spain Jul 2015

The Blonde's Pool is a boutique full production service backed up by Maria from Madrid and Helen from Barcelona, based in Majorca but shooting all over Spain. The company produces everything from advertising, fashion and editorial to feature films, TVCs, photos and moving images.

The company offers location booking, casting, and all kinds of production service - including art buying - in Spain, when requested. Assembling the best team according to each project’s needs, The Blonde's Pool simply loves crewing up and assisting directors and photographers when pitching for a shoot.

The company has worked with photographers including Venetia Scott, Steven Klein, David Lachapelle, Nadav Kander, Uwe Duettmann and Kristian Schuller, as well as directors such as Janusz Kaminski, Jim Gilchrist, JJ Keith, Bruce St Clair and Paul Street, to name just a few.

A.L.S. prod is proud to present some of its 2014-2015 jobs.

• Production of Esprit Home 2015-2016 collection for Agentur Neubauer Produktions. Photographer: Bernd Optiz.
• Colmar Originals 2015-2016 for Atomo Management. Photographer: Stefania Paparelli.
• Locations, action vehicles and scouting for Paraphernalia Productions and October Films for Dark Desires chapter 'Obsession', broadcast on Discovery USA. Director: Jim Greayer.

Take advantage of the extraordinary climate and diverse scenery enjoyed in the Almeria region, where clients can relax on unspoilt beaches, climb snowy mountains, or discover the desert on unique roads and wild tracks. "You think about it, we make it!"

During the spring, Team Works Production was hard at work on several projects around Spain. In March, the company shot a Listerine campaign for the Brazilian market with FC Barça superstar Neymar. In May the team spent eight days shooting a project in Madrid, Toledo and Barcelona to help launch the new Kia GearUp! campaign that included an event for Kia re-sellers in Barcelona. The job involved shooting at a circuit near Barcelona with Russian Arm and drone equipment. 

Team Works also provided services for the Samsung Galaxy Cup in Madrid along with a fashion and luxury photo shoot for the upcoming September issue of Departures Magazine and a fashion shoot for High-Interfashion Spa in the amazing Bardenas desert.

At the start of the year the team also shot the launch of the Yolo Chocolate campaign in-studio in Madrid.

Other clients so far this year have included Vogue, Education First, and MTV.

Chris Willan tells the stories of places and people through crisp and authentic images that hum with warmth, humanity and humour. His 20 years of experience have seen him work across advertising, TV, film, NGO, editorial and corporate assignments, both alone and as part of creative teams, with some of the best-known photographers and agencies in the world, including Magnum.

Born in Uganda, raised in Liverpool and based in Spain for the last 17 years, his natural affinity with all people - from Rastas to Royalty, burger flippers to billionaires - means he creates images of rare sympathy wherever he goes. In recent years, that eye for the narrative within has seen him solo exhibit at Tate Modern, Museu d'Història de la Immigració de Catalunya, The Gallery Oldham and The National Theatre, and win the World Responsible Travel Award for photography in 2013.

2014 saw him move into moving image and he is currently completing a worldwide shoot for a major travel company.

He lives in the heart of Barcelona with his wife Belen and teenage sons Luis and Pablo.

Sara Acosta is a freelance photographer specialising in capturing underwater images.

She currently lives and develops her work in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, covering a wide range of topics focused on liquid - from water sports to fashion, underwater photo and video through advertising and effects with all types of fluids.

"It may be work that requires specialised equipment, a lot of planning and infinite patience to capture the desired scene, but the results are worth all the effort."

"I love my job, and I consider myself a lucky person. It was not easy getting here but the effort was definitely worth it! My professional career began in Mallorca working at various international production companies. Some years later, I moved to Barcelona where I studied  Direction of Photography while working as a gaffer. Passing through the lighting department to become D.o.P. is hard but light is what builds a good photograph. It also gave me the opportunity to work with some true masters of cinema.

This experience ended in 2010 with 20 films and dozens of commercials and music videos to my name. My work as a cinematographer included genres as diverse as advertising, documentary, short films and feature films - and in all formats (35mm, Super 16mm, HD, Epic, etc.). Some of these subsequently received various awards.

I love facing challenges with a positive attitude, looking for creative solutions to facilitate the work of everyone."

Bleed VFX is an award-winning post-production studio specialised in physical and dynamic simulations. Applying science, physics and mathematics, the company creates true-to-life renditions of fluid, fire, smoke, particles, cloth and more.

Working from its HQ in Buenos Aires, the team delivers for clients around the globe. Last year the company opened an office in Barcelona to be near to its European clients.

Bleed VFX’s breakthrough was a bald man in a hairy car. 'Hair Conditioning' for Banco Santander Río was internationally recognised and won a Bronze Lion at Cannes in 2010. The company has catered for well-known brands around the world who reach out to Bleed VFX to solve effects for commercials, music videos and films. VFX supervisor Paolo Cavalieri recently directed the VFX for Juan Jose Campanella's 'Underdogs'.

Addict Studios is a professional studio and camera equipment rental company supplying the best brands. Located in Madrid city centre, the company also offers more than 550m² of studio rental space with  drive-in access, and is the only official Spanish supplier of the new Phase One IQ280 with Mamiya 645+.

Addict Studios is the largest open and unobstructed studio in Madrid, providing maximum support to professional photographers, agencies and magazines in their productions. Addict Studios is always at the forefront, with the latest Profoto, Phase One, Mamiya, Hasselblad, Canon, Apple, Eizo and any other new products. Recently added: the new Profoto B1.

Latest productions in Addict Studios include:

• Shooting with Nike for Atletico de Madrid, Sanitas, Blanco, MadTerrorFest, Lexus, Ferrari, Adidas, Iberia, Sandoz, Samsung, Renault, Bimbo, Ikea, Tous, Pepe Jeans, Kling and Aurgi.
• Spots for Sanitas, MadTerrorFest and Heineken.
• Magazines: Marie Claire, Neo2, Glamour, Vanidad, Fuera de Serie, Smoda, Arte de Vivir and Avenue.

Visit the new website for more information and follow the company on twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Tuset Studio is a set in a penthouse loft in the heart of Barcelona, offering premium installations and an exclusive service.

The company is available 24/7 to provide the latest equipment from top brands for any shooting needs. Tuset Studio works with prestigious magazines and clients including Glamour, Telva, Woman, QG, El Corte Inglés, Mango, and Massimo Dutti, as well as with famous models Ana Beatriz Barros and Winnie Harlow, among others.

The team is grateful to all of them for their trust and professionalism and invites PP readers to take advantage of their exclusive services and studio space.

Delight Rental Services (DRS) provides maximum support for professional photographers and their productions. The company offers the latest high end camera and light gear and supplies every essential piece of equipment, ranging from production vehicles to platforms, computers to steamers: everything to ensure a successful, professional
shoot.

DRS branches can be found in Marbella, Berlin and Stuttgart, all with a complete rental portfolio, and of course the company provides equipment worldwide.

In Marbella, DRS has been doubling its stock over the past two years, with latest arrivals including Honda EU 65 IS and video gear like the DJI Ronin-M.

Recent clients in Spain include Audi, BMW, El Corte Ingles, FC Sevilla, Ferrari, Habitat, Honda, Jaguar, Landrover, Mango, Nissan, Renault, Subaru, Vogue, Volvo, Women'secret and more.

Located in Midtown Madrid, Espacio Harley is a studio with an artistic and technical focus. Its photography studio is a versatile creative space with flexible shooting times, competitive rates, an array of technical resources and great staff.

Espacio Harley offers a broad range of amenities including 6,500 square feet of available space, a 26’x 22’x 19´ cyclorama, and daylight options.

"To ensure the efficiency of your production, we offer in-house rentals, premium quality digital capture, and pre-and-post production services."

Recient work includes Adidas, Irina Shayk for Xti, and Penelope Cruz for Harper's Bazaar. The studio is also available for private events and workshops.

711rent is Europe's leading photo and film equipment rental house with branches in Hamburg, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Paris, Barcelona and Mallorca. The company carries well-maintained gear from all major brands, including Profoto, Broncolor, Briese, Arri, Kino Flo, Dedolight, Hasselblad, Phase One, Canon, Nikon, Apple, Mole Richardson, The Light and more.

711rent Barcelona is already known for its wide range of Briese flash, daylight and tungsten umbrellas. These, together with Arri and Profoto daylight and LED systems, make for perfect film set lighting. Adding the large selection of studio and battery powered flash systems from Profoto and Broncolor, this makes 711rent the top choice for film and photo productions.

711rent Mallorca also carries all lights for projects on-location or planned for the Central Studios, located next door. Far more than just a back-up for production on the island, the studio is fully equipped with lighting and camera systems.

Both Spanish shops are also able to deliver to the Balearic Islands - Ibiza, Menorca or Fomentera - as well as on any other location on the mainland.

Recent additions include Phase One Xf Body, Canon 5Ds and 5Dsr.

The Professional Photographer's Association of Spain created the LUX Professional Photography Awards in 1993 - the first country-wide professional photography award with the objective of recognising and promoting the best photographers in Spain. Every year, entries are received across Advertising, Fashion, Still Life and Food, Industrial, Architecture and Interior Design, Portrait, Reportage, Landscape and Nature, Personal Project, Social Events and Juniors.

The Lux Awards, considered 'the Oscars' of professional photography, are the most prestigious professional photography awards in Spain and serve as a reference and meeting point for everyone in the business, The awards ceremony is one of the best networking events in the industry, as well as an excellent platform for photographers to showcase their talent.

This year is the 23rd edition and you are invited to participate with your best work. The call for entries is open between 20th July through to 30th September. Judging will be held in Barcelona and Madrid in October, and the awards ceremony itself will be held in Barcelona on 18th November.