Angela Kaeser is a passionate hair and make-up artist who works across fashion, beauty and advertising throughout Switzerland and Germany. With a great understanding of customers' needs, she constantly pushes herself to keep her work modern and fashionable while continuing to grow as a successful international artist.

Her latest work includes:

• Burger King campaign with international photographer Manfred Baumann.
• Yvy fashion collection and campaign shoot on Gran Canaria.
• Aleksandra Wisniewska shoot.
• Open Magazine editorial.
• A-Magazine editorial.
• Fine Taste Magazine editorial.

More information can be found on her regularly updated website.

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

Be sure to check out our featured events:

• Art Basel, the world's premier international art show for modern and contemporary work, takes place from 16th to 20th June.
• Light+Byte is organising a DSLR video workshop for photographers on 21st June, as well as a fashion photography workshop entitled Fashion Concepts on 28th August.

Our cover photo was shot by Stephan Schacher for Tokion magazine.

B. M-R Fotografen represents a selection of up-and-coming and internationally acclaimed photographers in the fields of fashion, still life, people, sports, travel, car and landscape.

Latest news:

• Oriani & Origone shot for Valentino, Manor, De Majo lighting and Il Gufo.
• Maurice Haas has been busy working for both Swiss and international magazines.
• Hans Ruedi Rohrer is continuing his work for IWC.
• Anoush & Aimée shot some amazing fashion stories for a range of different magazines.
• Martina Meier shot for Migros assigned by Studio Achermann.
• Christian Grund shot for ZEITmagazin, Greenpeace Magazine and Architektur & Wohnen.
• Lozza shot for O’Neill.
• Håkan Ludwigson is still cruising the world for Condé Nast Traveler.

Be sure to check out the company's updated website.

Zurich’s stunning lakeside position offers a huge range of location possibilities. As the economic centre of Switzerland the city presents a bustling business metropolis combining dreamy old town charm, idyllic riverbanks, breathtaking views and stunning alpine backdrops.

Zurich provides a unique mix of locations and production possibilities all contained in a relatively compact area. Urban splendour mixes with natural beauty at every turn, with exclusive, idyllic, modern and classical styles to be found on location or in one of Zurich’s many professional studios.

The city also enjoys a fantastic production infrastructure with modelling agencies, stylists, hair and make-up artists, prop services and a huge selection of hotels.

With an international airport and excellent road and rail connections Zurich is easily accessed from most international destinations. The city hosts a range of cultural offerings with a number of important art galleries as well as national and international fashion houses and design labels.

Luminosa's recent projects in Zurich include Rolex, Jelmoli, Manor, Charles Vögele, Johnnie Walker and Triumph.

Christoph Läser's sense for fine lighting and ambience combined with his careful approach and experience make him a reliable partner for his clients.

Latest work includes assignments for Manor, Cornercard, Novartis, Gebert Rüf Foundation and Charles Voegele.

His new website is now online.

Light + Byte AG offers the largest selection of professional equipment rental services in Switzerland along with a top-of-the-range film and photo studio suitable for every type of production.

Ideal for fashion, people and beauty shots, the 340 m² full service studio space occupies a great location in central Zurich and includes in-house equipment rental, large cove, sitting room, parking spaces and high-speed internet connection.

Recent shoots included Adidas, Annabelle, Beldona, Biosthetique, COOP, DeSede, Harley Davidson, Ikea, Globus, Lüthy & Blanc, Loewe, Manor, Meyer's, Migros, Miss Switzerland, Nike, SportXX, Sonntagsblick, Strellson, Swiss AIDS Federation, Tag Heuer, and many more.

The company also offers an event hall for hire in the same building. The 400 m² room can accommodate up to 350 people for special events or larger shoots and is equipped with spotlights, high-speed internet connection and large daylight windows. Further conference rooms as well as lighting, audio and video equipment can be rented on request. The MediaCampus Restaurant provides culinary delicacies along with full outside catering services.

"How does the elephant fit into the poster?" Julien Vonier resolves this and many other complex photographic matters with distinction: it is his elephant that drew attention to the lack of space at Zurich Zoo that now graces the cover of "200 Best Ad Photographers 2010."

Julien himself does not fit into any particular scheme. He loves different challenges and wields an incredible range of photographic skills - from ambitious location shoots with celebrities to subtle jewellery stills. He also does his own photo processing.

Much of his personal work is dedicated to the sea or variations on Zurich's views. He has exhibited his pictures in Switzerland and Italy.

Visit his website for more information.

Fotoloft 22 is the newest professional photo studio in the Greater Zurich area, offering a range of excellent value-for-money services.

Located in Zurich-Glattbrugg, Fotoloft22 is less than 15 minutes away from both the city centre and the airport. The studio is housed in a former cigar factory, offering 200 m² of wooden floors that provide the ideal loft ambience.

Two semi-divided rooms permit a range of production possibilities, with every part of the studio interior adaptable to changing light conditions. Huge windows on the north and south sides of the studio allow perfect daylight working conditions while blackout curtains can transform the studio into a darkroom. A range of state-of-the-art backgrounds are also available.

The company rents lighting material and can also provide catering. Visit the website for more information.

Alfonso Smith is an American photographer based in Zurich. Originally from Philadelphia, he moved to New York to study at the Cooper Union and stayed for six more years assisting some of the city's finest photographers.

His own career as a photographer began after moving to Zurich when he was asked to shoot backstage fashion reportage for Elle Italy in Milan. Alfonso specialises in people photography, whether it be fashion or portraiture, and his passion is to make pictures that tell a story. He skillfully creates a relaxed and comfortable feeling both in his studio and out on location, while keeping the mood professional and delivering beyond the expectations of his clients.

Clients include SAP, Bally, FIFA, Urban Outfitters, Attik, SMART, SFLB and Jaguar.

Visualeyes International is a young photographers' agency representing 17 photographers, including Iris Brosch, Helena Christensen, Marino Parisotto and many more.

Visualeyes photographers are strong in the fields of lingerie, fashion and jewellery but are also renowned artists in advertising, beauty and kids photography.

With the addition of Jorg Badura, one of the world's leading sports photographers, the company covers the complete spectrum and can offer photo production services on the highest level.

Visualeyes recently celebrated its 2nd anniversary with guests from the advertising industry rubbing shoulders with all the agency's photographers. Take a look at the 'News' section of the website to see the party pictures.