Digitalstore Vienna is the largest retailer of digital photography products for semi-professional and professional users in Austria.

The summer edition of the 'Photo & Video Days', the company's in-house expo, will take place over 14th and 15th June. More than 20 companies will present brand new highlights; clients can win great prizes and participate in free workshops. Be sure to drop by and get inspired!

Also not to be missed - Digitalstore & Sony Alpha Live Event, featuring a free 'Portrait Photography Workshop', the 'Stunt & Photography Masterclass', and an inspiring presentation on how to 'Explore To Create'.

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Mitja Kobal is a professional head shot and portrait photographer based in Vienna. He is a cross-breed who, besides portrait and headshot photography, also regularly works on assignments worldwide with publications for National Geographic, Greenpeace and Elle.

He is also an award-wining photographer with his landscape and architectural work.

With exensive experience in various fields over several years, he is a true all-rounder who brings everything to the table.

Paul Kolp's first publication was in the legendary Basta magazine, before being featured in outstanding Austrian and international magazines such as WIENER, News, Woman, TV-Media, Cosmopolitan, Playboy and Men's Health.

His editorial success led to advertising campaigns for companies such as Palmers/Gazelle, Nijole, Baxter, Pfizer, Youngstyle and ÖFB. The Nijole campaign was published in Italian Vogue, Harper's Bazaar Russia, Rob Report, InStyle Russia and L'Officiel.

Paul has held several exhibitions over the last 10 years, with the highlight being the hanging of three pictures in the Wiener Secession 2010. He has also exhibited at For Art Gallery and Gallery Junger in Shanghai.

Austrian industrial photographer Christian Vorhofer combines technical professionalism and creativity with on-site opportunities across each project for clients from all over Europe.

Featured in this Showcase are corporate productions for Swareflex - an Austrian manufacturer of road safety and light guidance systems - and construction company Rhomberg Bau. Projects for industrial group Thöni, global semiconductor expert Besi and Tyrolit - leading manufacturer of grinding solutions for the construction industry - are also highlighted.

For recent personal work in Spitzbergen, Christian portrayed Ulf - a veteran freight vessel captain - in his cabin. Also based on his own creative idea is a series realized for Westend61, as well as a transportation production shot in Kühtai, Tyrol.

Stefan Leitner is an advertising photographer based in Graz, represented by Karin Zumann Photographers Agency.

Stefan's international experience makes him a reliable partner who delivers the best results even under enormous pressure. Clients include Coca-Cola, FIFA, BMW, RedBull, Voest Alpine, Aldi, Bank Austria, Sport 2000, and many more.

His passion for the great outdoors makes him a good choice for location shoots in difficult terrain. Stefan feels at home across several fields of photography and always looks forward to getting the best results for his clients. He is an easy-going guy who never loses focus.

"Looking for a talent, a photographer, special piece of equipment or a unique location? Regardless, Making Of is the right company to call.

We'll make sure that your production has a proper workflow from the first idea to the final product, and that it stays on budget and is delivered on time.

The person behind Making Of is Martina Cerny. In cooperation with her team of stylists, make-up artists, project managers and many more, she ensures that your idea gets the shining performance it deserves!“

Recent clients include Billa, Falkensteiner Hotels & Resorts, Fashion20Two, Goldeck, Intimissimi, Liwest, Ludwig Reiter, MasterCard, McDonald’s, Ö3, Salamander, Tezenis, Wien Energie, Wiener Stadtwerke and Wiener Zucker.

Behind Kirchgasser Photography hide the creative heads of Lukas Kirchgasser and Stefanie Primessnig. This perfect team of photography and marketing expertise is connected both by a passion for their work and by a shared aim to set the perfect stage for excellent food.

As partners to the clients, Lukas and Stefanie accompany them throughout the entire creative process, from planning and conceptualisation all the way to technical realisation and post-production.

The list of their customers reads like a 'Who's-Who' of good taste and includes, alongside top chefs and restaurants, advertising agencies, premium brands as well as luxury hotels.

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Production Pool / Pool Films, a full service production company specialised in film and photo production, announces a new partner in Berlin, please welcome Anne-Marei Heinrich!

With a passion for film and photo she has been working in the industry for international photographers, directors, ad agencies and magazines for more than 15 years. With her eagle eyes for the details she has been sharing her profound skills in production, casting and art buying.

Check out their brand new Studio in Berlin, the Clic Clac in Kreuzberg! Next to the studio is a 250m2 creative space - also for rent.

Recent productions include:

• Katjes, campaign, Photographer Johanna Dauphin (Art Buying Photo)
• Skin Biotic, campaign, Photographer/Director Kai Kurve @ Wolf&Lamm (Production)
• Taschen Verlag, "Heimat Art Book" with Ellen von Unwerth
• Magnum Unilever, campaign, Photographer Ellen von Unwerth (Art buying & Production)
• Vogue Italia, with Lana del Ray and Ellen von Unwerth
• Gstar, Casting for Ellen von Unwerth

Clients include: Chantal Thomass, Agent Provocateur, S.Oliver, Comma, Adidas, Rocco Barocco, Otto, Augustin Teboule, Leica S Magazine, Lifeball Vienna, Givenchy, Vogue Eyewear, Happy Socks, Thomas Sabo, Sly, Hysteric Glamour.

Production Pool / Pool Films is a full service production company specialised in film and photo production. With bases in Zurich, Vienna, Berlin, Cape Town and the Alps, Production Pool offers a great range of service production and locations.

Recent productions include:

• Valiant Bank campaign with photographer Per Kasch.
• Globus Christmas campaign with photographer Markus Pritzi and DoP Marc Asekhame.
• Schweiz Tourismus TCV campaign with director/DoP Thomas Dirnhofer and photographer Bruno Augsburger.
• Garage Magazine editorial with photographer Lukas Wassmann.

Other clients include brands such as BMW, Bogner, Coca-Cola, Coop, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Elle, H+M, Heineken, IWC, Joop, Migros, Orange, S.Oliver, Swisscom and Vogue as well as photographers and directors such as Boo George, Frederike Helwig, Gregor Hohenberg, Jan Voss, Marcel Hartmann, Mariano Vivanco, Mario Testino, Matt Jones, Mikael Jansson, Sam Robinson and Tom Dirnhofer.

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For over 30 years, Digitalstore Vienna has been one of the largest companies selling digital photography products for semi-professional and professional users.

The winter edition of in-house expo 'The Digitalstore Photo & Video Days' will take place from the 15th to 17th November. More than 20 companies will present brand new highlights from the Photokina trade fair; you can win great prizes and participate in free workshops. Be sure to drop by and get inspired!

Also not to be missed: learn everything about the workflow and possibilities of fine art and large format printing. On 12th October, Digitalstore is offering free lectures and live demos during 'Printing Day'.

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