and artistic projects, supporting them in developing distinctive visual languages and connecting with international clients and agencies.
Known for its close collaboration with its artists, Emeis Deubel works across photography, film and creative direction, helping shape visual narratives that move between commercial work and more conceptual creative practices.
Based in Berlin, the agency continues to support talents working across a wide range of visual disciplines, bringing together creative excellence with thoughtful management and production expertise.
Fabrizio Piscopo is a Milan-based fashion, beauty and lifestyle photographer working across the luxury sector. With over a decade of experience, his work combines a refined artistic vision with a strong sense of visual storytelling.
Drawing on a multi-layered background in communication and marketing, Fabrizio creates visually strong narratives and delivers fully managed, turnkey productions worldwide, collaborating seamlessly with agencies, brands and production teams.
He has worked on high-profile campaigns for prestigious fashion brands such as Marni and Fiorucci, contributing to their global presence through national and international projects. His editorial work has been published in leading fashion titles including Vogue, L’Officiel, Flanelle and Kaltblut, reflecting his ability to produce striking and evocative imagery.
Beyond fashion, Fabrizio has also collaborated with global brands including Fritz Hansen, Nestlé Group and Dallara, delivering creative solutions to the highest industry standards. His work has taken him to cities around the world, including New York, Dubai, Cannes, Barcelona and Budapest.
Fabrizio’s photography is defined by a seamless blend of elegance and authenticity, always aiming to capture the essence of his subjects while telling compelling visual stories.
Jack Margerison is a London-based commercial advertising photographer creating cinematic, human-led work for brands and agencies. With over a decade of experience, he is known for crafting compelling visual narratives that balance strong production values with character, story and a natural sense of authenticity.
His approach is collaborative and considered, focused on building ideas that feel thoughtful rather than overworked. This has made him a trusted creative partner for global brands including United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, The Premier League, Barclays and Asics.
Jack’s work often combines still photography with CGI environments, most recently through major advertising projects developed in collaboration with Darwin Studio and leading production agencies. Alongside his commercial practice, he also continues to pursue personal projects, including a documentary on Woottens Boatyard, celebrating generations of craftsmanship on the River Thames.
Equally confident in studio settings and on location, Jack brings a cinematic sensibility and strong storytelling instinct to every project.
INEZZ Productions is a full-service photo and video production company working across mainland Spain and the islands. With a hands-on, highly tailored approach, the team supports photographers, directors, brands and agencies from initial concept through to final frame.
Working across Barcelona, Valencia, Málaga, Madrid, Seville, the Canary Islands, the Balearic Islands and beyond, INEZZ Productions manages every stage of production, including pre-production, budgeting, crew sourcing, casting, children’s work permits, location scouting, permits, on-set coordination, art direction, wardrobe and equipment rental.
Its locations are as diverse as they are production-ready, ranging from sunlit beaches and rugged cliffs to hidden villages, modern interiors, rolling plains and distinctive natural landscapes. Each setting is carefully selected to support the creative vision and strengthen the visual storytelling behind every shoot.
Known for its local expertise, clear communication and seamless execution, INEZZ Productions creates bespoke production plans tailored to each brief, combining logistical precision with a curated selection of locations that align closely with the concept.
Recent clients include Karl Lagerfeld, Foot Locker, Dior, Only, Uniqlo, Boozt, Škoda, Scania, McDonald’s, Pfizer, Square and Zara Home, among many others.
Ken Brown is a photographer and director specialising in automotive and fashion and lifestyle imagery. He is also one half of Bread Factory, an artist duo focused on food, kids and lifestyle video.
Calling Vienna his second, and favourite, home, Ken began his career in California as a digital tech on global advertising shoots spanning cars, fashion, movie posters and hospitality. Working alongside leading creative teams, he developed a strong foundation in lighting, colour, retouching and the value of a well-managed budget.
Today, Ken combines automotive photography with directing and cinematography across kids, food and lifestyle projects. He also enjoys experimenting with post-production techniques, from transforming photography into illustration to exploring new technologies such as AI.
His award-winning automotive photography and landscapes have been featured in a number of books and publications. His clients include Audi, Kraft Heinz, DreamWorks and Williams Sonoma, and he is represented in Italy by Contesti.
Kyla Elaine is a still life photographer originally from Canada and now based in Amsterdam, where she has lived and worked for the past 17 years. After beginning her career in production, she made the move into still life photography and has since developed a distinctive practice shaped by both technical expertise and a strong visual imagination.
Working hands-on from concept through to creation and retouching, Kyla is known for her meticulous approach and attention to detail. Her imagery transforms everyday subjects into striking visual compositions, combining precision, energy and a refined sense of craft.
Alongside commissions for leading fashion and lifestyle brands, she is always exploring new creative challenges and personal projects. Her personal work has received recognition from the International Photography Awards, One Eyeland Awards and PX3 Awards.
Her clients include adidas, Calvin Klein, JBL, Tommy Hilfiger, Rituals, Daily Paper, VanMoof and Zalando.
Founded in 2005, Mamma Team is a leading service production company working across Spain, Portugal and the Middle East.
With more than 20 years of experience, the company delivers production support across commercials, fashion, film, photography and events. Mamma Team is known for building the right team for every project, combining efficiency, care and a consistently high standard of execution.
At the heart of its approach is a strong belief that the best work happens when clients feel supported and crews feel at home. Guided by trust, attention to detail and a shared commitment to getting things right, Mamma Team has developed a production model that is both highly professional and deeply human.
Its strength lies in its people, and in a way of working shaped by collaboration, reliability and genuine care at every stage of the process.
Located in the heart of Milan, MKS Milano Fashion Agency is a full-service creative agency with a global reach, offering innovative and flexible solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the fashion and beauty industries.
Specialising in talent management, full-scale production and the seamless coordination of fashion shows, advertising campaigns, digital content and editorial projects, MKS is recognised for its ability to deliver high-level, bespoke services across every stage of the creative process.
The agency also has a dedicated casting division, representing a carefully curated roster of top-tier professionals, including photographers, set designers, video directors, stylists, make-up artists, hair stylists, nail artists, AI designers and post-production directors.
With more than 20 years of experience, MKS Milano Fashion Agency has earned the trust of some of the world’s most prestigious designers and fashion houses. Its expert team plays a key role in major international fashion weeks, from Milan and Paris to New York and London, providing a fully integrated 360° service.
Across its social channels, MKS presents its work through two distinct communication streams, one dedicated to talent and the other to production, through @mksmilano and @mksmilanoproduction.
Nicholas Duers is a still life and product photographer and director based in New York City. His award-winning work is known for its clean compositions, nuanced lighting and understated elegance, creating images that highlight the unique qualities of each product with precision and sophistication.
Working closely with agencies and clients, Nicholas crafts refined visual statements that bring brand visions to life while balancing artistry with commercial clarity. His work is designed to resonate with audiences while staying true to each client’s identity.
He began his artistic career studying fine art photography at the Photographic Center Northwest in Seattle, before further developing his aesthetic through a degree in advertising photography at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Today, he works from his studio in Midtown Manhattan.
His clients include Tom Ford, Ralph Lauren, Harry Winston, Netflix, David Yurman, Adidas, Michael Kors, YSL Beauty, Coach and Stuart Weitzman.
Niels Busch is a photographer known for capturing authentic moments with a natural, storytelling approach. His work focuses on light, emotion and detail, creating timeless images that feel personal, honest and beautifully composed.
Based in Denmark, Niels works extensively internationally, with most of his assignments taking him around the world. He is highly adaptable and comfortable working across a wide range of environments and conditions.
His photography is rooted in travel and documentary, with a strong ability to uncover the extraordinary within everyday life. Whether working in remote landscapes, busy cities or unfamiliar cultures, Niels brings a thoughtful and observant eye to each story, creating images that feel both evocative and human.
Through his lens, he invites viewers into the places, people and moments he encounters, offering a visual journey shaped by curiosity, sensitivity and connection.
Olga Poppius is a commercial photographer based in Mallorca, with over 25 years’ experience across lifestyle, luxury, fashion, portraiture, and food.
Rooted in analogue and digital photography, she brings a deep technical foundation that lets her direct AI as a natural extension of her creativity, not a replacement, but an evolution, across stills and film. Mallorca also shapes her work, as a highly versatile production island with diverse scenery, strong local crews, and exceptional natural light.
Alongside her photography practice, she runs Parrot Studios, offering AI supported, and white labelled, visual production services for agencies, from campaign visuals to scalable content assets, including hybrid workflows that combine AI with traditional production when it serves the brief.
Palma Pictures has been delivering world-class production services across Spain since 1993. With bases in Madrid, Barcelona, Mallorca, Tenerife and Lisbon, as well as a 4,500 m² studio headquarters in Mallorca, the company provides seamless production support for film, television, commercials, music videos and stills.
Combining more than three decades of expertise with a meticulous eye for detail, Palma Pictures is known for helping ambitious ideas come to life with efficiency and care. Following its expansion into Portugal, its dedicated and highly experienced team continues to offer clients outstanding service across the Iberian Peninsula.
Representing Palma Pictures at the Portfolio Review Event, Steve Evans joined the company last year to relaunch its Photo and Motion department. With a background in fashion and luxury, he is leading the development of a new division focused on a more streamlined and agile approach to photo and motion production.
Drawing on Palma Pictures’ 30 years of heritage and production expertise, Steve is helping shape a more specialised and efficient offer, designed to meet the evolving needs of brands, agencies and creative teams.
Paragon Retouch is a creative post-production studio with a team of more than 30 professionals, offering seamless collaboration through a combination of technical expertise, creative thinking and the latest visual technologies. By integrating advanced AI, 3D and digital solutions into its workflow, the studio brings bold ideas to life with impressive speed, precision and attention to detail.
Every project reflects Paragon Retouch’s commitment to quality, creativity and visual excellence, delivering high-end results across a wide range of commercial and artistic briefs.
Representing Paragon Retouch at the event, Alexey Tsarev is a photographer and film director working in the beauty world. His practice combines strong visual sensitivity with a clear understanding of the aesthetic and storytelling demands of beauty-focused image making.
Patrick Stegmaier is a Hamburg-based photographer specialising in transportation and lifestyle imagery. Represented by Wildfox Running, his work explores the intersection of automotive design and lived-in atmosphere.
Driven by a strong sense of intentionality, Patrick often works with analogue film and available light, using both to bridge the gap between polished surfaces and honest textures. His imagery aims to tell stories in which product and person meet on equal footing, balancing design with authenticity.
With a style that feels both considered and natural, Patrick brings a distinctive perspective to his work, shaped by atmosphere, texture and a deep appreciation for visual storytelling.
Some might call him an “the analog purist,” but he’s fine with just being called “Patrick.”
Pavel Hejný is an advertising photographer, creative director and set designer based in Prague and working internationally. Over the course of his career, he has built a strong reputation for creating high impact commercial imagery, combining visual precision with a distinctive creative approach.
His work has received numerous international honours, including six Cannes Lions, with one Gold and two Silver in Print and Craft, the Lucie Award for Best Commercial Photographer of the Year, two Golden Drum Grand Prix, a Bronze Clio Award, a Gold Andy Award in the Craft category, One Eyeland Photographer of the Year, and recognition in Lürzer’s Archive 200 Best Ad Photographers Worldwide.
Pavel collaborates with leading advertising and film production companies in Prague and beyond, offering full service production at the highest international standard. Whether working with local crews around the world or managing productions remotely, he is known for delivering outstanding results with creativity, consistency and attention to detail.
Pawel Księżopolski is a beauty photographer and director based between London and Warsaw. After earning an MA in Fine Arts, he moved to London to work on film sets and pursue his photographic career. Following several years assisting some of the industry’s leading names, he established himself as a recognised talent in his own right.
His work spans beauty, fashion, music videos and television commercials, combining strong visual craft with a refined understanding of image making. He has photographed an impressive range of high-profile figures, including Sienna Miller, Andrea Bocelli, Ellie Goulding, Plan B, Oona Chaplin, Harmony Korine and Eric Serra.
Pawel’s work has been published in international fashion magazines, and he is also the creator of global beauty campaigns for leading cosmetics brands. His commercial work has been recognised at Cannes Lions and received silver and bronze awards at the DMA Awards. He also appeared as a guest on Season 8 of Polish Top Model.
His clients include Dior, Giorgio Armani, Jean Paul Gaultier, L’Oréal Paris, Max Factor, Dove, Rimmel, Kérastase Paris, AmorePacific, Perrigo, Wella, Garnier, Coty, L’Oréal Professionnel, Unilever, Sebastian Professional, Hada Labo Tokyo, Rossmann, Zalando Beauty, Dyson, Authentic Beauty Concept, Lancôme, Vichy, La Roche-Posay, Cosmoss by Kate Moss and YSL Beauty.
Renata Stonyte is a fashion, beauty and lifestyle photographer working across the luxury sector. Originally from Lithuania and now based between London and Manchester, she specialises in advertising, fashion, beauty and lifestyle imagery, and is available for travel worldwide.
With a multi-layered background in communication and marketing, Renata creates visually strong narratives and delivers fully managed, turnkey productions, collaborating seamlessly with agencies, brands and production teams. Her work is shaped by a strong understanding of brand identity and a passion for creating customer-focused visuals that connect meaningfully with audiences.
Experienced across both digital and analogue photography, Renata works confidently from e-commerce to editorial, combining adaptability, a clear creative vision and a strong ability to deliver on brief. Her refined, contemporary aesthetic runs consistently through every project she takes on.
She has worked with leading brands including Very, Debenhams, Karen Millen and NBrown, bringing a polished and thoughtful approach to each commission.
Scott Grummett is a food and drink photographer and director who likes to make you hungry. Whether it’s tabletop stills or multiple set set builds, motion control rigs with timed explosive special effects, or moving around a cruise ship in tight spaces, Scott prides himself on smooth production and lip smacking images.
His work has seen him working across Europe making McDonald’s less plastic and bringing it into a modern foodie and real aesthetic, bringing it closer to high street hipster burger brands.
He’s created iconic deliciousness for Lurpak and M&S and Global campaigns for the likes of Snickers and Hellmann’s.
Big or small, stills or motion or a combination of both Scott hopes to make something that makes your mouth water and your brain spin.
After a long solo journey through various stages in advertising and media, Severin and Wendeler started in 2009 to produce and support international photographers and directors together.
With a focus on people and transportation, they now produce still and moving content - real or virtual, with lenses or through CGI, always with a hand-picked international team to get the best possible creative content, on budget and on time.
Svenja Blobel is a Berlin based fashion and beauty photographer whose work blends cinematic storytelling with conceptual minimalism. Her imagery moves between clarity and emotion, combining modern, graphic compositions with bold atmosphere and expressive visual narratives.
Drawing inspiration from the contrast between structured architecture and organic forms, Svenja creates images that feel both refined and emotionally charged. This interplay between precision and mood has become a defining element of her visual language.
Through fashion and beauty photography, she focuses on strong visual identity and contemporary storytelling, creating images that feel striking, modern and memorable.
Swerve Represents is a female-founded artist management agency established in 2005 and based in London.
The agency is dedicated to nurturing the artists it represents and producing creatively forward-thinking imagery across both stills and motion. With a collaborative and tailored approach, Swerve works closely with clients to pair them with the right artists and ensure smooth productions from concept to delivery, on time and on budget.
Its values are rooted in honesty, commitment, integrity and enthusiasm, shaping long-term relationships with both artists and clients. Swerve is also a proud member of the AOP.
Alongside artist management, the agency offers a flexible approach to production, ranging from full service support to bespoke solutions tailored to the needs and budget of each project. Sustainability is a core priority in the way Swerve works. As a fully trained member of Ad Green, the agency is committed to finding lower-carbon solutions at every stage of production and can also provide carbon reports following shoots.
Its office runs on 100% renewable energy, and when production is outsourced, Swerve works with accredited partners who are equally committed to facilitating low-carbon shoots and supporting the goal of net zero.
Thomas Kettner is a photographer and director with nearly four decades of experience, known for strong leadership, distinctive storytelling and a clear, human-centred approach to image-making. Working with small, expert teams, he turns ideas into crafted visual narratives that connect with people and support business objectives.
His approach balances two equally important elements, the visible result and the quality of execution behind it. While the final image is what clients see, judge and remember, the process itself is what builds trust, consistency and long-term value.
Based in Hamburg, Thomas works with a dynamic team of young creatives and is also affiliated with the design and branding agency Vetica Group, with operations spanning Germany, Switzerland and Taiwan. Across photography, film and strategic consultancy, he brings together authenticity, professionalism and a willingness to take creative risks in pursuit of outstanding results.
His work has earned numerous international accolades, including recognition in Lürzer’s Archive 200 Best Ad Photographers Worldwide 2023/24.
Thomas continues to bring a thoughtful, experience-led perspective to every project, combining visual expertise with strategic insight.