Welcome to the latest issue of Showcase Toronto, brought to you by Production Paradise. We present the very best of the local visual media industry, with more information available in our dedicated Photo and Film directories.

In this issue we feature professional and providers working in Toronto: Album Studio Rental, George Simhoni, KTAR, Michael Mahovlich Photography, Nathaniel Anderson, Raul Rincon, S1 Group, Silverline Studios, Terry Collier and Zinc Production.

A selection of images from Silverline Studios is featured on Toronto directory homepage.

Over cover image was shot by Maude Arsenault for Zink Magazine.

George Simhoni's images have been described as a blend of art and photography. His style is well established as both ethereal and powerfully subtle. Art directors who come to George know exactly what they are getting. As a result of his vast experience, he has the ability and confidence to pull-off a technically challenging production, delivering a seamless image at the end of the day.

Art directors have portrayed him as "a story teller in a single image, having the ability to bring life and humanity to his work." George's work has been described as "rich in layers of emotion, humour, irony, and even mystery."

His philosophy is that if you plan the shoot well beforehand, you have the time to "allow the magic to happen. If I can stop someone and give them a momentary thoughtful pause, a smile, or a thought, then I have accomplished my mission," says George.

George has been recognised as a leader in the field of advertising photography. He has won awards worldwide throughout his distinguished career, the latest being the prize for landscape photography in the APA Awards.

Quintessential style, quiet elegance, quality grace; all words that aptly describe Toronto-born photographer Nathaniel Anderson. A renaissance man, Nathaniel has always been fascinated with images and great design. “Photography allows me to communicate my inner most thoughts,” says Nathaniel. He views photography as an expressionistic tool that he deems "therapeutic," - an opportunity to release and “articulate those things that I haven’t been able to vocalise.” 

Nathaniel's innovative approach to creating powerful visual narratives has been recognised across sectors. Photography is his passport to the world - Africa, Switzerland, England, France, Italy, The Netherlands, Mexico, Jamaica, and St. Kitts; this daring visionary approaches each venture with a creative quirkiness and sophisticated style.

As Toronto’s first choice for full service photographic rental studios, Album Studio Rentals is a beautiful new studio located just west of trendy Ossington Avenue. It is a boutique style setting with a personable atmosphere.

With a total of 2450 square feet of shooting space, Album Studio Rentals offers two natural light studios, both with a full kitchen, client area, WiFi and dedicated parking.

Recent shoots include McDonald's, Macy’s, Kraft, Martha Stewart and Tropicana, to name but a few.

Contact Album Studio Rentals by calling 416 537 9494 (extension 1) or email. Visit the website for more information.

Zinc Production is a full service, fully insured boutique production company specialising in stills and video production for fashion, advertising, catalogue and lifestyle clients. The company's goal is to provide the best production services available, from concept to completion, including production planning, budget management, talent scouting, casting, permits, locations, immigration and customs paperwork, and travel.

Zinc's experienced, professional team will tailor make the production to suit each clients' individual needs, vision and budget. With years of combined local and international production and advertising experience, the company puts its working relationships with all sectors of the industry to good use to secure the most competitive rates on its clients' behalf.

Clients include Aveeno, Bon Jovi, Coca Cola, Club Monaco, Cover Girl, Curves, Danier Leather, Dove, The Gap, Holt Renfrew, I.C.B., L'Oréal, Macy's, Neiman Marcus, Perricone, Playboy, Ports, Redbook, Starbucks and Wallpaper*.

Photographers Zinc has produced for include Darren Keith, Diegio Uchitel, Ellen Von Unwerth, Greg Kadel, Helena Christensen, Jean Francois Campos, Mario Sorrenti, Max Abadian, Pamela Hanson, Raphael Mazzucco, Ruvan Afanador, Serge Leblon, Takay, Thomas Schenk and Walter Chin.

Welcome to the new edition of Showcase Toronto, brought to you by Production Paradise. We highlight the very best of the Canadian visual media industry and, as usual, more information can be found in our dedicated Photo and Film directories.

In this Showcase we present the leading companies and top professionals currently working out of Toronto: Create Imaging Inc, Dexter Quinto, Glen Reichwein, Jopang Visuals, Katarina Marinic, Klaxonnez, KTAR, Michael Mahovlich Photography, Raul Rincon, Sugino Studio, Westside Studio and Zinc Productions.

Our cover image was shot by Nikki Ormerod represented by Westside Studio.

Founded in 1985, Westside Studio is Canada’s largest advertising and design photography facility, encompassing six separate studios and covering over 14,000 sq. ft. 12 world-class and diverse photographers are on-hand to provide invaluable expertise, along with a general manager, two agents, top producers and an executive assistant.

The award-winning and internationally respected Westside Studio offers an unrivalled level of creativity and professionalism. Servicing top advertising agencies and Fortune 500 clients across North America, the ever-creative Westside roster includes Matt Barnes, Ian Campbell, Tom Feiler, Chris Gordaneer, Tyler Gray, Frank Hoedl, Vicky Lam, Russell Monk, Nikki Ormerod, Shanghoon, Derek Shapton and George Simhoni.

Klaxonnez, founded by Anne Desrochers in 1996, is a boutique agency providing artist representation, career management and production services for photographers worldwide. The agency is dedicated to nurturing creative collaborations with gifted artists and clients from the world of advertising, corporate, fashion and publishing. Its approach is to focus on quality while successfully orchestrating all the details needed to customise production for an efficient and smooth shoot. Having a boutique agency allows the Klaxonnez team to have a personal approach to managing artists' careers and to work closely with clients throughout the creative process.

Clients include Air Canada, Amica Magazine, Bell Canada, Birks, Bootlegger, Bluenotes, Canadian Tire, Cassis, Canada Post, Cashmere, CBC, Dove, Fashion Magazine, Flare Magazine, Investco, John Frieda, LCBO, L'Oréal, Mexx, Nike, Nikon, Oreo, Plaza Magazine, Rogers, Sony Ericsson Worldwide, Second Cup, Shoppers Drug Mart and Winners.

Sugino Studio's motto is “Evolve or Die”. Its artists create and capture stills and motion imagery using the very latest technology, while the studio's equipment, facilities and labour infrastructure are second to none in Canada. Sugino's mission is to maintain a business model that allows it to acquire clients' visual assets as cost efficiently as possible while maintaining the best creative quality standards.

The studio's roster is comprised of artists capable of both stills and motion capture, with in-house digital artists, assistants and producers in full support. As a result, there are no borders either in scope or creativity when taking on jobs both big and small.

Visit the website for more information.

Jopang is an up-and-coming photographer who is seeking to make his mark on the Toronto photo industry.

His work revolves around the primary fundamental aspect of photography: emotional power. Jopang is skilled in using atmospheric elements to create emotional impact with his cityscape photography. He is also able to bring that ability to portraits, and ultimately it is this vision to create emotionally powerful photos that drives his work.

Visit his website for more information.