london Feb 2015

In the past year the LS Stills and LS Motion’s client portfolio has reaffirmed the company's position as one of the UK’s leading high-end service production companies.

The team's goal is simple: to provide clients with the high quality and efficient production services in the UK, by turning any brief into a global TV commercial, online film or music video.

“Our experienced, knowledgeable and enthusiastic team has produced for national and international directors, D.O.P.’s, brands and creative agencies all over Scotland, England & Wales. We have recently worked on several global motion campaigns for clients including O2, Apple, Bank of Scotland, BMW, General Electric, Laphroaig, Pringle of Scotland and Renault."

Find LS on Instagram or visit the website for more information.

MAI (Mascioni Associati International Ltd) is an international production company with offices in London, Marseille and Rome.

Originally based in Italy, MAI has become one of the world's most prestigious production companies working in fashion and media today. Founder and director Emanuele Mascioni oversees the business which now has highly skilled production teams based all around the world. MAI has always been a hands-on production company transforming every challenge into an opportunity to deliver an optimal experience for clients. The team are experts at applying international skills to local needs, ensuring they can meet the complex production challenges of any location.

MAI provides a complete spectrum of production services including extensive location scouting, casting, set build, logistics, transportation, hospitality, artist bookings and meticulous transparent accounting.

Recent clients include Céline, Louis Vuitton, Missoni, Barneys, Tiffany & Co., 10 Magazine, Muse Magazine just to mention a few.

Email for further information.

One Production is a London-based full service production company specialising in stills and moving image production. Launched in 2005, the company is passionate about what it does. 

"Production to us is more than mere logistics. We care enormously about each shoot. Working with a network of global and UK partners, we combine a high level of care, efficiency and honesty with a flexibility and appreciation to each project’s goals."

London-based photography and moving image production company, Pure Production has built up a wealth of experience by its dedicated producers working from their 20 years of industry practice. Pure has secured a past client list of a wide range of key names across both luxury and mass markets.

From the sublime to the ridiculous, all projects are handled with the highest professionalism and enjoyment. Pure covers all aspects of shoot production from taking creative briefs through to delivering final art work. The company is also renowned for its art buying services, casting, specialist equipment, putting creative teams together, international travel and sourcing that impossible location. Pure Production has all the skills and contacts to facilitate any request at every step.

Worldwide business partnerships include Delhi, New York, LA, Amsterdam, Hong Kong amongst others.

Selected client list includes GHD, Vogue Japan, Sunglass Hut, Rimmel, Nike, Lamborghini, L’Oreal, Visa, PlayStation, China GQ, Barclays and many more.

Filming Scotland continues to be Scotland's premier production service company. With unique and stunning locations, amazingly creative and talented crew, as well as a fun can-do approach to all its jobs, the company can deliver any brief on time and on budget.

Recent commercial work includes the Guy Ritchie directed David Beckham Haig Club spot, Omega Watches, 2014 Ryder Cup, Clydesadale Bank, Electrolux and continuing work on the Starz/Sony 'Outlander' TV series as well as still shoots for Barbour, Galeries Lafayette, Brooks Brothers and many more.

PCM continues to produce amazing shoots all over the world, working alongside some of the most famous photographers and for some of the most well-known global clients - no task is too big and no detail too small.

Based in the west of London, a city brimming with resources and original locations, PCM will stop at nothing to ensure each project is approached with enthusiasm and a smile.

Services include location scouting and casting, crew recommendations and equipment rental, travel and hotel bookings to quite simply, a great cup of tea when most needed!

Visit the website to get in touch.

Hardy Amies, Comptoir des Cotonniers, Burlington, Ford, Numero, Wonderland and Pop are just a few of the new clients The Production Factory have produced for out of its London HQ. With returning clients M&S, New Look, Cogent Elliott, Land Rover, House of Fraser and Harper's Bazaar it's been another busy season at The Production Factory.

Producing stills fashion advertising and editorial shoots since 2003, The Production Factory specialise in full account management on photo shoots around the world - including but not limited to art buying, location sourcing, casting and budget handling. There is nothing the team can't take care of to ensure your production runs smoothly.

"We are a Creative Management Agency, who put into each job the kind of heartfelt energy you’d expect from a management agency with designs on being the best. Our talent teams bring campaigns to life. We get the thinking and do the thinking. Hybrid creativity, direct from source, ideas in multiple platforms, ready to use and ready to engage.

Our people are select - photographers, illustrators, CGI animators, branded content creators - and we represent them because they prize their craft and excel at what they do. Put together, you have a team capable of delivering across all platforms, formats and budgets."

Horton-Stephens, London’s leading photographers’ agents for over 25 years, is delighted to welcome Domenico Pugliese to the company's sparkling roster.

London-based Domenico is a real globe-trotter. He mixes shooting commercial work with sensitive reportage. His new series, documenting one of the last, lost tribes of the Amazon, is an important set of new work.

The rest of the Horton-Stephens photographers have also been busy, amongst them George Logan with a gravity-defying new series, Wilson Hennessy’s stunning new McLaren shots, Jan Steinhilber’s new Porsche work, and Gary Salter’s ‘Little Legends’.

Horton-Stephens also represents two CGI companies, including the amazing Additive. The agency’s website also links to sister company Horton’s Short’Uns, dedicated to the company's moving image offering.

Dennis Pedersen transforms everyday materials into spectacular, dynamic imagery - an art that he has honed for over 20 years. His studio is highly sought-after by clients from many sectors, all seeking a highly creative response to the photography of their products. Water, ice, heat, materials in flux: like an alchemist, Dennis employs techniques and effects that bring materials and brands to life.

From his studios in Shoreditch, highly accessible to the creative industries of London, he uses technical prowess as well as ingenuity to achieve the effects for which he is known. Dennis has plentiful darkroom experience and takes a highly-trained eye to digital production, always pushing the boundaries of the photographically possible and his unerring ability to capture the essence of a product.

Visit his new blog for more information.

David Oliver's goal is to capture real passion and enthusiasm in the workplace- qualities that motivate internally, and attract clients.

He favours a client-centred approach where he pays careful attention to the subtle details of every requirement before making thorough preparations to bring it to life.

"I capture the best shots when people are being themselves. When they are having fun, it makes me happy too.”

Based in central London and working across still life, liquids, advertising, fashion and beauty photography, Pixeleyes provides clients with a creative and hassle-free service.

Specialists in creating stunning quality imagery, the company was established 10 years ago with the philosophy of paying the closest attention to detail to the creation of high-end still life photography.

"What drives us is making the impossible a reality."

Pixeleyes is well known for its use of liquids and special effects to create spectacular beauty, fashion and product stills.

Visit the website for more information.

Mark Mawson is a London based photographer with 25 years experience in shooting a broad spectrum of subjects.

He specialises in shooting fashion, people and still life underwater, as well as liquids and splashes. His colourful work titled ‘Aqueous’ has become very well known around the world. In 2012 an Aqueous video was projected onto the walls of Buckingham Palace as the backdrop to The Queen’s diamond jubilee celebrations.

Mark also enjoys photographing cinematic style landscapes and is currently working on a series of caravan images.

Mark enjoys being part of a creative team to produce stunning images.

Andrew Molyneux has over 25 years' experience shooting images for clients in the corporate and industrial sectors. His work takes him all over the world covering a vast range of subjects, shooting both stills and video. He has a reputation for delivering highly creative images without any hassle and enjoys the excitement  and challenge of every shoot, whatever the location and subject. His easy-going approach enables him to get the best out of any situation.

Some recent clients include Kliklok, UKHealth, Tritax, NewLaw, GE Aviation, British Transport Police, Cargill, Ultra Electronics, Dowty, Welsh Government, Karelia and Abbott.

For more information contact the studio on +44(0)1594 845561 or Andrew directly on +44(0)7836 661 460.

Adam Coupe Photography specialises in architectural and interior photography providing clients with considered, high impact images that best portray their architecture, interiors, construction, product, corporate and lifestyle designs in London, UK and Europe.

Time is invested to develop insights into the needs of each client and to provide a flexible, responsive service which focuses on producing architectural and interior photography that really works for each business and its audience.

"We understand that customers need to project their products, people or brand in a vibrant way. It's through this passion for customer service, stunning images and great value that results in so many longstanding client relationships."

Graham Tooby is a passionate and dedicated photographer with over 15 years' experience in the commercial photographic industry. With a keen eye for detail - noticing things that sometimes clients don’t even see - and a specialist in lighting, Graham’s creative eye ensures his work is refreshing as well as technically precise.

Always keen for a challenge and with a sharp sense of humour, shooting with Graham is both professional and relaxed. Recent campaigns with a global reach have been for Etihad Airlines and McVitie’s, while other recent clients include Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Nokia, Bloomingdales, Lipton, Gillette and many more.

Graham understands and embraces the importance of good team work and how this helps strengthen the working process. He collaborates with the best British retouchers and understands the work and its flawless requirements.

He is currently represented by Mutton Bones, London.

Leading food and drink photographer Rob White is based in Central London. He produces outstanding creative images and is equally at home working to a tight brief, or using his own creativity. Art Directors value his focus on the brief, his clear direction and great technical knowledge.

His wide client base includes Waitrose Magazine, BBH Advertising Agency, Conran Design, AEG/Electrolux, Sainsbury’s, M&S, Publicis Blueprint and many others.

Clients enjoy his comfortable studio in lively Farringdon, with its wide range of shops and restaurants on the doorstep.

The past year has seen Rob take his first steps into the exciting world of moving image, where he has successfully managed to translate his distinctive visual style to video.

Barry Makariou is as much an image creator as he is a photographer. Technically skilled in post-production, he is able to bring even the most challenging products to life. His style is bold, arresting and unique, with an acute awareness of form and aesthetic to reveal the essence of the subject matter.

A consummate professional Barry has worked with a wide range of clients including Avios, Laimon Fresh, Blackberry, Gillette and Hasselblad.

He won the prestigious Graphis/One Eyeland Advertising Award, and was a finalist in the Hasselblad Masters 2014.

Barry specialises in liquid, still life, watches, technology and advertising photography and is based in London. 

Stephen Conroy has enjoyed a varied start to 2015 with his long term clients as well as some exciting new ones.

There have been large stills commissions for McDonalds, Tesco Finest and Odeon Cinemas' ''The Lounge''.

He has also been increasing his film directing for the benefit of his point of sale and web clients.

If you would like to find out how Stephen and his team can help enhance your campaigns, please get in touch.

Julia Bostock is an international kids photographer known for her playful vision and irreverent approach. Motivated by the curious imagination and spontaneity of children, she is passionate about capturing this vitality in all her work, both for prolific brands and her own reportage.

Julia's love of travel and other cultures has led her to work with clients from all over the world. She recently spent the day with three beautiful sets of twins shooting for a prestigious Italian brand and has work coming out shortly in Luna Magazine, La Petite and Vogue Bambini.

London-based advertising photographer Douglas Fisher operates out of his base in Soho. This is where he completes his work on a multitude of campaigns ranging from large complex projects such as he recently shot in Malaysia and India, through to locally created campaigns photographed in the back streets of Shoreditch. He is no stranger to problem solving and likes nothing more than producing novel solutions for today’s challenging creative projects.

Douglas has just been selected as one of Lürzer’s Archive '2015/16 200 Best Digital Artists Worldwide' for his creative efforts on an entirely CGI-based campaign for the Museum of London.

The winter saw some fun shoots including the ATL campaign for Canon Cinema EOS with the launch of the C100 mark II, in-store POS imagery for Sony for the launch of the new Xperia Smart Watch, new ATL imagery for the capital’s CVB Visit London, and a national ATL campaign for train operator First Great Western among others. Julian Love has also expanded his popular 'Handmade London' project showcasing artisans around the city.

"I am a people and lifestyle photographer based in London and shooting internationally. My photography is about capturing moments with the honesty of documentary and the polish of commercial advertising. I am now applying the same style to moving image too."

Ian Boddy is busy as ever working in London, UK and abroad photographing babies, toddlers and children of all ages for clients including Matalan, Mothercare, Mini Boden, BHS, Monsoon and Boots and currently has editorials out in Smallish and Kikimora magazines.

Ian is represented in the UK by Zara Ronchi and in China & SE Asia by Justin Chan.

Visit his website for more information.

"Curve - Image creation for elite brands done by the Good Guys."

2014 was a huge year for Curve after it was awarded the retouching of Cadillac’s entire brand imagery along with the UK’s premier pharmacy chain Boots approaching the company to create new in-store and online CGI imagery for its recent facelift.

At its core, Curve is a group of happy, passionate and driven artists who work as a team to provide image solutions to the creative industry. Their ‘inner geek’ drives them to find new and innovative ways to deliver clever and striking imagery without compromise.

Working with Curve is made as enjoyable an experience as possible. Friendly and approachable with a ‘nothing is too much’ attitude leaves clients confident that they chose the right guys.

BMA Models & Artists Agency is London’s leading modelling and artist management agency.

The diversity and range of talent includes over 2000 models and artists:

• Male and female fashion and commercial models,
• Classic models (over 35-year old models),
• Sports models
• Youngsters,
• Plus-size models,
• Hands, legs and feet models,
• Actors and actresses,
• Presenters,
• Dancers,
• Voice-over artists,
• Stylists, hair and make-up artists,
• ACTS

BMA Models has cultivated relationships with some of the biggest name brands in the world and works relentlessly to build strong, trusted long-term relationships with clients and models. Thus, the company's highly experienced bookers can make positive recommendations based on sound in-depth knowledge of the models and their capabilities. BMA's goal is to be seen as the model agency by which others are measured in the standards of personal service and support offered to clients and models alike. 

Visit BMA's websites for more details: bmamodels.com & bmaartists.com.

Lisa Clor has worked within the fashion and film industry for many years, on projects ranging from Advertising stills to film and television productions. She has designed and manufactured her own clothing lines and can easily adapt and tailor clothing for specific requirements. She is passionate about her work and brings fresh approach to each new project.

Having grown up in a very artistic environment, with both parents as University Fine Art Lecturers and artists, has contributed to her overall creative vision. Lisa also holds a University Degree in Graphic Design and received a Post-Graduate in Interior Design from Kensington and Chelsea College.

Clients include Kodak, Kiwi, Pfizer, Ink publishing, Scorched Spoon Productions and Electric Elephant Productions.

Plastic Sandwich portfolios are custom-made for all versions of the iPad or print books. The company uses 3mm full grain hide in a choice of colours and branded in standard lettering or clients' own style and logos.

Print books can be made to any size or format and have become an industry standard for photographers, designers and film-makers.

The company is now direct supplier to Jaguar/Landrover.

"At Edge Design, we always tell our clients ‘Your website is the window to your company’ which is why it is so important for us to set an example with our own website. With this in mind, we decided it was time to give our site a ‘lick of paint’. After much deliberation about how we wanted it to look and function our finished product is now live!

To celebrate the launch, we decided to set you a challenge and the lucky winner will enjoy a dinner with Steve at Mark Hix’s restaurant Tramshed in Shoreditch. Take a look at the infographic instructions in the gallery!"

This Showcase also includes images from the project for Hix magazine. For renowned restaurateur Mark Hix and his London art gallery Cock ‘N’ Bull, Edge Design has created an edgy magazine featuring editorial pieces and striking photography. Designing a visually interesting layout with strong typography, the team has set the identity as the blueprint for all future issues.

17th and 18th March, NYCFotoWorks goes to LA!  Bringing together art buyers, creative directors, photo editors, reps, and other industry professionals from all over the West Coast for photographers to meet 1-on-1 in an exclusively professional portfolio review.

Photographers choose their reviewers and can even customise their package to ensure the best fit for them and their work.

Meetings are granted on a first-come-first-serve basis, so APPLY TODAY!