Photographer Philipp Kreidl is based in Vienna and has more than 20 years' experience. During this time he has touched on many areas of photography, including people and lifestyle, portraiture, still life and travel. Over recent years he has specialised more in architecture, exterior and interior photography and portraiture and celebrity.

Philipp's national and international clients range from magazines to architects and corporate clients who all share an appreciation for his experience and efficiency when realising projects.

He creates sensitive compositions and delivers high quality work across image editing and retouching.

Founded in Vienna in 2013, Agent Azur is a creative platform and consultancy agency focussing on the representation of illustrators. As creative directors, the company develops concepts for national and international clients. Visionary approaches, commitment and a strong orientation towards solutions characterise its work.

The team's international and highly motivated network of promising creatives is constantly growing. Agent Azur promotes top creatives and links them to the industry and particularly to clients and agencies who seek authentic, contemporary and high quality work along with custom-made solutions.

The company takes inspiration from around the globe and is familiar with the latest innovative trends from the major cities worldwide. Experience and know-how are the basis for creating authentic solutions for specific creative needs and making clients stand out in a crowded marketplace.

Agent Azur operates in the following areas: advertising campaigns, animation, beauty, catalogues, children’s books, character design, collages, corporate identities, decorative prints, editorials, food, icons, infographics, landscapes/nature, lettering, maps, packaging, painting, paper sculptures, pattern design, title sequences and wall displays.

Launched in 2006, Farbantrieb is a Vienna-based studio that unites photography, retouching, CGI and pre-press under one roof.

• Robert Szutta: Photography, post-production and lithography. His passion for small details and years of inter-disciplinary experience flow into his work.
• Fabian Morak: CGI, post-production and lithography. Fabian has far-reaching knowledge of pre-press, colour management and CGI.

The two founders and their crew of experienced specialists care about the best solution when it comes to creating and optimising sophisticated images, all the way from initial planning to the final printing process.

Welcome to the latest Showcase Austria, brought to you by Production Paradise. We present the latest news from the Austrian visual media industry, with more information available in our dedicated Photo and Film directories.

Check out our featured events:

• Photo + Adventure in Messe, Vienna, from 16th to 17th November
• The 13th "Friendly festival for fashion and photography" in MAK, Austrian Museum of Applied Arts, Vienna, from the 20th to 22nd November
• Alfred Weidinger "Könige" in LEICA Gallery, until 25th January 2014.

Our cover image was shot by Bernd Preiml. Bernd is represented by Karafiat.

This special location with its New York flair is ideal for photo shoots, presentations, press conferences, exhibitions, fashion shows, special events, castings and film shoots - the possibilities are endless.

White walls, concrete floors and steel columns are witnesses of the aspiring industrial age. After many years left derelict it was the creative industry that revived this extraordinary location, making use of what was already useful 100 years ago - natural daylight. The continuous glass roof provides perfect conditions for photography and combines with a classical 100 m² loft, which has additional possibilities to offer.

There are parking options in the backyard and deliveries are made easy through the gate on the ground floor. Additional facilities include wireless Internet, an iPod docking station, hi-fi system, and a backstage room for styling, make-up, and catering.

Visit the website for more information.

Peter Mathis is an Austrian photographer with more than 25 years of experience in outdoor and sports photography. He knows how to create strong photographs that tell stories, working quickly and intuitively with fine results even when time is limited.

Peter has international experience working for agencies and editorial magazines, both on location and in the studio. His work has appeared in numerous magazines as well as corporate publications around the globe. In 2007 he was recognised as a Hasselblad Master.

Peter is currently seeking representation in Europe and the US.

Visit his website to see more of his work.

Wolf Riepl is a professional Austrian-based photographer who has worked for many years for international clients worldwide, both commercially and editorially. Mainly focussing on lifestyle, advertising and sports photography, he has developed an atmospheric view across his people photography. His skill is to create unique and extraordinary elements of light and glamour with the ability to transport emotions.

Wolf enjoys studio work but he prefers the flexibility of shooting on location where he can create a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere on set.

For more information visit his new website.

Wolf is currently looking for representation worldwide.

Marcel A. Mayer discovered photography with his first camera and a TV commentary about Michel Comte at the age of 12. Since 1998 he has intensively engaged himself with photography. After an apprenticeship, he assisted renowned photographers including Peter Ginter and travelled the world. In 2004 he completed his education with a Masters certificate in Photography.

No location is too far for Marcel, with shoots in Kuwait, Madeira, Venice, Ireland, Belgium and Morocco, to name just a few. He works mainly for fashion labels and advertising agencies in Switzerland and Germany, including Wolford, aéthérée, Heinrich Brambilla, Lothar Daniel Bechtold, Dachcom, Kainz, ammarkt, zurgams, Liebherr, MTU, Hirschmann Automotive and Gebrüder Weiss.

Marcel and his employee Sonja, responsible for retouching, are based in Höchst, Austria. Visit his website and blog for more information and making-of videos.

Sonja Priller lives and works in Vienna as a still life and food photographer. She founded her own studio in 2000 and has since worked in all areas regarding nutrition and food - the environment in which food grows, the producers, production and manufacturing, as well as the stylistic representation of a final product. She shoots both in the studio and on location.

Sonja shoots for advertising, packaging and editorial projects and her national and international client list includes companies such as Coca-Cola, Yakult, Uncle Ben's, Princess Foods, Rewe Group, and many more.

Sonja is always curious about inspiring projects. Her personal warmth and style is an advantage for every client looking for a personalised image language.

Visit her website for more information.

Photo-Graphics is known as a young and creative advertising photography studio based in Linz, the capital city of upper Austria. The company works in the fields of high-end photography and post production.

Concentrating mainly on interiors, architecture, food and product photography, the company also specialises in 3D and 360° photography and retouching, including rotary products and clothes for online shops as well as animated panoramas of landscapes and interior architecture.

More pictures, examples, info and contact details are available on the website.