Marco Lombardi, a Berlin-based photographer, has over nine years of expertise in advertising, corporate, and industrial photography.

Specialising in diverse industries like fintech, consumer electronics, transport, agriculture, medical supplies, as well as food and fashion startups, Marco is adept at translating his clients' visions into visually compelling narratives. His passion lies in crafting creative and distinctive images, contributing to the success of his clients' marketing endeavours.

Committed to excellence, Marco dedicates himself to producing captivating visuals that not only meet but exceed the goals and objectives of his clients. Through his lens, he brings innovation and artistic flair to every project, establishing a unique and memorable presence in the world of professional photography.

"Ever since my teenage years, I have wanted to become a photographer. After my apprenticeship, I moved to Hamburg to start assisting Bernd Opitz. During the next five years, I was not only fortunate enough to work in incredible places with talented and inspiring people, I also discovered my love for film making.

By 2015, the opportunity arose to start working as a freelance photographer and cinematographer. To me, photography is the perfect way of living my dream, creating my visions, and making my goals reality, all while using the coolest gadgets.

I would describe my imagery as natural, authentic, and detailed. Currently, I am based between Hamburg and Munich with my family, but missing Vancouver and the light of Los Angeles.

Selected clients: Sennheiser, Leica, Volkswagen, Xiaomi, O’Neill, Hamburg Marketing, Morrison Bikes, Bayage Beauty, Rado, Baseler Kantonalbank, Economie Suisse, Coop, Gruner & Jahr, Vattenfall.

Selected social cooperations: Boss, Porsche Design, Tiffany’s, Mercedes Fragrances, Joop, Esprit, Zalando, Breuninger.”

Welcome to Showcase Germany, brought to you by Production Paradise. This edition features some of Germany's leading talent and services for commercial photo and film production.

Companies and publications such as Maserati, Gala, LVM Versicherung, Porsche, Art Meets Education, and many more, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

More creative professionals and facilities for photographic and film production can be found in our Berlin (Photo / Film), Cologne (Photo / Film), Dusseldorf (Photo / Film), Frankfurt (Photo / Film), Hamburg (Photo / Film), Munich (Photo / Film) and Stuttgart (Photo / Film) directories.

Be sure to check out our featured events:

• From 14th to 19th November, INTERFILM - International Short Film Festival Berlin will be showing more than 350 short films.
• With around 50 works spanning five decades, the exhibition ANTI-FASHION takes an in-depth look at the fascinating dialogue Cindy Sherman maintains with the fashion world. Until 3rd March at Deichtorhallen Hamburg.
• Here Comes the Night. Club Culture in Munich takes visitors on a nocturnal journey through Munich. Münchner Stadtmuseum’s new cultural history exhibition turns the spotlight on Munich’s nightlife, the importance of club culture to the city and its role as a social catalyst. Until 7th January.

Our cover was shot by Werner Bartsch. This series was created via a combination of genuine photography, AI-based promptography, and post-production tools.

Emphasising the company's close cooperation with all the hidden stars behind the camera and on set, with a wink of an eye FGV Schmidle claims "We are the 'Making of!'"

FGV is deeply rooted in the international film industry, and with a vast experience and an impressive inventory it has been providing leading production services for decades. Consistent cooperation and communication is a vital part of the company’s knowledge base. As a result, clients are able to do their jobs better, be it with the latest high-tech equipment, through the team's technically demanding solutions, or even its own developments.

Established in 1972, and with home bases in Munich and Berlin, FGV Rental provides services including camera systems (digital, film, and photo), lighting (daylight, tungsten, LED, tube, photo), grip (from cranes to dollies, tripods, stands and more), and vehicles, all with a 24/7 rental pick-up and return policy.

A 700 m² / 7,500 sq.ft. studio located on the Munich premises benefits from great transportation connections. Features include a ceiling height of 12m/40ft, motorised green and bluescreens, three motorised rigs for loads of up to two tons each, a 7x14m (24x46ft) ceiling reflector, a cyclorama covering two walls (24x29x11m / 79x95x36ft), production offices, an industry standard kitchen and parking lot.

“You were the most easygoing person on set, it was a pleasure working with you!”.

Sergei is automotive and lifestyle photographer with over 15 years' experience. His dedication and style have enabled him to build close relationships with his clients (agencies such as Ogilvy and TBWA and automotive companies directly), which has been instrumental in winning new commissions for Porsche, Audi, Skoda, Volvo, Nissan, Toyota and others around the world.

Sergei is eager to get inquiries from clients in Germany, whether it is a catalogue, studio, an artistic approach-lifestyle or a very technical shoot on location. His team is also familiar with 3D and compositing. “We will deliver everything you ask for”.

Follow Sergei’s Instagram to stay up to date on his latest projects.

Dominik Osswald, a Munich-based photographer, specialises in portrait and corporate photography.

His deep passion for capturing people and their surroundings enables him to create top-tier visual solutions for various publications, including advertising, recruitment campaigns, annual reports, magazines, and beyond.

His clients include: BayWa, Bloomberg, Christian Dior, Daimler, dpd, Facebook, McKinsey, Moet & Chandon, Sixt and Volkswagen Retail.

RECOM FILM is a full-service production company headquartered in Stuttgart. The company has recently received the award for Best Automotive Production Company in Germany.

In addition to real action shoots, their primary focus lies in visual effects and post-production for commercials. As part of the well-established RECOM GROUP, which has been in the industry for more than 36 years, they produce high-end films all around the globe, not limiting to automotive clients. Their specialty lies in shoots with a stand-in car that is digitally replaced afterwards with the confidential one.

Whether the projects require Full CG, VFX, combined moving and still production, or just live action shoots, they can provide everything from one place, ensuring high-end quality for high-end clients.

Loom Management specialises in arranging high-quality locations throughout Germany, especially for fashion and advertising clients such as Madeleine, Eschenbach, Loberon and Villeroy & Boch.

Furthermore, Loom Management offers additional services to assist their clients in finding the right photographer, the perfect set design and suitable models. This approach ensures that every aspect of a project is perfectly coordinated to achieve outstanding results, rounded off with Loom's many years of experience and enthusiasm for interiors, beautiful photography and architecture.

Kai Stiepel is a food, beverage and still life photographer based in Munich, Germany. He specialises in advertising, packaging and editorial assignments and has been shooting professionally for the past 25 years.

Whether in the studio or on location, food will look mouthwatering - and drinks, refreshing. The stunning images are created with Kai's well-rehearsed team, which is put together to fit each challenge.

Kai is looking forward to new challenges, to share your projects and ideas you can contact him.

Stay up-to-date with his work on his website or on Instagram.

Based in Münster and Berlin, Peter, Daniel and their team provide a wide range of clients from the advertising, financial, consumer and fashion sector with a complete production experience.

Being extremely passionate about photographing people as well as their environment, the team of Fotografie Witte Wattendorff produces high-class visual solutions for all sorts of publications, such as advertising, recruitment campaigns, annual reports, magazines and more.

Recent clients: LVM Versicherung, BASF, Compo, OSMA, Ernstings Family, GuideCom and Hengst Filtration.