"Photo shoot in Toronto, Canada?"

The number one destination for New York and LA photo productions visiting Toronto.

S1 is a unique full service photographic rental studio and location production company. It provides photo shoot support from small to large scale, on location or in the studio.

Services include:

• Studios.
• Lighting, grip, computer and camera rental.
• Sprinter van production packages.
• Digital capture service and digital techs.
• Production services and crew.
• High-end digital imaging.

"Just plug-in your photographer or production; we look after the rest."

David Hou is one of Toronto’s most sought after industry photographers whose work spans the worlds of performing arts, fashion, and design, His tell-tale signature is the happy fusion of all these styles which gives his photographs their distinctive edge.

Dance is imbued with the vibrancy of fashion, fashion is transformed into theatre, and design jumps off the page in settings that are as innovative as they are inventive. Whether he is shooting productions by the prestigious Stratford Shakespeare Festival, the magnificent oriental rugs of Artweave Studios, or fashion icons such as Mirabelli, David's photographs draw the eye with their originality.

Visit his website for more information.

Primarily known for her portraiture, versatility enables Nadia Molinari to move comfortably between a variety of photographic disciplines. With close to 15 years of experience and a no-nonsense approach, she brings directorial straightforwardness coupled with technical expertise and attention to detail to every assignment. It is clearly evident in her work, and to her clients, that Molinari loves what she does.

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Born in Portugal and raised in Toronto, Luis Albuquerque has been working as a commercial photographer for over 10 years. He works mostly in the studio on still life projects but also appreciates the change of pace offered by going on location to shoot products and environments.

Luis is known for his use of vintage props and mini vignettes in his photography.

“People love coming by the studio and checking out my vintage finds that I have displayed on
the shelves,” he proudly says.

Clients include Holt Renfrew, Home Outfitters, Keilhauer, Kellogg's, Le Chateau, Nike, PC Home, Progress Packaging, Second Cup, Sula Beauty, The Hudson Bay Co., Best Health, Canadian Family, Canadian Living, Chatelaine, Hello, House and Home, Style at Home, Today's Parent and Where Magazine.

Kathi Z Management is a Toronto based team of agents and producers that represent and support the careers of some of the best photographers in Canada. Our photographers specialize in fashion, celebrity, beauty and advertising photography also specializing in motion video.

Photographers include Geoff Barrenger, Gabor Jurina, Francisco Garcia, Norman Wong, Andrew Soule and Adrian Armstrong.

Award-winning Toronto-based photographer Robin Wong has been creating distinctive images for over 25 years. He has had the privilege of working with talented, unique individuals and strives to continually develop his style and technique. He is thrilled by the challenge of shooting on location and succeeds in expressing his clients' visions. Robin's love of capturing intimate moments in the lives of his subjects is surpassed only by his passion for snowboarding.

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After 25 years of styling and producing, Suzanne Lindsay evolved and SLAM (Suzanne Lindsay Artist Management) was created. The company represents an elite group of artists including photographers specialising in fashion, lifestyle, food, interiors, product, soft goods and portraiture. SLAM's artists balance insightful knowledge and experience with original, cutting-edge vision, offering creative ingenuity and practical resource at every turn.

"Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep." Scott Adams.

With 15 letters in his last name alone, Andreas Trauttmansdorff could very well be the biggest name in the business. His versatility, 20 years of experience, numerous awards and client list only serve to reinforce that claim.

People and lifestyle, decor and interiors, food, landscape, gardens and cars all continue to be subject areas of inspiration for Andreas. Add to that a recent return to shooting motion and he has come full circle from his beginnings in the film industry.

Visit his website to see more of Andreas' images.

Welcome to the debut issue of Showcase Toronto, brought to you by Production Paradise. We present the very best of the third largest production city in North America within the visual media industry; with more information available in our dedicated Toronto Photo and Film directories.

Toronto’s remarkable ability to transform its appearance to fit a particular location as well as the city's wealth of highly experienced, creative and technical talent makes it a critical draw for many high-profile producers. With award-winning technicians and the ease of shooting in a diverse range of locations it is no surprise that Toronto's film and photo industry is thriving.

In this debut Showcase we present the leading companies and top professionals currently working out of Toronto, including Kathi Z, Westside Studio, Klaxonnez, Fuze Reps, Suzanne Lindsay Artist Management, Sugino Studio, S1 Group, Michael Kohn, Terry Collier, Andrew Ptak, Nadia Molinari, Rob Waymen, Luis Albuquerque, Robin Wong Photography, Andreas Trauttmansdorff, David Hou and Anna Scetinina.

Our cover was shot by photographer Gabor Jurina represented by Kathi Z Management.

Born and raised in England, Terry Collier's passion for images led him initially into the film industry and then into the commercial world of advertising that he now pursues in Canada. His work has been gracing billboards, magazines and posters for the past 25 years and he has shot in most major North American locations and in Europe, with access to all the required production support.

To say Terry brings clarity and the caressing quality of light to the automotive arena is an understatement. His portfolio includes virtually every automobile manufacturer known, resulting in over 100 international awards. For the past seven years he has used the Phase One digital capture system with on-site, top-notch imaging artists.

Terry's latest work includes a location campaign for the new Toyota Prius and studio and location work for the Lexus IS group and the entire Lexus model range. Whether on location or in the studio, his stringently high standards are balanced by his calming force and sense of humour. With his crew of highly trained assistants and digital technicians, the most ambitious of projects are executed with unlimited creative potential.