munich Jul 2015

Agentur Neubauer - founded by Barbara Neubauer and based in Munich since 1990 - is now 25 years old!

The agency represents well-known photographers including Joachim Baldauf, Bernd Opitz, Thomas Hoeffgen, Michael Munique, Sandra Seckinger, Nina W. Melton, Regina Recht, Seifert Uebler, Konrad Fersterer and Moritz Attenberger across fashion, advertising, sport, kids, interior, people and reportage.

In 2011, an in-house own production department was founded. Agentur Neubauer Production GmbH provides complete production support, including casting, location research, team and artist proposals, production support and control. Wherever in the world clients want to shoot, production can be organised with the help of a worldwide network of local producers.

Lila Management is a full service photographers' and production agency offering a high-class selection of talents working across fashion, beauty, lifestyle, people, portrait, still life, interior and food photography.

Lila Management has built a solid understanding of both client and agency perspectives by effectively supervising bookings, art buying and assembling production teams.

Managing every aspect of a production including scheduling and budgeting, casting and organisation, the agency balances the visions and expectations of photographers and clients throughout the entire creative process.

Photographers: Cyril Lagel (Paris) beauty, hair, skin; Daniel Breidt (Munich) interior, design; Felix Krueger (Hamburg) fashion, advertising, portrait; Frank Stöckel (Hamburg) still life, food, interior; Kathrin Makowski (Munich) fashion, beauty; Marcus Pummer (Paris) fashion, beauty, advertising; Margaretha Oslchewski (Hamburg) fashion, beauty, celebrity, portrait; Olof Händen (Sweden) fashion, advertising, people, portrait; Raphael Schmitz (Dusseldorf) still life, advertising; Sacha Höchstetter (Munich) fashion, lingerie, advertising; Seb Winter (Berlin) beauty, hair, fashion; Stefan Noll (Munich, Paris) fashion, catalogue, lingerie; Udo Spreitzenbarth (NewYork) fashion, advertising.

MO Management is a photographers' agency offering clients a high class selection of artists in all categories. Monika Avila founded MO Management in 2010 after successfully working in an international photographers' agency in Munich for several years.

Synergies are concentrated to offer clients international know-how and the worldwide relations expected of a big agency working at the highest levels, all the while committing itself to providing a personalised service.

MO Management offers creative consulting, casting, production, budgeting and organisation for worldwide photo shoots. The result is a very fine selection of clients.

Look out for a new website coming soon.

Avenger Photographers is a Munich-based photography agency representing leading beauty, fashion, advertising, celebrity, people, and still life photographers.

The artists represented by Avenger Photographers draw from years' of experience in turning concepts into images. If desired, Avenger can also offer a comprehensive production service.

Artists represented include Dirk Bader, Volker Dautzenberg, Sammy Hart, Thomas Kalak, Stefanos Notopoulos, Andreas Pollok and Jörg Schieferecke.

Ben Leonhardt is a Munich-based food, drink and still life photographer working for advertising, packaging and editorial clients. With a number of local beer and mineral water companies he has developed a professional eye for all kinds of liquids, particularly beer, water and other 'portables'.

Ben has a creative edge to his work, whether it’s handpainting the perfect bedewing on a bottle, or designing a complete background in 3D. Clients can always depend on him to give every job his all.

Over the years, clients have included many top companies including BMW, McDonald's, Adelholzener, Kulmbacher Brauerei AG, Hacker. Pschorr, Löwenbräu, ESSO, Süddeutsche Zeitung and Volvic.

Visit his Facebook, LinkedIn and website for more information.

Felix Schindele is a still life and fashion stills photographer based in Munich. From early in his career he has worked for large advertising agencies and international clients.

Felix strongly believes in clear and simple imagery. The understated aesthetic of his work provides products with distinct energy and charisma. His pictures always carry authenticity, combining both genuinity and artificiality.

With his technical skill and profiting from a trusted network of freelancers, Felix realises campaign shootings and major catalogue productions. His recent clients include Leica Geosystems, Baldessarini and Swarovski.

Visit his website for more details.

Hans Christian Barth has been a member of the German Photography Society since the age of 12. After finishing photography school, he worked for Benetton Germany before joining a multimedia company as a photographer/producer. In 1991 Hans Christian moved to Miami to work full-time as a professional fashion photographer.

After three years, he migrated north to New York City where he continued evolving his portfolio before returning to Munich, where he currently resides. 1995 saw Hans Christian enter the world of cinematography on a shoot for a Claudia Schiffer TV show. Thrilled by the experience of working with the moving image, he soon began shooting TV commercials for a variety of clients.

Hans Christian is professionally based out of both Munich and Berlin where he is actively engaged in blurring the lines between still and moving-image photography. Among his clients are Sony, Microsoft, Deutsche Bahn, Porsche, BMW, Bridgestone, ZDF, BASF, Siemens and others.

He is available for direct bookings in Munich, Berlin and Dusseldorf.

Klaus Fengler has moved from Lake Constance to Berchtesgaden. As a specialist in nature and climbing photography, Klaus's images appear regularly in national and international publications.

Since 2003, he has worked as a freelance photographer focusing on outdoor sports, skiing, Nordic skiing, rock climbing, ice climbing, expeditions, travel, running, landscapes and journalism.

Marina Kloess is a Munich-based photographer specialising in lifestyle, kids and people. She captures and communicates moments, feelings and people in a way that is both tangible and sincere.

Marina recently completed productions in Barcelona and Hamburg.

Clients include Allgaier, Beeline, Brunnen, Bosch, BZGA, Chaos Magazine, C-Heads Magazine, De Bug, Dinkelacker, Fraunhofer Uni, Fault Magazine, Garnier, Hohes C, LJM, Intersport, Kaltblut Magazine, Landlust, Marbet, NKD, Neuroversum, Qvest Magazine, Risiko, Schinacher, Takko, Trost, Weisses Kreuz, Wolfangel, World in Need and Öttinger among others.

Visit her website for more information.

Michael Steiner is a Munich-based professional photographer whose clients include magazines, international brands and fashion labels. He is known for his highly sensual images of women.

Michael's on-going love affair with taking beautiful photographs began with him shooting portraits and working as a freelancer for the Staatstheater in Munich. Drawn to experimenting, he explored the differences between painting, photography and other art forms while studying photography in Berlin.

Today, Michael works primarily in fashion creating brand catalogues and look-books as well as company portraits, ad campaigns, personal fine-art photography and architectural studies.

Peter Schreiber: A photographer in the elements. Underwater, in the air, on a glacier, or aboard a yacht, in a blizzard or a snow storm, Peter always shoots to the highest standards even in extreme conditions. Action, speed and dynamic complement his creativity, his perfection and his endurance.

His motto is "Good shoots get better in a nice atmosphere.“ He has successfully followed his own advice throughout his 20 years of experience, alongside his Bavarian humour.

Home to Peter is everywhere, but first and foremost Munich where he lives with his wife and daughter.

Latest news from the Munich based baby and kids photographer Sabine Duerichen:

• Milch-Schnitte TV spot and shoot in Prague and Berlin for world-famous candy producer Ferrero. Client: Ferrero Deutschland GmbH. Agency: M&C Saatchi Berlin GmbH. Production: Embassy Of Dreams. Photo: Sabine Duerichen ℅ Kristina Korb. Location: Platzverweis.
• Editorial shoot 'Pregnancy and Family' with 'Emma'.
• High fashion shoot for famous Munich kids boutique Les Petits. Client: Les Petits. Styling: Saskia Hammen ℅ Agentur Shine.  Hair and make-up: Michaela Kiereta ℅ Artist Group Mierau. Location: Skyloftstudio München.
• Commercial campaign for ALDI SÜD.

For over 15 years, Munich-based photographer Thomas L. Fischer has been working worldwide in the advertising sector. Starting as a still life photographer, his portfolio has increasingly developed into reportage, industry and editorial photography.

Thomas runs his own studio in Munich and in addition to photography services he offers clients conceptual photo development and high-end post-production.

Clients include Allianz, Audi, Credit Suisse, Degussa, Strabag, Sixt, Siemens, Ratiopharm, Roche, Henkel, Schott Solar, Mobilcom Debitel, Vodafone, Marriott, Wacker and others.

Tom Roch is an experienced Munich-based photographer specialised in still life, people and interiors.

After starting his career at design brand Rosenthal in the early 90s, Tom soon moved to Munich to work freelance. He has since been consistently working for agencies including Serviceplan, KMS Team, KetchumPleon, Publicis and clients such as BMW, Bosch, Siemens, Gabor, Hexal, Novartis, Knapp, Kärcher, Marc-o-Polo, Rolf Benz, JAB Anstoetz and Villeroy& Boch.

His editorial credits include Elle, Elle Deco, Cosmopolitan, Deco Home, American Express Magazine, Playboy and many others.

From first thought to final delivery, Tom is an ideal partner for advertising and editorial photography. Either as part of a team of leading freelance artists or on his own, he is always keen to visualise new ideas and looks.

Visit his website to discover more of his work.

insane4frame provides creative visual effects and post. The company is known to deliver high end visual effects and high quality post-production services, supporting clients throughout their projects and campaigns.

Clients include BMW, Sky Germany, FILA, ZDF, Allianz, Red Arrow, Disney Channel, RTL II, Pro7/Sat1.

"We are your partner during the whole creative process - from inventing the first idea to delivering the final product."

insane4frame's expertise is not confined to post-production and effects work, with the team also coordinating and creatively managing all other aspects of production, be it on the client, the agency or the production side.

add pictures! was established in 2004 as a full service production company for commercial photo and film projects.

Whether portrait studio shoots, guerilla-style road trips or high end state-of-the-art production, add pictures! works with great enthusiasm to make clients feel understood, from the first approach to the final wrap. 

add pictures!’ profound knowledge of still and moving pictures is a distinct advantage. Having sucessfully realised more than 500 projects all over the planet, add pictures! also collaborates with trusted partners worldwide to guarantee the best and most cost efficient way to realise clients' ideas.

In this Showcase, Luminosa presents a small selection of shoots recently organised In Munich. More and more clients are inspired to come to the city, fascinated by the 'Global Metropolis with a Heart' and its variety of locations, kid's agencies, prop suppliers, and beautiful nearby nature spots.

Luminosa Production provides full production services on a superior level for photo productions across Europe, bringing clients' ideas to life. The company's range of services begins with individual counselling and goes on to project estimation, budgeting, location scouting, kids casting, prop styling, art buying, catering and all equipment hire. Its clients and teams rely on its widespread experience and personal way of handling a shoot.

Luminosa has been busy with interesting photo and video projects with clients such as Bogner Magazine, Globus Magazine, Peek & Cloppenburg, Review and Review Kids & Teens, Manor, Charles Vögele, The MINI International magazine, BRAX active and DEYK.

Based in Munich, Fernsicht Produktion has been offering full service support for national and international photo, film and video productions since 2000. From planning to realisation, the company provides a high-level of personal consultancy and commitment to clients.

Believing in partnerships, true teamwork and keeping to deadlines and budgets, with its proven partner network the company provides a personalised service tailored to the various needs and requirements of each individual client.

Fernsicht Produktion guarantees highly professional and efficient production support in Europe and the US, tailored to clients' individual needs. The company's service portfolio includes production consultancy, casting, location and permit management, as well as on-site support.

Recent projects included Adidas, Zalando, Ansons and Peek & Cloppenburg.

Be sure to check out the company's new website.

blickfang is a media-production studio specialised in making dreams real and meeting all of a client's needs in the process. Service includes CGI for stills and animation, photography, film, creative retouching, postproduction and artdirection. The company is also based in Neu-Isenburg (near Frankfurt-Main) and Cairo. With a team of talented individuals, blickfang offers solutions to show and explain a product in the best way.

"This shouldn´t be the headache of our clients. We are supporting you from your concept stage until the final result, whether it's for online of offline media."

Recent clients include BWM, BOMAG, General-Electric, P&G, and Porsche.

Visit the website, email or call +49 89.41614837 for more information.

PX5 Munich is a high-end CGI and post-production studio and is a part of the PX Group, with partner companies in Hamburg, Berlin and Frankfurt. By consulting customers over production processes and how best to achieve high standards in generating output content, PX Group has become a dependable partner for realising a wide range of creative projects for advertising agencies, magazines and photographers.

PX5 has years' of experience at the forefront of pre-press and post-production services, specifically photo ­retouching and final artwork matters. Clients include renowned advertising agencies, photographers and manufacturers, with whom PX cultivates successful working relationships based on collaboration and a spirit of partnership.

Over the years, personal service and dedication have made PX5 its clients’ first port of call for advice and inspiration when it comes to all kinds of image generation and composition.

Founded in 1992 by Susanne Mauschake, Munich Models quickly made a name for itself both in the German market and abroad. Soon to celebrate its 23rd birthday, the agency has become a powerhouse of big-name girls and fresh talent, and prides itself in providing a comprehensive service focused on long-term collaboration: excellent business contacts, many years of booking experience and a particular efficiency in supporting clients and their inquiries.

Munich Models' experienced and highly competent team provides a personalised approach to developing and managing talent and currently represents more than 500 female models - names such as Candice Swanepoel, Malgosia Bela, Sigrid Agren, Ophelie Guillermand, Maud Welzen, Fei Fei Sun, Ming Xi, Cintia Dicker, Denisa Dvorakova, Michaela Kocianova, Eva Padberg and Luisa Hartema are just a few of the agency's many faces.

Take a look at the company's social media activities on facebook, instagram, and on the blog - all full of recent news.

Most Wanted Models was founded in 1997 by Sylvia Leifheit and has since become one of the leading agencies in Germany. In 2013, the company became a worldwide trademark and is represented in the European market by Most Wanted Models Agency.

Today, Most Wanted Models operates worldwide representing approximately 700 German as well as internationally recognised models. Its client base ranges from fashion and catalogue clients to editorial and traditional advertising brands.

"One of our greatest strengths lies in the personal approach we provide to our models and clients. Carefully selecting and providing our clients with talent that fits their needs, we also put great emphasis on developing newcomers into professional models, assisting them in every step of their career."

Most Wanted Models is a registered brand by Select Partners Inc. and has been a member of the Velma, the German Association of licensed model agencies, since 2001.

Petra Wiebe is a Munich-based freelance stylist, fashion editor and art director working with international photographers, clients, fashion magazines and top-models.

Petra organises photo productions, handling styling, art buying, model booking, location scouting, travel and hotel reservations. She is a competent, experienced and reliable business partner whose clients continually trust her with their brands, allowing her the space for creativity and fresh ideas.

Featured in this Showcase are some of Petra's latest projects:

• A successful combination of styling and production were the result of winter editorials on location in Iceland for Vogue Spain, Maxima Portugal and Harper’s Bazaar. The stories she produced in the Maldives in January featured in Vogue Mexico, Elle Greece, Harper’s Bazaar and L’Officiel Switzerland.
• In Germany she worked as a production editor for OZ Verlag, Equistyle and My Theresa.
• For Rich and Royal, Petra planned and realised an entire campaign in Lanzarote, while for PKZ Switzerland she styled a campaign and magazine shoot with top models Tony Garn and Jon Kortajarena. She recently came back from a production in  Iceland for client Madeleine.

Be sure to check out both of Petra's websites.

Haedler + Haedler GmbH is one of the biggest German providers for photo rental equipment and can also supply every kind of prop and set for staged productions. Its friendly service and long experience is why international producers - who love the outstanding mixture of German accuracy and Bavarian team spirit - return time and again.

Through its online system, clients can get information about the huge variety of equipment on offer and easily and swiftly send a detailed rental request.

Visit the website for more information.

("This is the 'official' version, but the real secret of success is that Haedler + Haedler is a well-functioning team of professionals with one paramount aim: satisfied customers!")

Emphasising the company's close cooperation with all the hidden stars behind the camera and on set, with the wink of an eye FGV claims "We are 'Making of'".

Deeply rooted in the international film industry, with vast experience and an impressive inventory FGV has been providing leading production services for decades. Constant cooperation and communication is a vital part of the company’s knowledge base. In return clients are able to do their jobs better, be it with the latest high-tech equipment, through the team's technically demanding solutions or even it's own developments.

With home bases in Munich and Berlin, FGV Rental was established in 1972 to provide services including:

• Camera systems (digital, film, and photo), lighting (daylight, tungsten, LED, tube, photo), grip (from cranes, to dollies, to tripods, stands and more), and vehicles.
• 24/7 rental pick-up and return.
• A 700 m² / 7,500 sq.ft. studio located on the company's Munich premises and benefitting from great transportation connections. Features include a ceiling height of 12m/40ft, motorised green- and bluescreens, three motorised rigs for loads of up to two tons each, a 7x14m (24x46ft) ceiling reflector, Cyclorama covering two walls (24x29x11m / 79x95x36ft), production offices, an industry standard kitchen and parking lot.

From professionals for professionals: TeamVan is a rental agency specialised in vehicles for media productions in Munich. The company offers perfectly maintained Mercedes-Benz vehicles, from the Sprinter 315 L and XL (both offer nine seats), Vito XL (eight seats) to Transporter (three seats). All vehicles are ideally suited for the needs of media productions and convince with their smart equipment.

TeamVan's professional service guarantees a smooth procedure for every production. Vehicles can be delivered directly to clients, with pick-up and delivery at Munich airport also possible. In the event of an emergency, the Mercedes-Benz 24hr breakdown service is available.

In co-operation with Haedler+Haedler, one of Germany’s leading production equipment rental companies, TeamVan offers a special service: clients can order equipment in advance and the company will provide a pre-packed vehicle. Clients pay a pre-arranged fixed price with no hidden costs, allowing for accurate budget planning and control.

Email or get in touch with Teamvan for more information on +49 89 54804640.

Greenlight Studios, operated by Bela Raba Photography, is a new daylight rental studio located in the beautifully redesigned greenhouse of an old market garden called Botanikum. The light coming through the roof is very soft and perfect for daylight and film productions.

"Our studio is different from other regular photo studios you might know. The fantastic combination of plants inside and outside makes our spot very interesting for mixed indoor and outdoor shoots. There are also great outdoor locations (lakes and parks) nearby, so the studio works perfectly as your basecamp."

In addition, Greenlight Studios offers Profoto light equipment and a wide variety of light shaping tools for rent. There are lots of parking spaces and clients can drive right up to the front door for easy ground-level access.

Munich-based LOFT 506 daylight rental studio has 180 m² of space (18x8m) and is brightly lit from three sides. The fully equipped studio is ideal for fashion and people shoots and can be darkened completely for still life productions.

Close to Munich city centre and with two big elevators and its own parking area, the studio offers the best infrastructure for all creative productions.

Lighting equipment from Bron, Briese and Profoto is available to rent in-house, while film equipment company 4rent (Arri, CRLS, HMI, Kino Flo) is located on the same floor. All of this makes LOFT 506 the perfect location for special events, temporary exhibitions and workshops.

Features include 3,9m of studio height, in-house camera and equipment rental partners, lighting and grip packages, 30 different background colours, greenscreen background (on request), kitchen with coffee machine, microwave and dishwasher, lounge area with wooden floor and sofa, AirPlay stereo sound system, mobile make-up station, free Wi-Fi VDSL and a parking area.

Visit the website for more information.