David Giesbrecht is a NYC-based lifestyle and fashion photographer.

Though based in in New York City, he has worked on many projects along the East Coast of the United States for clients like Netflix, Apple, Sony and NBC Universal.

His work has been published in The New York Times, Vanity Fair, and Entertainment Weekly.

Mark Manne is a NYC transplant living in the Boston area. After years as a semi successful professional comedian, he moved into photography. Serious about his work, he always brings fun to a set, tries to infuse his photos with some whimsy, and loves what he does for a living.

His work focuses on the commercial, food and product photography space, working for small to mid sized brands.

Recent product clients include Harpoon Brewery, Hydroflask, and Resinate. He has photographed at over 100 Boston area restaurants much to the dismay of his waistline. His work has been featured in several magazines and his poster “The Periodic Table of Bagels” is hanging in bagel stores around the nation.

Welcome to Showcase New York, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading creatives and companies working out of New York.

More creative professionals and facilities for photographic and film production are available in our New York Photo and Film directories.

Brands and publications including Mazda, Nespresso, Levi's, IKEA, Washington Post, Porsche, among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Don't miss our recommended events:

• Tribeca Festival will be hold from 7th to 18th June. For over 20 years, Tribeca has offered innovative storytelling across film, TV, and more.
• Everyday Bronx is a Bronx-themed Instagram account with more than 43,000 followers. The exhibition will feature more than 50 photographs and video displays. Until 14th May at Bronx Documentary Center.
• Projects: Ming Smith reintroduces a photographer that lives and works in New York since the 70s. She has inspired a generation of artists engaging the politics and poetics of the photographic image in relation to experiences of Blackness. Until 29th May at MoMA.

Our cover was shot by Brian Finke, and features his most recent monograph, 'Backyard Fights'. Brian is represented by South James.

"Zen Space is a stunning, 12,000 sf. loft filled with daylight, props and amenities. We offer a massive column-free shooting area, ceiling heights of 12’ to 20’, large windows, a modern, open-plan kitchen set, separate rooms for wardrobe, hair & make-up, and more.

The space includes furniture, props, wardrobe racks, iron, steamer, Italian espresso machine, hi-speed WiFi, sound system, ping-pong table, wireless printer, director’s chairs and a variety of production supplies from folding tables to sandbags - everything needed to make your shoot an easy and stress-free production. All this and we are only 20 minutes from Midtown Manhattan.

There is easy load-in via our own private loading dock with motorised conveyor belt or optional freight elevator, as well as ample on-site parking for all of your cars, vans and trucks.

Zen Space is the ideal location for all types of productions from fashion, editorial and documentary shoots to TV commercials, music videos, branded content and feature films. Stop by for a tour to see the most exciting new shooting space in the NYC area!''

The New York City-based photography team of Ellen McDermott and creative partner Bridget Sciales produces timeless visual language, with imagery that is both intimate and visceral. 

“As women, we feel we are expected to work harder in the male-dominated field of photography. Securing top assignments is often quite challenging. We have been fortunate to work with creative heads who understand the value of diversity.” 

Giving female photographers equal billing to their male counterparts expands creative energies and acknowledges a different approach in providing new and unexplored points of view. Their photography evokes emotion, which enhances the digital experience for consumers across e-commerce, marketing, and content creation. The approach involves shooting with a studied and refined lighting that immediately provokes the viewer into a time and space.

The work can be seen in ad campaigns, digital content, magazines, books, corporate assignments and private collections throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.

Clients include Ralph Lauren, Brooks Brothers, Chicos, One Kings Lane, Martha Stewart Living, Iconix Brands, Toast, Plain Goods, Dwell, Cottages & Gardens, Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, Christie's, Sotheby’s and Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt among others.

JB5 Productions strives to provide the best production services possible, from inception to completion, with national and international agencies and clients. They are a full service still photography and video production company with offices in Phoenix, AZ, Los Angeles, CA and San Francisco, CA.

John and his team have developed a vast network of contacts from across the globe. "Our ability to collaborate with photographers, creative directors, art producers and crew members has provided JB5 Productions with many repeat clients. We have worked with many different variations of motion, still and CGI imagery and have working relationships with many of the best post-production companies in the business.

With COVID restrictions lifting around the world we are hopeful to get back to “normal” and reunite with many of our friends that we have not seen in a while. Until then we will continue following all CDC, City & State Health department guidelines. We look forward to working with you!

Thank you for viewing, Please contact us if you are in need of still photo or video production services."

Clients include: Acura, Asics, Aston Martin, Audi, Blue Cross Blue Shield, BMW, Bud Light, Buick, Cadillac, Canoo, Chevrolet, Corvette, Design Within Reach, Dodge, Fiji Water, Ford, Genesis, Google, Honda, Hydro Flask, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jeep, Jim Beam, Jimmy Dean, JSX Charter Jets, Lexus, KIA, Lincoln, Mark Levinson, Maserati, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, NFL, Neiman Marcus, New Balance, Nissan, Pepsi, Porsche, Ram Trucks, Sargento Cheese, SC Johnson, Skype, Subaru, Sun Life Financial, Thomas Bagels, Toyota, Tsingtao, Tostitos, Volkswagen and YETI.

From the age of 17, Jesse Rieser began looking through a lens, making portraits filled with telling details and compelling characters. He quickly became recognized for not only his success with commercial clients but also in the fine art world. His work inspires engagement, drawing in the viewer, causing them to wonder about the subjects and the stories they have to tell.

With over 40 exhibitions and as a former athlete, Rieser continues to find ways of injecting art into his sport photography. Here we see work from his personal practice paired with client commissions for Adobe, ESPN, Golf Digest, The New York Times, and Arizona Office of Tourism.

Clients find him as a creative additive to the collaborative process not only with his technical expertise but also in the ideation phase. He feels his greatest currency is how he communicates and sees the world. Some call it empathy. Some call it charm. His mom just says he’s a nice young man.

Joe Carlson is an automotive photographer and director based in LA.

He has developed a reputation as a top artist in his field. Over more than 20 years, he has created content for the world’s leading car brands including Honda, Infiniti, Nissan, Subaru, VW, Mercedes Benz, Lincoln, Ford and Chevrolet.

Joe’s mastery of studio lighting and the relaxed, efficient environment at the studio is what brings many clients to the facility that he designed and built. Studio C2 has everything needed to handle any still or motion project, complete with flush mount, computer controlled turntable and 10’ x 40’ LED lightbox. The state-of-the-art facility produces still, motion, CGI and retouching projects. This year we have been keeping busy with projects for Infiniti, Toyota, VW and Subaru.

When not shooting in the studio, Joe loves to travel, shooting backplates and landscapes for automotive and personal projects.

Exit 63 Productions is a proven full-service photography production company. 

"We go the extra mile to create an exceptional environment for photographers, clients and agencies to focus solely on what they do best, and leaving the rest to us." 

Whether it's estimating, scouting, casting, or providing on set chefs for catering, Exit 63 Productions will work within your budget and deliver your project on time. 

"We work anywhere - coast to coast, continent to continent and have a great time doing it."  

Clients include: Ford, Lexus, Cadillac, BMW, Toyota, Subaru, Audi, Honda, Buick, Acura, Apple, Nike, Intel, Dicks Sporting Goods, Google, Comcast xfinity, Visa, Merck, Allianz, Herve Lege, Four Seasons, Adidas, Quiksilver, Dickies, eBay, NBC, and many more.

Welcome to our debut issue of Showcase California, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading creatives and companies working out of Los Angeles, San Francisco and other cities from the Golden State.

More creative professionals and facilities for photographic and film production are available in our Los Angeles Photo and Film directories and San Francisco Photo and Film directories.

Brands and publications including Mazda, Camelbak, ESPN Magazine, Corvette, Toyota, among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Be sure to catch our recommended events:

• The Fahey/Klein gallery presents a selection of photographs from the queen of female sensuality, photographer Ellen von Unwerth. In her exhibition, 'Bombshell', the works on display revel in von Unwerth’s experimentation with archetypes and stereotypes that result in images that are spontaneous, playful, and alive. Until 29th April.
• The San Francisco International Film Festival (SFFILM Festival), the longest-running film festival in the Americas, features a range of marquee premieres, international competitions, compelling documentaries, short and mid-length films, live music performances, and dazzling red carpet events. From 13th to 23rd April.

Our cover image was shot by Lauren Naylor for Flanelle Magazine.