Filippo Fortis, born in Milan, began as an architecture photographer whilst at university in the early 90s. Later on he co-founded Gorunway.com, a leading agency specialised in backstage and runway photos of fashion shows. He went on to travel around Africa before turning to editorial, advertising, fashion and beauty photography. Filippo now lives between Milan, London and Sao Paulo, still pursuing his passion for travelling.

For over 20 years Filippo also shot portraits of a large number of fashion designers and architects for some of the most important publications in both fields.

His client list includes Vogue, Vanity Fair, Elle, Marie Claire, Harper's Bazaar, Mac Cosmetics, Dolce & Gabbana, L'Oréal, GHD, Elizabeth Arden, Mariella Burani, Alessandro Dell'Acqua, Yamamay, Ungaro and Binda Group, among many others.

Stefano Cattelan's powerful photography demonstrates great attention to detail. Applying his personal experience, knowledge and skills he creates intense images, and his ability to think conceptually and offer visual solutions is an asset for every client.

Based in Turin, Stefano is involved in every step of the photo production process, from concept to casting through to digital post production. His award-winning work has included images of the Official Programme Opening Ceremony of the XX Olympic Winter Games in Turin in 2006, which received the ‘Best Events Award’ won by K-Events and Filmaster Group. He also shot images of the Official Programme Opening Ceremony of the European Taekwondo Championship in Rome in 2008.

His work has been published in newspapers and magazines including The New York Times, Style Montecarlo, Elle, Marie Claire, JM, Men's Health and Sportweek. He has also contributed to a number of charitable causes, including the LILA Night for Aids in Montecarlo and the TV and press campaign for S.O.S. Italia.

Clients include Red Bull, Lotus Cars, Barilla, Arena, Boombogie, Asics, Dainese, Reebok, Fila, Le Coq Sportive, Mares, Biesse, Ferrero, Alfredo Pria, Love & Pride Jewellery, Nikon, Liberti, Maison de la France, Corsica Tourism Office, and many others.

Silvia Gerzeli is a freelance make-up artist and hair stylist. Based in Florence, she works throughout Italy for commercial and editorial photography jobs and also contributes to music and fashion videos.

Silvia has taught at the MKC Beauty Academy in Rome for a number of years and collaborates with CreaFx to create special effects. Every summer she takes part in the World Body Painting Festival in Austria to improve her bodypainting skills.

Extremely careful and precise, Silvia absolutely loves her job and has a passion for all the different facets and genres it involves.

Sakis Lalas was born in Greece and has lived and worked in Milan since 1998. He specialises in portrait and interior photography and over the years has shot some of the most famous stars of the movie world and fashion industry, as well as many top businessmen.

This past year he produced portraits of Italy’s Prime Minister Mario Monti, Roberto Cavalli, the Ferragamo family, the Zegna family, Luciano Benetton, Dean and Dan Caten (the twin designers of D-Squared), Kean Etro, Angela Missoni, Silvia Venturini Fendi, Matthew Williamson, Roberto Bolle, Joaquin Cortes, Umberta Beretta, Lapo Elkann, the Thunder boxing team of Dolce&Gabbana, and many others.

His photos are published in many top international magazines, including W and WWD (Condé Nast) in the USA, Style (Corriere Della Sera magazine), ioDonna, GIOIA and GENTE in Italy, Marie Claire Taiwan, Vogue Greece, and Business Punk, Stern and Financial Times Deutchland in Germany.

1806 and Livello6 are the two units of a representation agency operating in the advertising industry, born from a group of professionals with over 20 years of experience in the field. The agency manages the finest talents in the areas of photography, retouching, post production and 3D-CGI.

1806 is the first agency in the world to manage digital artists specialised in 3D-CGI. The roster includes leading artists Illusion Studio, Carioca Studio, Salamagica, Serial Cut, Artout Lab and Alessandro Bavari.

Livello6 manages photographers specialised in advertising, food, still life and lifestyle photography, including Jason Hindley, Tony D’Orio, Gary Salter, Andrea Melcangi, Paolo Cecchin, Giacomo Biagi, Luisa Valieri, Stefan Kirchner and Cora Buttenbender.

Beppe Buttinoni is an established photographer specialised in swimwear and lingerie images. From his studio in Italy, Beppe’s knowledge, ability and passion for lighting in studio or on location enables him to work with both daylight and artificial light to create the exact image demanded by a brief. His relaxed and easy-going nature endears him to all clients.

Beppe remains available for exciting new projects. Visit his website to see more of his work.

Sardinia Production Service is based in northern Sardinia from where it provides a full range of solutions for companies looking to shoot on the island, including location scouting, casting and permits.

The company is made up of a team of experienced and professional locals whose depth of knowledge and direct contact with authorities guarantees rapid permits and overall production success.

Working in both the north and south, Sardinia Production Service can offer unique, exclusive locations including modern villas, amazing landscapes, old mining areas, hidden roads, dunes, beaches, and lots more.

Recent work includes advertising campaigns for Audi, Twin Set and The Discovery Channel, among others.

Born in the USA but raised abroad, Nancy Fina is all about people and colour, visual esthetics, storytelling, beauty and joy of life.

Nancy works in Milan, NYC and around the world creating glamour images, international advertising campaigns, catalogues, beauty, and editorials.

She has the rare combination of personal style and deep understanding of the message to be delivered. Her work is both fresh and studied, sophisticated and full of humour. Nancy's varied clients include Coin, Ferrero, GQ, Pupa, Morellato, Proctor&Gamble, Leo Burnett, Blanx, Wella, L'Oréal, Marco Bicego, Vicenza Oro, Cinzano, Peugeot, Whirpool, and many many more.

Her outgoing personality and positive energy have brought many invitations to appear on TV shows, as a motivational speaker, in photo exibits, conferences and workshops.

P12 Studios is an elegant and functional location with two independent open space studios measuring 600m² and 400m² respectively, both with private parking lots that allow for stylish, comfortable and easy production sets in total privacy.

Located near Milan city centre and offering the most up-to-date and modern analogue and digital equipment, P12 also provides professional experts, tutors and assistants who are available 24 hours a day.

The architectural environment and renowned designer furniture makes P12 the ideal spot for events, exhibitions, meetings, fashion shows and open days.

"If you are in Milan and want to work in a relaxed environment with unique style, focus on P12."

Fulvio Terenzi was born in Milan in 1964 and began his training in photography at the European Institute of Design in Milan. He also attended courses at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and the San Diego State University of California.

In 1992 he started assisting important photographers including Giuseppe Pino, Vogue Studio in Milan and Photo Production Studios in NYC, collaborating with fashion photographer Calliope and Maestro Fabrizio Gianni. After gaining this precious experience he started his professional career in 1995, publishing editorials in top magazines such as Gioia, Donna Moderna, Uomo Collezioni, Vogue Australia, Moda Bimbi and Intown Magazine, to name just a few.

He has since produced press office campaigns and catalogues for clients such as Hogan, Poltrona Frau, Guru, Thost, Carrefour, Carosello, Julian Keen, Arpel Bazar, Ballantyne Cashmere, Golden Lady, Walt Disney, Coccinelle, Miss Sixty, and many more.

Fulvio is available to work abroad for any commissioned work. Visit his website for more information.