Stefan Schlumpf is a multi-talented photographer with international experience across a range of genres. He began his career as an action and extreme sports photographer, before diversifying into people, advertising and landscape images and studying photography in Zurich.

Stefan has international experience working for agencies and editorial magazines, both on location and in the studio. His work has appeared in international campaigns as well as various magazines worldwide. His search for the best picture has brought him to six continents.

Stefan is known for his very graphic, exceptionally aesthetic and reduced visual language. He is currently based in Chur, Zurich.

Clients include Mammut, Adidas, Red Bull, Kjus, Skins, Schlossberg Switzerland, Post, Universal Music, VP Bank and Switzerland Tourism.

Daniel Infanger can look back on a very successful 2016, with recent jobs including:

• Rebranding Basler Kantonalbank – 100 Motifs
• Kantonalbanken: Finance Heroe – film & photo
• Campain for AVEC / Spettacolo           
• New summer / fall themes for Coop Pronto shops
• New campaign for Coop Mineraloel – film & photo
• Coop Ostermagazin 
• Portraits for Economie Suisse – film & photo
• Suva Bewegung Wintersport Suisse – film & photo
• Campaign for Feldschlösschen Frühlingsbier
• Image film for Hotel Bellevue Terminus – Engelberg
• 10 films for Rado @ Baselworld
• Films for new webseite von Stephan Eicher
• New showreels for Mount Harbor Films Creative Digital Cinema

Visit Daniel's website to discover the versatility of his work.

"Spring is a time to find out where you are, who you are, and move towards where you are going."

MEL Y MEL is happy to present some recent projects including:

• Ikea with photographer Piet Truhlar and agency Wirz Werbung.
• A shoe campaign and spring/summer magazine for Jelmoli together with agency Heimat and the two photographers Jette Stolte and Jana Gerberding.
• The new Micasa spring catalogue with agency Leo Burnett Switzerland and photographer Raphael Zubler.

MEL Y MEL is looking forward to spring, ready to face new challenges and look forward to new projects. In recent weeks the team have been busy en route with Hamburg photographer Tom Nagy and agency Serviceplan. The results will be seen very soon.

"We wish you all a wonderful spring!"

Visit the website or social media for more information.

Welcome to Showcase Switzerland, brought to you by Production Paradise. This edition features some of the top photographers, working out of Switzerland, including Adriano A. Biondo, Braschler Fischer, Clara Tuma, Claudio Bader, Dominik Golob, Guy Jost, Oliver Oettli, Remo Zehnder, Stefan Kürzi, Stefan Schlumpf, Sven Germann, Ulrich Rolf Trüssel; production companies Luminosa, MEL Y MEL and Super Production; CGI artist Patrick Salonen; rental studio Tonwerk Studios; stylist Ruth Bugmann and equipment reantal company Delight Rental Services.

More creative professionals and facilities for photographic and film production can be found in our Zurich Photo and Film directories.

Companies such as Bugatti, Ikea, Hugo Boss, The Guardian, adidas, Nespresso, Porter Magazine, Micasa, ABB Switzerland, among others, trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Be sure to check out our recommended art events and exhibitions:

• Werner Bischof - Point of View and Helvetica  - retrospective photography exhibition, until 1st May at Musée de l’Elysée, Lausanne.
• Total Records - Vinyl & Photography,  over 500 record covers' exhibition, until 16th May at Fotomuseum Winterthur. 
• The Biel/Bienne Festival of Photography, from 29th April to 22nd May. 
• RealSurreal - avant-garde photography exhibition, until 24th July at Museum Bellerive, Zurich. 

Our cover image was shot by Chris Tribelhorn. Styling by Sabina Hanselmann. Make-up was done by Monika Spisak and hair by Rachel Bredy, both represented by Style Council. 

Under the direction of Ulrich Rolf Trüssel, the Swiss-based team of creative photographers and freelance artists work together to establish a vibrant international network.

Ulrich began his photography career at the early age of 12. He later went on to work out of his own rental studio where he realised his passion for creating a different style of picture along with his love for fashion.

As a self-taught photographer with a strong passion for analogue photography, Ulrich works with mid-range systems to bring the analogue style together with the possibilities afforded by today's high-tech equipment.

He combines technical perfection with staged imperfection to enhance and present the natural beauty of his models and fashion clients.

Stefan Schlumpf is a multi-talented photographer with international experience across a range of genres. He began his career as an action and extreme sports photographer, before diversifying into people, advertising and landscape images and studying photography in Zurich.

Stefan has international experience working for agencies and editorial magazines, both on location and in the studio. His work has appeared in international campaigns as well as various magazines worldwide. His search for the best picture has brought him to six continents.

Stefan is known for his very graphic, exceptionally aesthetic and reduced visual language. He is currently based in Chur/Zurich.

Clients include Mammut, Adidas, Red Bull, Kjus, Skins, Schlossberg Switzerland, Post, Universal Music, VP Bank and Switzerland Tourism.

Oliver Oettli specialises in portrait and corporate photography, working on location in Switzerland as well as internationally and also in his own studio.

Oliver's projects include portraits, corporate imagery and annual reports, creating photographic branding for corporate clients, magazines and personalities.

Recent projects include:

• ABB - Portrait session for Gottardo Tunnel Projekt.
• Energie Services Biel - Annual report, corporate imagery, portraits.
• Georg Fischer Ltd. - Annual report portrait and editorial imagery for client magazine.
• Ernst & Young - Business portraits and corporate imagery.

Other recent clients include Raiffeisen, Valiant, Postfinance, Axpo, Swatch, Roche and others.

Oliver is a member of the Swiss Professional Photographers Association (SBF) and Getty Images. Visit his website for more information.

Guy Jost specialises in still life, interior, food and drink photography. In his spacious and fully equipped studio, he creates unique imagery together with internationally renowned stylists, food stylists and prop builders.

Guy and his team work for national and international clients including Unilever, Bossard, daskonzept, Piz Buin, Swiss Olympic, Post Finance, Energie Schweiz, Raiffeisen Banken, Mövenpick, Rosen Group, Kambly, Frigemo, Migros, Badoit, Bongrain, Schweppes, Frionor, Nutri Suisse, Moyard and many more.

Recent new clients include United Grinding Group, Bernafon International, Appenzeller Käse and Ricola. This year, Guy was selected by Lürzer’s Archive in the category '200 Best Ad Photographers 2016/17 Worldwide.‘

Guys recently completed a book project entitled 'Building Democracy' in conjunction with the Swiss Ambassador to Georgia. Guy has been touring Georgia since 2012 examining the "political in architecture". Ambassador Baechler wrote text to accompany images of the democratic process underway.

Remo Zehnder’s aspiration is to create dynamic, thrilling and fascinating images across life, home, work, industry, health care and advertising. He is known for being in the thick of things with his camera, but without drawing attention to himself.

Remo has developed a reputation for being easy to work with, leading a production in a collaborative way and understanding the publicity needs of each project.

Remo has been a member of Switzerland’s professional photographers' organisation, the Association of Creative Photographers, since he founded his own company in 2004.

Besides his daily business, Remo is working on a book project about men between the ages of 60 and 70 and their plans for life after retirement.

Visit his website for further information.

Tonwerk Studios offers two fabulous locations with an unmistakable industrial charm that are ideal for photo and video shoots, events and vernissages.

Featuring authentic props from the building's 140-year-old history, the studios have ample parking facilities, loading options and power outlets for all types of production. Located in Lausen, Baselland, the studios are next to the train station and can be easily reached by car or public transport.

The Old Drying Factory measures 14m x 7m, with ceiling height between 3.35m and 8.75m. The entire space is spread out over several floors, with huge south-facing floor-to-ceiling windows providing beautiful lighting options. Glass ceilings provide even more daylight. Customised hair and make-up, lounge and styling corners are complimented by a broad range of props.

Dominated by columns, The Depository measures 11m x 42m with large, east-facing windows and original brickwalls supplying a genuine industrial character. The ground level studio space also features customised hair and make-up, lounge and styling corners, as well as a wide range of unique props.

Contact Tonwerk Studios for more information.