"Reinventing imagination – meaning if you can think it, we can make it – this is my motto. And over the course of 18 years, I’ve been fortunate to do just that. I’m a strong conceptual thinker, an outstanding visual and strategically focused artist, with proven abilities in digital art. I’m a hands-on leader in creative conceptualisation and strategy development.

I have an extensive understanding of marketing ad brand objectives and the value of effective communications. I’m guided by my passion to tell stories with my imagery. I believe great ideas are achieved with creative problem solving, innovation – and pouring craft into an idea to push creative boundaries.

I take pride in getting the job done right for each and every client… and have fun doing it."

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 Universal Music, Google, Nespresso, Toyota, Vogue, Equinox Hotels, Avon, Verizon, Calvin Klein, Entertainment Weekly, Lululemon, Mazda, and Wall Street Journal Magazine among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Don't miss our recommended events:

• Projects: Garrett Bradley - a multichannel video installation, organised around 12 short black-and-white films shot by Bradley. She intersperses her films with footage from the unreleased Lime Kiln Club Field Day (1914), believed to be the oldest surviving feature-length film with an all-Black cast. Until 31st March at MoMA
• But Still, It Turns - Recent Photography from the World. An exhibition features post documentary photography by various artists capturing life as it is. No editorialising or reductive narrative is imposed. That there is no story is the story. Until 9th of May at ICP.

Our cover image was shot by NM Productions with photographer Marcus Ohlsson. 

Kindly Productions is a full service production company with extensive on-the-ground experience in New York City as well as Los Angeles, across the United States and around the world. 

''Day in and day out you’ll find us producing a mix of motion and still shoots for the media industry; our experience ranges from broadcast to social media, editorial and advertising, to automotive, music, tech, device, sports, apparel, architectural, lifestyle, fashion, celebrity and entertainment.

Our clients include Samsung, Under Armour, Universal Music, Vogue, Uber, Toyota, Audible, Figs, Disney, The Wall Street Journal, Calvin Klein, Ford, Google, Verizon, lululemon, Jaguar Land Rover, Netflix, IBM and Royal Caribbean.

With today’s growing need for content, we’re familiar with every iteration. Moving, still or CGI, gifs and boomerangs, whether they’re shot together or on their own - we love it all!''

David Giesbrecht is a NYC-based celebrity and portrait 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, Sony and NBC Universal to name a few. His work has been published in the New York Times, Vanity Fair, and Entertainment Weekly.

Mitchel Gray - over 100 covers, over 1000 editorial, ad, and web pages, two best-selling coffee table books, several NYC (and international) art gallery shows, and a bunch of videos.

His portrait subjects range from superstars to street people, from politicians to construction workers, and from soldiers to stunt performers and sword swallowers. Zendaya, Tom Brady, Robert Downey Jr., Senator Richard Blumenthal, P.Diddy, and Derek Jeter are among his subjects.

"Creating portraits is a great way to learn about the person in front of your camera – and a lot of fun."

Visit Mitchel's LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to see more.

HCR is a boutique, full service agency that delivers the flexibility, agility and personal touch that clients and artists have come to expect from Holly Corbett.

With a 20 year transatlantic career working as a photography and styling agent in both London and New York, Holly Corbett has amassed a wealth of knowledge and experience which underpin the core values of HCR.

After building an entire division from the ground up at Bernstein & Andriulli, NY Holly Corbett took the inevitable step and created her own vision based on what both her clients and artists really need.

"HCR strives to work with imagination, with creative sensibility and business know-how so all our clients experience a deeply rewarding and long-term relationship with us.

We help produce truly unique, memorable and tailored solutions. If you are a client or an artist looking to be truly listened to, need the know-how but don’t want to be a cog in the corporate machine, then HCR is the agency for you."

Architecture and interiors photographer Francis Dzikowski will produce exceptional images, enabling you to illustrate your design concepts to potential clients with evocative photographs. He’s been delivering powerful images for over 25 years and he can deliver for you and your team also.

Today, the image, as illustration of spaces which are not able to be visited in person, is more important than ever. Collaboration, knowledge and attention to detail all contribute to Francis’ ability to deliver compelling images to his clients.

Francis has photographed on locations including his Brooklyn, NY, neighborhood and across the globe. No project is too large or too small. He has produced photographs for commercial, academic, healthcare, museum, residential, landscape projects and more.

Contact architectural and interiors photographer Francis Dzikowski and book a date to photograph your next project!

NYC-based, Canadian-born photographer Kevin Hatt has travelled the globe capturing and creating images reflecting his keen and personal eye for advertising, editorial and private clients alike.

Often imitated - never replicated; the work encompasses iconic visuals, powerful personality and relentless passion.

"Finally, 2021 is here! We have learned a lot from the past year and one of the best things we have taken away is that contactless shoots can be part of any project moving forward. We are still encouraging everyone to take full advantage of the safe photoshoot set protocol that we have in place. This gives everyone the option to be safe while still producing great new content. 

Now more than ever, new food and drink content still needs to be created. Something that will tell a story and capture the appetite appeal of the product. Photographer and director Brent Herrig can help. Based in Harlem, New York, Brent supports in-house and agency clients to achieve stress-free productions that hit the brief. We are excited to work with you and your team as soon as next week or next quarter. Either way, let's all push forward and make tomorrow together."

Some of Brent's recent clients, including HH Bespoke Spirits, Bragard Chefwear, and Chandon, rely on Brent to capture their vision of food, drinks, and products in the most collaborative, efficient way possible.

What can Brent help you with? Contact him directly to talk about your next project.

Paul O. Colliton Studio is a unique penthouse location in the heart of Manhattan. Photographers love the location due to its five separate rooftops with 360° views of the city.  

The interior of the studio has 1500 square feet of space with nine-foot ceilings and windows to the south and west. If unusual interiors are required, the studio also has a water tank room, an elevator motor room, a back staircase and a balcony with a wrought iron railing.

The studio is fully equipped with backdrops and all of the grip that goes with them. Facilities include a large bathroom and shower, WiFi and client computer.